Virginia Stage Company is proud to be part of the 2025 Norfolk Theatre Festival
EVERY BRILLIANT THING | FREE SHOW
June 8, 2025 at 7:30
Norfolk State University Brown Hall Main Theatre
Every Brilliant Thing is an immersive storytelling experience that blends comedy, improv, and audience interaction. It tells the story of someone growing up in the shadow of their mother's struggle with suicidal depression while learning to grapple with their own journey.
Every Brilliant Thing provides a life-affirming jolt of humanism, reminding us that hope comes from the miracles of life’s minutiae. Seating is performed on the NSU Theatre stage for an up-close and intimate evening.
This performance is free, though we do recommend you RSVP to ensure your seat.
CAST:
Candunn Jennette (Candunn) is elated to embark on another journey with the Virginia Stage Company. Between touring the country with the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters, she has nestled into several creative ventures such as writing, but most importantly, being immersed in performance as a true lover of the arts. Some of her works include Regional: Comedy of Errors (Duke/Adriana/Kim Karcourtesan), Beneath the Surface (Dr. Alexander), (Virginia Stage Company) Miss Understood (Nia), Zeiders American Dream Theatre University: Funny House of a Negro (Sarah), The Colored Museum (Lala Lamazing Grace), The Wiz (Church Lady/Ensemble), The Amen Corner (Margret/Odessa), Black Nativity (Ensemble), The Color Purple (Ensemble), Fences (Rose), For Colored Girls Who Considered Suicide (Lady in Green), Anna Alone (Anna) (Norfolk State University) Other Credits: Spread Game World Tour (Gran’Mama/Dr. Broke Ankles) (Harlem Globetrotters Inc.) Education: Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Performance from Norfolk State University.
Every Brilliant Thing is directed by Tom Quaintance. Lighting Design by Joseph (Joey) Muller.
FRANKENSTEIN | CORE THEATE ENSEMBLE
June 10 & 11, 2025 at 7:30
The Wells Theatre
What makes a man monstrous and a monster human? A tale of playing god and identity lost, Core Theatre Ensemble’s adaptation of the literary classic Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is resurrected for the Norfolk Theatre Festival 2025.
One of the first literary works in the sci-fi/horror genre, the story presents a frightening premise even in modern times. After discovering the secrets of animating human remains, Victor Frankenstein assembles body parts to create a living monster. The likes of which you have never seen.
Follow Creation vs. Creator down a path of destruction fueled by hate and revenge as they search for morality and purpose in the world. The eventual confrontation leaves a wake of death and ultimately reduces both to ruins. Join Core Theatre for this unique, high-energy, and beautiful production.
SCOTT WICHMANN: MISTER SHOWTIME
June 21, 2025 at 7:30
Virginia Art Festival’s Robin Hixon Theatre
Blending the best of the Rat Pack, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme and more, Scott Wichmann is Mister Showtime, bringing back the style and flair of a bygone era with his signature charisma.
Backed by a tight trio led by Musical Director Ryan Corbitt, Mister Showtime is a great night out for both the young and the young at heart!
“He's got a voice like a million bucks and, more importantly, a sharp and sassy stage presence.”
~STYLE Weekly
“Scott Wichmann is a Force of Nature.”
~The Richmond Times-Dispatch
