Readers’ Theatre: Love, Loss, and What I Wore

Presented by Winchester Little Theatre

Written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman
Directed by Debra Miles

Love, Loss and What I Wore is cleverly structured as a series of monologues using a rotating cast of 5 women playing multiple roles. This format explores clothing, specific pieces, or entire outfits, that are powerful, evocative memory markers of where we were, who we were with and what we were feeling at the time – expressions of our identity that are frozen in time, and in our memories. A beautiful comedy of errors, triumphs and growing pains interwoven with poignant life markers that became the second longest running show at the Westside Theater in NYC and won the Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience.

FREE for WLT Members, $5 for everyone else.

Tickets

Henry V

Thursday, April 11 at 7:30PM | $17
Friday, April 12 at 7:30PM
Saturday, April 13 at 2:30PM
Saturday, April 13 at 7:30PM
Sunday, April 14 at 2:30PM

by William Shakespeare

A perfect man, an imperfect world . . . something’s got to give. Follow Shakespeare’s “Grace of English Kings” as he learns to navigate friends, foes, politics, war and love — all while marching to conquer France — in this up-close and personal, fast-paced, highly theatrical rendering of Shakespeare’s most popular history play.

Rent

Thursday, November 16 at 7:30PM
Friday, November 17 at 7:30PM
Saturday, November 18 at 2:30PM
Saturday, November 18 at 7:30PM
Sunday, November 19 at 2:30PM

Book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson

Jason Gillman, director/choreographer
Patrick Brady, music director
Eric Stone, scenic designer
Jenna Linnert, costume designer
Valeria Otero, lighting designer
Clark Van Beek and David Steinmetz, technical directors
David Greenberg, sound designer

La Vie Bohème! Set in the East Village of New York City, Jonathan Larson’s iconic musical, Rent, is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with a range of audiences.

Based loosely on Puccini’s La bohème, Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.

Suggested Show Rating: R
This production contains adult themes and language, as well as flashing lights and haze. Contact the Box Office for more information.

Into The Woods

Thursday, October 5 at 7:30PM
Friday, October 6 at 7:30PM
Saturday, October 7 at 2:30PM
Saturday, October 7 at 7:30PM
Sunday, October 8 at 2:30PM

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine

Mark Schneider, director
Mary Robare, choreographer
Patrick Brady, music director
Eric Stone, scenic designer
Brianna Jarvis, costume designer
Noah Pavo, lighting designer
Vicky Kobelka and David Steinmetz, technical directors
David Greenberg, sound designer

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s modern classic brings together favorite fairytale characters to create a musical that is both timeless and relevant.

Both enchanting and touching, the Tony Award-winning book and score follows multiple storylines that merge: a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them with disastrous results.

One of Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show infused with touches of dark comedy, and featuring unforgettable songs and fantastical design elements that create a magical and mystical world.

Suggested Show Rating: PG-13
This production contains flashing lights and haze. Contact the Box Office for more information

Winchester Little Theatre: Silent Sky

Written by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Roxie Orndorff
September 8-23, 2023

Henrietta Leavitt, a 19th-century astronomer, begins work at the Harvard Observatory but she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women who chart the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours.” As she attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance her dedication to science with family obligations.

New season ticket packages are on sale now.
Individual tickets go on sale August 1st.

Friday September 8 at 8:00 PM
Saturday September 9 at 8:00 PM
Sunday September 10 at 2:00 PM
Thursday September 14 at 8:00 PM
Friday September 15 at 8:00 PM
Saturday September 16 at 2:00 PM
Saturday September 16 at 8:00 PM
Sunday September 17 at 2:00 PM
Thursday September 21 at 8:00 PM
Friday September 22 at 8:00 PM
Saturday September 23 at 8:00 PM

Winchester Little Theatre: Silent Sky

Written by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Roxie Orndorff
September 8-23, 2023

Henrietta Leavitt, a 19th-century astronomer, begins work at the Harvard Observatory but she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women who chart the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours.” As she attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance her dedication to science with family obligations.

New season ticket packages are on sale now.
Individual tickets go on sale August 1st.

Friday September 8 at 8:00 PM
Saturday September 9 at 8:00 PM
Sunday September 10 at 2:00 PM
Thursday September 14 at 8:00 PM
Friday September 15 at 8:00 PM
Saturday September 16 at 2:00 PM
Saturday September 16 at 8:00 PM
Sunday September 17 at 2:00 PM
Thursday September 21 at 8:00 PM
Friday September 22 at 8:00 PM
Saturday September 23 at 8:00 PM

Selah Theatre Project presents: Fools

As part of our Summer TheatreWorks, and in partnership with Old Town Winchester, Selah Theatre Project is proud to present FOOLS by Neil Simon.

Directed by Marina Levi, an evening filled with comedy about Leon Tolchinsky is ecstatic. He’s landed a terrific teaching job in an idyllic Russian hamlet. When he arrives, he finds people sweeping dust from the stoops back into their houses and people milking upside down to get more cream. The town has been cursed with Chronic Stupidity for two hundred years, and Leon’s job is to break the curse. No one tells him that if he stays over twenty-four hours and fails to break the curse, he too becomes stupid. But he has fallen in love with a girl so stupid, she has only recently learned how to sit down.

The hilarious cast is a blend of teen, young adult, and adult community actors from varies parts of the Shenandoah Valley. Selah Theatre’s production cast includes: Pam Foster, Josh Horn, DJ Levi, Scott David Ludwig, Kenny May, Maddie Peshoff, Will Speakman, Paige Ulevich, Oliver Varela, and Desirae Zentz.

FOOLS will be presented on July 28 & 29 at 7pm.

Remember to bring your chairs or blankets. Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can, with a minimum ask of $5. RSVP online or purchase at The Taylor Pavilion on the day of the event.
selahtheatreproject.org/fools

Theatre for Kids: Moana, Jr.

WLT For Kids – Disney Moana, Jr

Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa‘i & Mark Mancina
Book Adapted by Susan Soon He Stanton
Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by Ian Weinberger

Based on the 2016 Disney film Moana.
Directed by Joette Orndorff
July 15-16 & 17-22, 2023

This heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sails across the Pacific to save her village and discover her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod, Maui, embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within.

All tickets $9.99 (+ $1.40 fee)

Saturday July 15 at 2:30 PM
Saturday July 15 at 7:00 PM
Sunday July 16 at 2:30 PM
Sunday July 16 at 7:00 PM
Tuesday July 18 at 11:00 AM
Wednesday July 19 at 2:30 PM
Thursday July 20 at 2:30 PM
Thursday July 20 at 7:00 PM
Friday July 21 at 2:30 PM
Friday July 21 at 7:00 PM
Saturday July 22 at 2:30 PM
Saturday July 22 at 7:00 PM

Tickets: https://winchesterlittletheatre.org/production/wlt-for-kids-disney-moana-jr/

Winchester Little Theatre for Kids: The Three Little Pigs

Another crazy adaptation designed to delight kids and adults alike! Playwright Jack Neary creates a whole new world for these traditional characters, where we meet a large cast of looney animals involved with the plight of the pigs – and the canine critics, Siskel and Ebert, who provide us with their assessment of the whole situation!

All tickets $9.99 (+ $1.40 fee)

Performances/Tickets:
Saturday June 17 at 2:30 PM
Saturday June 17 at 7:00 PM
Sunday June 18 at 2:30 PM
Sunday June 18 at 7:00 PM
Tuesday June 20 at 11:00 AM
Wednesday June 21 at 2:30 PM
Thursday June 22 at 2:30 PM
Thursday June 22 at 7:00 PM
Friday June 23 at 2:30 PM
Friday June 23 at 7:00 PM
Saturday June 24 at 2:30 PM
Saturday June 24 at 7:00 PM
Tickets

Winchester Little Theatre: Silent Sky

Written by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Roxie Orndorff
September 8-23, 2023

Henrietta Leavitt, a 19th-century astronomer, begins work at the Harvard Observatory but she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women who chart the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours.” As she attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance her dedication to science with family obligations.

New season ticket packages are on sale now.
Individual tickets go on sale August 1st.

Friday September 8 at 8:00 PM
Saturday September 9 at 8:00 PM
Sunday September 10 at 2:00 PM
Thursday September 14 at 8:00 PM
Friday September 15 at 8:00 PM
Saturday September 16 at 2:00 PM
Saturday September 16 at 8:00 PM
Sunday September 17 at 2:00 PM
Thursday September 21 at 8:00 PM
Friday September 22 at 8:00 PM
Saturday September 23 at 8:00 PM