A German Film Crew ‘Encountered Poe’s Shadow’ on Grounds
Earlier this month, a University of Virginia Communications photographer ran into a small film crew from Germany on Grounds, where they were working on a documentary about Edgar Allan Poe.
Virginia Theatre Festival to Present 'The 39 Steps'
Katina Davidson Awarded the second Residential Fellowship for First Nations Australian Curator 2024-25 at Kluge-Ruhe
Virginia Theatre Festival to Present Beloved Cult Classic Musical Little Shop of Horrors
2023 Annual UVA Arts Welcome Picnic
Margo Smith Announces Retirement in 2025
Cville Black Business Expo Joins Local Juneteenth Celebration on June 15
Virginia Theatre Festival Makes Casting Announcement for Upcoming Production of The 39 Steps
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced casting for its upcoming production of the hilarious and high-octane take on the classic Hitchcock whodunit The 39 Steps. The 39 Steps, directed by Nicolas Minas, will run from July 25-August 4 in the Culbreth Theatre. The cast for The 39 Steps will include: Mollie Downes (Annabella Schmidt/Margaret/Pamela): Mollie (they/she) has appeared in the national tours of Chicago, The Cher Show, and Legally Blonde. Their regional theatre credits include Pippin, Damn Yankees, and Hairspray. Anna Faye Lieberman (Clown 1): Anna (she/they) appeared Off–Broadway in The Worst Café in the World. Their regional theatre credits include Fun Home, Into the Woods, Head Over Heels, and A Christmas Carol. Woodrow Proctor (Richard Hannay): Woodrow (he/him) has performed at regional theaters across the country including Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Franklin Stage, Saratoga Shakespeare, Luna Arts and The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Blake Segal (Clown 2): Blake (he/him) has appeared in the national tour of Mary Poppins. He has performed at regional theaters across the country including Williamstown Theatre Festival, Old Globe, St. Louis Repertory Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Company, Yale Repertory Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, PlayMakers Repertory Company, and Syracuse Stage. He has been seen by television audiences on the CBS series Blue Bloods. Blake is a graduate of the University of Virginia.
Drama Department Classes Offer Hands-on Experimentation and Creation
While the University’s department of drama offers many traditional classroom-based courses, several classes take students outside of the classroom setting, giving them a hands-on space to experiment with new media.
Painting a Brighter Future – a Critical Exploration of the UVA Arts Scene
From student-formed bands that elevate nightlife, to individual art exhibits on display at the University’s Ruffin Gallery, the arts community at the University is filled with a plethora of passionate creatives.