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Construction progresses on Center for the Arts

September 26, 2012

Driving through downtown Blacksburg, it's hard to miss the massive construction project at the corner of Main Street and Alumni Mall, a five-story giant of gray stone and steel.

Cast prepares for opening night

April 11, 2012

Audience members will play a different role in the theatre department's upcoming production — they won't just be spectators; they'll be part of the show.

The Vagina Monologues

March 25, 2012

Compiled from hundreds of interviews with a wide range of women of all ages, The Vagina Monologues returns to Virginia Tech for the first time in four years. Sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Cinema at Virginia Tech and directed by Susanna Rinehart and Kristian Yelverton, it is showing in Haymerket Theatre March 23rd through 25th at 7:30 pm.

24-Hour Theatre Project

January 30, 2012

With only 24 hours, five groups of writers, directors, stage managers, and actors set off creating separate unique theatrical performances. The second annual 24-Hour Theatre Project, organized by Helen Thomas, started Friday, January 27, 2012 at 7:30pm. Following the opening ceremony writers immediately started rough drafts which were due at 2:00am, final drafts were due at 6:00am. Directors and stage managers meet with their respective actors Saturday morning to refine the scripts. Throughout the day lighting and sound had to be coordinated for each play. Actors spent the rest of the day refining their roles and memorizing lines before the final performance at 7:30pm.

"Twelfth Night"

November 7, 2011

William Shakespeare's popular comedy "Twelfth Night" is being performed by the Department of Theatre and Cinema at Virginia Tech. It is showing in Squires Studio Theatre until November 13, 2011. Tickets are $10 for general public and $8 for students.

"This"

September 28, 2011

The mainstage theatre production "This", directed by Susanna Rinehart and performed by the Department of Theatre and Cinema at Virginia Tech, is showing in Squires Studio Theatre September 21 through October 5, 2011.

‘This,’ a new production, is filled with emotion

September 20, 2011

To many, the most impressive of plays takes the audience on a rollercoaster of emotion.

‘This,’ a new production, is filled with emotion

September 20, 2011

To many, the most impressive of plays takes the audience on a rollercoaster of emotion.

Rumplestiltskin

June 22, 2011

As part of the Summer Arts Festival, the theatre production of Rumplestiltskin opens Thursday, June 23.

Going Wilder: There's no time quite like showtime

February 24, 2010

The end is near, and my days as a cast member in "The Skin of Our Teeth" are coming to a spectacular close.