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SUMMARY:Clue: The Play
DESCRIPTION:SELAH THEATRE PROJECT OPENS THE VIVIENNE L. JACKSON SANCTUARY FOR THE ARTS WITH CLUE\nBeloved whodunit becomes the inaugural production at Selah Theatre Project’s new permanent home in Winchester\, Virginia\nWINCHESTER\, VA — September 9\, 2026 — Selah Theatre Project\, the Winchester-based\, socially conscious theatre company known for its commitment to “Unapologetic Art\,” will christen its new permanent home\, The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts (VLJ)\, with a production of the fan-favorite comedic mystery Clue\, opening in October 2026. \nThe production marks a milestone moment for Selah Theatre: after 15 seasons of building community through a “roaming” model\, staging productions across borrowed and rented spaces throughout the region\, construction delays\, the company will raise its curtain for the first time inside a space it can call its own. Located at 302 N. Braddock Street in Winchester in the former First United Methodist Church\, VLJ represents the culmination of years of vision\, fundraising\, and community partnership\, and stands as a home not only for Selah Theatre’s resident productions\, but for the wider Winchester arts community. \nClue was selected as the VLJ opener following a shift in the Season 15 production calendar. Come From Away\, originally slated to open the venue\, has been moved to May 2027 due to ongoing construction and utility delays. Rather than delay the opening of VLJ itself\, Selah Theatre Project’s leadership chose to reorder the season\, bringing the ensemble comedy Clue forward as the production that will formally welcome audiences into the Sanctuary for the first time. \n“For fifteen seasons\, Selah Theatre Project has made home wherever a community would have us: borrowed stages\, borrowed rooms\, borrowed grace. Opening VLJ’s doors with Clue is a chance to say come laugh with us first.” said Bleu Do’zia\, Director and Founding Artistic Director of Selah Theatre Project. “Before we ask you to sit with the harder stories we tell\, we wanted this space’s first breath to be joy\, a room full of neighbors\, guessing wrong together. This building is ours now\, and it’s rooted in this community. Clue is just the doorway in.” \nBased on the classic Hasbro board game and the 1985 cult film\, Clue invites audiences into a rollicking\, fast-paced whodunit full of secret passages\, absurd alibis\, and a body count that keeps climbing. The production leans into Selah Theatre Project’s tradition of bold\, community-forward theatre-making\, even as it offers a lighter\, comedic counterpoint to the company’s typically issue-driven programming. \nThe production also arrives as a quiet tribute to actor Tim Curry\, who originated the role of Wadsworth the butler in the 1985 film and died in August 2026 at age 80. For a company opening its first permanent home with this particular story\, the timing carries extra weight. \nCAST\nThe production features the following cast: \nCharacter \nActor \nMiss Scarlet \nCharley Carfrey \nColonel Mustard \nRobert Elson \nMrs. White \nJoanna Schilling \nMr. Green \nJack Benner \nMrs. Peacock \nPaige Ulevich \nProfessor Plum \nJacob Reed \nWadsworth \nAsher Fincham \nYvette \nAlyssah Rodgers \nMr. Boddy \nJasper Simpson \nCook \nDanielle Juratovac \nCop \nOwen Uhry \nUnderstudy \nClaire Benner \nPERFORMANCE DETAILS\nShow: Clue \nVenue: The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts (VLJ)\, 302 N. Braddock Street\, Winchester\, VA \nOpening Night: October 9-11 & 16-18 \nPerformance Dates: Friday performances at 7PM\, Saturday performances at either 2PM or 7PM\, Sunday performances at 2PM \nTickets: selahtheatreproject.org/season \nABOUT THE VIVIENNE L. JACKSON SANCTUARY FOR THE ARTS\nThe Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts (VLJ) is Selah Theatre Project’s new permanent home in Winchester\, Virginia. Following years as a “roaming” company staging productions throughout the region\, Selah Theatre Project’s move into VLJ gives the organization\, and the broader Winchester arts community\, a dedicated space to create\, gather\, and tell stories rooted in place. VLJ will host Selah Theatre Project’s mainstage productions as well as community and partner programming. \nABOUT SELAH THEATRE PROJECT\nSelah Theatre Project is a socially conscious non-profit theatre company based in Winchester\, Virginia\, dedicated to “Unapologetic Art” bold\, issue-driven storytelling that centers community and challenges audiences to see the world\, and each other\, more clearly. Now in its 15th season\, themed “We Are Rooted\,” Selah Theatre Project produces original works alongside beloved favorites\, and operates Upstage Acting Academy\, a youth conservatory program for young performers. Selah Theatre Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/clue-the-play/2026-10-11/
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SUMMARY:Clue: The Play
DESCRIPTION:SELAH THEATRE PROJECT OPENS THE VIVIENNE L. JACKSON SANCTUARY FOR THE ARTS WITH CLUE\nBeloved whodunit becomes the inaugural production at Selah Theatre Project’s new permanent home in Winchester\, Virginia\nWINCHESTER\, VA — September 9\, 2026 — Selah Theatre Project\, the Winchester-based\, socially conscious theatre company known for its commitment to “Unapologetic Art\,” will christen its new permanent home\, The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts (VLJ)\, with a production of the fan-favorite comedic mystery Clue\, opening in October 2026. \nThe production marks a milestone moment for Selah Theatre: after 15 seasons of building community through a “roaming” model\, staging productions across borrowed and rented spaces throughout the region\, construction delays\, the company will raise its curtain for the first time inside a space it can call its own. Located at 302 N. Braddock Street in Winchester in the former First United Methodist Church\, VLJ represents the culmination of years of vision\, fundraising\, and community partnership\, and stands as a home not only for Selah Theatre’s resident productions\, but for the wider Winchester arts community. \nClue was selected as the VLJ opener following a shift in the Season 15 production calendar. Come From Away\, originally slated to open the venue\, has been moved to May 2027 due to ongoing construction and utility delays. Rather than delay the opening of VLJ itself\, Selah Theatre Project’s leadership chose to reorder the season\, bringing the ensemble comedy Clue forward as the production that will formally welcome audiences into the Sanctuary for the first time. \n“For fifteen seasons\, Selah Theatre Project has made home wherever a community would have us: borrowed stages\, borrowed rooms\, borrowed grace. Opening VLJ’s doors with Clue is a chance to say come laugh with us first.” said Bleu Do’zia\, Director and Founding Artistic Director of Selah Theatre Project. “Before we ask you to sit with the harder stories we tell\, we wanted this space’s first breath to be joy\, a room full of neighbors\, guessing wrong together. This building is ours now\, and it’s rooted in this community. Clue is just the doorway in.” \nBased on the classic Hasbro board game and the 1985 cult film\, Clue invites audiences into a rollicking\, fast-paced whodunit full of secret passages\, absurd alibis\, and a body count that keeps climbing. The production leans into Selah Theatre Project’s tradition of bold\, community-forward theatre-making\, even as it offers a lighter\, comedic counterpoint to the company’s typically issue-driven programming. \nThe production also arrives as a quiet tribute to actor Tim Curry\, who originated the role of Wadsworth the butler in the 1985 film and died in August 2026 at age 80. For a company opening its first permanent home with this particular story\, the timing carries extra weight. \nCAST\nThe production features the following cast: \nCharacter \nActor \nMiss Scarlet \nCharley Carfrey \nColonel Mustard \nRobert Elson \nMrs. White \nJoanna Schilling \nMr. Green \nJack Benner \nMrs. Peacock \nPaige Ulevich \nProfessor Plum \nJacob Reed \nWadsworth \nAsher Fincham \nYvette \nAlyssah Rodgers \nMr. Boddy \nJasper Simpson \nCook \nDanielle Juratovac \nCop \nOwen Uhry \nUnderstudy \nClaire Benner \nPERFORMANCE DETAILS\nShow: Clue \nVenue: The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts (VLJ)\, 302 N. Braddock Street\, Winchester\, VA \nOpening Night: October 9-11 & 16-18 \nPerformance Dates: Friday performances at 7PM\, Saturday performances at either 2PM or 7PM\, Sunday performances at 2PM \nTickets: selahtheatreproject.org/season \nABOUT THE VIVIENNE L. JACKSON SANCTUARY FOR THE ARTS\nThe Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts (VLJ) is Selah Theatre Project’s new permanent home in Winchester\, Virginia. Following years as a “roaming” company staging productions throughout the region\, Selah Theatre Project’s move into VLJ gives the organization\, and the broader Winchester arts community\, a dedicated space to create\, gather\, and tell stories rooted in place. VLJ will host Selah Theatre Project’s mainstage productions as well as community and partner programming. \nABOUT SELAH THEATRE PROJECT\nSelah Theatre Project is a socially conscious non-profit theatre company based in Winchester\, Virginia\, dedicated to “Unapologetic Art” bold\, issue-driven storytelling that centers community and challenges audiences to see the world\, and each other\, more clearly. Now in its 15th season\, themed “We Are Rooted\,” Selah Theatre Project produces original works alongside beloved favorites\, and operates Upstage Acting Academy\, a youth conservatory program for young performers. Selah Theatre Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/clue-the-play/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts\, 302 N. Braddock St\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Clue: The Play
DESCRIPTION:SELAH THEATRE PROJECT OPENS THE VIVIENNE L. JACKSON SANCTUARY FOR THE ARTS WITH CLUE\nBeloved whodunit becomes the inaugural production at Selah Theatre Project’s new permanent home in Winchester\, Virginia\nWINCHESTER\, VA — September 9\, 2026 — Selah Theatre Project\, the Winchester-based\, socially conscious theatre company known for its commitment to “Unapologetic Art\,” will christen its new permanent home\, The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts (VLJ)\, with a production of the fan-favorite comedic mystery Clue\, opening in October 2026. \nThe production marks a milestone moment for Selah Theatre: after 15 seasons of building community through a “roaming” model\, staging productions across borrowed and rented spaces throughout the region\, construction delays\, the company will raise its curtain for the first time inside a space it can call its own. Located at 302 N. Braddock Street in Winchester in the former First United Methodist Church\, VLJ represents the culmination of years of vision\, fundraising\, and community partnership\, and stands as a home not only for Selah Theatre’s resident productions\, but for the wider Winchester arts community. \nClue was selected as the VLJ opener following a shift in the Season 15 production calendar. Come From Away\, originally slated to open the venue\, has been moved to May 2027 due to ongoing construction and utility delays. Rather than delay the opening of VLJ itself\, Selah Theatre Project’s leadership chose to reorder the season\, bringing the ensemble comedy Clue forward as the production that will formally welcome audiences into the Sanctuary for the first time. \n“For fifteen seasons\, Selah Theatre Project has made home wherever a community would have us: borrowed stages\, borrowed rooms\, borrowed grace. Opening VLJ’s doors with Clue is a chance to say come laugh with us first.” said Bleu Do’zia\, Director and Founding Artistic Director of Selah Theatre Project. “Before we ask you to sit with the harder stories we tell\, we wanted this space’s first breath to be joy\, a room full of neighbors\, guessing wrong together. This building is ours now\, and it’s rooted in this community. Clue is just the doorway in.” \nBased on the classic Hasbro board game and the 1985 cult film\, Clue invites audiences into a rollicking\, fast-paced whodunit full of secret passages\, absurd alibis\, and a body count that keeps climbing. The production leans into Selah Theatre Project’s tradition of bold\, community-forward theatre-making\, even as it offers a lighter\, comedic counterpoint to the company’s typically issue-driven programming. \nThe production also arrives as a quiet tribute to actor Tim Curry\, who originated the role of Wadsworth the butler in the 1985 film and died in August 2026 at age 80. For a company opening its first permanent home with this particular story\, the timing carries extra weight. \nCAST\nThe production features the following cast: \nCharacter \nActor \nMiss Scarlet \nCharley Carfrey \nColonel Mustard \nRobert Elson \nMrs. White \nJoanna Schilling \nMr. Green \nJack Benner \nMrs. Peacock \nPaige Ulevich \nProfessor Plum \nJacob Reed \nWadsworth \nAsher Fincham \nYvette \nAlyssah Rodgers \nMr. Boddy \nJasper Simpson \nCook \nDanielle Juratovac \nCop \nOwen Uhry \nUnderstudy \nClaire Benner \nPERFORMANCE DETAILS\nShow: Clue \nVenue: The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts (VLJ)\, 302 N. Braddock Street\, Winchester\, VA \nOpening Night: October 9-11 & 16-18 \nPerformance Dates: Friday performances at 7PM\, Saturday performances at either 2PM or 7PM\, Sunday performances at 2PM \nTickets: selahtheatreproject.org/season \nABOUT THE VIVIENNE L. JACKSON SANCTUARY FOR THE ARTS\nThe Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts (VLJ) is Selah Theatre Project’s new permanent home in Winchester\, Virginia. Following years as a “roaming” company staging productions throughout the region\, Selah Theatre Project’s move into VLJ gives the organization\, and the broader Winchester arts community\, a dedicated space to create\, gather\, and tell stories rooted in place. VLJ will host Selah Theatre Project’s mainstage productions as well as community and partner programming. \nABOUT SELAH THEATRE PROJECT\nSelah Theatre Project is a socially conscious non-profit theatre company based in Winchester\, Virginia\, dedicated to “Unapologetic Art” bold\, issue-driven storytelling that centers community and challenges audiences to see the world\, and each other\, more clearly. Now in its 15th season\, themed “We Are Rooted\,” Selah Theatre Project produces original works alongside beloved favorites\, and operates Upstage Acting Academy\, a youth conservatory program for young performers. Selah Theatre Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/clue-the-play/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts\, 302 N. Braddock St\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601\, United States
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SUMMARY:COME FROM AWAY
DESCRIPTION:Selah Theatre Project Premieres “Come From Away” \nWinchester\, VA – Selah Theatre Project is proud to announce the opening of their first community theatre musical Come From Away at The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts (VLJ)\, a new community arts center located at 302 N. Braddock Street in Winchester\, Virginia. Come From Away by Irene Sankoff and David Hein is a powerful story of unexpected kindness\, and community following the aftermath of 9/11. Directed by Bleu Do’zia\, music directed by Amber Shayeb\, and choreographed by Jason Conrad\, Come From Away opens on September 11\, 2026\, marking the 25th anniversary of the tragedy that gripped the world. The production will run September 11-13 & September 18-20\, 2026. \nCome From Away is the inspiring\, true story of 7\,000 passengers stranded in the small town of Gander\, Newfoundland\, in the aftermath of September 11\, 2001. When their planes were unexpectedly diverted\, the passengers found themselves welcomed by a community of strangers who opened their homes\, shared their food\, and offered compassion during an extraordinary moment of uncertainty. With a powerful score\, unforgettable characters\, and a remarkable story of kindness\, Come From Away celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the connections that can emerge in the most unexpected circumstances. Filled with humor\, heart\, and soaring music\, this award-winning musical reminds us that even in the darkest moments\, there is hope\, and that strangers can become friends when we need one another most.\n“As I near the possibility of no longer being as active in theatre\, I am looking to do shows with purpose. This show has such a beautiful purpose” shared Joanne Thompson\, actress playing Hannah\, a character who has to reckon with the possible loss of her son while stranded in Gander\, “It reminds us of humanity\, and the good that happens when we come together and care for one another. I hope audiences will feel the compassion captured in this show.” \nTickets are $20 per person. This highly anticipated production is expected to sell out\, pre-purchase is recommended.\nFor more information on how to access tickets you can email box office manager\, Amber Shayeb at amber@selahtheatreproject.org or call 540-260-4030.
URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/come-from-away/2026-09-20/
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SUMMARY:COME FROM AWAY
DESCRIPTION:Selah Theatre Project Premieres “Come From Away” \nWinchester\, VA – Selah Theatre Project is proud to announce the opening of their first community theatre musical Come From Away at The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts (VLJ)\, a new community arts center located at 302 N. Braddock Street in Winchester\, Virginia. Come From Away by Irene Sankoff and David Hein is a powerful story of unexpected kindness\, and community following the aftermath of 9/11. Directed by Bleu Do’zia\, music directed by Amber Shayeb\, and choreographed by Jason Conrad\, Come From Away opens on September 11\, 2026\, marking the 25th anniversary of the tragedy that gripped the world. The production will run September 11-13 & September 18-20\, 2026. \nCome From Away is the inspiring\, true story of 7\,000 passengers stranded in the small town of Gander\, Newfoundland\, in the aftermath of September 11\, 2001. When their planes were unexpectedly diverted\, the passengers found themselves welcomed by a community of strangers who opened their homes\, shared their food\, and offered compassion during an extraordinary moment of uncertainty. With a powerful score\, unforgettable characters\, and a remarkable story of kindness\, Come From Away celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the connections that can emerge in the most unexpected circumstances. Filled with humor\, heart\, and soaring music\, this award-winning musical reminds us that even in the darkest moments\, there is hope\, and that strangers can become friends when we need one another most.\n“As I near the possibility of no longer being as active in theatre\, I am looking to do shows with purpose. This show has such a beautiful purpose” shared Joanne Thompson\, actress playing Hannah\, a character who has to reckon with the possible loss of her son while stranded in Gander\, “It reminds us of humanity\, and the good that happens when we come together and care for one another. I hope audiences will feel the compassion captured in this show.” \nTickets are $20 per person. This highly anticipated production is expected to sell out\, pre-purchase is recommended.\nFor more information on how to access tickets you can email box office manager\, Amber Shayeb at amber@selahtheatreproject.org or call 540-260-4030.
URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/come-from-away/2026-09-19/
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SUMMARY:COME FROM AWAY
DESCRIPTION:Selah Theatre Project Premieres “Come From Away” \nWinchester\, VA – Selah Theatre Project is proud to announce the opening of their first community theatre musical Come From Away at The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts (VLJ)\, a new community arts center located at 302 N. Braddock Street in Winchester\, Virginia. Come From Away by Irene Sankoff and David Hein is a powerful story of unexpected kindness\, and community following the aftermath of 9/11. Directed by Bleu Do’zia\, music directed by Amber Shayeb\, and choreographed by Jason Conrad\, Come From Away opens on September 11\, 2026\, marking the 25th anniversary of the tragedy that gripped the world. The production will run September 11-13 & September 18-20\, 2026. \nCome From Away is the inspiring\, true story of 7\,000 passengers stranded in the small town of Gander\, Newfoundland\, in the aftermath of September 11\, 2001. When their planes were unexpectedly diverted\, the passengers found themselves welcomed by a community of strangers who opened their homes\, shared their food\, and offered compassion during an extraordinary moment of uncertainty. With a powerful score\, unforgettable characters\, and a remarkable story of kindness\, Come From Away celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the connections that can emerge in the most unexpected circumstances. Filled with humor\, heart\, and soaring music\, this award-winning musical reminds us that even in the darkest moments\, there is hope\, and that strangers can become friends when we need one another most.\n“As I near the possibility of no longer being as active in theatre\, I am looking to do shows with purpose. This show has such a beautiful purpose” shared Joanne Thompson\, actress playing Hannah\, a character who has to reckon with the possible loss of her son while stranded in Gander\, “It reminds us of humanity\, and the good that happens when we come together and care for one another. I hope audiences will feel the compassion captured in this show.” \nTickets are $20 per person. This highly anticipated production is expected to sell out\, pre-purchase is recommended.\nFor more information on how to access tickets you can email box office manager\, Amber Shayeb at amber@selahtheatreproject.org or call 540-260-4030.
URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/come-from-away/2026-09-18/
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SUMMARY:COME FROM AWAY
DESCRIPTION:Selah Theatre Project Premieres “Come From Away” \nWinchester\, VA – Selah Theatre Project is proud to announce the opening of their first community theatre musical Come From Away at The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts (VLJ)\, a new community arts center located at 302 N. Braddock Street in Winchester\, Virginia. Come From Away by Irene Sankoff and David Hein is a powerful story of unexpected kindness\, and community following the aftermath of 9/11. Directed by Bleu Do’zia\, music directed by Amber Shayeb\, and choreographed by Jason Conrad\, Come From Away opens on September 11\, 2026\, marking the 25th anniversary of the tragedy that gripped the world. The production will run September 11-13 & September 18-20\, 2026. \nCome From Away is the inspiring\, true story of 7\,000 passengers stranded in the small town of Gander\, Newfoundland\, in the aftermath of September 11\, 2001. When their planes were unexpectedly diverted\, the passengers found themselves welcomed by a community of strangers who opened their homes\, shared their food\, and offered compassion during an extraordinary moment of uncertainty. With a powerful score\, unforgettable characters\, and a remarkable story of kindness\, Come From Away celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the connections that can emerge in the most unexpected circumstances. Filled with humor\, heart\, and soaring music\, this award-winning musical reminds us that even in the darkest moments\, there is hope\, and that strangers can become friends when we need one another most.\n“As I near the possibility of no longer being as active in theatre\, I am looking to do shows with purpose. This show has such a beautiful purpose” shared Joanne Thompson\, actress playing Hannah\, a character who has to reckon with the possible loss of her son while stranded in Gander\, “It reminds us of humanity\, and the good that happens when we come together and care for one another. I hope audiences will feel the compassion captured in this show.” \nTickets are $20 per person. This highly anticipated production is expected to sell out\, pre-purchase is recommended.\nFor more information on how to access tickets you can email box office manager\, Amber Shayeb at amber@selahtheatreproject.org or call 540-260-4030.
URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/come-from-away/2026-09-13/
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SUMMARY:COME FROM AWAY
DESCRIPTION:Selah Theatre Project Premieres “Come From Away” \nWinchester\, VA – Selah Theatre Project is proud to announce the opening of their first community theatre musical Come From Away at The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts (VLJ)\, a new community arts center located at 302 N. Braddock Street in Winchester\, Virginia. Come From Away by Irene Sankoff and David Hein is a powerful story of unexpected kindness\, and community following the aftermath of 9/11. Directed by Bleu Do’zia\, music directed by Amber Shayeb\, and choreographed by Jason Conrad\, Come From Away opens on September 11\, 2026\, marking the 25th anniversary of the tragedy that gripped the world. The production will run September 11-13 & September 18-20\, 2026. \nCome From Away is the inspiring\, true story of 7\,000 passengers stranded in the small town of Gander\, Newfoundland\, in the aftermath of September 11\, 2001. When their planes were unexpectedly diverted\, the passengers found themselves welcomed by a community of strangers who opened their homes\, shared their food\, and offered compassion during an extraordinary moment of uncertainty. With a powerful score\, unforgettable characters\, and a remarkable story of kindness\, Come From Away celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the connections that can emerge in the most unexpected circumstances. Filled with humor\, heart\, and soaring music\, this award-winning musical reminds us that even in the darkest moments\, there is hope\, and that strangers can become friends when we need one another most.\n“As I near the possibility of no longer being as active in theatre\, I am looking to do shows with purpose. This show has such a beautiful purpose” shared Joanne Thompson\, actress playing Hannah\, a character who has to reckon with the possible loss of her son while stranded in Gander\, “It reminds us of humanity\, and the good that happens when we come together and care for one another. I hope audiences will feel the compassion captured in this show.” \nTickets are $20 per person. This highly anticipated production is expected to sell out\, pre-purchase is recommended.\nFor more information on how to access tickets you can email box office manager\, Amber Shayeb at amber@selahtheatreproject.org or call 540-260-4030.
URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/come-from-away/2026-09-12/
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SUMMARY:COME FROM AWAY
DESCRIPTION:Selah Theatre Project Premieres “Come From Away” \nWinchester\, VA – Selah Theatre Project is proud to announce the opening of their first community theatre musical Come From Away at The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts (VLJ)\, a new community arts center located at 302 N. Braddock Street in Winchester\, Virginia. Come From Away by Irene Sankoff and David Hein is a powerful story of unexpected kindness\, and community following the aftermath of 9/11. Directed by Bleu Do’zia\, music directed by Amber Shayeb\, and choreographed by Jason Conrad\, Come From Away opens on September 11\, 2026\, marking the 25th anniversary of the tragedy that gripped the world. The production will run September 11-13 & September 18-20\, 2026. \nCome From Away is the inspiring\, true story of 7\,000 passengers stranded in the small town of Gander\, Newfoundland\, in the aftermath of September 11\, 2001. When their planes were unexpectedly diverted\, the passengers found themselves welcomed by a community of strangers who opened their homes\, shared their food\, and offered compassion during an extraordinary moment of uncertainty. With a powerful score\, unforgettable characters\, and a remarkable story of kindness\, Come From Away celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the connections that can emerge in the most unexpected circumstances. Filled with humor\, heart\, and soaring music\, this award-winning musical reminds us that even in the darkest moments\, there is hope\, and that strangers can become friends when we need one another most.\n“As I near the possibility of no longer being as active in theatre\, I am looking to do shows with purpose. This show has such a beautiful purpose” shared Joanne Thompson\, actress playing Hannah\, a character who has to reckon with the possible loss of her son while stranded in Gander\, “It reminds us of humanity\, and the good that happens when we come together and care for one another. I hope audiences will feel the compassion captured in this show.” \nTickets are $20 per person. This highly anticipated production is expected to sell out\, pre-purchase is recommended.\nFor more information on how to access tickets you can email box office manager\, Amber Shayeb at amber@selahtheatreproject.org or call 540-260-4030.
URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/come-from-away/2026-09-11/
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SUMMARY:What The Constitution Means To Me
DESCRIPTION:Selah Theatre Project Presents “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Stone Branch Center for the Arts\nFront Royal\, VA – Selah Theatre Project is bringing one of the most influential contemporary American plays to the Shenandoah Valley this winter with What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck\, running January 22–25\, 2026\, at Stone Branch Center for the Arts. The production offers Warren County and Winchester-area audiences an intimate\, challenging\, and participatory exploration of democracy\, memory\, and personal history. \nRather than approaching the U.S. Constitution as a distant historical document\, What the Constitution Means to Me places it firmly in the lived experiences of everyday people. The play blends memoir\, legal history\, humor\, and live debate to examine how the Constitution has shaped generations of Americans often in uneven and deeply personal ways. \nAt the center of the story is Schreck herself\, portrayed in this production by Joanna Schilling of Berryville. The play draws from Schreck’s teenage years traveling the country competing in American Legion constitution speech contests to earn college scholarship money. As an adult\, she revisits those speeches with clarity and skepticism\, interrogating the promises of the Constitution alongside its omissions and failures. \nFor Schilling\, the role requires vulnerability as much as performance. \n“This play asks for a level of honesty that’s rare in theatre\,” she said. “Heidi’s story is deeply specific\, but the questions she’s asking about safety\, power\, and whose voices matter belong to all of us. Every night feels like opening a door and inviting the audience to walk through it with you.” \nThat invitation becomes literal in the play’s final moments\, when the audience is asked to participate in a live debate and vote on whether the Constitution should remain unchanged or be replaced altogether. The debater\, portrayed by Naomi Greenwalt of Warren County\, brings youthful urgency and clarity to the conversation. \n“The debate isn’t about winning\,” Greenwalt explained. “It’s about listening. Each audience brings something different into the room\, and that changes the conversation every single night. It’s exciting because the ending isn’t fixed. It belongs to the people sitting there.” \nPresiding over the constitutional contest is the Legionnaire\, played by Will Speakman of Winchester\, a character who represents tradition\, patriotism\, and institutional authority. Speakman sees the role as essential to the play’s balance. \n“The Legionnaire believes deeply in the Constitution as it stands\,” he said. “What makes the play powerful is that it doesn’t ridicule that belief. It honors tradition while still allowing space for critique. The audience gets to sit in that tension.” \nDirector Bleu Do’zia says that tension is precisely why Selah Theatre Project chose the work for this moment. \n“This isn’t a play that tells people what to think\,” Do’zia said. “It asks people to show up\, to listen\, to question\, and to engage honestly with one another. In a time when conversation feels polarized or shut down altogether\, this piece invites us back into shared civic space.” \nEach performance will be followed by a hosted TalkBack\, giving audiences the opportunity to reflect\, ask questions\, and engage in guided discussion about the play’s themes. Topics include constitutional interpretation\, generational trauma\, gender-based violence\, and systemic inequality. Due to its subject matter\, the production is recommended for older teens and adults. \nThe production also reflects Selah Theatre Project’s continued growth and evolving presence in the region. While performances of What the Constitution Means to Me will take place at Stone Branch Center for the Arts\, the company recently announced that it will open a permanent home in June 2026 at the old First United Methodist Church in Winchester\, calling it The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts. \nThe new space will serve as a dedicated hub for theatre\, community dialogue\, education\, and interdisciplinary arts programming. Named after the owner of this historic Ruth’s Tea Room which was the subject of a play Do’zia wrote in 2023. \n“This production is part of a larger season of transition and intention for us\,” Do’zia said. “As we prepare to open the Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts this summer\, we’re thinking deeply about the kind of work we want to house there: work that invites conversation\, courage\, and care. This play is a strong reflection of that vision.” \nPerformances of What the Constitution Means to Me will run January 22–25\, 2026\, at Stone Branch Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $5 for high school students\, making the production accessible to a wide range of community members. Each show includes a post-performance TalkBack. \nTickets and additional information are available through Selah Theatre Project’s website: www.selahtheatreproject.org
URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/what-the-constitution-means-to-me/2026-01-25/
LOCATION:Stone Branch Center for the Arts\, 114 E. Main St\, Front Royal\, VA\, 22630\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T210000
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SUMMARY:What The Constitution Means To Me
DESCRIPTION:Selah Theatre Project Presents “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Stone Branch Center for the Arts\nFront Royal\, VA – Selah Theatre Project is bringing one of the most influential contemporary American plays to the Shenandoah Valley this winter with What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck\, running January 22–25\, 2026\, at Stone Branch Center for the Arts. The production offers Warren County and Winchester-area audiences an intimate\, challenging\, and participatory exploration of democracy\, memory\, and personal history. \nRather than approaching the U.S. Constitution as a distant historical document\, What the Constitution Means to Me places it firmly in the lived experiences of everyday people. The play blends memoir\, legal history\, humor\, and live debate to examine how the Constitution has shaped generations of Americans often in uneven and deeply personal ways. \nAt the center of the story is Schreck herself\, portrayed in this production by Joanna Schilling of Berryville. The play draws from Schreck’s teenage years traveling the country competing in American Legion constitution speech contests to earn college scholarship money. As an adult\, she revisits those speeches with clarity and skepticism\, interrogating the promises of the Constitution alongside its omissions and failures. \nFor Schilling\, the role requires vulnerability as much as performance. \n“This play asks for a level of honesty that’s rare in theatre\,” she said. “Heidi’s story is deeply specific\, but the questions she’s asking about safety\, power\, and whose voices matter belong to all of us. Every night feels like opening a door and inviting the audience to walk through it with you.” \nThat invitation becomes literal in the play’s final moments\, when the audience is asked to participate in a live debate and vote on whether the Constitution should remain unchanged or be replaced altogether. The debater\, portrayed by Naomi Greenwalt of Warren County\, brings youthful urgency and clarity to the conversation. \n“The debate isn’t about winning\,” Greenwalt explained. “It’s about listening. Each audience brings something different into the room\, and that changes the conversation every single night. It’s exciting because the ending isn’t fixed. It belongs to the people sitting there.” \nPresiding over the constitutional contest is the Legionnaire\, played by Will Speakman of Winchester\, a character who represents tradition\, patriotism\, and institutional authority. Speakman sees the role as essential to the play’s balance. \n“The Legionnaire believes deeply in the Constitution as it stands\,” he said. “What makes the play powerful is that it doesn’t ridicule that belief. It honors tradition while still allowing space for critique. The audience gets to sit in that tension.” \nDirector Bleu Do’zia says that tension is precisely why Selah Theatre Project chose the work for this moment. \n“This isn’t a play that tells people what to think\,” Do’zia said. “It asks people to show up\, to listen\, to question\, and to engage honestly with one another. In a time when conversation feels polarized or shut down altogether\, this piece invites us back into shared civic space.” \nEach performance will be followed by a hosted TalkBack\, giving audiences the opportunity to reflect\, ask questions\, and engage in guided discussion about the play’s themes. Topics include constitutional interpretation\, generational trauma\, gender-based violence\, and systemic inequality. Due to its subject matter\, the production is recommended for older teens and adults. \nThe production also reflects Selah Theatre Project’s continued growth and evolving presence in the region. While performances of What the Constitution Means to Me will take place at Stone Branch Center for the Arts\, the company recently announced that it will open a permanent home in June 2026 at the old First United Methodist Church in Winchester\, calling it The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts. \nThe new space will serve as a dedicated hub for theatre\, community dialogue\, education\, and interdisciplinary arts programming. Named after the owner of this historic Ruth’s Tea Room which was the subject of a play Do’zia wrote in 2023. \n“This production is part of a larger season of transition and intention for us\,” Do’zia said. “As we prepare to open the Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts this summer\, we’re thinking deeply about the kind of work we want to house there: work that invites conversation\, courage\, and care. This play is a strong reflection of that vision.” \nPerformances of What the Constitution Means to Me will run January 22–25\, 2026\, at Stone Branch Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $5 for high school students\, making the production accessible to a wide range of community members. Each show includes a post-performance TalkBack. \nTickets and additional information are available through Selah Theatre Project’s website: www.selahtheatreproject.org
URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/what-the-constitution-means-to-me/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Stone Branch Center for the Arts\, 114 E. Main St\, Front Royal\, VA\, 22630\, United States
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SUMMARY:What The Constitution Means To Me
DESCRIPTION:Selah Theatre Project Presents “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Stone Branch Center for the Arts\nFront Royal\, VA – Selah Theatre Project is bringing one of the most influential contemporary American plays to the Shenandoah Valley this winter with What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck\, running January 22–25\, 2026\, at Stone Branch Center for the Arts. The production offers Warren County and Winchester-area audiences an intimate\, challenging\, and participatory exploration of democracy\, memory\, and personal history. \nRather than approaching the U.S. Constitution as a distant historical document\, What the Constitution Means to Me places it firmly in the lived experiences of everyday people. The play blends memoir\, legal history\, humor\, and live debate to examine how the Constitution has shaped generations of Americans often in uneven and deeply personal ways. \nAt the center of the story is Schreck herself\, portrayed in this production by Joanna Schilling of Berryville. The play draws from Schreck’s teenage years traveling the country competing in American Legion constitution speech contests to earn college scholarship money. As an adult\, she revisits those speeches with clarity and skepticism\, interrogating the promises of the Constitution alongside its omissions and failures. \nFor Schilling\, the role requires vulnerability as much as performance. \n“This play asks for a level of honesty that’s rare in theatre\,” she said. “Heidi’s story is deeply specific\, but the questions she’s asking about safety\, power\, and whose voices matter belong to all of us. Every night feels like opening a door and inviting the audience to walk through it with you.” \nThat invitation becomes literal in the play’s final moments\, when the audience is asked to participate in a live debate and vote on whether the Constitution should remain unchanged or be replaced altogether. The debater\, portrayed by Naomi Greenwalt of Warren County\, brings youthful urgency and clarity to the conversation. \n“The debate isn’t about winning\,” Greenwalt explained. “It’s about listening. Each audience brings something different into the room\, and that changes the conversation every single night. It’s exciting because the ending isn’t fixed. It belongs to the people sitting there.” \nPresiding over the constitutional contest is the Legionnaire\, played by Will Speakman of Winchester\, a character who represents tradition\, patriotism\, and institutional authority. Speakman sees the role as essential to the play’s balance. \n“The Legionnaire believes deeply in the Constitution as it stands\,” he said. “What makes the play powerful is that it doesn’t ridicule that belief. It honors tradition while still allowing space for critique. The audience gets to sit in that tension.” \nDirector Bleu Do’zia says that tension is precisely why Selah Theatre Project chose the work for this moment. \n“This isn’t a play that tells people what to think\,” Do’zia said. “It asks people to show up\, to listen\, to question\, and to engage honestly with one another. In a time when conversation feels polarized or shut down altogether\, this piece invites us back into shared civic space.” \nEach performance will be followed by a hosted TalkBack\, giving audiences the opportunity to reflect\, ask questions\, and engage in guided discussion about the play’s themes. Topics include constitutional interpretation\, generational trauma\, gender-based violence\, and systemic inequality. Due to its subject matter\, the production is recommended for older teens and adults. \nThe production also reflects Selah Theatre Project’s continued growth and evolving presence in the region. While performances of What the Constitution Means to Me will take place at Stone Branch Center for the Arts\, the company recently announced that it will open a permanent home in June 2026 at the old First United Methodist Church in Winchester\, calling it The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts. \nThe new space will serve as a dedicated hub for theatre\, community dialogue\, education\, and interdisciplinary arts programming. Named after the owner of this historic Ruth’s Tea Room which was the subject of a play Do’zia wrote in 2023. \n“This production is part of a larger season of transition and intention for us\,” Do’zia said. “As we prepare to open the Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts this summer\, we’re thinking deeply about the kind of work we want to house there: work that invites conversation\, courage\, and care. This play is a strong reflection of that vision.” \nPerformances of What the Constitution Means to Me will run January 22–25\, 2026\, at Stone Branch Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $5 for high school students\, making the production accessible to a wide range of community members. Each show includes a post-performance TalkBack. \nTickets and additional information are available through Selah Theatre Project’s website: www.selahtheatreproject.org
URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/what-the-constitution-means-to-me/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Stone Branch Center for the Arts\, 114 E. Main St\, Front Royal\, VA\, 22630\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
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SUMMARY:What The Constitution Means To Me
DESCRIPTION:Selah Theatre Project Presents “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Stone Branch Center for the Arts\nFront Royal\, VA – Selah Theatre Project is bringing one of the most influential contemporary American plays to the Shenandoah Valley this winter with What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck\, running January 22–25\, 2026\, at Stone Branch Center for the Arts. The production offers Warren County and Winchester-area audiences an intimate\, challenging\, and participatory exploration of democracy\, memory\, and personal history. \nRather than approaching the U.S. Constitution as a distant historical document\, What the Constitution Means to Me places it firmly in the lived experiences of everyday people. The play blends memoir\, legal history\, humor\, and live debate to examine how the Constitution has shaped generations of Americans often in uneven and deeply personal ways. \nAt the center of the story is Schreck herself\, portrayed in this production by Joanna Schilling of Berryville. The play draws from Schreck’s teenage years traveling the country competing in American Legion constitution speech contests to earn college scholarship money. As an adult\, she revisits those speeches with clarity and skepticism\, interrogating the promises of the Constitution alongside its omissions and failures. \nFor Schilling\, the role requires vulnerability as much as performance. \n“This play asks for a level of honesty that’s rare in theatre\,” she said. “Heidi’s story is deeply specific\, but the questions she’s asking about safety\, power\, and whose voices matter belong to all of us. Every night feels like opening a door and inviting the audience to walk through it with you.” \nThat invitation becomes literal in the play’s final moments\, when the audience is asked to participate in a live debate and vote on whether the Constitution should remain unchanged or be replaced altogether. The debater\, portrayed by Naomi Greenwalt of Warren County\, brings youthful urgency and clarity to the conversation. \n“The debate isn’t about winning\,” Greenwalt explained. “It’s about listening. Each audience brings something different into the room\, and that changes the conversation every single night. It’s exciting because the ending isn’t fixed. It belongs to the people sitting there.” \nPresiding over the constitutional contest is the Legionnaire\, played by Will Speakman of Winchester\, a character who represents tradition\, patriotism\, and institutional authority. Speakman sees the role as essential to the play’s balance. \n“The Legionnaire believes deeply in the Constitution as it stands\,” he said. “What makes the play powerful is that it doesn’t ridicule that belief. It honors tradition while still allowing space for critique. The audience gets to sit in that tension.” \nDirector Bleu Do’zia says that tension is precisely why Selah Theatre Project chose the work for this moment. \n“This isn’t a play that tells people what to think\,” Do’zia said. “It asks people to show up\, to listen\, to question\, and to engage honestly with one another. In a time when conversation feels polarized or shut down altogether\, this piece invites us back into shared civic space.” \nEach performance will be followed by a hosted TalkBack\, giving audiences the opportunity to reflect\, ask questions\, and engage in guided discussion about the play’s themes. Topics include constitutional interpretation\, generational trauma\, gender-based violence\, and systemic inequality. Due to its subject matter\, the production is recommended for older teens and adults. \nThe production also reflects Selah Theatre Project’s continued growth and evolving presence in the region. While performances of What the Constitution Means to Me will take place at Stone Branch Center for the Arts\, the company recently announced that it will open a permanent home in June 2026 at the old First United Methodist Church in Winchester\, calling it The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts. \nThe new space will serve as a dedicated hub for theatre\, community dialogue\, education\, and interdisciplinary arts programming. Named after the owner of this historic Ruth’s Tea Room which was the subject of a play Do’zia wrote in 2023. \n“This production is part of a larger season of transition and intention for us\,” Do’zia said. “As we prepare to open the Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts this summer\, we’re thinking deeply about the kind of work we want to house there: work that invites conversation\, courage\, and care. This play is a strong reflection of that vision.” \nPerformances of What the Constitution Means to Me will run January 22–25\, 2026\, at Stone Branch Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $5 for high school students\, making the production accessible to a wide range of community members. Each show includes a post-performance TalkBack. \nTickets and additional information are available through Selah Theatre Project’s website: www.selahtheatreproject.org
URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/what-the-constitution-means-to-me/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Stone Branch Center for the Arts\, 114 E. Main St\, Front Royal\, VA\, 22630\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sip & Savor: A Live Theatrical Sitcom
DESCRIPTION:Part of a 12-part series – Sip & Savor\, a LIVE theatrical sitcom. Episode 2 takes place at the Espresso Bar & Cafe.\nIn the gripping second episode of “Sip & Savor\,” titled “It’s a Privilege\,” Verdi embarks on a heartfelt quest to uphold her mother’s legacy. As she navigates the vibrant world of culinary traditions\, she encounters a pivotal moment with Novell from the St. Monica Historical Society. Their clash over preserving history forces Verdi to confront her values and the true meaning of privilege. Will she find comply to Norvell or will she find another way to keep her doors open? Tune in to discover the delicious tensions and emotional revelations that unfold in this compelling episode.\nGrab your seat. Need to catch up on Episode 1\, join our Sip & Savor Tea Club for exclusive access.
URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/sip-savor-a-live-theatrical-sitcom/
LOCATION:Espresso Bar & Cafe\, 165 N Loudoun St\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Meeting
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