‘The Firehouse Theatre Cabaret’ Opens Thursday April 24th

posted on April 10, 2008 | Permanent link

It’s BACK! The Firehouse Theatre Cabaret, opening Thursday, April 24th.
SEE the Firehouse interior transformed into an intimate cabaret-style setting!
BE ENTERTAINED by Director Scott Wichmann, Alia Bisharat, Jude Fageas, and Lisa Kotula playing various roles in these ten-minute, one-act plays:
Clowning Around by Jamie Brandli, in which two women compete for a job neither want, but both desperately need;
Isabelle by Ellen Melaver, in which a man projects his old dreams onto his ex-girlfriend’s new life;
The Award by Jeffrey Sweet, in which a scientist’s trophy becomes a catalyst for revenge;
Ferris Wheel by Mary Miller, in which two lonely souls are trapped on a stuck ferris wheel at a county fair; and
Date With a Stranger by Cherie Vogelstein, in which two impetuous people meet in a diner and act out the rest of their lives over breakfast.
GROOVE to the live music ensemble led by Ryan Corbitt playing jazz interludes.

(Photo, L-R: Scott Wichmann, Jude Fageas (rear), Lisa Kotula, Alia Bisharat. Photo by Jay Paul Photography)

April 24 - May 17, 2008.
Special Events:
Thursday, April 24th: Opening night! Post-show reception provided by Davis & Main.
Friday, April 25th: Post-show talk back with cast and crew.
Friday, May 2: Doors open at 7:00 for a special wine tasting provided by Strawberry Street Vineyard. Show starts at 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 15: See Firehouse Fire Ball auction winners Caroline Gottwald and Debbie Walton in their debut performances on the Firehouse stage!

Tickets: Individual - $25; Seniors - $22; Student - $10 with valid ID.
Showtimes: 8:00 p.m. Thursdays - Saturdays; Sunday matinees at 4:00 p.m. Doors open a half-hour before showtime.

Click here to buy tickets online, or call the Firehouse at 355-2001.

Announcing: The 2008/2009 Season!

posted on April 9, 2008 | Permanent link

Founding Artistic Director Carol Piersol announces the lineup for the Firehouse Theatre 2008/2009 season:

Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl, an inventive take on the Orpheus myth. Opens September 18th.
The Widow’s Blind Date by Israel Horovitz. Two aging hometown friends vie for the attention of a former classmate. Opens November 13th.
Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire, a drama formerly presented in last season’s Reader’s Theatre program. Opens February 26th, 2009.
The Great American Trailer Park Musical by David Nehls (book by Betsy Kelso). Havoc at the “exclusive” Armadillo Acres. Opens April 23rd, 2009.

Buy a season pass for $85 (a $15 savings over single-ticket prices), and get:
-Preferred early seating reservations
-Invitations to opening night receptions
-Discounts on classes and additional tickets
-$5 per ticket discount to the hit musical Reefer Madness

Click here to purchase a season pass online, or call the Firehouse Theatre box office at 355-2001. 

New! Stand-up Comedy Class with Steve Moore Begins May 5

posted on March 22, 2008 | Permanent link

What’s your style? Seinfeld? Chris Rock? Ellen DeGeneres? Have your friends told you “You should be a comedian?” Find your funny bone and prove your stand-up chops in this new six-week class taught by comedian Steve Moore in an intimate setting - only space for 10 students!

Steve’s a Danville, VA native, has performed his comedy all over the world, and has opened for Ellen, RoseAnne, Dolly Parton, and Rodney Dangerfield. He’s had his own HBO special ("Drop Dead Gorgeous"), and is a veteran of Comedy Central and Entertainment Tonight. In addition to performing in comedy clubs and colleges across the U.S., He’s performed in Ireland, England, Australia, and Scotland; and previously taught a VCU comedy class. If you love a fun challenge, this class is for you!

Dates: Mondays, 7 - 9 p.m.  for six weeks, May 5 - June 10 (Graduation). Graduation at 8 p.m. with a showcase of student work!
Tuition: $200 (includes 10-minute DVD of your final showcase performance!)
More information and to enroll: click here

Showcase, 8 p.m. June 10 - event open to the public: $10. Click the link to purchase tickets to the Showcase only!

‘Reefer Madness: The Musical’ Added to 2007/2008 Season!

posted on March 22, 2008 | Permanent link

Adding to your summer fun, the Firehouse announces an extension of its regular season to include Reefer Madness: The Musical, opening May 29th.

Inspired by the 1936 film of the same name, Reefer Madness: The Musical takes a decidely tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex, and violence.

Directed by Jase Smith, adjunct acting faculty, VCU. Book by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney. Music by Dan Studney. Lyrics by Kevin Murphy.
Warning: Highly addictive musical numbers! This show will go straight to your head!
Adult Themes: Swing by to see the show after dropping the kids off at summer camp!
Dates: May 29th - June 29th
Tickets: Click here for more information, and to buy tickets.
Season Subscribers Only: Purchase tickets to this additional show at a $5 discount ($20)!

Firehouse Fire Ball Gala March 29

posted on March 15, 2008 | Permanent link

The annual Fire Ball Gala returns to Fire Station #10 this year on Saturday, March 29th with its unbeatable brand of fun, food, and frenzy!
Don’t miss:
Firehouse Favorite Scott Wichmann auctioning off terrific items including must-have packages!
Dance to live music by the great Legacy band!
Sumptuous food and drink, including the always popular wine and martini bar!
Theatrical black tie attire!
Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot now!

Date & Time: Saturday, March 29, 7-11 p.m.
Place: Firehouse Theatre Project, 1609 W. Broad St.
Tickets: Singles - $100, or Save on a Pair! $150
Click here to get tickets online, call the 24-hour ticket hotline at 1-800-4TIX, or the Firehouse at 804-355-2001.