The Virginia Playwrights Initiative (VPI) is a part of the Hamner Theater's continuing mission to foster new works for the stage, specifically those by Virginia playwrights. Following the reading, there will be a discussion open to all.

VPI Readings in June & July:

Friday, June 5 - Bill Rough will read his play Blackout

Friday, June 12 - Actor read of Blackout, by Bill Rough

Saturday, June 20 - Staged reading of Nobody's Wife, by Cindy Dlugolecki

Sunday, June 21 at 1:00p.m. - Staged reading of The Grove at Illium, by Jane Ann Crum

Saturday, July 25 - Staged reading of Slow Instructions, by Roy Robbins
This play is about a family‘s struggle with the past and their efforts to control the power of the past.

Sunday, July 26 at 1:00 p.m. - Staged reading of All is Always Now, by Robert Wray, in which elements of Shakespeare, Melville and Chekhov combine to create a story about a group of theater friends who gather together for one last night in New York.

Unless otherwise noted, we will gather for a snack and a chat at 6:30 p.m. and start the reading at 7:00 p.m. Please come listen to the play and be part of the conversation afterwards.

All Readings are Free!

VPI is made possible in part by grants from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the BAMA Fund.

The Virginia Playwrights Initiative (VPI) is a part of the Hamner Theater's continuing mission to foster new works for the stage, specifically those by Virginia playwrights. Following the reading, there will be a discussion open to all.

VPI Readings in June & July:

Friday, June 5 - Bill Rough will read his play Blackout

Friday, June 12 - Actor read of Blackout, by Bill Rough

Saturday, June 20 - Staged reading of Nobody's Wife, by Cindy Dlugolecki

Sunday, June 21 at 1:00p.m. - Staged reading of The Grove at Illium, by Jane Ann Crum

Saturday, July 25 - Staged reading of Slow Instructions, by Roy Robbins
This play is about a family‘s struggle with the past and their efforts to control the power of the past.

Sunday, July 26 at 1:00 p.m. - Staged reading of All is Always Now, by Robert Wray, in which elements of Shakespeare, Melville and Chekhov combine to create a story about a group of theater friends who gather together for one last night in New York.

Unless otherwise noted, we will gather for a snack and a chat at 6:30 p.m. and start the reading at 7:00 p.m. Please come listen to the play and be part of the conversation afterwards.

All Readings are Free!

VPI is made possible in part by grants from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the BAMA Fund.

Hamner Improv Troupe

The Hamner Improv Troupe is taking a summer break;
Improv will begin again Monday, August 31, at 5:30pm for hit and 6:30pm for HIT. See you then!

This mixed group of old hands and neophytes, under the able tutelage of Mary Coy, is meeting every Monday.

We have also started hit- open to ages 8years and up, hitters will meet Mondays for an hour with Mary Coy, and then spend an additional 20 - 30 minutes working with HIT. This program is free of charge and is intended for everyone with an interest in Improv.

We are not planning any performances before the fall so our upcoming sessions will focus on honing our storytelling skills and ingraining the three rules of improv: always say yes, say the first thing that comes into your head, and make your partner look good.

Mary Coy is a graduate of the Loose Moose International Improv School, and co-founder of The Improfessionals, Improvaganza and other local improv groups.

Call 434-361-1999 for additional information, or just come see what it's all about!

Hamner Improv Troupe

The Hamner Improv Troupe is taking a summer break;
Improv will begin again Monday, August 31, at 5:30pm for hit and 6:30pm for HIT. See you then!

This mixed group of old hands and neophytes, under the able tutelage of Mary Coy, is meeting every Monday at 8pm sharp.

We have also started hit- open to ages 8years and up, hitters will meet Mondays from 7pm - 8pm with Mary Coy and then spend an additional 20 - 30 minutes working with HIT. This program is free of charge and is intended for everyone with an interest in Improv.

We are not planning any performances before the fall so our upcoming sessions will focus on honing our storytelling skills and ingraining the three rules of improv: always say yes, say the first thing that comes into your head, and make your partner look good.

Mary Coy is a graduate of the Loose Moose International Improv School, and co-founder of The Improfessionals, Improvaganza and other local improv groups.

Call 434-361-1999 for additional information, or just come see what it's all about!