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The schedule is subject to changes and additions. Tickets for performances presented by the Theatre are $20 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For further information and to obtain a copy of the Theatre's schedule, phone (540) 675-1253, email TheatreVA@aol.com, or write The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, P.O. Box 322, Washington, VA 22747.
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| Friday, September 5 at 8 p.m. |
"Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day"
film presented by RAAC |
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For further information see RAAC's website: www.raac.org |
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| Saturday, September 13 at 8 p.m. |
"HENRY V"
by William Shakespeare |
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A tale of conspiracy and betrayal, of royalty and treachery, of romance and conquests, and of tennis balls. This dynamic and dramatic production questions where heroism ends and immorality begins. Annual production by a touring cast of students from Cambridge University. Their earlier productions here, including "Twelfth Night" and "The Winter's Tale", have been well received! Cambridge University American Stage Tour (CAST) has toured America since 1999. Its roots are in the ADC Theatre - the oldest student theatre in the U.K. |
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| Sunday, September 14 at 2:30 p.m. |
"HENRY V"
by William Shakespeare |
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A tale of conspiracy and betrayal, of royalty and treachery, of romance and conquests, and of tennis balls. This dynamic and dramatic production questions where heroism ends and immorality begins. Annual production by a touring cast of students from Cambridge University. Their earlier productions here, including "Twelfth Night" and "The Winter's Tale", have been well received! Cambridge University American Stage Tour (CAST) has toured America since 1999. Its roots are in the ADC Theatre - the oldest student theatre in the U.K. |
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| Friday, September 19 at 8 p.m. |
"Before the Rains"
film presented by RAAC |
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For further information see RAAC's website: www.raac.org |
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| Saturday, September 20 at 8 p.m. |
"FROM BLUES TO BOSSA"
Chuck Redd (vibraphone) and Bill Harris (piano) |
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An intimate evening of jazz with two of the Theatre's most popular jazz musicians, Bill Harris and Chuck Redd. The music will include classics from the jazz/standards canon and the music of Brazilian masters Antonio Carlos Jobim and Ivan Lins. |
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| Sunday, September 28 at 3 p.m. |
FOLK MUSIC FROM RUSSIA
Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra |
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Russian and Eastern European music performed by the Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra. Balalaikas, domra and bayons (Russian accordions)with Russian folk percussion and wind instruments. Conductor and artistic director Svetlana Nikonova is a graduate of the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory in St. Petersburg, Russia, where she was a member of the world-renowned Andreyev Balalaika Orchestra. |
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| Friday, October 3 at 8 p.m. |
"The Counterfeiters"
film presented by RAAC |
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For further information see RAAC's website: www.raac.org |
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| Saturday, October 11 at 8 p.m. |
MUSIC OF HANDEL, RACHMANINOV, CHOPIN AND BARBER
Katarzyna Marzec-Salwinski, piano |
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Polish concert pianist Katarzyna Marzec-Salwinski will play the Suite No. 8 in F Minor by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759); Preludes from Op. 23 by Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943); Ballade in F Minor, Op. 52 by Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849); and Sonata for Piano by Samuel Barber (1910-1981). |
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| Friday, October 17 at 8 p.m. |
RAAC Film To Be Announced
film presented by RAAC |
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For further information see RAAC's website: www.raac.org |
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| Saturday, October 18 at 8 p.m. |
CELTIC MUSIC
Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton |
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"A Journey to Ireland" - Celtic Music played by Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton, on terz guitar, uilleann pipes, lutes and Celtic harp, with special guest, harpist Kathryn Johnson. From their recent expedition to western Ireland, Linn and Allison bring musical gems in the form of ancient slow airs, spritely jigs and reels, and stately marches. |
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| Saturday, October 25 at 8 p.m. |
"MAD ABOUT YOU!"
Jacqueline Neimat, soprano, and Friends |
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Jacqueline Neimat, soprano; Antonio Giuliano, tenor; George Peachey, piano; Elizabeth Daniels, narrator. The first half of the performance includes music from operas by Puccini, Verdi, Cilea and Donizetti. After the intermission, the program reflects the love themes of the operatic selections, but shifts to a lighter vein, with music from the twentieth century -- including well known songs from West Side Story, Kiss Me Kate, My Fair Lady and Show Boat. |
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| Sunday, October 26 at 3 p.m. |
BRILLIANCE OF THE BAROQUE
Smithsonian at Little Washington: 17th Season |
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First of four concerts presenting the 12 Bach Sonatas with obbligato harpsichord for flute, violin, and viola da gamba. The flute sonatas at this concert will be played by Christopher Krueger, widely recognized as one of America's leading exponents of the baroque flute, with the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society's artistic director, Kenneth Slowik, at the harpsichord. |
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| Saturday, November 1 at 8 p.m. | CHUCK REDD & THE STATESMEN OF JAZZ |
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Chuck Redd will play vibes with the Statesmen of Jazz, featuring Houston Person on saxophone, Mickey Roker on drums, Bob Cranshaw on bass and Tamir Hendelman at the piano. |
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| Friday, November 7 at 8 p.m. |
"Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"
film presented by RAAC |
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For further information see RAAC's website: www.raac.org |
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| Saturday, November 15 at 8 p.m. | BEN "COOTER" JONES |
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An evening, featuring the Garage Band, that Ben Jones describes as, ". . . songs from the 40's on through to some recent tunes. Classic country, geezer rock, some ballads, and some schtick, some stories, and a few poems, perhaps." |
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| Friday, November 21 at 8 p.m. |
"Wall-E"
film presented by RAAC |
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For further information see RAAC's website: www.raac.org |
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| Sunday, November 23 at 3 p.m. |
BRILLIANCE OF THE BAROQUE
Smithsonian at Little Washington: 17th Season |
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The second concert in the Smithsonian season includes sonatas by Johann Sebastian Bach for viola da gamba and harpsichord. Evelyn Elsing, cello and viola da gamba, was principal cellist of the Handel Festival Orchestra, prizewinner in the Munich Cello Competition and finalist in the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. Kennth Slowik anchors the series "with obbligato keyboard." |
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| Saturday, December 6 at 8 p.m. |
JAZZ TRIO
Vignola, guitar; Raniolo, guitar; Mazzaroppi, bass |
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Another outstanding concert from superb jazz musicians: Frank Vignola, guitar; Vinny Raniolo, guitar; and Gary Mazzaroppi, bass! Downbeat Magazine recently wrote of Vignola's "acoustic mastery in exhilarating single string runs, complex flurries and astounding full register riffs. When speed and clarity were demanded, Vignola stunned." |
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| Sunday, December 7 at 2:30 p.m. |
EXCERPTS FROM SEPTINE WEBRE'S "NUTCRACKER"
The Washington Ballet |
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For its festive fundraiser, The Washington Ballet is presenting excerpts from this season's "Nutcracker" together with a luncheon at the Inn at Little Washington. Please contact the Ballet for reservations, ticket price and further information at (202) 362-3606. |
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| Friday, December 12 at 8 p.m. |
"GOOD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY"
Blue Ridge Chorale |
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The Blue Ridge Chorale presents Christmas music in the holiday spirit. Please contact the Chorale directly for reservations, ticket price and further information by calling (540) 675-3502, or visit their website: www.brcsings.com. |
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