FWD:RVA | Theater
Launch Point: Richmond.
The rising number of new original works premiering on Richmond's stages belies the conventional wisdom about the risks involved. Are local companies building a bridge from Broad Street to Broadway?
Join Style Weekly theater critic David Timberline in conversation with key voices from Richmond’s theater community: Irene Zeigler, Desiree Roots, Jason Marks, and Nathaniel Shaw, as they explore why more companies are investing in new work, what it takes to bring an original production to the stage, and what this creative momentum could mean for Richmond’s place in the broader theater landscape.
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
Location
VPM x Style Weekly Headquarters
15 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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Agenda
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Welcome + Connect
Join us on the rooftop for wine, conversation, and skyline views before the program begins.
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The Future of New Work in Richmond
Join Style Weekly theater critic David Timberline in conversation with key voices from Richmond’s theater community about the rise of original works on local stages, what it takes to bring them to life, and what this creative momentum could mean for Richmond’s place in the broader theater landscape.
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Continue the Conversation
Stick around after the conversation to connect with fellow attendees and keep the discussion going.