Acts of Faith Fringe
The Acts of Faith Theatre Festival is delighted to help promote various events taking place around town in celebration of the festival.
Please check individual websites for ticket information.
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church presents
To Whom it May Concern
Directed by Jason Campbell and Musical Direction by Kim Fox
January 18, 20, and 21, 2012 at 7 p.m.
January 22nd at 2 p.m.
All tickets available at the door. Proceeds from this event will benefit
CARITAS. For information contact 784-5678 ext. 18.
Conceived by Carol Hall, who wrote the music and lyrics to The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, this joyful musical took Off Broadway by surprise. It is a tuneful, warm and witty observation of what really goes on in the hearts and minds of people as they participate in a church service. Proceeds after costs are met will benefit CARITAS which mobilizes Greater Richmond through its congregations to protect individuals and families in crisis and empowers those who strive for housing independence.
"A celebration! ... Communities will be presenting To Whom It May Concern for years to come."-- N.Y. Times.
"A melodic score and a joyous communal spirit which doesn't end until the house lights come up!"—Associated Press
"Witty, inspiring. its applications are universal."-- N.Y. Daily News.
Acts of Faith Post-show discussion/talk back on Sunday, January 22nd
Tickets available at the door: $20 for adults and $10 for youth 18 and under. Seating is general admission. For questions, contact Anna Johnson at 784-5678 ext. 18
www.stmarysgoochland.org
The Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church
Mark Twains Civil War by Ray Carver
A completely Richmond-created show and based on Twain’s writings and speeches he gave to veterans groups, the play deals with issues of war, loyalties, and faith. The one-night only performance will be followed by a panel discussion with the Director and local Civil War experts. As Richmond celebrates the Sesquicentennial, the conversation will highlight Twain’s connection to Richmond and how the Civil War continues to impact religion and politics in our region.
7 PM Saturday, February 25, 2012
The Gayton Kirk, 11421 Gayton Rd Henrico, VA 23238
Admission: pay what you wish
(anything over $10 will be donated to The Acts of Faith)
804-741-5254
www.thegaytonkirk.org
Ticket Reservations
marktwainscivilwar@gmail.com
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church presents
“Saints of the Apostolic Age” ™
A Series of One-Act Plays by Mary Kay Williams
Wednesday, March 14 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
“While Rome was Burning” ™
On the eve of the Great Fire in Rome in 64 A.D, the Roman Stoic philosopher, Seneca, visits the Apostle Paul to discuss some letters exchanged between the
two men on faith and philosophy, but they find themselves caught up in the sweep of events to follow in which each man will face death by the Emperor Nero.
Wednesday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
“Peter and the Angel” ™
Jailers at Mamertine Prison in Rome in 67 A.D. devise a plot to outwit an angel of the Lord in order to save their own necks. Twice before, an angel has liberated the Apostle Peter from prison. This time the jailers bring in a stranger from Jerusalem as part of their zany scheme. Yet will the angel return and free Peter?
Wednesday, March 28 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
“The Last Alabaster Jar” ™
Two orphaned granddaughters of Lazarus living at the home of Martha in Bethany in 65 A.D. suddenly find themselves at the center of a scary investigation by a Roman soldier. They must flee to save their lives but have promised Martha to deliver an alabaster jar containing precious nard. Who
will receive this last jar?
Wednesday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
“John in Ephesus” ™
A young Greek fisherman searching for truth visits the Apostle John and discovers how death and time were transformed in Golgotha with universal consequences. Set in Ephesus in 65 A.D., the dramatic action is launched by the question “Who is he?” that John asked Jesus at the Last Supper about the betrayer.
No tickets required. Free will offering. Each performance with professional actors will last approximately one hour at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace Street, Richmond. Garage parking entrance on Eighth Street between Grace and Franklin. Handicap accessible.
TheatreVCU presents
The Elephant Man
Written by Bernard Pomerance
Directed by Casey Biggs
Performed at the Raymond Hodges Theatre, VCU
Running time - 90 minutes
Feb. 9 Theatre VCU Student Opening - 7:30 pm
Feb. 10 Opening Night - 7:30 pm
Feb. 11 & 16-18 - 7:30 pm • Feb. 12 & 19 - 3:00 pm
Tickets:
General Admission - $25.00 • Seniors, VCU Faculty & Staff - $20.00
VCU Students with Valid ID - $10.00
Other Students with Valid ID – $15.00
High School Matinees - Feb. 14 & 15 - 10 am
All HS matinee tickets - $10
What is normal? Do you feel different?
John Merrick looks different. He is so grotesquely deformed that women faint in horror at the sight of him. In the world of 1880’s Victorian England’s freak shows Dr. Federick Treves rescues John Merrick, the Elephant Man. Brought to a hospital for analysis, Merrick is discovered to be a highly intelligent, sensitive and artistic man. He is forever a prisoner of his malformed body, which in fact opens a door to a society he could only dream of.
Based on a true story, this Tony award-winning play, explores the notion of what and who is ‘normal’, how do we define ‘different’, and how we may be persuaded to question our own quality of mercy.
Critically-acclamed director Casey Biggs says of this production: “The Elephant Man is powerfully relevant to the recent nation-wide rash of youthful suicides resulting from being “different”. The play asks the question - ‘Does our external appearance really have anything to do with who we are on the inside?’ The Elephant Man is transformed from a ‘monster’ to a perceptive man whose beautiful spirit lead those around him to discover their own hidden flaws.”
Victorian England is brought brilliantly to life on the Raymond Hodges stage with elaborate period costumes (designed by Isabela Travares De Melo), a set design (designed by Christopher Raintree) that echos the unblanced angles of the Elephant Man’s misshapen body, and with a
haunting live cello accompainment that will bring this intimate story to life.
Theatre VCU Box Office: 804-828-6026
http://vcutheatre.showclix.com
http://www.vcu.edu/arts/theatre
