About Us
The Old Michie Theatre for Youth and Puppetry Arts is dedicated to serving families in the Central Virginia region. The theatre is under the direction of its founders, Frances C. Furlong and Steven M. Riesenman. Our mission is to inspire students with the joys of live theatre and puppetry arts. We believe that the best way to do this is to expose children and young adults to positive, stimulating, and accessible cultural and educational opportunities in their community.
The Old Michie Theatre is a member of England's new Shakespeare Globe Theatre Trust., Piedmont Council of the Arts; The American Alliance for Theatre Education; and Puppeteers of America. The theatre does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or national or ethnic origin. The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Website updated by Anna Lien. ©2011 Old Michie Theatre. Photo Credits.
2011 Mainstage Shows
DRACULA will be performed October 14th through October30th! For more info,click here!
Fall Auditions & Classes
Auditions for our Fall Shows, Dracula & The Secret Garden will be held the weeks of August 22nd & September 19th, respectively. Beginner classes also available. For more info,click here!
Puppet Shows
Puppet Shows at the Old Michie Theatre are BACK for Fall 2011! Performed on Saturdays at 11am, 2pm, and 4pm. A wonderful treat for younger audiences, our puppet shows are lively interpretations of classic stories. For more information, click here!
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