Founders

Steven Riesenman

Managing Director

Steven Riesenman received his B.A. in Political Science and French at Washington and Jefferson College and his J.D. Degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. He has done technical and backstage work for a variety of professional theatre productions in Charlottesville. He also brings to the theatre his experience in marketing and sales, and runs his own computer consulting business.

Frances C. Furlong

Artistic Director

Frances Furlong studied voice at The Juilliard School’s Pre-College in New York at age 16. She received a B.A. in Theatre Arts at Brown University, M.A. in Drama from UVA, an Ed. M in Arts in Education from Harvard, and is currently in the doctoral program in Gifted Education at The Curry School at UVA. Ms. Furlong has worked with the Looking Glass Theatre of Rhode Island; The Dorset Theatre Festival of Vermont; The Discovery Theatre of the Smithsonian Institution; Adventure Theatre of Glen Echo, Maryland; and the Community Children's Theatre of Charlottesville. "Francie" was awarded a 1990 scholarship from the Charlottesville chapter of the English-Speaking Union to study in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, at the Shakespeare Institute, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company. She was also a recipient of the 1991-92 Virginia Commission for the Arts Artist-In-Education Grant at Clark Elementary School in Charlottesville. Frances is certified in Virginia to teach English and Drama Education and is licensed to teach English and K–12 Theatre Arts. Frances is also a professional puppeteer and youth theatre stage director.

2010 Summer Camps

There are still spaces available in our summer camps! We offer a wide variety of programs for all ages, experience levels and interests! To check out our full summer offerings and print out a registration form, click here!

Puppet Shows

The Country Mouse & the City Mouse starts Saturday, March 20th, and runs through April 10th! Puppet Shows at the Old Michie Theatre are Performed on Saturdays at 11am, 2pm, and 4pm. A wonderful treat for audiences of all ages, our puppet shows are lively interpretations of classic stories. For more info, click here!

2010 Mainstage Shows

Anne of Green Gables starts on Friday, April 30 and runs through Sunday, May 23! Don't miss this classic that will be performed at 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3pm on Sundays, March 7. For more info, click here!

Magic Key Club

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The Magic Key Club is a showcase of student talent held every Friday during the summer months at 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Admission is only $1 and all proceeds go to The Old Michie Theatre Scholarship Fund for needy students.

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