Photo Flash: Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre present THE PARCHMAN HOUR

Opening Night for Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company's The Parchman Hour: Songs and Stories of the '61 Freedom Riders will take place on Saturday, October 28, with preview performances beginning Wednesday, October 25. All are welcome to join in toasting the occasion with complimentary champagne and desserts before the opening night performance on October 28 at 7:30PM.

The Parchman Hour: Songs and Stories of the '61 Freedom Riders journeys through the Deep South with pioneers who fought discrimination and paved the way for the future. Adapted from real life accounts of the 1961 Freedom Riders, this play shares these struggles through music that ranges from Bob Dylan to spirituals. This production features cast members from the most recognized HBCU theatre program in the country, Norfolk State University, as well as local and union actors.

The Parchman Hour begins with three discounted preview performances, October 25-27, and officially opens on October 28. The production will include a series of post-show talk-backs, group discussions, and panels, and concludes on November 12. Tickets range $20 - $55, with special discounts available for military, students, and groups.

Virginia Stage Company is southeastern Virginia's leading theatre destination, serving an audience of over 70,000 annually both at the Wells Theatre and throughout the community. Virginia Stage Company's mission is to "enrich, educate, and entertain the region by creating and producing theatrical art of the highest quality."

NSU Theatre Company is the critically-acclaimed, nationally recognized, multiple award-winning theatre company of Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA.

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s The Parchman Hour