Shirley Mier News

The 2012-13 season at Stages Theatre Company (STC) features eight productions for children and young adults, with the selected titles evoking imagination and inspiration.

Horizon Theatre Company will present two holiday-themed shows this December, The Santaland Diaries by NPR writer and commentator David Sedaris, and Madeline's Christmas, based on the children's book by Ludwig Bemelmans.

Pack your bags and grab a beret when The Rose Theater takes audiences away to Paris in Madeline's Christmas, Nov. 23 - Dec. 16, 2012. Kids age four and older will be drawn into this charming musical featuring Ludwig Bemelmans' beloved Madeline, her school girl friends, and teacher Miss Clavel as they embark on a magical journey.

Stages Theatre Company (STC) launches its 2012-13 season with the world premiere of "Duck for President" (a New York Times #1 bestseller) by Doreen Cronin, opening Sept. 21 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. "Duck for President" directed by Marilee Mahler is a barnyard romp featuring Charles, the irresistibly funny duck, who decides to run for president. Adding an animal twist to this American tradition, Playwright Jennifer Kirkeby and Composer Shirley Mier combine to create an entertaining musical production that is full of recounts and sticky ballots. "There is humor, heart, laughs, great songs, a fantastic cast and crew, secret service wolves, and of course the show will help inform the audience who they should vote for during the next presidential election…DUCK!" says Kirkeby.

Stages Theatre Company (STC) launches its 2012-13 season with the world premiere of "Duck for President" (a New York Times #1 bestseller) by Doreen Cronin, opening Sept. 21 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. "Duck for President" directed by Marilee Mahler is a barnyard romp featuring Charles, the irresistibly funny duck, who decides to run for president. Adding an animal twist to this American tradition, Playwright Jennifer Kirkeby and Composer Shirley Mier combine to create an entertaining musical production that is full of recounts and sticky ballots. "There is humor, heart, laughs, great songs, a fantastic cast and crew, secret service wolves, and of course the show will help inform the audience who they should vote for during the next presidential election…DUCK!" says Kirkeby.

Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV announce that the two nonprofit theaters will formally merge effective July 1, 2012 under a new name - Virginia Repertory Theatre (Virginia Rep). With a budget exceeding $5 million, four distinct venues, and an annual audience over 550,000, Virginia Rep will become the largest professional theater and one of the largest performing arts organizations in Central Virginia along with the Richmond Ballet, Richmond Symphony, and the Virginia Opera. Barksdale and Theatre IV celebrated the announcement and the unveiling of the new Virginia Rep sign today, May 20, at the November Theatre (formerly the Empire Theatre) at 114 West Broad Street at 4:00 p.m. after the closing of Seussical, thelast mainstage children's production under the Theatre IV name. Virginia Rep will transition into the new organization between now and July 1.

Orlando Repertory Theatre (The REP), in partnership with UCF, has announced its 10th Birthday Season. The REP is Orlando's only professional theatre for families and young audiences and has performed shows such as PINKALICIOUS: The Musical, Lyle the Crocodile, and A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas.

In a rare occurrence, 18 Asian actors bring the colorful 2010 Newbery Honors winner WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON by Grace Lin to life beginning April 27 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

The 2012-13 season at Stages Theatre Company (STC) features eight productions for children and young adults, with the selected titles evoking imagination and inspiration.

In a rare occurrence, 18 Asian actors bring the colorful 2010 Newbery Honors winner WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON by Grace Lin to life beginning April 27 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

Llama Llama Red Pajama by award-winning Author Anna Dewdney premieres at Stages Theatre Company (STC) Jan. 13 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. This musical production, adapted by Playwright Jennifer Kirkeby and music by Shirley Mier, is perfect for all ages and runs under an hour in length.

The 2012-13 season at Stages Theatre Company (STC) features eight productions for children and young adults, with the selected titles evoking imagination and inspiration.

Llama Llama Red Pajama by award-winning Author Anna Dewdney premieres at Stages Theatre Company (STC) Jan. 13 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. This musical production, adapted by Playwright Jennifer Kirkeby and music by Shirley Mier, is perfect for all ages and runs under an hour in length.

Llama Llama Red Pajama by award-winning Author Anna Dewdney premieres at Stages Theatre Company (STC) Jan. 13 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. This musical production, adapted by Playwright Jennifer Kirkeby and music by Shirley Mier, is perfect for all ages and runs under an hour in length.

Horizon Theatre will be producing two holiday shows this year: The Santaland Diaries and Madeline's Christmas. The Santaland Diaries opens tonight, Friday Nov. 25, 2011.

Horizon Theatre will be producing two holiday shows this year: The Santaland Diaries and Madeline's Christmas.

Main Street Theater proudly announces the 31st season for its Theater for Youth which serves over 100,000 children and families. 'I am so excited about the upcoming season,' says Vivienne M. St. John, Theater for Youth Producing Director at MST.

Main Street Theater proudly announces the 31st season for its Theater for Youth which serves over 100,000 children and families. 'I am so excited about the upcoming season,' says Vivienne M. St. John, Theater for Youth Producing Director at MST.

Main Street Theater proudly announces the 31st season for its Theater for Youth which serves over 100,000 children and families. 'I am so excited about the upcoming season,' says Vivienne M. St. John, Theater for Youth Producing Director at MST.

Stages Theatre Company (STC) presents a fresh new version of the holiday classic 'Twas the Night Before Christmas,' which opens Nov. 20 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. Playwright Jennifer Kirkeby and Composer Shirley Mier team up for their fourth production, adapting the classic Clement C. Moore poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas.'