Community theater in Norfolk, VA

6 theaters in Norfolk, Virginia. 14 shows playing or coming up, 4 open auditions, 2 camps and classes, 2 crew calls.

Now playing in Norfolk

  1. The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology Show

    Local writers (six original one-act plays, submitted by open call)

    Push Comedy Theater

    Play

    Push Comedy Theater's annual Halloween show of six original short horror and comedy stories, performed by an actor cast chosen at open auditions.

    Dates
    Thu Oct 22, 7:30pm
    Fri Oct 23, 7:30pm
    Sat Oct 24, 7:30pm
    Sun Oct 25, 7:30pm
    2 more datesThu Oct 29, 7:30pm
    Fri Oct 30, 7:30pm
    Where
    Push Comedy Theater, 763 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
    Tickets
    About $21 per ticket (Universe listing)

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 10

  2. Medusa

    CORE Theatre Ensemble

    Play

    CORE Theatre Ensemble's new play retells the myth of Medusa, cursed to live as a monster in isolation and seeking vengeance, with a cast that includes priestesses of the Temple of Athena.

    Dates
    Fri Nov 6, 7:30pm
    Sat Nov 7, 7:30pm
    Sun Nov 8, 2pm
    Thu Nov 12, 7:30pm
    3 more datesFri Nov 13, 7:30pm
    Sat Nov 14, 7:30pm
    Sun Nov 15, 2pm
    Where
    Goode Theatre, Old Dominion University, 4601 Monarch Way, Norfolk, VA 23508
    Tickets
    General admission $5, online sales only (no tickets at the door), per ODU Arts

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

  3. Putting It Together

    Stephen Sondheim

    Generic Theater

    Revue

    A Sondheim revue of nearly 30 songs set at a party where a couple hosts a younger pair, with an observant guest looking on. It opens the company's new Granby Street home.

    Dates
    Nov 6 to Nov 29. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Generic Theater, Norfolk Masonic Temple, 7001 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

  4. By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

    Lynn Nottage

    Little Theatre of Norfolk

    Play

    A comedy drawing on 1930s screwball films to look at racial stereotypes in Hollywood through the life of a Black maid and budding actress.

    Dates
    Fri Nov 6, 8pm
    Sat Nov 7, 8pm
    Sun Nov 8, 2:30pm
    Fri Nov 13, 8pm
    5 more datesSat Nov 14, 8pm
    Sun Nov 15, 2:30pm
    Fri Nov 20, 8pm
    Sat Nov 21, 8pm
    Sun Nov 22, 2:30pm
    Where
    Little Theatre of Norfolk, 801 Claremont Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507
    Tickets
    Advance $20, at the door $22 (individual events may vary); 6-ticket flex pass $114

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

  5. Hurrah for the Holidays

    The Hurrah Players

    MusicalFamily friendly

    Annual holiday revue of seasonal classics and modern hits with dancing elves, a kick line and Santa.

    Dates
    Fri Dec 4, 7pm
    Sat Dec 5, 2pm
    Sat Dec 5, 7pm
    Sun Dec 6, 2pm
    Where
    Susan S. Goode Fine & Performing Arts Center, 5817 Wesleyan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

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  6. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

    Barbara Robinson

    The Hurrah Players

    PlayFamily friendly

    A church Christmas play is taken over by the six worst kids in town; presented with a short Hanukkah program, Happy Hanukkah, My Friend.

    Dates
    Fri Dec 11, 7pm
    Sat Dec 12, 2pm
    Sat Dec 12, 7pm
    Sun Dec 13, 2pm
    Where
    Hugh R. Copeland Center, 485 St Pauls Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

  7. The Skin of Our Teeth

    Thornton Wilder

    Little Theatre of Norfolk

    Play

    Wilder's Pulitzer-winning allegory follows the Antrobus family through ice age, flood and war.

    Dates
    Fri Jan 15, 8pm
    Sat Jan 16, 8pm
    Sun Jan 17, 2:30pm
    Fri Jan 22, 8pm
    5 more datesSat Jan 23, 8pm
    Sun Jan 24, 2:30pm
    Fri Jan 29, 8pm
    Sat Jan 30, 8pm
    Sun Jan 31, 2:30pm
    Where
    Little Theatre of Norfolk, 801 Claremont Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507
    Tickets
    Advance $20, at the door $22 (individual events may vary); 6-ticket flex pass $114

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

  8. Marjorie Prime

    Jordan Harrison

    Generic Theater

    Play

    An elderly woman with fading memory is cared for by a holographic AI built to replicate her late husband.

    Dates
    Feb 26 to Mar 21. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Generic Theater, Norfolk Masonic Temple, 7001 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

  9. Akeelah and the Bee

    The Hurrah Players

    PlayFamily friendly

    Stage version of the story of a young girl's run at the national spelling bee.

    Dates
    Feb 26 to Feb 28. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Hugh R. Copeland Center, Norfolk, VA 23510

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

  10. She Kills Monsters

    Qui Nguyen

    Little Theatre of Norfolk

    Play

    A comic fantasy adventure in which a teacher explores her late sister's Dungeons & Dragons notebook.

    Dates
    Fri Mar 12, 8pm
    Sat Mar 13, 8pm
    Sun Mar 14, 2:30pm
    Fri Mar 19, 8pm
    5 more datesSat Mar 20, 8pm
    Sun Mar 21, 2:30pm
    Fri Mar 26, 8pm
    Sat Mar 27, 8pm
    Sun Mar 28, 2:30pm
    Where
    Little Theatre of Norfolk, 801 Claremont Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507
    Tickets
    Advance $20, at the door $22 (individual events may vary); 6-ticket flex pass $114

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

  11. The Wizard of Oz

    The Hurrah Players

    MusicalFamily friendly

    Hurrah's spring 2027 musical at the Sandler Center.

    Dates
    Mar 19 to Mar 21. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

  12. Making God Laugh

    Sean Grennan

    Generic Theater

    Play

    An intimate comedy following one American family over 30 years of holiday gatherings, from 1980 to the present.

    Dates
    Apr 16 to May 2. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Generic Theater, Norfolk Masonic Temple, 7001 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

  13. The Drowsy Chaperone

    Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison (music and lyrics), Bob Martin and Don McKellar (book)

    Little Theatre of Norfolk

    Musical

    A fan plays a cast recording of a fictional 1920s musical and it comes to life on stage in this parody.

    Dates
    Fri May 14, 8pm
    Sat May 15, 8pm
    Sun May 16, 2:30pm
    Fri May 21, 8pm
    8 more datesSat May 22, 8pm
    Sun May 23, 2:30pm
    Fri May 28, 8pm
    Sat May 29, 8pm
    Sun May 30, 2:30pm
    Fri Jun 4, 8pm
    Sat Jun 5, 8pm
    Sun Jun 6, 2:30pm
    Where
    Little Theatre of Norfolk, 801 Claremont Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507
    Tickets
    Advance $20, at the door $22 (individual events may vary); 6-ticket flex pass $114

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    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

  14. The Colored Museum

    George C. Wolfe

    Generic Theater

    Play

    George C. Wolfe's satirical series of vignettes about Black American experience, staged as a museum tour.

    Dates
    Jun 11 to Jun 27. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Generic Theater, Norfolk Masonic Temple, 7001 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505

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Auditions in Norfolk

  1. The Skin of Our Teeth

    Thornton Wilder

    Little Theatre of Norfolk

    TodayPlayAdults 18+
    When
    Tue Oct 20, 7pm–9pm
    Where
    Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 7400 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23505
    Roles
    Mr. George Antrobus, Mrs. Maggie Antrobus, Sabina, Gladys Antrobus, Henry Antrobus, and an ensemble of various roles.
    Prepare
    Prepare a one-minute monologue (memorization not required) and be ready for a mini dance party on October 19 or 20 (attend one day). Musicians who play an instrument are invited since music will be incorporated.
    Callbacks
    By invitation on October 21.
    Rehearsals
    TBD (directed by Juan Gelpi).
    Performs
    January 15 to 31, 2027

    Note: Audition questions go to Producer3@ltnonline.org per the notice. Auditions are at a church, not the theatre.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Sat Oct 3

  2. Marjorie Prime

    Jordan Harrison

    Generic Theater

    PlayAdults 18+
    When
    Mon Nov 16, 7:30pm–9pm
    Tue Nov 17, 7:30pm–9pm
    Where
    Generic Theater, Norfolk Masonic Temple, 7001 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23505
    Roles
    Four performers: Marjorie (85, fading memory), Walter Prime (an AI hologram of her late husband, in his early 30s), Tess (55, her daughter) and Jon (mid-50s, Tess's husband).
    Prepare
    Complete the online audition form, list all conflicts from November 16, 2026 through March 21, 2027, and prepare a one-minute dramatic monologue; auditions also include cold reads and slight movement.
    Callbacks
    If needed, Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:30 to 9:00pm.
    Rehearsals
    Read-through November 30 or December 1; rehearsals begin December 1, schedule set around cast and crew availability.
    Performs
    February 26 to March 21, 2027 (weekends)

    Note: Notice says the show may contain mature themes of relationships, marriage, aging, death, grief and memory loss. Selected performers are notified by email by November 20.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Sat Oct 3

  3. Akeelah and the Bee

    The Hurrah Players

    PlayYouth & adults
    When
    Mon Dec 14
    Where
    Hugh R. Copeland Center, 112 W Wilson Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510 (by appointment; call 757-627-5437, office hours Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm)
    Roles
    Casting ages 5 through adult.
    Ages
    5 through adult; anyone 18 or younger must be enrolled in Hurrah fall classes to audition
    Performs
    February 26 to 28, 2027

    Note: Individual appointments only, booked by phone (booking opened Oct 1). Appointment times not posted; no pay stated. Two options: Oct 14-15 (during Pageant auditions) or Dec 14.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Sat Oct 3

  4. The Wizard of Oz

    The Hurrah Players

    MusicalYouth & adults
    When
    Mon Jan 4
    Tue Jan 5
    Where
    Hugh R. Copeland Center, 112 W Wilson Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510 (by appointment; call 757-627-5437, office hours Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm)
    Roles
    Casting ages 5 through adult.
    Ages
    5 through adult; anyone 18 or younger must be enrolled in Hurrah fall classes to audition
    Callbacks
    Callbacks January 6, 2027
    Performs
    March 19 to 21, 2027 at the Sandler Center

    Note: Individual appointments only, booked by phone (booking opened Oct 1). Appointment times not posted; no pay stated.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Sat Oct 3

Camps and classes

  1. Improv 201: Scene Work and Short Form Games

    Push Comedy Theater

    ClassAdults 18+
    About
    Six-week course building on Improv 101: believable characters, relationships, baseline reality, and short form games like those on Whose Line Is It Anyway.
    Dates
    Oct 28 to Dec 2
    Schedule
    Wednesdays 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for six weeks, October 28 to December 2, 2026
    Cost
    $235
    Where
    Push Comedy Theater, 763 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
    Sign up
    universe.com/…
    Full details ↗
  2. Improv 101 with Brad McMurran

    Push Comedy Theater

    ClassAdults 18+
    About
    Six-week introduction to Chicago-style long-form improv ("Yes, And," building scenes with partners, character choices, turning audience suggestions into comedy). No experience needed.
    Dates
    Dec 1 to Jan 5
    Schedule
    Tuesdays 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for six weeks, starting December 1, 2026 (last session January 5, 2027)
    Cost
    $235
    Where
    Push Comedy Theater, 763 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
    Sign up
    universe.com/…
    Full details ↗

Crew calls

  1. Set building, Scenic painting, Lighting, Sound, Run crew / stagehands, Props, Costumes, Stage management, Front of house

    Generic Theater

    Volunteer
    The job
    Volunteers of every experience level are welcome for set building and painting, lighting, sound, running crew, props, costumes, stage management and front of house, including help getting established in the new Granby Street venue.
    Where
    Generic Theater, 7001 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505
    Respond
    contact@generictheater.org; volunteer sign-ups at https://www.generictheater.org/volunteers/
    Full notice ↗
  2. Run crew / stagehands, Sound, Lighting

    Little Theatre of Norfolk

    Volunteer
    The job
    Technical and backstage run crew wanted (sound board operator on an iPad, microphone coordinator, light board operator); no experience needed and training is provided.
    Where
    Little Theatre of Norfolk, 801 Claremont Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507
    Respond
    production@ltnonline.org (subject line "Run Crew")
    Full notice ↗

Theaters in Norfolk

CORE Theatre Ensemble

An independent Norfolk ensemble producing original and adapted works since about 2017. It performs at venues such as the Hunter House Victorian Museum, Zeiders American Dream Theater and Old Dominion University's Goode Theatre, with some shows cast at open auditions.

Medusa opens Nov 6

Website
coretheatreensemble.org ↗
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Generic Theater

Founded in 1981 as a community black-box theater, The Generic Theater of Virginia spent 18 years under Chrysler Hall and is building a new theater in the Norfolk Masonic Temple.

Putting It Together opens Nov 6 · 3 more shows coming up · 1 open audition · 1 crew call

Website
generictheater.org ↗
Auditions
generictheater.org/auditions ↗
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Generic Theater for Kids

youth theater

An acting school for ages 5 to 18 founded in 2012 by Judy Ziegler, separate from The Generic Theater. Saturday classes in musical theater and in acting for stage, TV and movies each end in a student performance on a main stage in Norfolk or Virginia Beach, and summer camps are offered.

Nothing announced right now

Website
generictheaterforkids.com ↗
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Little Theatre of Norfolk

A community theater in Chelsea, continuously operating since 1926, with a five-show mainstage season in a playhouse built in 1949.

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark opens Nov 6 · 3 more shows coming up · 1 open audition · 1 crew call

Website
ltnonline.org ↗
Auditions
ltnonline.org/auditions ↗
Recently
Vida Vibrante: Celebrating Hispanic and Latine Culture in the Arts (Oct 17 to Oct 18)
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Push Comedy Theater

A 90-seat comedy theater in Norfolk's NEON District since 2015, running improv, sketch and stand-up shows and classes. It casts open-audition productions such as the annual 666 Project, and builds its improv shows from its own classes and troupe.

The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology Show opens Oct 22 · 2 camps and classes

Website
pushcomedytheater.com ↗
Auditions
pushcomedytheater.com/… ↗
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The Hurrah Players

A family theater company founded in 1984 with a performing arts school (classes for ages 5 and up, including adults), spring and summer camps, and a TV & Film Academy for ages 12 to 19. Main stage shows are cast from students and local adult talent, and young actors must be enrolled in its classes to audition.

Hurrah for the Holidays opens Dec 4 · 3 more shows coming up · 2 open auditions

Website
hurrahplayers.com ↗
Auditions
hurrahplayers.com/auditions ↗
Recently
Seussical (Oct 9 to Oct 18)
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