Welcome To The Little Theatre
WHO WE ARE
As the oldest performing arts organization in Winston-Salem, The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem has presented professional-quality community theatre for more than 80 years. Generations have experienced spectacular productions as audience members, as well as the thrill of collaborating and creating onstage and backstage. As a fundamental part of Winston-Salem's cultural scene, we invite everyone in the community to exercise their imaginations, stretch their creative muscles, and experience the transformative magic of live theatre.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by Simon Stephens
based on the novel by Mark Haddon
March 24-April 2, 2023
Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm | Sunday 2pm
+ Saturday, April 1 2pm
STUDENT MATINEES:
Thursday March 30 10am
Call 336-748-0857 x1to reserve your school group
Christopher, a fifteen-year-old neurodivergent, is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit. His investigation leads him to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever. Equally humorous and heart-breaking, this winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Play, is a theatrical event not to be missed.
Sponsored by
Pirates of Penzance Jr.
Performances April 28 & 29 7pm;
April 30 2pm
Director: Charity Hampton
Choreographer: Rachel Conway
Music Director: Kristina Railsback
CAST:
Frederic - Jayden Colbert
Mabel - Libby Dyer
Ruth -Eleanor Garner
Samuel - George Green
Pirate King - Ian Rushing
Major General Stanley - Marshall Davis
Sergeant - Josilynn Sutton
Kate - Serenity Velazquez
Edith - Catherine Barksdale
Isabel - Ellis Redwine
Chorus (Pirates, Daughters, Police) -
Sarah Nance
Rebecca Maner
Kenley Burton
Grayson Sharp
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem is a community driven arts organization. As such, we see the true value and the critical role that diversity serves in helping our theatre and community thrive. Going forward, we are determined to foster an environment that respects and promotes the value of diversity. The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem believes in the transformative power of the arts to enrich lives and revitalize communities. We are committed to sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where everyone who participates in our programming — patrons, artists, employees, volunteers, and students — feels valued and respected regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, education, or ability.
While this is not an end-all statement and will constantly evolve as we and our organization (continues to) learn and grow, this is a starting point for forming actions that will encourage equity and make an impact.
Commitment (some in place some and some in the process):
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Evaluating all scripts with considerations towards inclusion and diversity within the season.
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Increasing camp accessibility by providing scholarships to those in need of financial assistance.
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Creating an equitable internship that includes compensation.
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Seeking the recruitment, retention, and support of Black and Indigenous artists and teachers of Color.
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Seeking opportunities to provide resources for students and their families to attend shows.
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Working with individual directors to strive for diverse casts and design teams.
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Ensuring that all directors have casting and dramaturgical resources available to them to protect and support the cultural specificity required of the work.