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WATERWORKS

Performances, readings, community intensives, comedy, poetry, and more. Shows and events through June 3!

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Current Season

Live Arts WATERWORKS 2023: New Works on Water Street WATERWORKS Festival

12 May - 3 June, 2023

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL: Teen Edition HEATHERS THE MUSICAL: Teen Edition

14 July - 30 July, 2023
Director: Daniel Kunkel

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WATERWORKS

Index of Shows

Find out when and where to find each performance or reading during the WATERWORKS Festival! Plus, cast and crew info and a synopsis for each show.

Index of Shows
2023/24

Season Announced

Check out season ticket packages for the 2023/24 Expectations Season, including brand new subscriber perks and discounted options for educators and theater-goers under 30. Subscriptions fund our season!

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Community Intensives

One or two-day educational opportunities for actors who would like to deepen their understanding of creating, developing, and engaging with new work. Volunteers get 15% off registration!

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Summer Camps
2023

Summer Camps

We can't wait to see your young theater artist this summer! Camp registration is open for ages 4-17, with opportunities to explore musical theater, Shakespeare, production design, stage combat, comedy, and more.

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Volunteers sustain Live Arts. We believe in engaging people in every part of theater-making: On stage, backstage, and everywhere in between! Check out our volunteer page or contact us for more information about current volunteer opportunities.

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Forging Theater & Community

in Charlottesville since 1990

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