The Little Theatre of Alexandria Summer Camps

Look who our long-time LTA students Everett and Jasper met when they were in Edinburgh for just a day this past summer! Everett recognized Sir Ian at once and went up and introduced himself. Sir Ian was so gracious, shook hands, and asked the boys where they were from and if they'd seen Lord of the Rings. What a great summertime memory! Learning how to introduce yourself confidently is something our instructors teach all their students - and now you know why! For information on LTA's Education programs see thelittletheatre.com/education.

Beginners Set Painting for Theatre & DIY Home Use Starts October 4! Tuesdays 7pm-9pm. In this short four-week session you'll have hands-on experience in sponging, marbling, dry brushing, stenciling, and wood graining techniques. You'll also learn about the use of colors, types of paints and tools, seaming, taping, and set development from inception to completion. The class includes a tour of a real working set. All materials included. To register: thelittletheatre.com/education/

Youth Improv classes start Sunday September 25th! Improv-a-Looza from 1pm-3pm for grades 6th-8th invites you to take your improv skills to the next level and produce your very own show. While students in grades 3-5 will be introduced to - or re-acquainted with classic improv games such as Mr. Know-it-All; World's Worst; Foreign Poet, in Improv Jam, which runs 3:15pm-4:45pm. Both improv classes run 9/25-12/11 no classes 10/9 & 11/27). For details on these and other youth and adult class offerings see: thelittletheatre.com/education.

LTA Announces Auditions for Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol
Written by Ken Ludwig & Jack Ludwig
Directed by Madeleine Smith
Audition Location & Dates:
The Little Theatre of Alexandria
600 Wolfe St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Saturday, October 8 at 2pm
Sunday, October 9 at 6pm
Callbacks: October 11 by Invitation Only
Performance Dates: December 3 – December 17, 2022

For questions regarding this production and auditions, please email: [email protected]

Synopsis: Tiny Tim is determined to have his father home for Christmas day even if it means teaching Ebenezer Scrooge a lesson in Christmas cheer! Adapted from the classic Charles Dickens’ novel, Tony award winner Ken Ludwig writes a heartwarming Christmas tale full of family fun!

Audition Notes: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

LTA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. As such, we encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages, as well as d/Deaf, to attend every audition. Callbacks will include cold readings from the script. Please bring a headshot and resume, if you have them, and be ready to list all conflicts on a provided schedule. Rehearsals begin immediately and are usually Tuesday – Thursday nights and weekend afternoons until tech week.

More details can be found at https://thelittletheatre.com/performances/

Since 2015, The Little Theatre of Alexandria has been recognizing outstanding high school students by awarding $1000 annual scholarships each to two talented high school juniors and seniors who have participated in at least one Main Stage production, or have been actively involved as volunteers.

This year's $1000 Technical Scholarship Award was presented to Fiona Stephens. A graduate of Alexandria City School, Fiona took her first class at LTA at the age of six. In 2018, Fiona was one of seven high schoolers chosen to participate in LTA's inaugural Student Ambassador Program. Since that time, she has volunteered extensively; helping with classes and workshops, chaperoning children during the Old Town Parades, organizing costumes, helping with Opening Night Parties, as well as performing at a number of events. Fiona has also served as a crew member for four mainstage productions, and this past spring Stage Managed both the Adult and Youth Showcases. This month, Fiona moves to Fredericksburg, where she will be studying English and drama at Mary Washington College.

The recipient of the $1000 Performance Scholarship Award was presented to Lindsey Gattuso. Lindsey, who is entering her senior year at West Potomac, has been involved at The Little Theatre for a number of years, both as a student, a volunteer and as a performer. In 2019 Lindsey was accepted into the Student Ambassador Program, where she has volunteered on a regular basis, including helping with weekly classes, ushering, and set builds. Lindsey's Main Stage performances at The Little Theatre include productions of Christmas Carol and Ragtime.

We congratulate Fiona and Lindsey on their awards and thank them for their service to our community over the last few years. For information on LTA's High School Scholarship Award program and the Student Ambassador Program, please see https://thelittletheatre.com/education/ .

LTA's Governor for Education, Heather Sanderson, presents Fiona Stephens & Lindsey Gattuso with their $1000 Scholarship Awards

It's the of and our campers are being super creative! We have Monsters, Sea Creatures, Character Building, Writing out our own Comic Story, and more happening.

Benjamin Franklin and the amazing camp director Doctor Who make an amazing team don't you think?

The stupendous Broadway Song and Dance teacher Mr. Michael is ready for his students to put on an amazing show!

Three buddies having fun in Aftercare, with a guest appearance from Benjamin Franklin!

Once Upon A Stage actors enjoying a wonderful dress rehearsal before tomorrows show!

Summer camp hugs are the best kind of hugs!

Broadway Song and Dance students are preparing for their show tomorrow! With all of the spectacular singing and dancing it is sure to be an amazing show!

Join us August 28 for the LTA's Open House for Youth Education programs. We will have our doors open from 3pm-5pm, stop by for some fun!

Noooooooo! I don't want summer camp to end!

A sneak peak at the wonderful show these actors have been crafting over the past two weeks!

So many goofy friends in Broadway Song and Dance this week! Who knows what they may do next!

Broadway Song and Dance students enjoying their outdoor break. Who knew snack time could be so much fun?!

Lots of superb teachers and friendships this summer! Cherished memories from Imagination Station and aftercare!

Fond memories from the very first Musical Tots camp this summer with the amazing Mr. Michael!

Oh Noes! is coming to and end! Whatever shall we do?

Sleeping princesses, costume parades, and plotting Disney characters can all be found in the Disney Favorites camp!

Today in Disney Favorites campers got to make their own paper lanterns and walk them through the dark hallways of LTA!

Disney Favorites students enjoy story time with their teacher Ms. Eliza while dressed as their favorite Disney characters.

Ms. Heather leads her Plays The Thing students through many a wonderful adventure including a trip to the stage!

The Plays The Thing afternoon camp acting out stories with their spectacular narrator Ms. Heather!

What happens when fairytale characters come to life? Magic, mayhem, and a very stressed narrator! See it all in Once Upon A Stage culminating performance!

Sleepy Hollow actors are busy making their props for their show this Friday. A special guest appearance from their amazing teacher Ms. Carol posing like a pageant girl in her spirit day PJ's!

Once Upon A Stage campers got a chance to do their play on stage for the first time! With little pigs and sleeping princesses this show promises to be most entertaining!

Reading fairytales in the sunshine is one of the many fun activities that take place during Ms. Eliza's Disney Favorites camp!

Coloring in your PJ's in the beautiful Green Room? What could be a better way to spend the summer!

Photos from todays craft time in the Disney Favorites camp!

Broadway Song and Dance students enjoy a snack break in the great outdoors! Friends are being made and PJ's are being worn!

Friends are quickly made at LTA Summer camps and crafts too! These particular outfits were made in aftercare with the wonderful camp director Ms. Kim!

Sleepy Hollow campers get the chance to talk tech with the Stage Managers for Something Rotten and a personal tour of the stage!

Step 3 is writing the script for the plays that The Plays The Thing students are working on.

Disney Favorite crafters trace each other for an epic craft project!

The Plays The Thing step 2 is getting their play idea on its feet. And it just so happens they're wearing PJ's too!

An ab workout and some choreography while in PJ's take place at Broadway Song and Dance with Mr. Michael.

Playwriters in The Plays The Thing are in the process of creating their very own plays. Step number 1 : Brainstorm

Disney Favorites students enjoy a fun and interactive talent show on stage! And its PJ spirit day!

Children from all camps enjoy playing with the wonderful and patient teacher Ms. Eliza's hair!

Musical Tots enjoy looking through LTA's own Little Free Library on their snack break in the Shakespeare garden.

Musical Stories in Performance enjoy some fun icebreaker games while dressed as superheroes!

Playmakers students are busy rehearsing their culminating scene for their original show!

Sleepy Hollow camp actors are pumped for their show next week!

Puppeteers enjoy a well earned break with their hand-made sock puppets.

Lots of dancing superheroes can be found in Musical Stories in Performance!

Lots of excitement including falling through portals and dramatic deaths are included in the Playmakers original show.

Sleepy Hollow camp is hard at work rehearsing their show with their wonderful teacher Rachel Ames!

Puppet Playground students get to put on their very own puppet shows! These are some of their sock puppets!