Relatively Speaking

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018
7:30 PM

Virginia Stage Company celebrates forty years with a dramatic reading of the first play produced at the Wells Theatre, Relatively Speaking. More than 250 plays and musicals have graced the Wells stage in that time, but this timeless Alan Ayckbourn comedy about two couples of different generations holds a special place. 

Steve Rankin, who played the fiery young lover Greg in the first production, returns to Norfolk to tackle the more *ahem* experienced gentleman, Philip. Come join in the celebration of what Virginia Stage has accomplished over nearly half a century and look forward to what is next.  

All tickets just $40, in celebration of our 40 years!

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ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE Cast

Sandia Ahlers *
Patsy Cline

is thrilled to make her Virginia Stage Company debut! Off-Broadway: ReuKnighted (Feinstein’s/54 Below). Off-Off Broadway: A Sip of Sangria (Sounds of the City). National Tours: A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline (Springer Theatricals), A Christmas Carol (Nebraska Theatre Caravan), Della’s Diner (Springer Theatricals). Regional: The Rocky Horror Show (Winnipesauke Playhouse) Quilters (Maples Repertory Theatre), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Winter Park Playhouse), A Little Night Music (Peach State Summer Theatre), Legally Blonde: the Musical (TheatreWorks FL), I Love You Because (Orlando Int'l Fringe Festival), Anything Goes (St. Stephen's Playhouse). Sandia holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Central Florida. “As you let your own light shine you unconsciously give others permission to do the same.” www.sandiaahlers.com

 Instagram: @itslikesangria // Facebook Artist Page: Sandia Ahlers

Linda Edwards *
Louise Seger

is happy to return to Virginia Stage, where she played Prudie in Pump Boys & Dinettes many years ago. She is excited to play Louise again in this show, after playing Patsy in several productions.  Her 40-year career includes opera, theatre, recital, symphony, and cabaret stages, in roles such as Madame Thenardier (Les Mis), Truvy (Steel Magnolias), Mrs. Potts (Beauty & the Beast), Fairy Godmother (Cinderella), Adelaide (Guys & Dolls), Aldonza (Man of La Mancha), and Ursula (Little Mermaid). Linda recently received the Southern California Desert Star award as Outstanding Actress for her work as Florence Foster Jenkins (Souvenir, Coyote Stage, Palm Springs). Trained as an opera singer, she made her debut in Israel with Leonard Bernstein as Cunegonde (Candide), and toured Europe as Carlotta (Phantom). Her latest opera frolic was as The Witch (Hansel & Gretel). Regional: Actors Theatre of Louisville, Barter Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, Riverside (FL) Theatre, Aspen Music Festival, La Mirada (CA) Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse. For my brother Jason - irrepressible, irresistible, irreplaceable. Never forgotten.
Previously at Virginia Stage: Pump Boys & Dinettes (Season 20), Prudie

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

ALSO FEATURING…

Mark Snedegar
Keys/Conductor

Roger Rettig
Steel Guitar

Randolph Hagin **
Percussion

Otis Brooks
Guitar
Previously at Virginia Stage: A Christmas Carol (Season 39)

Allegra Havens **
Fiddle
Previously at Virginia Stage: The Last Five Years (Season 32)

Derrick Englert **
Bass

Jeff Wieck
Percussion Alternate

Heejin Weisbrod
Fiddle Alternate

Jim Lambie
Bass Alternate

** Member of the American Federation of Musicians

ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE - In the Rehearsal Room

We were able to sit down with the cast and director of ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE this week.

Check it out then head over to vastage.org/alwayspatsycline to get your tickets!