The Little Theatre of Alexandria

“Hairspray” Cast Members to Hold Talkback on Friday, August 5, 2011 Special Guest, Mink Stole, from the original John Waters’  film to Join Us! WHAT : Talkback opportunity with cast/crew members from “Hairspray” and special guest Mink Stole! WHEN : Friday, August 5, 2011, immediately after the performance of Hairspray. WHERE : The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 WHY : As a gift to our LTA patrons, the cast will be on hand to answer questions on the production of “Hairspray.” Find out what it’s like to stage a musical on the LTA stage, ask about auditions, choreography, or character development. Get an opportunity to ask Mink about the original film, or what life was really like in Baltimore in the early 1960’s. Bring your questions!! This is open to everyone!  No special tickets or reservations needed. To read an article featuring Mink and LTA's Hairspray, click the link below: "Think Mink" - Mount Vernon Gazette Mink S...

Showbiz Radio reviews HAIRSPRAY! ShowBiz Radio Brenda Parker (Motormouth Maybelle) and Zaria Stott (Shayna) Photography by Doug Olmsted

Another review! "Little Theatre Gives a Perfect cut of HAIRSPRAY" The Alexandria Times Derek Marsh (IQ), Gardner Reed (Corny Collins), and Ryan Walker (Fender) Photography by Doug Olmsted

The reviews keep coming! HAIRSPRAY is a HIT! Arlington Connection (see page 13) Vienna Connection (see page 10, with focus on cast member Shannon Kingett) Reston Connection (see page 9, with focus on Director Sue Pinkman) Mark Williams (Harriman F. Spritzer), Gardner Reed (Corny Collins), and Janette Moman (Velma Von Tussle) Photography: Doug Olmsted

The reviews are in...... HAIRSPRAY IS A HIT MD Theatre Guide Local Kicks Rich Massabny Blog Old Town Alexandria Patch Sam Jones (Link Larkin) and Christina Kidd (Amber Von Tussle) Photography - Doug Olmsted

LTA and Mink Stole are featured in the Alexandria Gazette Packet!  Click the below link and read the article on page 21! Alexandria Gazette Gina Tomkus (Gym Teacher) Photgraphy: Doug Olmsted

Since publicity is starting to get going for Hairspray, I figured, why not post a blog of my own? We open in three days. Pretty unbelievable. Two months ago I hadn't even auditioned yet, and here we are now with a full show on its feet. It is hands down the most challenging thing I have ever done, and easily the most rewarding. I have been so blessed to be surrounded by kind, hilarious, and ridiculously talented people, and the end result is a giant show that is full of heart, soul, and LOTS of sweating. :) I fell in love with Hairspray when I was 15 years old. Ok, maybe it wasn't love yet...more like a big giant crush. This was before I had even seen the show--but my original cast recording was VERY loved, and I think there was a two month period where I forced my mom to play it in the car everywhere we went. I finally saw the show a year later...and then I really fell in love. For a 16 year old girl who loved singing and dancing more than anything but who wasn't fully...