The Little Theatre of Alexandria

Special thanks to Mink Stole and the cast and crew of HAIRSPRAY for an interesting, informative, and fun evening last Friday for LTA's Hairspray Talk Back.  A very special thanks to photographer, Susan Braun for taking photos at the event.  To see a complete gallery of photos, please visit our Facebook page at: LTA's Facebook Page

We’ve been rehearsing “Rabbit Hole” about three weeks now, and I continue to be amazed by the talent of this cast.   We’ve been doing a lot of table work and have made many discoveries about these characters during rehearsals.   Several interesting comments and surprising emotions have emerged regarding their relationships.   I find myself driving home after rehearsals and thinking, “Wow!   Where did THAT come from?”   That’s the nature of this play. Author David Lindsay-Abaire has constructed a cleverly written story.   The way he leads these characters through their own personal journeys is nothing short of brilliant….no wonder he won the Pulitzer Prize for it!   It’s fascinating that he sets this play eight months after the accident.   The characters are now beyond that initial shock and denial from the first throes of loss.   It’s not so raw at this point.   They’ve already had to endure the condolences of friends and family, the loo...

Hairspray and LTA is featured in Northern Virginia Magazine! CLICK HERE Shannon Kingett (Tracy), Larry Grey (Wilbur), and Christopher Harris (Edna) Photography by Doug Olmsted

Join us after the close of Hairspray for RABBIT HOLE Written by David Lindsay-Abaire Produced by Rachel Alberts and Bobbie Herbst Directed by Joanna Henry Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.thelittletheatre.com or by calling the Box Office at 703-683-0496. Tickets are $17 (Wed and Thur) and $20 (Fri, Sat, Sun).  These prices do not include service fees. Seats are reserved, therefore, advanced reserations are strongly encouraged. About the show, written by Joanna Henry (Director): Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart.  Rabbit Hole charts their bittersweet search for comfort and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day.  It chronicles the simple daily moments and emotional hurdles of what comes after a family tragedy.  The sometimes humorous story of loss, heartbreak, forgiveness, and s...

The reviews keep coming in... HAIRSPRAY and LTA gets featured in the Alexandria Gazette Packet (found on pages 5 and 19) CLICK HERE We also got featured in today's addition of the Washington Post Express (found on page 19) CLICK HERE The Dynamites - Samantha Williams, Amanda Corbett, and Zaria Stott Photography by Doug Olmsted

AlexandriaNews.org reviews HAIRSPRAY! Click here! Sam Jones (Link Larkin), Gina Tomkus (Gym Teacher), Christina Kidd (Amber Von Tussle) and Shannon Kingett (Tracy) Photography by Doug Olmsted

“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...