Wayne Theatre Alliance

Wayne Theatre Alliance Announces Parade of Events

For immediate release: The Wayne Theatre Alliance announced its first Parade of Events. Carole Hill, chair of the WTA Events Committee says, WTA is committed to bringing a variety of entertainment to the community and presenting it at affordable prices. The list of spring entertainment packs a variety of activities for all ages and tastes. The Parade of Events will happen once a month from February until June.

The first event in the Parade is the dessert theatre performances of Greater Tuna, starring the hilarious duo of Bob Wright and Duane Hahn. Ms. Hill said, The encore presentation of their memorable performances is sure to please anyone who loves comedy and delights at watching talent actors at the top of their game.Greater Tuna will take place at Fairfax Hall at 7pm, with an additional show March 1st. Tickets are $20 for the performance, dessert and silent auction.

Other events this spring will include Waynesboro first ever St. Patrick Day Children Parade, with a special Irish Dance performance by the Shenandoah Irish Dance Arts. Look forward to face painting, crafts, and a costume competition following the parade. Pay only $1 to enter the parade, which will take place at Willow Oak Plaza.

April brings the return of the ever-popular Mystery, Murder at Fairfax Hall III.The Italian Job murder mystery and dinner will take place on April 5th at 7pm . A prominent art director is the victim in the latest mystery. Work in teams to uncover hidden evidence and bring the murderer to justice. A traditional Italian dinner will be included.

Other upcoming events include: Horses and Hats, a Kentucky Derby Party; Walk Down Memory Lane , Home Tour;Blue grass, Blue Jeans, and Barbeque, blue grass concert. For more information on these events, please call the WTA office, 943-9999, or visit the website, www.waynetheatre.org.



Wayne Theatre Alliance Presents Greater Tuna Dessert Theatre and Silent Auction

For immediate release: The Wayne Theatre Alliance kicks of its Parade of Events with the hilarious comedic duo of Bob Wright and Duane Hahn starring in A Greater Tuna. WTA Carole Hill promises an evening to remember.Bob and Duane are in their element in this delightful comedy. They are truly outstanding, said Ms. Hill

WTA two performances will take place at Fairfax Hall at 7pm on February 29th and March 1st. Tickets are $20 each, and seating is first come first serve. There will be a silent auction and dessert following the performance with an opportunity to meet the performers.

Bob Wright has appeared on stage for many local theatre productions, such as the Blue Ridge Theatre Festival, Waynesboro Players, Oak Grove Theatre, ShenanArts, and Mary Baldwin College Theatre. He is a graduate of James Madison University and UVA, and was an educator for 33 years before retiring. Along with Barbara Spilman Lawson, Bob is co-founder of Bob & Barb Productions, providing motivational/entertaining speeches for schools, public, and private organizations.

Duane Hahn, teacher, director, actor, playwright, writer, ceramic artist, has been involved in all area theater groups as an actor or director. He received a B.A. in English, Speech and Theatre from Morehead State University in Kentucky, and after retirement, he was hired as an extra casting director on the major film, Gods and Generals. For the past several years he has been developing, writing and directing childrens theater for the area elementary schools. He is the co-author of 8 childrens plays (SOL related) and authored a script for a historical musical that will eventually be used by a Virginia arts organization to bolster tourism, and soon to be published novel, Shenandoah Moon.

For more information about the WTA Parade of Events, please call (540) 943-9999, or email, assistant@waynetheatre.org. Also visit our website, www.waynetheatre.org, for up-to-date information.