Virtual Season

Stephen Tyrone Williams and Jerrell Bowden in a scene from "A Lesson Before Dying."

We will be continuing our 2020-21 Spreading Joy Season with a series of virtual presentations, including recordings of some of the our greatest hits as well as new, live-remote performances. Thanks to streaming video rights becoming available as a response to the global pandemic, we are now able to bring the magic of theatre right into your living room by opening our archival vaults and sharing these recordings safely with our patrons.

The streaming rights to more shows are being announced every day, and we are continually creating new ideas and opportunities, so be sure to keep an eye out for more possible titles to be announced in the future until we can gather safely again.

How Does it Work?

Our streaming video partner is ShowTix4U.com. You can purchase a “virtual ticket” for $8 per device (plus the ShowTix4U "ticketing" fees) that will allow you to view each virtual event. These events are offered in one or more of the following formats:

Scheduled Content: This includes recorded shows that are offered only at a specific date and time, like the "Premiere Events" for each of our past productions. Scheduled content provides the added benefit of an optional live chat in which all viewers can participate during the show.
On-Demand Content: This includes recorded shows that can be accessed anytime within the listed viewing window. Once on-demand content is accessed the first time, viewers have up to 48 hours to finish watching the rented video, or until 11:45 p.m. on the last day of the viewing window, whichever comes first.
Live-Streamed Content: This includes shows that are being performed and streamed live and must be viewed on a specific date and time. Viewers purchase access to one specific performance date and time and must watch live, just like an in-person performance.

Patrons who support the Spreading Joy fundraising campaign are entitled to one complimentary stream per production (just pay the ticketing fees). You can watch our virtual season events on your computer, or click here to learn how to view them on your smart TV.

Coming Soon

The Sweet Delilah Swim Club, 2012

(Formerly titled The Dixie Swim Club)

By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten

Viewing Format Options

Premiere Event (Scheduled Content): Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.

On-Demand Viewing Window:

Start - April 16 at 8:30 p.m.

End - April 18 at 9:45 p.m.

Tickets on Sale: April 9

This hilarious comedy, featuring Tina Turley, Dianna Brown Shaw, Louise Manos, Jenny Ryan, and Lauren Wilson, is about five Southern women who set aside one weekend every August to unwind and catch up throughout their lives. From men to careers to kids to menopause and the golden years, these ladies support each other through a lifetime of highs, lows, and everything in between.

Premiere Event

Join us on Friday, April 16th for a special "live" viewing of the show where you can engage in group chat with some of the original cast and crew. Includes open captions and a 5-minute intermission.

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On-Demand

Starting Friday, April 16th at 8:30 p.m., stream the show in your own time. One ticket provides up to 48 hours' access to watch and you can pause or rewind any time you like. Access ends for everyone on Sunday, April 18th at 11:45 p.m. regardless of when tickets were purchased, so we recommend starting the show no later than 9:45 p.m. that night. Closed captioning is available.

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Motherhood Out Loud

by Leslie Ayvazian, Brooke Berman, David Cale, Jessica Goldberg, Beth Henley, Lameece Issaq, Claire LaZebnik, Lisa Loomer, Michele Lowe, Marco Pennette, Theresa Rebeck, Luanne Rice, Annie Weisman and Cheryl L. West

Conceived by Susan R. Rose & Joan Stein

Directed by Dianna Brown Shaw

Viewing Format Options

This production will be presented as a live-streamed virtual performance on ShowTix4U.

Friday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets on Sale: April 30

When entrusting the subject of motherhood to such a dazzling collection of celebrated American writers, what results is a joyous, moving, hilarious, and altogether thrilling theatrical event. Utterly unpredictable, MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD shatters traditional notions about parenthood, unveils its inherent comedy and celebrates the deeply personal truths that span and unite generations.

Past Offerings

A Lesson Before Dying, 2007

by Romulus Linney, adapted from the novel by Ernest J. Gaines

March 19-21, 2021

Featuring Jerrell Bowden, Stephen Tyrone Williams, Willie Williams, Jr., Betty Brown Bogan, Stephanie Marie Mosely, Blake Williams, and George Thagard.

A Christmas Carol, 2017

December 19-25, 2020

Get into the holiday spirit with this holiday classic, featuring Jeff Wilson as "Ebenezer Scrooge."

You Can't Take it With You, 2014

Premiere Event: January 22

On-Demand: January 23-29

Featuring Kathy Wilson, Gary Wise, Wesley Rorex, and Avery Draper, this madcap comedy about two very different families who come together when their children plan to marry will brighten up the new year.