who we are
HATTheatre was founded in 1993 as a 501 (c) (3) non profit
production company offering professional shows to our audiences and providing educational outreach to all ages.
our mission
Our mission is to offer high quality, professional theatre that is affordable and accessible to all.
We produce shows that are new to RVA audiences, helping to broaden the scope beyond
titles that are well known. We embrace not only those shows that have played on Broadway,
Off-Broadway, and regionally, but also promote new and emerging artists whose voices
have yet to be heard. We look beyond the U.S to other countries as well, and have produced
several United States premieres and world premieres.
Also a part of our mission is to serve the community through outreach.
Our education series is at the heart of what we offer as we fuse performance
and life skills together for ages 5 to 95.
what we do
the details
Conveniently located in RVA's Far West End off of Patterson Avenue, our store-front theatre features an intimate 66 seat black- box, raked seating, a lobby, and additional studio space for classes and rehearsals. Our venue is near Rt. 288 helping us to be accessible to all parts of Central Virginia. Seasons include 1 to 2 Adult Mainstage productions and 2 in our Family Series, (featuring a play and a musical).
Producing only Richmond premieres since its inception, past seasons include:
HATTheatre was founded in 1993 as a 501 (c) (3) non profit
production company offering professional shows to our audiences and providing educational outreach to all ages.
our mission
Our mission is to offer high quality, professional theatre that is affordable and accessible to all.
We produce shows that are new to RVA audiences, helping to broaden the scope beyond
titles that are well known. We embrace not only those shows that have played on Broadway,
Off-Broadway, and regionally, but also promote new and emerging artists whose voices
have yet to be heard. We look beyond the U.S to other countries as well, and have produced
several United States premieres and world premieres.
Also a part of our mission is to serve the community through outreach.
Our education series is at the heart of what we offer as we fuse performance
and life skills together for ages 5 to 95.
what we do
- We bring eclectic shows, with broad-based appeal, to Richmond audiences and are dedicated to offering fair and reasonable ticket prices to all who enjoy live, professional theatre. We work with some of the most talented and dedicated artists, helping to provide a safe place to create and share their work.
- For our youth & adult classes, our tuition costs are some of the lowest in the area. We believe that these classes bring a positive force to the community, so any interested child or adult should have access to them. We also go out into the community and offer classes on-site at both public and private schools.
- We are home to two resident companies; one is a profit share company, the other produces 2 shows a year in our family series and features youth actors ages 9 to 19, giving them the opportunity to work on professional shows similar to our mainstage adult oriented productions.
the details
Conveniently located in RVA's Far West End off of Patterson Avenue, our store-front theatre features an intimate 66 seat black- box, raked seating, a lobby, and additional studio space for classes and rehearsals. Our venue is near Rt. 288 helping us to be accessible to all parts of Central Virginia. Seasons include 1 to 2 Adult Mainstage productions and 2 in our Family Series, (featuring a play and a musical).
Producing only Richmond premieres since its inception, past seasons include:
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adult mainstage
2026 To The Bone, directed by Frank Foster 2025 Teacher, Teach, a world premiere by Randy Wright, directed by Frank Foster 2025 Snapshots, a musical scrapbook, by Stephen Schwartz, directed by Frank Foster, Musical Direction by Joe Revell 2024 The Roommate, directed by Julie Fulcher-Davis 2024 From Up Here, directed by Frank Foster, Musical Direction by Leilani Fenick 2023 Lewiston, directed by Julie Fulcher-Davis 2022 Popcorn Falls, directed by Frank Foster 2021 Ax of Murder directed by Vickie L Scallion 2020 Whispers in the Night directed by Vickie L Scallion, (outside environmental production) 2019 In Love We Trust, direction & musical direction by Tony Williams 2019 Every Brilliant Thing, directed by Frank Foster 2018 John & Jen, directed by Doug Schneider, Musical Direction by Joshua Wortham 2017 Hillary and Clinton, by Lucas Hnath, directed by Deejay Gray 2017 Bill W. and Dr. Bob, directed by Scott Wichmann 2016 Wonderful World, Beautiful People, directed by Julie Fulcher-Davis 2016 Creating Claire, directed by Zachary Owen 2015 The Whale, by Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Julie Fulcher-Davis 2015 Holiday Mix!, directed by Vickie L Scallion 2014 The Quality of Life, directed by Deejay Gray 2013 Christmas Eve Chaos, directed by Vickie L Scallion 2013 Over the Tavern, directed by Vickie L Scallion 2012 Bedraggled, written & directed by Gabrielle Maes 2012 Artistic Inspirations, directed by Vickie L Scallion 2012 Jewtopia, directed by Vickie L Scallion 2011 Fourplay, directed by Vickie L Scallion 2010 Awaken the Spirit, directed by Julie Fulcher-Davis 2009 Holiday Joys directed by Julie Fulcher-Davis 2008 Why Do Fools Fall in Love?, direction & musical direction by Tony Williams 2007 Staged Reality, directed by Billy-Christopher Maupin 2006 100 Years of Broadway, directed by Tony Williams 2005 The Night Before Christmas, directed by Billy-Christopher Maupin 2004 Lucky to Be Me, touring production (grant program) 2003 Making Spirits Bright, written & directed by Julie Fulcher-Davis 2002 An Implausible Claus, directed by Vickie L Scallion 2001 Cotton Girls & Short and Sweet directed by Vickie L Scallion 2000 A Candle on the Table, directed by Carlton Candler 2000 I Remain J Austen, directed by Carlton Candler 1999 A Visit From St. Nicholas directed by Vickie L Scallion 1999 Disco! Disco!, directed by Emily Roderer, musical direction by Brian Lucas 1998 The Children's Story directed by Vickie L Scallion 1997 How To Eat Like A Child directed by Stacey Trowbridge 1996 Cheaper by the Dozen, directed by Stacey Trowbridge, musical direction by Blanton Bradley |
family series
2026 School of Rock 2025 Soda Shop Angel 2025 Oliver, Jr. (a steampunk aesthetic) 2024 Romeo & Juliet, Alive (and together) at last 2024 Xanadu Jr. Les Misérables Footloose Angie! We Will Rock You Wipeout Murder at Aunt Agatha's Alice in Wonderland Rock Toyz (25th yr.reprise) A Winter's Gift Final Vinyl 4 am & the Magic Hour Masquerade Still Life with Iris Absolutely! The Baker Street Irregulars Groovy! The Dream Makers Robyn Hood, outlaw princess Home for Christmas Thursday's Child The Atomic Brain Oz Rock Toyz Oliver Twist 1995 The Magician's Nephew directed by Rebecca Jones 1994 The Little Princess directed by Rebecca Jones |