Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts Performance History

1987 – 1988

"Spring Fling" style show produced by local ladies to raise funds for theater. Raised $19,500, with 639 in attendance.

1988 – 1989

June 11, 1989 – Wine and cheese event held at Westminster Rappahannock Canterbury for 85 people. Results of the cultural assessment completed by RFA were presented to attendees.

1989 – 1990

Don King Cowan's night with Mark Twain, at Lancaster Playhouse
A Steinway Celebration at old auditorium. Sold out concert with Patricia Parker Dewey and Pianist Robert Lumpkin.
RFA financially assisted in bringing Mime Artist Larry Goldstein on July 19th, Plunky Branch on July 29th, and Meet Mark Twain on September 8th in 1989.

1992 – 1993

Three Showcase Concerts to celebrate opening of theater.
Epic Brass - one concert for public and one each at high and middle schools, both with workshops in April 1993

1993 – 1994

Opening of the On Stage concert series: 3 Shows/Season @$45
Virginia Symphony of Norfolk Sun 10/3/94 3:00 pm
Great American Music Ensemble Thu 2/17/94 8:00 pm
Westminster Choir Fri 3/18/94 8:00 pm

William and Mary Band, one concert for public and one each for high and middle schools on November 12, 199

Three Christmas Showcase concerts.

African art lecture with Rappahannock Community College

1994 – 1995

On Stage Series: 3 Shows/Season @ $45 adult, $25 student

Virginia Symphony Sun 10/02/94 3:00 pm
Singing Boys of Pennsylvania
Newport Ensemble Sun 2/26/95
Epic Brass Fri 4/28/95 8:00 pm
All except Virginia Symphony gave performances and conducted workshops at Lancaster schools.
Three Spring Showcase Concerts
William and Mary Choir, one concert for public two for students.
Theater IV's Frog Prince for 500 students at 2 schools.
The Barter Theater Hamlet at high school for 350 students.
Theater IV's Jack in the Beanstalk for 450 students at Primary School.
Two concerts by Community Orchestra.

1995 – 1996

On Stage Series: 4 Show/Season @ $45 adult, $25 student
Virginia Symphony Sat 10/7/95 8:00 pm
The play Fantasticks Sat 2/3/95 8:00 pm
Richmond Ballet Sun 3/10/96 2:00 pm
Dukes of Dixieland Fri 4/26/96 8:00 pm
Two Showcase Christmas concerts featuring Amahl and the Night Visitors, orchestra, and two adult choirs, benefits to Lancaster Band Fund.
Extra Show: William and Mary Jazz Band, one concert for the general public and 2 for students.
Virginia Opera's Hansel and Gretel for 1000 students.
Virginia Opera's All That Opera Jazz for 1000 students
Barter Theater's Midsummer Night's Dream at High School for 800 students
Hampton University Singers
Two concerts by Community Orchestra.
Children's Arts Festival

1996 – 1997

On Stage Series: 6 Series/Season @ $60 adult, $30 students
Virginia Symphony
Kandinsky Trio
Max Morath
Shaw's Man and Superman by Julliard Players
River North Dance Company
In the Deep Heart's Core, a story of the life of James Joyce.
10th anniversary celebration featuring the Virginia Company
Three Christmas Showcase concerts featuring Amahl and the Night Visitors, children's choir, adult choir, and orchestra.
Two Spring Showcase Concerts
Raleigh Bell Ringers with Christian Resource Services and local churches, with workshops.
Brass Five on Irvington Green

1997 – 1998

Robert Jospé and Inner Rhythms on Irvington Green

On Stage Series:

• The Glenn Miller Orchestra
• National Opera's Barber of Seville
• The Shanghai Quartet with Joanne Kong and James Wilson
• The Richmond Ballet
• The Virginia Symphony with JoAnn Falletta
• Off Broadway play Forever Plaid

Two Showcase Christmas Concerts with orchestra, adult, and children's choirs.

For students and faculty of Lancaster County Schools:

• Theater IV, Young Cherokee
• Bob Brown Puppets, Art of Puppetry
• Missoula Children's Theater with workshops and 2 performances of Snow White
• Richmond Ballet (part of On Stage event)
• Two performances with workshops of Theater IV, James Madison Bill of Rights.
• Two performances with workshops of Theater IV, Magical World of Science "Force, Energy, and Motion"
• Bob Brown Puppets
• Two performances of Barter Theater
• American Tall Tales
• Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with workshops.
• Christopher Newport University Band.

1998 – 1999

On Stage Series: 6 Shows/Season @ $75 Adult, $37.50 Student
Salute to a Century
Le Trio Gershwin Paris
Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble, Sentimental Journey
River North Dance Company
Sentimental Journey
Virginia Symphony

1999 – 2000

On Stage Series:
Pieces of 8
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
Richmond Symphony
Free Bridge Quintet
Richmond Ballet
Virginia Symphony

Arts for Youth:
Poetry Alive
Songs of the Soul
Amelia Earhardt
Ready Set Recycle
Bang Bang You’re Dead
Missoula Children’s Theater

On Stage Season was sold out for this year. Ticket holders asked to turn in any tickets not planning to use for resale.

2000 – 2001

On Stage Series:
Capitol Steps
The Virginians
Virginia Symphony
Shanghai Quartet
The Three Irish Tenors
Alvin Alley Dance Foundation

Arts for Youth:
Huck & Tom Alvin Ailey Dancers at schools
A Woman Called Truth Missoula Children’s Theatre
Poetry Alive

2001 – 2002

On Stage Series: 6 Shows/Season @ $105 Adult, $45 Student
Dukes of Dixieland
Leon Bates
The Acting Company “The Taming of the Shrew”
Robin & Linda Williams
Richmond Symphony
Philadelphia Brass

Arts for Youth:
Magic Book Leon Bates (fee included two school programs)
Stuart Little Poetry Alive
Maggie Walker

2002 – 2003

Theater IV
On Stage Series: 6 Shows/Season @ $105 Adult, $45 Student
QuinTango
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Paul Taylor 2
The Oberlin Trio
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Virginia Symphony

Arts for Youth:
Jack and the Beanstalk
Pinocchio
And Then They Came for Me-Ann Frank
The Wright Stuff
Pied Piper
Apollo to the Moon

2003-2004

On Stage Series 6 Shows/Season @ $120 Adult, $45 Student
ClaviVoce
Paragon Ragtime Orchestra
The Adams Duo
Broadway Center Stage
Ballet Hispanico
Richmond Symphony
Single ticket prices per show were $25.00.

Arts for Youth:
Ben Franklin and His Kite Ballet Hispanico
Martin Luther King
Poetry Alive
Frog Prince
Jungle Book
Song of Mulan

2004 – 2005

On Stage Series: 6 Shows/Season @ $120 Adult, $45 Student
Capitol Steps
The Kalichstein Laredo Robinson Trio
The Virginians
Boston Brass
Cathie Ryan
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
The Scholars of London *extra show

Arts for Youth:
Buffalo Soldiers Boston Brass (**From On Stage series)
James Madison and the Bill of Rights
The Emperor’s New Clothes
Barefoot Puppets

2005 – 2006

On Stage Series: 6 Shows/Season @ $120 Adult, $45 Student Gershwin on Broadway
New York Chamber Soloists
Falletta and Friends
Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Group
Richmond Ballet
Virginia Symphony

Arts for Youth:
The True Story of Pocahantas
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Songs from the Soul
Poetry Alive

2006 – 2007

On Stage Series: 6 Shows/Season, $135 Adult, $45 Student
Piano4
Miami String Quartet
Saxton’s Cornet Band
Taylor 2
Richmond Symphony
Five by Design (Club Swing)

Arts for Youth:
Frederick Douglas & Honest Abe Saxon Cornet Band LMS, LHS
Barefoot Puppets-Galapagos George
The Jamestown Story

2007 – 2008

On Stage Series: 6 Shows/Season, $135 Adult, $45 Student Piano Men
Southern Fried Jazz Band
New York Chamber Soloists
Elizabeth Von Trapp
The Virginians Barbershop Chorus
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Sell out season for On Stage.

Arts for Youth:
Tom Sawyer & Mighty Mississippi
Ugly Duckling
Tales as Tall as the Sky
Poetry Alive

2008 – 2009

On Stage Series: 6 Shows/Season @ $150 Adult, $50 Student
Capitol Steps
The Oberlin Trio
Five by Design
Richmond Ballet
Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Group Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Arts for Youth:
The Boy Who Cried Wolf - LPS, LMS
Rumplestiltskin - LPS, LMS
I Have a Dream: the Life and Times of Martin Luther King, Jr. - LMS, LHS

2009 – 2010

On Stage Series: 6 Shows/Season: $150 Adult, $50 Student
Paragon Ragtime Orchestra
These Three Tenors
Los Angeles Piano Quartet
War Bonds: Songs & Letters of WWII
The Georgia Guitar Quartet
Richmond Symphony
*Season dedicated to Maria Laqueur.
Benefit Recital by Richmond Symphony String Quartet held at Grace Episcopal Church by RFA in May 2010.

Arts for Youth:
Patchwork - LPS, LMS
The Georgia Guitar Quartet (On Stage series) - LMS
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad - LMS
Poetry Alive - LPS, LHS

2010 – 2011

On Stage Series: 6 Shows/Season: $150 Adult, $50 Student
Seldom Scene
Boston Brass
Bowen McCauley Dance
7 Sopranos
Voices of Legends – Eric Kearns
Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Arts for Youth:
The Little Red Hen - LPS, LMS
Boston Brass (On Stage series) - LHS
Peter and the Wolf (Northern Neck Orchestra) - LPS, LMS
Songs from the Soul - LPS, LMS, LHS

2011 – 2012

On Stage Series: 5 Shows/Season @ $150 Adult, $50 Student
Richmond Symphony Orchestra POPS Concert
In The Mood
Celtibillies
Imani Winds
David Holt & The Lightning Bolts

Arts for Youth:
The Wonderful Wizard of Opera – LPS
Just So Stories – LPS
Poetry Alive - LPS, LMS
I Have a Dream – Martin Luther King, Jr. – LMS
Imani Winds (On Stage series) -Workshop - LHS

2012 – 2013

On Stage Series: 5 Shows/Season @ $150 Adult, $50 Student
Cantus
The Capitol Steps
Quartetto Gelato
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Jazz Ensemble
Steep Canyon Rangers

Arts for Youth:
Galapagos George – LPS
The Wonderful Word of Simple Machines – LPS
Pirates of Penzance – LPS, LMS
Trickster Tales – LMS
Oliver Hill – LMS
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – LHS
Cantus – Men’s Vocal Group (On Stage series) – Workshop - LHS

2013 – 2014

On Stage Series: 5 Shows/Season @ $140 early/$150 Adult, $40 early/$50 Student
Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Group
Broadway Tenors
Natalie MacMaster
Flemenco Vivo Carlota Santana
Richmond Symphony

Arts for Youth:
Johnny Appleseed - LPS
Ridin’ Rt. 23/75 – LPS, LMS
In a Kingdom Not So Far Away-LPS
Jamestown - LMS
A Christmas Carol - LMS
Steadfast & Spirited: Stories of the American Revolution- LMS
Spy! The Story of Civil War Spy Elizabeth Van Lew -LHS

2014 – 2015

On Stage Series: 5 Shows/Season @ $140 early/$150 Adult, $40early/$50 Student
The Seldom Scene
The Kingston Trio
Richmond Ballet
Chamber Orchestra Kremlin
The Hot Sardines

Arts for Youth:
Barefoot Puppets Ooey Gooey Poetry - LPS
Dr. Know It Alls Super Science – LPS and LMS
Miraculous Magical Balloon – LPS
The Velveteen Rabbit – LPS
Atumpan-The Talking Drum – LMS and LHS
The Music Box – LMS
Anne of Green Gables – LMS
Julius Ceasar – LMS and LHS
Rootstone Jug Band - LHS

2015 – 2016

On Stage Series: 5 Shows/Season @ $140 early/$150 Adult, $40early/$50 Student Rebecca Frazier and Hit and Run
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Jane Monheit
The Artie Shaw Orchestra.

Arts for Youth:
Barefoot Puppers “Little Red Hen” – LPS
Mark Nizer (juggling) – LPS and LMS
Synetic Theatre “Music Box” – LPS and LMS
Barbara Lawson “Stories With a Twist” – LPS and LMS
Synetic Theater “The Magic Balloon” – LPS and LMS
The Barter Players “A Wrinkle in Time” – LMS
Lynne Ruehlmann “Cascading Stories” – LHS
Barter Players “Antigone”- LHS (cancelled at NHS)

2016 – 2017

On Stage Series: 5 Shows/Season @ $140 early/$150 Adult; Students free Capitol Steps
Steep Canyon Rangers
Virginia Symphony Brass Ensemble
Danu
Shadows of 60’s

Arts for Youth:
Johnny Peers andamp; the Muttville Comix – LPS and LMS
Atlantic Coast Theatre Rockin’ Red Riding Hood – LPS
Atlantic Coast Theatre Mysterious Mona Lisa – LMS
Philip and Henry Magic Show – LPS and LMS
John Hardy “A Christmas Carol” – LPS, LMSS and LHS
Barter Players “The Giver” – LHS and NHS

2017-2018

On Stage Series: 5 Shows/Season @ $155 early/$165 Adult/ Students free
Brass Transit
Robin & Linda Williams
John Brown Little Big Band
MozArt Group
Sons of Serendip

Arts for Youth:
Victor Haskins “Moving Sound Pictures” – LPS and LMS
Barefoot Puppets: Dreamtime, Tales from Down Under – LPS and NES
Aura Curiatlas Physical Theatre – LMS and NMS
Barter Players “Aesop’s Fables” – LPS
Barter Players “The Call of the Wild: - LMS

2018-2019

On Stage 25th Silver Anniversary

On Stage Series: 6 Shows/Season @ $155 early/$165 Adult/ Students free
Richmond Symphony
The Seldom Scene
VoicePlay
The Julian Bliss Septet
Sgt Pepper Lonely Bluegrass Band
Judy Collins

Arts for Youth:
VA Repertory Theatre “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” – LPS and LMS
Barter Players “The Princess and The Pea: - LPS; “Adventures of Tom Sawyer”- LMS
Roanoke Children’s Theater “Schoolhouse Rock”- LPS and LMS

2019-2020

On Stage Series: 5 Shows/Season @ $155 early/$165 Adult; Students free
Steep Canyon Rangers
Philadelphia String Quartet
Barefoot Movement Face-2-Face - Postponed to 2021 due to pandemic
Leahy - Postponed to 2021 due to pandemic

Arts for Youth:
VA Repertory Theatre “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” – LPS and LMS
The Barter Players “Peter Pan”- LPS
The Barter Players “The Red Badge of Courage”- LMS
Plunky and Oneness Jazz Show- LPS and LMS- postponed to 2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic

2020-2021

On Stage Series: 3 Shows*/Season @ $105 early/$114 Adult Discounts
Capitol Steps - Cancelled- out of business; Covid-19
Russian String Orchestra - Cancelled- no visas allowed; Covid-19
Motones and Jerseys - Postponed to 2022 due to pandemic
Face-2-Face - Postponed to 2022 due to pandemic
Leahy - Postponed to 2022 due to pandemic

Arts for Youth: All performances were recorded and shown virtually to students
VA Repertory Theatre “Jack and The Beanstalk” LPS
“The Little Red Hen” LPS and grades 4-5 LMS
“Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad” Chesapeake Academy
Geoffrey Marsh- LPS and LMS
Barbara Lawson- LPS
Plunky and Oneness Jazz Show- LPS and LMS

2021-2022

On Stage Series: 4 Shows/Season* @ $140 early/$152 Adult; Students free
Farewell Angelina
Second City - Replaced out of business Capitol Steps
Hot Club of San Francisco
Sons of Serendip
Jamie Laval
Motones and Jerseys
Face-2-Face
Ruckus - Replaced Leahy
Richmond Symphony Orchestra - Replaced Russian String Orchestra

Arts for Youth:
Each performance was given to only two classes in the theater, while all other students watched the shows streamed into their classrooms.
Synetic Theater “The Miraculous Magical Balloon”- LPS and LMS
Atlantic Coast Theatre “Fairy Tales Grimm”- LPS and “The Time Machine”- LMS
VA Repertory Theatre “Have You Filled Your Bucket Today?”- LPS and “I Have A Dream” - the story of Martin Luther King- LMS

2022-2023

On Stage Series: 4 Shows/Season* @ $165 early/$180 Adult
Larry Carlton- ’78 Steely Dan
Whiskey Rebellion
Broadway’s Next Hit Musical
José Feliciano

Arts for Youth:
Virginia Repertory Theatre – The Emperor’s New Clothes LPS
The Wright Stuff: First in Flight LMS
Barter Players – Frosty The Musical LPS and LMS
Alice in Wonderland LPS - Virtual to Classrooms
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer LMS - Virtual to Classrooms

2023-2024

On Stage Series: 5 Shows/Season* @ $165 early/$180 Adult
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
Latin Ballet of Virginia
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Soul Expressions: The Motown Show
Sam Reider and the Human Hands

Arts for Youth:
Barter Players – The Princess and the Pea LES - Virtual to Classrooms
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow LMS - Virtual to Classrooms
Latin Ballet of Virginia LES and LMS
Synetic Theater - The Snow Maiden. LES and LMS
BYNE - Geoff Marsh LES and LMS