Call for information on Special Performance nights and for group reservations. The New River Valley's cultural richness comes in great part from Virginia Tech's presence, and theater is no exception. The only theatre arts department in Virginia to have both its graduate and undergraduate programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre, Virginia Tech's has received more awards from the American College Theatre Festival than any other college or university in the Southeast. The Theatre Arts Department at Tech stages about 20 productions each year, including comedies, dramas, musicals and new plays. Virginia Tech hosts four subscription shows during the academic year.
All productions are open to the public.
Don't miss Tech's Summer Arts Festival. The house contains both historic and contemporary works, including exhibits and shows of Southwest Virginia artists and crafters. It also houses a genealogical research area, historic small-press library and archives. The university offers the public solo and ensemble music performances, theater, ongoing gallery exhibits, classical ballet, Big Band music, jazz and modern dance and opera performances. Call the university for a schedule.