The Reviews Are In!

Well, opening weekend has come and come, and Taking Flight Theatre Company couldn't be more proud of this stellar cast and production team. We're the first community theatre in the area to tackle this emotional and challenging show, and according to the reviewers, we've hit it out of the park. See what they have to say about Next to Normal!

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Show runs:
June 1-3, 8-10, 15-16
Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM
Sundays at 7PM

Tickets:
$12 students/seniors
$18 general admission
Group discount available for groups of 10+
Cash, check & credit cards accepted at the door
Purchase tickets in advance, online

Location:
Waddell Theatre on NOVA’s Loudoun Campus
1000 Harry Byrd Highway (Rte. 7)
Sterling, VA 20164 

Next to Normal Opens Tomorrow!

(L to R) Michael Bigley (Henry), Claire O’Brien (Natalie), Holly McDade (Diana) and Keith Miller (Dan) 

We are so excited to be the first community theatre in the NoVa area to bring you Next to Normal. The cast and crew have been working diligently to bring you one fantastic show. Its heart breaking, moving, and yet somehow hopeful. And the icing on the cake? The music. You don't want to miss this Pulitzer Prize winning drama set to an intense rock score. We're positive you won't be disappointed!

Location:
Waddell Theatre on NOVA’s Loudoun Campus
1000 Harry Byrd Highway
Sterling, VA 20164

Show runs:
June 1-3, 8-10, 15-16
Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM
Sundays at 7PM

Tickets:
$12 students/seniors
$18 general admission
Group discount available for groups of 10+
Cash, check & credit cards accepted at the door
Purchase tickets in advance online

(L to R) Claire O’Brien (Natalie) and Michael Bigley (Henry) 

Photos courtesy of Harold Bonacquist

Congratulations to the cast of The Unwicked Witch: An Unlikely Tale

Hannah Harrison - Winona

Natalie Harris - Gobble

Caroline McQuaig - Hobble

Pelin Belendir - Wobble

Bob Rosenberg - Simon

Wayne Jacques - Luke

The Unwicked Witch is the unlikely tale of a young girl, Winona, who lives with her grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great grandmother. These grandmothers happen to be the last three witches in the world - Hobble, Gobble and Wobble. Their goal is to teach Winona the ways of being a witch; but she just can't seem to get the hang of it. When some visitors wander into the house where the girl and her grandmothers live, a series of quirky and unusual events occur.

Written by Madge Miller

Directed by Colleen Stock

Show Dates:

June 9, 10, 16, 17Saturdays at 11am and 2pm
Sundays at 12pm

The Unwicked Witch: An Unlikely Tale

We are excited to announce auditions for The Unwicked Witch: An Unlikely Tale!

The Unwicked Witch is the unlikely tale of a young girl, Winona, who lives with her grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great grandmother. These grandmothers happen to be the last three witches in the world - Hobble, Gobble and Wobble. Their goal is to teach Winona the ways of being a witch; but she just can't seem to get the hang of it. When some visitors wander into the house where the girl and her grandmothers live, a series of quirky and unusual events occur.

Written by Madge Miller
Directed by Colleen Stock

Audition Dates:
Saturday 4/21 – 2pm-4pm @ Sterling Library
Monday 4/23 – 7pm @ Sterling Library

Audition Location:
Sterling Library
120 Enterprise Street
Sterling, VA 20164

Roles Available:

• 3 witches; Gobble (the old), Hobble (the older) and Wobble (the oldest)
• Winona, the witch in training
• Sad Simon, the grandfather
• Luke, the boy

Audition Information:

• The auditions will consist of cold readings from the script
• Auditionees should be no younger than 13 years old
• If you can play an instrument, please bring it and prepare to play something

Show Dates:
June 9, 10, 16, 17

Saturdays at 11am and 2pm

Sundays at 12pm

Next to Normal Cast Announced!

We are excited to announce the cast of our summer musical, Next to Normal! We wanted to thank everyone who came out to audition, and for supporting our theatre and its mission. We hope to see you at auditions for the children's show next month! And now without further ado...

Diana: Holly McDade

Dan: Keith J. Miller

Natalie: Claire O'Brien

Gabe: Daniel DeVera

Henry: Michael Bigley

Doctor: Jason Krage

Next to Normal is the profoundly moving Pulitzer Prize winning musical. Taking Flight Theatre is proud to be the first community theatre in the area to present this masterpiece. The show follows the disintegration and rebirth of Diana, a bipolar suburban housewife and mother. Her struggles and their effect on her family are set to an exciting, rock score that is emotionally challenging and deeply moving for the audience.

Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Music by Tom Kitt
Produced by Denise Perrino
Directed by Jessie Roberts
Music Direction by Bobby McCoy

Next to Normal opens June 1

Earth and Sky - FINAL WEEKEND!

Have you seen Earth and Sky yet? If not - you only have TWO more opportunities. This Friday (2/24) and Saturday (2/25) at 8PM at the Waddell Theater on NOVA's Loudoun Campus. You don't want to miss this show, the reviews say it all!

Taking Flight Theatre Company - Earth and Sky - By Michael Clark, ShowBizRadio

Taking Flight Theater Company Revives 'Earth and Sky' - By Jonathan Cook, Shenandoah Press

The cast of Earth and Sky. Back row, left to right: Mario Font (Julius Gatz), David Segal (Carl Eisenstadt), Jude Rodriguez (Billy Hart), Steve Oliverez (David Ames), Michael Richardson (Det. Al Kersnowski), Jim Johnson (Det. W. E. Weber). Front row, left to right: Ruth Neaveill (Joyze Lazlo), Lauren Palmer Kiesling (Sara McKeon) and Kathleen Burnard (Marie DeFaria)

Sneak Peek! TFT paints the floor...

The Behind the Scenes staff snuck into the theatre this weekend to catch a sneak peek of Earth and Sky. Albeit painstaking, painting the stage turned out to be well worth it as the vision of director Matthew Randall and set designer Kevin King came to life. Just looking at it makes us think of an old black and white mystery movie.

We didn't get a chance to see the cast in rehearsal action, but from the inside jokes to the friendly banter, you'd think this group were family. We can't wait to see them bring this great story to life!

Step One: Tape off the pattern

Step Two: Paint between the lines...

The final product!

Tickets are available in advance online, or by cash, check or credit card at the door. $15 general admission. Group pricing is available. Learn More...