06/19/2026
Hello, Smokestack family!
Why are you getting this email so late in the month and not on the 1st???
Because WE ARE BUSY! We are working on 6 shows at the same time right now! Kids are here morning and afternoon all week preparing The Enchanted Bookshop and Murder's in the Heir. Some of our finest actors are working evenings to prepare our first scripted Second Stage Production The Revolutionists. Youth and adults are rehearsing weekly for Smokestack Improv. Auditions for The Mousetrap are happening on June 28. We have a special private performance for visitors across the state of Haunted History Tours. And on top of all of that? A Songwriter Showcase and Spoken Word at Smokestack events coming in August. Plus we just got 20 new comfy theater seats for our risers delivered that will be installed soon with 60 more for the floor on the way! Did I mention we were busy?
Upcoming Events
AUDITIONS for The Mousetrap directed by Katelyn M. Cassell
Main Stage Production
Sunday, June 28 2pm-6pm
Casting 8 actors ages 16+ all experience levels.
Register HERE (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9aEPba9HaMWz0gyk4lp1Z06YNopOoQ64OfVf-m59CEeA9Wg/viewform?usp=publish-editor) . Tickets HERE (https://square.link/u/Ec4MTWD2) .
The Enchanted Bookshop
Summerstack Children’s Production presented by The Dog-Eared Page
Friday-Sunday, July 10-12
During the day, A Likely Story may look like any other used bookstore. But at night, it’s a place where magic happens. That’s when the characters inside the books come alive.
Tickets HERE (https://square.link/u/42OT0hfv) .
Smokestack Improv
Second Stage Production
Saturday, July 18
6:30 PM: Family-friendly set featuring our Youth Cast.
8:00 PM: 18+ performance with our 2026 Smokestack Improv Cast.
One TICKET gets you into both segments! Tickets HERE (https://square.link/u/kC3DAoeq) .
Murder's in the Heir
Summerstack Youth Production
Thursday-Sunday, July 23-26
Featuring youth from across the Region. A billionaire, a revised will, and a killer on the loose! YOU decide the ending in this interactive murder mystery.
Tickets HERE (https://square.link/u/jx7iz9TQ) .
The Revolutionists
Second Stage Production
Friday-Sunday, July 31-August 2
Four badass women, one guillotine, and a revolution to write. Don’t miss this witty, girl-powered comedy set in the Reign of Terror!
Tickets HERE (https://square.link/u/kKkxTwcR) .
Spoken Word at Smokestack
MGC Productions
Friday, August 14 at 7pm
Step up to the mic or take it all in! Join us for a raw, unfiltered evening celebrating local voices and special guest speakers in an open mic format.
Tickets HERE (https://square.link/u/ZSvbUI9q) . Register to perform HERE (https://forms.gle/DnQmnj7ZQXKExbqE7) .
Songwriter Showcase
Dates TBA! Stay tuned!
Come support local musicians as they play the original songs they've been working on right here at Smokestack every month.
Support & Partnerships
We are incredibly grateful for the community that has fueled our growth so far. However, it’s easy to assume that milestones like sold-out shows or new grants mean the work is "covered." In reality, our expansion brings higher general operating costs—things like rent, utilities, and staffing that aren't always covered by project-specific grants. To maintain our momentum and keep our doors open, we still rely on your support. Please consider making a contribution to help us sustain our progress.
Join our Patreon: Save money all season on tickets, concessions, and more. Visit patreon.com/smokestack to see the perks.
Season Sponsorships: We are looking for local business partners. With tiers for businesses of all sizes, it is a great way to get your company in front of our audience all year long.
A Special Thanks to Our Season Sponsors:
Danville Toyota • The Hughes Center • Caesars Virginia • Showcase and Evince Magazines • Kegerreis Digital Marketing • Crowned in Chaos Tattoo Studio • Crema & Vine
Additional support provided by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, City of Danville, and Visit SoSi.
As always, thank YOU for supporting the Arts.
Sincerely,
Josh Lucia
Managing Director
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