Generic Theater

06/02/2026

Introducing Dr. Shelley Nowacek who will be directing Putting It Together this November!

Tickets are on sale now at GENERICTHEATER.ORG

Putting It Together, by Stephen Sondheim. November 6 - 29 at our new location at 7001 Granby!!

"Dr. Shelley Nowacek has nearly thirty years of theatre teaching experience at the elementary, middle, public high school, and university level. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Education and her Master of Fine Arts in Theatre, Directing, from Virginia Commonwealth University. She earned her doctorate from the College of William and Mary. She has written theatre curriculum for public school divisions in both Virginia and Maryland and has spoken at national conferences regarding assessment and evaluation for theatre and performing arts teachers. She has a number of published works and has served in leadership roles in educational theatre and community theatre boards. She has directed and designed sets for over seventy productions of theatre and opera over the course of her career. She is excited to direct this production and is excited to be working with Generic Theater once again"

05/21/2026

This was a BIG night for Generic Theater.

We officially signed our lease with The Norfolk Masonic Temple and secured our new home for many years to come.

Then we were welcomed by the Talbot Park Civic League at their meeting. Thank you to Drew and the entire team for such a warm reception — we are thrilled to be your new neighbors!

A huge milestone for Generic, and an exciting step toward the future. Let’s go, Generic!!

05/13/2026

After 18 years in one location our volunteer powered community theater is packing up and moving to the Masonic Temple in Norfolk.

We need your help!!

Come out this coming Sunday, 5/17 from 1-5

Or the BIG MOVE DAY on Saturday 5/23 all day!

Details and sign up here (link in bio): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A9A628A6FDCF8-63446348-packing #/

See you there! 🫡

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who donated, launched a campaign for Generic, posted, or shared our mission. You didn’t just help—you pushed us well past the finish line.

Because of you, we can breathe a little easier. And we’re incredibly grateful.

But this is just the beginning.

We’re now embarking on a major capital campaign to transform Generic Theater into one of the most iconic black box venues in our area—a space where bold, thought-provoking, and innovative work can thrive. A space that continues to foster talent and bring our community together through the power of theater.

Stay tuned—there will be more ways to get involved.

If you haven’t already, join our Generic Ensemble group on Facebook. You can also reach us at [email protected] if you have ideas, want more information, or are ready to volunteer.

Special thanks to for helping make this fundraiser such a success.



GENERICTHEATER.ORG

05/06/2026

Thank you WTKR News 3 !!!

Check out the full interview from tonight's broadcast!!

There's still time to support our campaign: https://mtyc.co/qigjye

A small Norfolk theater known for its performances under Chrysler Hall will soon move to the Masonic Temple four miles north, but it has to raise money first.

05/05/2026

Join Generic Theater today in our campaign!!

05/05/2026

On the move with Randy!!

Today is the day!! We have already met our original goal - which is EVERYTHING - and we're not stopping there!!

We have BIG dreams for our new home at 7001 Granby and we need all the love and support we can get!

Let's go Generic!!



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