Bridge 9 Theater

06/05/2026

Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈! At Bridge 9 we are a space for creative expression and work each day to make a soace where performers and audiences can be their true selves. You are always welcome on Bridge 9.

June show:
🔪 June 5 730pm- Shakes'n, Not Stirred: Classical Tales with a Twist! Beware the Ides of March as this cast brings Julius Caesar to life at

🎶 June 24 730pm- Closing Night: An Improvised Musical takes the stage at tickets at firehousetheatre.org/events

⚡️June 27 5pm- Quick-Prov: Fast-Paced interactive improv comedy! This special time is a part of our fundraiser weekend! Thank you to our event sponsors

📖 June 27 7pm- RVA Stories: Real Stories, Real funny improv inspired by them! The 2nd show in our fundraiser weekend! At the

💽 June 27 830pm- Improv Mixtape: The music you pick inspires the improv, part improv show, part music adventure! At the

Find tickets at bridge9theater.com/tickets

Where will you laugh this month?

06/04/2026

What role can laughter and improvisation play in healing, connection, and personal growth?

At Bridge 9 Theater, we believe the arts can bring people together and create meaningful opportunities for empowerment and inclusion. Thanks to support from CultureWorks Richmond, we're proud to bring our Laughter Inclusion Project to The Healing Place - Richmond VA.

Recently, our Executive Director, Rachel Garmon-Williams, joinef Melissa Chase, host of ABC 8NEWS WRIC - Nexstar Media Group's Showcase Richmond , to discuss how this initiative uses improvisation to foster confidence, connection, and joy among participants.

This project reflects our mission: Creating to include, Teaching to empower, Performing to delight. No matter where you're from, you're welcome on Bridge 9

We invite you to watch the interview and learn more about how laughter, creativity, and community can make a meaningful impact:

https://www.wric.com/video/bridge-9-theater-laughter-inclusion-project-at-the-healing-place-for-women/11791614

What role do you think creativity and laughter can play in building stronger communities?

Recorded on: 4/17/2026

05/29/2026

Next Friday 730pm at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery it is Shakes'n Not Stirred: Julius Caesar! This is one you don't want to miss. Bridge9theater.com/tickets

05/28/2026

SAVE THE DATE- June 27th is our Annual FUN-draiser! 3 Shows 1 Magical Night!

Money raised during the event will go to support our mission to keep improv accesible. At Bridge 9 Theater, we are dedicated to connecting communities through laughter by providing inclusive and accessible improv education, training, and entertainment. All programs are designed for anyone to feel welcome to laugh, learn, and engage no matter their backgrounds or abilities. With your help, we can keep our programs low to no cost!

🎟 bridge9theater.com/fundraiser

05/28/2026

Join us for camp this Summer! Https://bridge9theater.com/camps

Good News: There’s Still Time to Grab a Summer Camp Spot!

05/20/2026

📣 Cast Announcement 📣

Come out Friday at 730pm for an evening of laughs! Dive into the fun of of fast-paced interactive improv comedy! Your suggestions help inspire the improv as the cast brings the funny. One host tries to keep it all together! Sim will be steering the ship as we are joined by students from

📍1800 Decatur St,
🎟 bridge9theater.com/tickets

05/14/2026

Join us Friday May 22nd for Quick-Prov! Fast-paced interactive improv comedy!

6 talented improvisers come together for one great show. You provide the suggestions and they'll provide the laughs. Come laugh together! Bring a friend (or enemy) and have a fun evening!

🎟 bridge9theater.com/tickets
📍1800 Decatur St,

05/13/2026

"Friends, Richmonders, Countrymen, lend us your Beers...we mean ears." Join us for the the next Shakes'n Not Stirred adventure June 5th at 730pm

What's in a name? Shakes'n Not Stirred brings classical works with a twist! Join a talented cast of local actors and improvisers as they tackle the classics while also tackling drinks! Full of improvisation, audience participation, and fun- this isn't your average classical work!

Join us June 5 at 730pm. (Doors at 7pm) for Julius Caesar as you've never experienced before!

📍 Hardywood Park Craft Brewery 2410 Ownby Ln.

🎟 bridge9theater.com/tickets

Script adaptations by Kya Holt, with much gratitude to .shakespeare

*Every actor has a designated sober ride home. We believe in having fun while being safe! One actor will be sober during this adventure- we'll let you figure out which one.

05/13/2026

Presented by Bridge 9 Theater and Mosaic Interpreting Services: Have you applied to ASL Improv 2.0? Dive deeper with 2.0!

1651 E Parham Rd
Burnette Hall Rm 208
Wednesdays
May 20-June 17
6:30-8:30pm, In Person
Link to register: https://form.jotform.com/260946798289178

Description:
This course will look at the skills of improv to build Visual Vernacular.
Come build on your skills of flexibility and creativity as we explore ways to bridge communication and work to creatively express ourselves.

***DROP INTO ONE CLASS *OR* ATTEND MULTIPLE!***

CEUs PENDING ($20 if needed)!

See www.bridge9theater.com

[ID: Flyer has two red curtains revealing (left to right) Allison P., Sylvia C., Camille U., Klijah M, Carrie S. all with unique expressions & body language. The bottom right has VRID logo and the RID/ACET logos in the corner. All text from the flyer is contained in this post.]

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THE FOLLOWING IS CAPITALIZED FOR LOW AND CLOSE VISION READERS:

PRESENTED BY BRIDGE 9 THEATER AND MOSAIC INTERPRETING SERVICES: HAVE YOU APPLIED TO ASL IMPROV 2.0? DIVE DEEPER WITH 2.0!

1651 E PARHAM RD
BURNETTE HALL RM 208
WEDNESDAYS
MAY 20-JUNE 17
6:30-8:30PM, IN PERSON
LINK TO REGISTER: HTTPS://FORM.JOTFORM.COM/260946798289178

DESCRIPTION:
THIS COURSE WILL LOOK AT THE SKILLS OF IMPROV TO BUILD VISUAL VERNACULAR.
COME BUILD ON YOUR SKILLS OF FLEXIBILITY AND CREATIVITY AS WE EXPLORE WAYS TO BRIDGE COMMUNICATION AND WORK TO CREATIVELY EXPRESS OURSELVES.

***DROP INTO ONE CLASS *OR* ATTEND MULTIPLE!***

CEUS PENDING ($20 IF NEEDED)!

SEE WWW.BRIDGE9THEATER.COM

[ID: FLYER HAS TWO RED CURTAINS REVEALING (LEFT TO RIGHT) ALLISON P., SYLVIA C., CAMILLE U., KLIJAH M, CARRIE S. ALL WITH UNIQUE EXPRESSIONS & BODY LANGUAGE. THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAS VRID LOGO AND THE RID/ACET LOGOS IN THE CORNER. ALL TEXT FROM THE FLYER IS CONTAINED IN THIS POST.]

05/12/2026

It's the perfect time to think about Summer Camp! ☀️
Bridge9theater.com/camps

This summer we are offering camp for Middle and High School Students:
Middle School- June 22-26, 9am-4pm
High School- July 13-17, 9am-4pm

Unscripted Fun: Improv Camp! This high-energy camp is all about building confidence, having a blast, and mastering the art of improv. Through fun games and team challenges, students will learn to think on their feet, embrace the "Yes, and..." mindset, and work together to create something amazing. Improv helps develop creativity, adaptability, and strong communication skills—all while having a ton of fun! Perfect for students who want to boost their confidence, make new friends, and be part of an awesome, supportive team!

Sign up today! Bridge9theater.com/camps