
Out LOUD: an original work by the Spectrum Youth Ensemble
February 28 & March 1
Do not adjust your TV set! Get ready to kick back and tune in to the newest network around: Out Loud! From talk shows to sitcoms, breaking news, stand-up comedy, and everything in between, this station has got it all. Join us as we flip through this dynamic network, featuring original works by the Spectrum Youth Ensemble and selected material from Add Verb Productions’ Out and Allied vols. 1 and 2.
This production is recommended for ages 13+.

She Kills Monsters:
Young Adventurers Edition
March 21 – 23
She Kills Monsters tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and ’90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. (www.concordtheatricals.com)
This production is recommended for ages 13+.
Our Current Season:
LEGENDS & LORE
What keeps us coming back to a story, telling it again and again in different mediums? Why are these tales so expansive across our lives? Is it the people? The story structure? Or is it the humanity, the way we can all find something representative of ourselves?
This season’s Legends & Lore theme will explore the larger-than-life characters and tales that shape the way we view the world and continue to teach us important lessons!

Hadestown: Teen Edition
By Anais Mitchell
DATES: November 15 to 17, 2024
DIRECTOR: Shanea N. Taylor
This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone – Hadestown invites audiences on a hellraising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell’s beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Hadestown: Teen Edition is a full-length adaptation of Anaïs Mitchell’s international phenomenon Hadestown, modified for performance by teen actors for family audiences.
HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corp. (www.concordtheatricals.com)

She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition
By Qui Nguyen
DATES: March 21 to 23, 2025
DIRECTOR: Heather Falks
She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. (www.concordtheatricals.com)

Nickelodeon’s The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition
DATES: SummerStarz Tour, July 14 to 18, 2025
AUDITIONS: Auditions coming February 15 & 16 2025;
Open to Rising 4th to 9th Graders.
When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION is based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg and presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. (www.concordtheatricals.com)
Book by Kyle Jarrow, Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I and Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley. Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton. Additional Music by Tom Kitt. Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau. ©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Created by Stephen Hillenburg.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
DATES: July 18 to 20, 2025
DIRECTOR: Katrinah Carol Lewis
AUDITIONS: Auditions coming February 15 & 16 2025;
Open to rising 6th graders to graduating seniors.
As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed in his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him.
Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure “worthy of the gods” (Time Out New York).
THE LIGHTNING THIEF is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. (www.concordtheatricals.com) Book by Joe Tracz. Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki. Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.
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What is the COVID Policy at SPARC productions?
Audience members will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test in order to see a show at SPARC. Masking is now optional for audiences, regardless of community spread.
What is the policy on late arrivals to SPARC productions?
Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager in order to prevent a disruption of performance already in progress. The box office closes 30 minutes after the performance begins. No latecomers will be seated after that point.
Where are SPARC's production shows located?
Most shows are held at our facility at 2106 N. Hamilton St. Richmond, VA 23230. Summer productions are often held at other community venues such at Dogwood Dell or Henrico Theatre. The ticket page for each individual production will indicate the exact venue.
How does SPARC check your tickets when you arrive for a show?
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Do SPARC shows have any accessibility accommodations?
- Accessible Seating – Accessible Seating is available and can be reserved by patrons when picking their own seats on the ticket purchase page.
- Audio Descriptions – In partnership with Virginia Voice, SPARC offers audio descriptive performances and tactile tours. Please see our ticket site for details on those specific performances.
- American Sign Language – Please see our ticket site for details on ASL interpreted performances.
Are cameras or recording devices allowed during SPARC shows?
The use of any audio, visual or other recording devices is strictly prohibited during the performance. You are welcome and encouraged to take photos during the curtain call.
Is there open parking available at SPARC's facility?
SPARC has ample parking in our front and back parking lots. From time to time we ask that patrons park in a specific section of the lot. Please see your “Know Before You Go” email for specific details regarding parking for a particular show.
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