Shows & Events

SPARC hosts a variety of shows, performances, and events each year. Read on to find tickets and more information about our upcoming events.

UPCOMING SHOWS & EVENTS

Original Works Season:

Each season, SPARC produces a series of youth-written, devised shows with a focus on centering the voices of the participants in our programming.

Spectrum shares the stories of the LGBTQ+ youth community. Live Art is an expression of SPARC’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, bringing neurodiverse and disabled youth to the mic. New Voices, our state-wide playwrighting competition, gives youth from across Virginia a chance to author their own one-acts that are then workshopped and brought to life with the help of Richmond professionals.

Check back throughout the year to learn more about these shows as they are developed!

Spectrum:

SPARC’s Queer Youth Ensemble, Spectrum, has live performances March 12-13, 2027.

Live Art: Element

SPARC's performing arts program for students with and without disabilities has a live performance of this year's theme, Live Art: Element on Sunday, May 23, 2027.

New Voices for the Theater:

SPARC's statewide playwrighting competition program, has an upcoming performance at the Festival of New Works June 27, 2027.

NEW this year: Two New Voices plays will return to Richmond for a Pop-Up Premiere with Firehouse Theatre on July of 2027.

Show & Ticket Sales FAQs

Where can I purchase tickets for SPARC productions?

Online: Click here to purchase tickets online

At the Box Office Window: 1 hour prior to performances

SPARC Office: 804-353-3393 x 234

Email Inquiries: boxoffice@sparcrichmond.org

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?

We accept printed tickets or tickets on a mobile device. If you forget your ticket, see the box office and someone will check you in via your name.

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.

Have questions about our shows? Please reach out!

We are always accepting new students for upcoming classes, camps, and programs!

If you have any questions about SPARC or any of our offerings, please reach out to us by filling out our contact form on this page or by giving us a call at our office at (804) 353-3393.

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SPARC is supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

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