The Venue on 35th

This intimate storefront performance space opened in March 2007 and has become popular with a variety of local performing artists. It has been tagged, "Norfolk's Little Showcase Theater" since singers, musicians, playwrights, poets, spoken word artists, comedians, dancers, burlesque performers, actors, storytellers, magicians and theater companies have found The Venue to be a welcoming space to showcase and hone their talents and new works. Regular events at The Venue include:
REGULAR EVENTS:
1. MONDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC - Every Monday night between 7:00-11:00 PM - Our open mic is open to all genres and is a great space for artists to hone their performance skills and material. It is inviting for newbies and accomplished and artists both as our staff is there to provide feedback for the new artists, and, for the experienced trying out new pieces. The fee is $3 at the door. If artists are interested, they can come back on Tuesdays and do more work with out performance coach at Performers Playground.

2.WRITER'S WORKSHOP -2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.The fee is $5. Create and share new works. Shake off the cobweb or break down the writer's block you are having. Maybe you just want to try your hand at poetry. Come see what it is all about

3. PERFOMERS PLAYGROUND -First Thursday of the every month. This skills enhancement program is for all performers using time tested techniques. Storytellers, comedians, poets, spoken word artists and even singers and musicians come in to hone their stage presence and delivery skills. Every Tuesday night from 7 pm to 11 pm. Fee is $5

4. FEATURE FRIDAY -This event began mid-2013 to provide opportunities for our open mic performers who show a high lever of performance to have more stage time. It happens every last Sunday in the month and runs from 7 pm to 10 pm. Admission is $5 at the door.

PROGRAMS AND OHTER ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS:

TLC PUPPET WORKSHOPS INC is a 501c3 non-profit organization that is designed for teaching, learning, and creating the Arts in communities that otherwise​ could not experience the power of the Arts. Puppetry is the main vehicle for our education but we provide experiences all the Arts.And they are right here At the Venue on 35thStreet

VIRGINIA PLAYWRIGHTS FORUM is a group of local playwrights with a new play development program for its members. Other area playwrights interested in the group can contact The Venue for information on how to get involved. The VPF and The Venue present staged readings and productions of new works by its members..


EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES: these events vary, so it is best to check out our web site and Facebook page
Look for Acting, Directing, Acting for Poets, Play-writing education programs


FOR MORE INFORMATION - visit our web site www.thevenueon35th.com or call 757-324-3729 or email thevenueon35th@gmail.com