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<rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Winchester Little Theatre Upcoming productions</title><link>https://winchesterlittletheatre.org/</link><description>Quality community theatre in the Shenandoah Valley since 1929</description><item><title>Readers' Theatre Auditions: Animal Farm</title><link>https://winchesterlittletheatre.org/production/readers-theatre-auditions-animal-farm/</link><description><![CDATA[April 18 to April 19 in Winchester, VA. Orwell’s cautionary tale sees hopes for an egalitarian society dissolve into dictatorship as  the farmyard rebels come to revel in the very luxuries they found abhorrent in their masters. Truth and reality become casualties, not of war, but of avarice in some and apathy in others. 
All animals are equal. Some are more equal than others. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="size-medium wp-image-11503 alignleft" src="https://winchesterlittletheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/animal-farm-logo-420x315-1-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225">

<nobr>Auditions will be held at Winchester Little Theatre</nobr> on <strong>April 18th @ 7 pm and April 19th @ Noon</strong> for the staged reading of George Orwell’s <em>Animal Farm</em>, adapted by Nelson Bond.

Script sides will be provided at auditions, and the script can be reviewed in advance by contacting Director Jerry Tracy @ <a href="mailto:quixote888@comcast.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener">quixote888@comcast.net</a>. You are welcome to attend either or both auditions.

While actors (2W, 5M - but genders are flexible) will not be expected to imitate animals, we will have some fun with voices and a few animal noises here and there. As with most Readers’ Theatre productions, there will be a read through and 3-4 rehearsals, including one on the day of the performance – May 31st.

]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>WLT For Kids 2026 Auditions</title><link>https://winchesterlittletheatre.org/production/wlt-for-kids-2026-auditions/</link><description><![CDATA[April 19 to April 20 in Winchester, VA. Ages 12 (by June 1st) to 18. Prepare a 30-60 second monologue, memorized. Any genre from any published source. For Musical also prepare only 16 measures of a musical theatre song. Bring your music accompaniment on your smart phone, a speaker will be available. Acapella auditions will not be allowed. Auditions will also consist of cold readings from the script.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="aligncenter wp-image-11398 size-full" src="https://winchesterlittletheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WLT-for-Kids-AUDITIONS-Flyer-for-2026-QR-code.png" alt="" width="730" height="945">

Print, complete, sign and bring your Audition Registration Form with you to auditions.

Downloads:




<a href="https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F044BADA92AA7F49-54041717-wltfor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SignUp Link</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Calendar Girls</title><link>https://winchesterlittletheatre.org/production/calendar-girls/</link><description><![CDATA[May 15 to May 30 in Winchester, VA. Best friends Chris and Annie are determined to raise money for the cancer wing of the local hospital. But they can’t get excited about another Women’s Institute calendar of bucolic country scenes, until Chris hits upon the idea of featuring the ladies doing typical Women’s Institute endeavors – gardening, canning, baking, knitting – while nude. The calendar is wildly successful, but their friendship is put to the test as news of their venture spreads beyond their little town.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="size-medium wp-image-10715 alignleft" src="https://winchesterlittletheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Calendar-Girls-Logo-315x420-1-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225">

<nobr>Written by Tim Firth</nobr>
Directed by Betsy Arnett
May 15th thru 30th, 2026

Best friends Chris and Annie are determined to raise money for the cancer wing of the local hospital. But they can’t get excited about another Women’s Institute calendar of bucolic country scenes, until Chris hits upon the idea of featuring the ladies doing typical Women’s Institute endeavors – gardening, canning, baking, knitting – while nude. The calendar is wildly successful, but their friendship is put to the test as news of their venture spreads beyond their little town.
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Tickets:
Adults: $25.00
Seniors: $23.00
Students: $18.00
* All fees included
</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Readers' Theatre: Animal Farm</title><link>https://winchesterlittletheatre.org/production/readers-theatre-animal-farm/</link><description><![CDATA[May 31 in Winchester, VA. Orwell’s cautionary tale sees hopes for an egalitarian society dissolve into dictatorship as  the farmyard rebels come to revel in the very luxuries they found abhorrent in their masters. Truth and reality become casualties, not of war, but of avarice in some and apathy in others. 
All animals are equal. Some are more equal than others. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="aligncenter wp-image-11502 size-full" src="https://winchesterlittletheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/animal-farm-poster.png" alt="" width="617" height="615">

Orwell’s cautionary tale sees hopes for an egalitarian society dissolve into dictatorship as the farmyard rebels come to revel in the very luxuries they found abhorrent in their masters. Truth and reality become casualties, not of war, but of avarice in some and apathy in others.

Tickets:
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>WLT For Kids - The Three Musketeers</title><link>https://winchesterlittletheatre.org/production/wlt-for-kids-the-three-musketeers-2/</link><description><![CDATA[June 20 to June 27 in Winchester, VA. All for one and one for all! Long ago, France was protected by three brave women, Athena, Portia, and Artemis…The Three Musketeers. But could even they, and their new Musketeer-in-training, D’Artagnan, foil the evil plot of Duke Richelieu? This famous tale of swashbuckling adventure comes to the WLT stage with a few twists and surprises.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="alignleft wp-image-10992 size-medium" src="https://winchesterlittletheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Three-Musketeers-Logo-315x420-1-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225">

<nobr>By Noah Smith</nobr>
Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
Directed by Roxie Orndorff
June 20 -27, 2026

All for one and one for all! Long ago, France was protected by three brave women, Athena, Portia, and Artemis…The Three Musketeers. But could even they, and their new Musketeer-in-training, D’Artagnan, foil the evil plot of Duke Richelieu? This famous tale of swashbuckling adventure comes to the WLT stage with a few twists and surprises.

Tickets available Spring 2026.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>WLT For Kids - James and the Giant Peach</title><link>https://winchesterlittletheatre.org/production/wlt-for-kids-james-and-the-giant-peach/</link><description><![CDATA[July 18 to July 25 in Winchester, VA. Based on Roald Dahl’s classic, this musical is a fun new take on the “masterpeach” of a story! Orphan James is sent to live with his horrid aunts but discovers a magic potion that grows an enormous peach, launching James onto a grand journey. He befriends a group of singing insects and the trip brings them many challenges along the way. Join us for a real peach of a time!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="alignleft wp-image-10999 size-medium" src="https://winchesterlittletheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/James-and-the-Giant-Peach-Logo-315x420-1-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225">

<nobr>Book by Timothy Allen McDonald</nobr>
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Directed by Joette Orndorff
July 18 -25, 2026

Based on Roald Dahl’s classic, this musical is a fun new take on the “masterpeach” of a story! Orphan James is sent to live with his horrid aunts but discovers a magic potion that grows an enormous peach, launching James onto a grand journey. He befriends a group of singing insects and the trip brings them many challenges along the way. Join us for a real peach of a time!

Tickets available Spring 2026.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>