Acting for Poets is an educational program designed for poets who want training and experience in theatrical performance of poetry, their own as well as others. Conceived and directed by D.D. Delaney, The Venue’s Artist-in-Residence, the program offers weekly workshops for poets to present their work and receive coaching on effective techniques for improving their performance. Workshops[...]

The Venue offers an open mic event every Monday night at 7:00 pm. Each performer will have 4 minutes to strut their stuff. Come on out and show us what you love. We welcome all who come in peace and look forward to acts involving singing, dancing, poetry, comedy, and more. $3 Donation at the door and Concessions available[...]

Acting for Poets is an educational program designed for poets who want training and experience in theatrical performance of poetry, their own as well as others. Conceived and directed by D.D. Delaney, The Venue’s Artist-in-Residence, the program offers weekly workshops for poets to present their work and receive coaching on effective techniques for improving their performance. Workshops[...]

This event began mid-2013 to provide opportunities for our open mic performers who show a high level of performance to have more stage time. Formerly Feature Sundays, this event now takes place every last Friday in the month and starts at 8 pm. Admission is $5

The Venue offers an open mic event every Monday night at 7:00 pm. Each performer will have 4 minutes to strut their stuff. Come on out and show us what you love. We welcome all who come in peace and look forward to acts involving singing, dancing, poetry, comedy, and more. $3 Donation at the door and Concessions available[...]

Acting for Poets is an educational program designed for poets who want training and experience in theatrical performance of poetry, their own as well as others. Conceived and directed by D.D. Delaney, The Venue’s Artist-in-Residence, the program offers weekly workshops for poets to present their work and receive coaching on effective techniques for improving their performance. Workshops[...]

Verb Benders Slam is a slam team representing the 757/Hampton Roads Virginia area. It is an adult team with a mission to bring poetry slam back to the 757.

This skills enhancement program is for all performers, but with an emphasis on actors. Storytellers, comedians, poets, spoken word artists, singers and musicians come on in to hone your stage presence and delivery skills. Offered the 1st Thursday of each month at 7 pm.

Time: Doors open at 8:00 pm & Show starts at 9:00 pm Nocte Covina Burlesque is a Norfolk based burlesque production company run by local performers Isabel Astrum and Salem Sirene. “Fierce warriors of the body positivity movement, we provide a safe space for performers and audience members of all shapes, sizes, colors, and abilities. Bringing back[...]

The Venue offers an open mic event every Monday night at 7:00 pm. Each performer will have 4 minutes to strut their stuff. Come on out and show us what you love. We welcome all who come in peace and look forward to acts involving singing, dancing, poetry, comedy, and more. $3 Donation at the door and Concessions available[...]

Acting for Poets is an educational program designed for poets who want training and experience in theatrical performance of poetry, their own as well as others. Conceived and directed by D.D. Delaney, The Venue’s Artist-in-Residence, the program offers weekly workshops for poets to present their work and receive coaching on effective techniques for improving their performance. Workshops[...]