View Upcoming Events on Facebook
The most complete and up-to-date listing of all SOPAC events is maintained on the Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts & Cinema Facebook fan page. You do not have to be a Facebook member to view this. Read the Wall or click on the Events tab at the top of the page. Separate information also is available on the department sites, linked below.
2011-2012 SOPAC Subscription Seasons
SOPAC offers three separate subscription seasons: Theatre Arts (4 plays), University Chamber Music Series (7 concerts), and New River Valley Symphony (3 performances). Or enjoy the combined seasons with the full package that includes all 14 performances. In addition, you can enjoy the free Cinema Series and events slated in Theatre 101. Download the 2011-12 season brochure for full information. There's even an order form on the last page. View it and save it. > Download the Season Brochure
Theatre and Cinema at Virginia Tech
Theatre and Cinema Schedule
The Department of Theatre and Cinema is inventing the future of American theatre at Virginia Tech by producing contemporary plays and new visions of the classics to discover how our performances connect with and stimulate people in the New River Valley. Two ticketed main stage shows with multiple performances and a number of free workshop productions are produced each semester creating shared theatrical experiences for the entire community. The cinema program offers many cinema-related activities that unspool year-round, including visiting artists and special screenings to the student-run Progeny Film Festival.
Music at Virginia Tech
http://www.music.vt.edu/department/calendar/
The Department of Music produces the University Chamber Music Series and the New River Valley Symphony Series; both series offer ticketed performances. In addition, numerous choral and instrumental ensemble performances are also produced and are free and open to the public.
The University Chamber Music series combines the talents of our faculty with internationally known guest artists creating world-class entertainment. The New River Valley Symphony, comprised of the outstanding musicianship of Virginia Tech faculty, students, and artists from throughout the New River Valley, performs masterworks by the great composers of yesterday and today.
Artists Registry
The Artists Registry is a program within the School of Performing Arts and Cinema (initiated and funded by the Provost Office) that was established in 1990 to accomplish two objectives, both related to the service mission of the University and as enhancement to University student recruitment and University image in the Commonwealth:
1. to facilitate individuals or groups (both within and outside the
University) in obtaining the services of appropriate Virginia Tech
(and local) artists, performers, or performance ensembles to
present or perform at events they are sponsoring; and,
2. to provide quality artists, performers, and performance ensembles
from the University (and surrounding community) to approved
University offices for purposes of image enhancement, student
recruitment and the like.
All inquiries should be directed to Jane Harrison, Manager, Artists Registry at
540-231-5921 or e-mail eharriso@vt.edu.
Summer Arts Festival
The Summer Arts Festival (a joint effort by Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg) was established in 1991. This Festival is held each summer beginning in late May and ending in late August. Each year we provide the community with an attractive array of arts and cultural attractions. For details about the Summer Arts Festival please go to our webpage: > More Info