Radford University
Department of Theatre and Cinema
Collaborative. Creative. Well-Rounded.
The Department of Theatre and Cinema is committed to teaching, learning and nurturing the development of creative, well-rounded theatre artists to work individually and collaboratively to solve problems, build community and meet the challenges of a diverse world.
On Stage in November
2026-2027 Season
James and the Giant Peach
Young James has had a hard go of things. After a ravenous rhino leaves him orphaned, he is forced to live with his two nasty-tempered aunts. But when he discovers an enormous, enchanted peach and a merry band of magical insect friends they all set sail for a new life, a new world, and New York City. Roald Dahl’s much-loved story traces James and company on their journey of healing, friendship, and imagination.
Performed in the Main Stage Theatre in Artis Center
November 14, 2026 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $8
Children 12 and under: $4
Radford University Faculty and staff: $6
Radford University students: Free
Group rates (10+): $6 each
Tickets for all Theatre and Cinema performances are available at www.CVPAtickets.com, by calling 540-831-5289, or during the week of the show, at the Theatre and Cinema Box Office, Artis Center 252.
Theatre Student Debuts as Director
Annie Bolte’s Highlander history goes a little further back than just her freshman year – her parents, John “Stoney” Bolt, M.A. ’92, and Virginia “Jenny” Leadbetter-Bolte ’89, met while they were students at Radford, and now Annie is finding her place at Radford.
News
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Little Shop of Horrors comes to Radford
March 24, 2026
Radford's Department of Theatre brings the darkly comic musical "Little Shop of Horrors" to life beginning March 31.
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Governor’s School provides unique, hands-on learning experiences with Radford faculty
August 1, 2025
More than 300 Virginia high school students attended the Governor’s School for Visual and Performing Arts and Humanities this summer at Radford University.
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Radford University has appointed Rachel Marie-Crane Williams, Ph.D., as dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), effective July 10. Williams previously served as dean of the Division of Liberal Arts at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts since June 2022.
