Providence Players of Fairfax strives to serve its diverse community. In 2008, with support from the Arts Council of Fairfax County (now called ArtsFairfax), PPF launched the Theater Community Inclusion Project. It’s goal is to reach all segments of the community PPF strives to serve, providing quality, affordable theater to existing patrons while building new audiences for the future, particularly youth and underserved communities. Donations from our patrons helps make all of this possible. Make a secure, tax-deductible donation today!
PPF is a member, a grant recipient and proud of its association with ArtsFairfax, which promotes the arts in the Fairfax County area.
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Free Tickets
Recognizing not everyone can afford the cost of admission, PPF provides free tickets to organizations that serve underserved young people and their families. To request tickets, qualified organizations can fill out the attached form (word or pdf) and email to providenceplayerstickets@cox.net. A limited number of tickets are available for each performance and tickets are distributed to qualified organizations on a first come, first served basis. All other ticket policies apply.
Special Free Student previews
PPF offers a special free preview performance for students and their guests, including teachers, the Thursday night prior to the official opening. No reservations are required and seating is first come, first served. Make sure you save these important dates:
- Lovers and Executioners, Thursday, October 4, 2018, 7:00 p.m.
- A Christmas Carol, Thursday, December 6, 2018, 7:00 p.m.
- August: Osage County, Thursday, March 28, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
- Leaving Iowa, Thursday, May 30, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
Concession Partners
Work with a non-profit organization that wants to raise money? PPF works with local non-profit partners to provide concessions for each mainstage production. Net proceeds from concession sales benefits the charitable organization. PPF is proud to work with the following organizations this and last season in their efforts to help make our world a better place:
- The Young Hearts (The Best Christmas Pageant Ever; A Christmas Carol; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe)
- James Lee Center “Competition Cheer” (Little Shop of Horrors & Is He Dead?)
- Response Inc. (You Can’t Take It With You)
- Woodson High School Choral Department (It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play)
- Chi Kappa chapter (George Mason) of Chi Omega (Waiting in the Wings)
- Capital Caring (The Shadow Box)
- Girl Scout Troop #2909 (Play On!)
For more information on how to become a concession partner, please email us at providenceplayers@cox.net.
Scholarship Program
As a way of nurturing future theater artists and recognizing the contribution graduating high school seniors have made to the arts community in our region, PPF has established a scholarship program that provides scholarships to college-bound students from area high schools. Scholarships are limited each year.
This year, we anticipate awarding three scholarships, each of $1500, to 2018 graduating seniors with a demonstrated commitment to theater arts who have been accepted to a U.S. accredited college or university or conservatory program with an intent to further contribute to theater arts.
Eligible graduating seniors must (1) reside within the school boundaries of Annandale, Fairfax, Falls Church, George Mason, J.E.B. Stuart, Marshall, Woodson or Yorktown high schools OR (2) have been a member of PPF for at least one year. It is not required that applicants to be committed to a theater arts major in college, only that they plan on continuing their involvement and contribution to theater arts in the future.
The Scholarship Application Form (in Word and in PDF format) is now available. Applications must be completed and emailed to providenceplayers@cox.net no later than April 30, 2018. Supplementary materials, including letters of recommendation, listed on the application form must be mailed to PPF at the address shown on the application. PPF must receive these supplementary materials by April 30, 2018. Applications will be reviewed by a committee appointed by PPF. The committee will consist of community representatives, including members of the arts community. The criteria for the awards shall be as follows:
- 40% based on the applicant’s past involvement in theater arts and contributions made to theater arts;
- 10% based on the applicant’s contribution to Providence Players of Fairfax (if any); and
- 50% based on the applicant’s potential to further contribute to theater arts.
Decisions on the scholarship awards will be announced by June 1, 2018.
Theater workshops
James Lee Community Center (JLCC) is one of the most active and vibrant centers in Fairfax County. It has a fully equipped theater and theater staff manager. Together, PPF and JLCC provide workshops for youth and adults on acting, directing, and production. Check back for updates and announcements on workshops as they become available.