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Spring Musical
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical
WHERE BRAIN BEATS BRAWN. . .
SYNOPSISMatilda the Musical tells the story of a brilliant and resilient young girl who, despite neglectful parents and a cruel headmistress, uses her intelligence and courage to change her world.
With wit, determination, and a touch of magic, Matilda inspires those around her and demonstrates the power standing up for what's right. It's a clever, empowering tale that's both heartwarming and unforgettable. |
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BoltFest 2026 One-Act Play Festival
New Performance Schedule:
January 31: Confessions @ 5:00, 17 @ 6:00, Selfie @ 6:45, Spelling Bee @ 8:00
February 5: Children's Story @ 5:30, 17 @ 6:00, Selfie @ 6:45, Spelling Bee @ 8:00
February 7: Spelling Bee @ 7:00
January 31: Confessions @ 5:00, 17 @ 6:00, Selfie @ 6:45, Spelling Bee @ 8:00
February 5: Children's Story @ 5:30, 17 @ 6:00, Selfie @ 6:45, Spelling Bee @ 8:00
February 7: Spelling Bee @ 7:00
January 21 – February 7
Selfie by Bradley Hayward
Confession: Kafka in High School by Bobby Keniston
The Children's Story by James Clavell
17 by Joe Calarco
13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview by Ian McWethy
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music & Lyricst by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Selfie by Bradley Hayward
Confession: Kafka in High School by Bobby Keniston
The Children's Story by James Clavell
17 by Joe Calarco
13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview by Ian McWethy
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music & Lyricst by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
See our ticket link for show times and synopses
Class Show
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling
Bee
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New Performance Schedule: Saturday, January 31 @ 8:00 (Cast 7) Thursday, February 5 @ 8:00 (Cast 7) Saturday, February 7 @ 7:00 (Cast 6) SYNOPSISThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a heartwarming and comedic musical where six quirky middle-schoolers compete for the spelling championship, sharing their hilarious, touching, and often complex personal stories as they spell challenging words.
The show features audience participation, with volunteers selected to join the competition, and explores themes of winning, losing, and finding your unique community. GOT THE WORDS TO WIN?
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Competition Show
Ghosts in the Machine
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SEE FOR YOURSELF ON
SYNOPSISGhosts In The Machine follows a group of high school students whose lives are thrown into chaos when their phones begin sending mysterious, impossible messages from strangers the dead and sometimes even themselves.
As digital connections blur with the real ones, they uncover unsettling truths about technology, loneliness, and how deeply they've become entangled with the devices they depend on. Lightridge Advanced Theatre students will head to Stone Bridge High School to perform the one-act play “Ghosts in the Machine” for the regional VHSL theatre competition on Saturday February 7. The day of performances is open to the public. Riverside HS is first to go at 10:30 and Lightridge is slated to perform at noon. Times are approximated and audience may only enter and exit between shows. Come show your support and enjoy a free day of theatrical performances.
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Lightridge Theatre Collabaret
January 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm
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Lightridge Theatre Students will be showcasing the work they prepared for the Virginia Thespian Festival. This includes, songs, dances and scenes, as well as a display of Sean Mars' award winning sound design. Come see the debut performance of the Lightridge Theatre Improv Troupe also. While you are there you can sample treats from our Culinary Department. Bring some cash and donate to the Dulles South Food Pantry. 100% of all ticket sales will be donated!
The evening closes with a short comedic play by out Theatre 1 & 2 class called 13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview by Ian McWethy, on the Lightridge stage. Event begins at 6:00 with acts performing every five minutes. |
Fall Play
TRAP
Stephen Gregg
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