Smokestack Theatre Company Education Programs
319 Lynn St, Danville, VA 24541
About
Smokestack Theatre Company Education Programs include plays, youth productions, cinema, special events, workshops, classes, and camps. The programs also feature Smokestack Improv, open improv rehearsals, and historical tours. Smokestack Theatre Company offers these activities as part of its live theatre programming in Virginia.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Smokestack Improv meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 PM, and open improv rehearsals meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 PM
Smokestack Theatre Company is an ensemble of theatre artists dedicated to creating quality, exciting, and transformative theatre for the cultural enrichment of the entire community and strives to enhance the community through education and outreach to adults and children, providing innovative instruction and creative expression to inspire another generation of theatre artists. The organization is a nonprofit serving Danville, Pittsylvania County, and the surrounding region and partners with organizations, businesses, and individuals through various fundraisers and scholarships. Education opportunities through workshops, classes, and camps are led by professionals from within the organization and guest artists and are open to all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Smokestack Theatre Company also provides a safe environment for local arts groups and individual artists of all kinds and offers historical tours, youth productions, cinema, and other events throughout the region. Season tickets are available and are guaranteed even if a show sells out and may be shared and used for other individuals.
The leadership team includes Mark Harrelson as President, Jess Brammer-Owens as Secretary and Treasurer, and Josh Lucia as Managing Director. Jess Brammer-Owens has a doctorate in education and is a clinical specialist in autism spectrum disorders and a youth mental health specialist. Josh Lucia is a graduate of Chatham High School, has an associate degree from Liberty University, and is an award-winning actor.
Last updated January 1, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Smokestack Improv meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 PM, and open improv rehearsals meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 PM
Smokestack Theatre Company is an ensemble of theatre artists dedicated to creating quality, exciting, and transformative theatre for the cultural enrichment of the entire community and strives to enhance the community through education and outreach to adults and children, providing innovative instruction and creative expression to inspire another generation of theatre artists. The organization is a nonprofit serving Danville, Pittsylvania County, and the surrounding region and partners with organizations, businesses, and individuals through various fundraisers and scholarships. Education opportunities through workshops, classes, and camps are led by professionals from within the organization and guest artists and are open to all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Smokestack Theatre Company also provides a safe environment for local arts groups and individual artists of all kinds and offers historical tours, youth productions, cinema, and other events throughout the region. Season tickets are available and are guaranteed even if a show sells out and may be shared and used for other individuals.
The leadership team includes Mark Harrelson as President, Jess Brammer-Owens as Secretary and Treasurer, and Josh Lucia as Managing Director. Jess Brammer-Owens has a doctorate in education and is a clinical specialist in autism spectrum disorders and a youth mental health specialist. Josh Lucia is a graduate of Chatham High School, has an associate degree from Liberty University, and is an award-winning actor.
Last updated January 1, 2026.
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