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The Words of Great Poets Literally Come to life!

Important Dates:

Independent Competition: 1/10/26 - Register by 12/15/25: Independent Registration Form

Semifinals 1 and 2 (Virtual): 2/7/26

Semifinals 3 and 4 (Virtual): 2/14/26

State Competition: 3/5/26

Initial Registration Form

Final (for Semi-Finals) Registration Form - Submit by 1/12/26

The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) is excited to partner with The Wayne Theatre serving as the host and administrator of the the 2025-2026 Poetry Out Loud program.

A national program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Poetry Foundation, brings poetry to high schoolers through memorization, performance, and public speaking. Since 2005, nearly 4.7 million students have participated in the program and committed at least one poem to memory.

In Virginia, approximately 101,000 students have participated since the program’s inception.

INITIAL REGISTRATION FORM

FINAL (FOR SEMI-FINALS) REGISTRATION FORM

Please complete the Final (for Semi-Finals) Registration Form by 1/12/26

Featured Studio Wayne Programs & Classes

Macbeth (AEP)
5-12
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The Drowsy Chaperone, JR (AEP)
2-12
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The Drowsy Chaperone, JR (AEP) Noon
2-12
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Studio Wayne's The Drowsy Chaperone, JR (Performances) Saturday
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Studio Wayne's The Drowsy Chaperone, JR (Performances) Saturday - LIVESTREAM
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Studio Wayne's The Drowsy Chaperone, JR (Performances) Sunday
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Studio Wayne's The Drowsy Chaperone, JR (Performances) Sunday - LIVESTREAM
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Catapult Puppet Theatre (AEP)
Pre-K thru 12
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Catapult Puppet Theatre (AEP) Noon
Pre-K thru 12
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Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, JR (AEP)
Pre-K thru 12
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Studio Wayne's Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, JR (Performances) Saturday
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Studio Wayne's Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, JR (Performances) Sunday
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Gerald Dickens: A Christmas Carol (AEP)
2 thru 12
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Scrooge! (AEP)
K thru 12
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The Orphanage (ReperTOURy)
Grades 3-12
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Macbeth (ReperTOURy)
Grades 3-12
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As You Like It (AEP - ReperTOURy)
Grades 3-12
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (AEP - ReperTOURy)
Grades 3-12
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The Edible Complex (AEP - ReperTOURy)
Grades K-8
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The Orphanage (AEP)
3rd thru 12th
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Puppy Pals Live! (AEP)
Pre-K thru 12th
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Edible Complex (AEP)
K thru 8th
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Persuasion (AEP)
Middle-12
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Midsummer Night's Dream (AEP)
3-12
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Guys and Dolls, JR (AEP)
3-12
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Bindlestiff Family Circus Show (AEP)
3-12
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Singin' in the Rain (AEP)
3-12
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Other Wayne Theatre Events

Questions?

Call: 540-943-9999
(Tues. and Thurs. 10am to 2pm)
Email: education@waynetheatre.org

The Wayne Theatre is also supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
The Wayne Theatre is a VCA and VDH Passport Program participant, providing free or discounted tickets (based on availability) to (WIC) EBT cardholders for select shows and events produced by the Wayne Theatre. Contact us for assistance or more information.
We regularly hold open Auditions. Learn More