Our Mission
Theater is the ultimate team environment. The children involved in a production learn to work together to create an amazingly professional result - something they can take ownership and pride in. They learn to work through problems, support and encourage one another and discover their potential.
Through our supportive and knowledgeable staff, our actors develop the confidence to face challenges and the strength to overcome them. We desire to offer young people from all backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles the opportunity to produce professional quality plays while providing outstanding entertainment to the community.
Through our supportive and knowledgeable staff, our actors develop the confidence to face challenges and the strength to overcome them. We desire to offer young people from all backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles the opportunity to produce professional quality plays while providing outstanding entertainment to the community.
Why Theater?
Involvement in theater has proved incredibly effective in the development of a student's skill set as they progress through school, college and finally, into adulthood. Confidence is developed through the coaching of our experienced directors. Confidence is also gained as our kids face the challenges of acting, working with a vast array of personalities and ultimately, performing in front of a live audience. The children rise to meet all expectations and realize their true potential.
 "Willy Wonka jr. Jan 2011 |
 "Once Upon a Mattress" May 2011 |
Our Directors
Kate Wittig (Left) and Ann Eul (Right)
Ann Eul
Ann has worked with children in theater for over fifteen years. She is an accomplished musician and performer. As an instructor at a local performing arts studio, Ann coached many performing arts teams, soloists and duets to multiple titles and awards at the regional and national level. Ann has a passion for developing a love of the performing arts in children. For the last nine years she has concentrated on musical theater and has co-directed, produced and been music director for 16 productions. Ann is a vocal coach and speech coach for children who continue to place in regional and national competitions. A graduate of Longwood University, BS Psychology, minor Business and Public Communications.
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Kate Wittig
Kate is a graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University, U.K. with a BA(Honors) in Theatre, Creative Writing and Art. Kate has considerable experience performing in community theater both in the U.K. and the United States. She has written, directed and acted in plays and skits, including a 60 cast Passion Play. Kate continues to be actively involved in drama at her church. Sharing Ann's passion for developing theatrical skills in children and encouraging their incredible potential, Kate enjoys working with the children of Northern Virginia Players.
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