LEXINGTON, Va. July 2, 2025—The VMI Community Theatre presents, “Summer Showcase 2025,” a medley of four comedic one-act plays, Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. in Gillis Theater.

The four comedies include, “Blind,” by award winning writer, Gloria Calderón Kellett. The play features the talents of Emma Hawes and Tim Price, who share the story of a man waiting for a blind date. “Narrators,” by Simon Henriques, is a play about narrators in their myopic world, and showcases Kevan Kavanaugh, Pete Farnham, Drew Hartless, and Laura Holt. “Who’s on First?” by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, is a laugh-out-loud classic about baseball players and their wacky nicknames, and stars Michael Brickler and Tom Oxendine. “Need to Calm Down,” by Eryn Davis, features Eryn Davis, Kristen Pace, and Emma Hawes, who portray college girls who look for help in cheering a friend from an unlikely source: Taylor Swift.

The showcase is directed by Tim Price, assisted by Hartless. Lighting and sound are provided by Joe Hawes.

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens ages 65 and over, payable by cash or check at the door. Cadets and children ages six and under are free. Reservations are not required. Gillis Theater is located in Marshall Hall on VMI post. For additional information, email Tim Price at pricetr@vmi.edu.   

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