Roanoke educator Nancy Ruth Patterson’s delightful story is about 10-year-old Carrie O’Connor, who wants to be an actress. After starring in her class play at her New York City school, she convinces her parents to let her audition for a theater in North Carolina that is doing a play based on a book written by her mother! A plucky audition gets Carrie in the cast, but before opening night she makes a blunder so big it threatens to topple the whole production. Then everyone learns about making amends for mistakes. Join the MMT Family in a special tribute to Nancy Ruth Patterson’s career-long creativity and devotion to our community.
The Christmas Cup
The story of Ann Megan McCallie, recipient of the Good Citizenship Award, spelling bee champion, and favorite target of bullies, displays the events that unfold after she foolishly buys an old, ugly milkshake cup at an auction. Nannie, her wise grandmother, helps Megan turn that unwanted cup into a vessel of good cheer as together they secretly find a way to make “memories in a milkshake cup.” Along the way, Megan learns to appreciate those who seem different and to be on the look-out for selfless acts of kindness. She learns that sometimes, it’s not the gift, but the giving itself, that makes life special.
Rated: G for Family Entertainment
The Christmas Cup is performed without an intermission and runs 75 minutes
DECEMBER 9TH PERFORMANCE-EXCHANGE TICKETS
The Sunday, December 9th matinee was cancelled due to inclement weather. If you have purchased tickets for this date, please contact our box office at 540-342-5740 and we will exchange your tickets for another date, free of charge!
This production is produced in agreement with Actors’ Equity Association.
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Write Stuff!
MMT’s young playwrights festival Write Stuff! returns for its third year. Three plays were selected by a panel of readers from submissions to be produced as staged readings and performed by MMT Conservatory Students.
Winning plays are:
One Date by Caroline Moledor
Monologue by Zachary Conklin
Lucas by Tura Furrow-Scott, Addison Carmen, & Jonas Tyree
Tickets are only available 30 minutes prior to each performance and are pay what you can.
A Peter Rabbit Tale: A Children’s Musical
Beatrix Potter’s classic story A Peter Rabbit Tale comes to life in this spirited children’s musical, touring the Roanoke Valley this summer. Peter Rabbit has begun to believe that being a rabbit isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. His mother is always making him do chores and he’s had enough of his goody two-shoes twin sisters: Flopsy and Mopsy. After being picked on for the last time, Peter decides to run away from home. When he encounters difficulties living with feisty squirrels and sewing mice, he discovers that home might not be too bad after all. MMT will perform this show around the region at schools, libraries, parks and neighborhood venues to delight families.
Admission is free and, MMT will distribute free books to student audience members, as part of our initiative connecting theatre to literacy.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Saturday, June 1st- 10am: Heights Community Church
Monday, June 3rd- 3pm: The Glebe
Wednesday, June 5th- 11am: Downtown Roanoke, Market Square
Saturday, June 8th- 10am: Elmwood Park
Monday, June 10th- 10am: Vinton Branch Library
Wednesday, June 12th- 11am: Downtown Roanoke, Market Square
Thursday, June 13th- 10am: Glenvar Library
Monday, June 17th- 10am: South County Library
Tuesday, June 18th- 10am: Salem Library
Wednesday, June 19th- 11am: Downtown Roanoke, Market Square
Thursday, June 20th- 10:30am: Roanoke Main Library
Friday, June 21st- 10am: Preston Park
Saturday, June 22nd- 10:30am: Belmont Library (Formerly Jackson Park Library)
Tuesday, June 25th- 3pm: Hollins Branch Library
Friday, June 28th- 10:30am: Gainsboro Library
Saturday, June 29- 10am: Countryside Park
Monday, July 8th- 10:30am: Williamson Road Library
Saturday, July 13th- 10am: Heights Community Church
Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR
Journey under the sea with Ariel and her friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. In a magical underwater utopia, mermaid Ariel’s only wish is to live on land. But first she’ll have to meet a prince, defy her father, and strike up a deal with an evil sea witch! Classic songs like “Part of Your World”, “Poor Unfortunate Souls”, “Kiss the Girl” and more appear in this one-hour version of the story we all know and love. This fully produced production featuring local youth is perfect for the whole family. In conjunction with this production, MMT will distribute free books to children in attendance, as part of our initiative connecting theatre to literacy.
This production showcases our Conservatory youth talent and is presented on the Trinkle MainStage as a part of our Young Audience Series.
The Sound of Music
The hills are alive in the Roanoke Valley this holiday season with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound Of Music, best known for its film adaptation starring Julie Andrews as the high-spirited governess Fraulein Maria. This 1959 classic has songs like “Climb Ev’ry Mountain”, “Do-Re-Mi’, and “The Sound of Music”, perfect for the whole family. Share this heartwarming story with a cast that mixes national talent with your local favorites in Roanoke’s most beloved musical: The Sound of Music.
Student Matinees:
December 11th @ 10am
December 19th @ 10am
*All student matinees are SOLD OUT. Groups can attend our public performances for a discounted rate: contact Larry Kufel at larry@nullmillmountain.org
Von Trapp Children Cast:
| VON CAST Liesel: Ellen Frary Friedrich: Oliver Farber Louisa: Taylor Berenbaum Brigitta: Hannah Conner Kurt: Beckett Socha Marta: Haley Morris Gretl: Natalie ThorellDecember 4th @ 7:30pm December 6th @ 7:30pm December 8th @ 2:00pm December 12th @ 7:30pm December 14th @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm December 18th @ 7:30pm December 20th @ 7:30pm December 22nd @ 2:00pm |
TRAPP CAST Liesel: Haley Chey Lynch Friedrich: James Moledor Louisa: Caroline Moledor Brigitta: Sylvia MacNab Kurt: Griffin Shaver Marta: Emma Lou Harvey Gretl: Riley Whisnant December 5th @ 7:30pm December 7th @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm December 11th @ 7:30pm December 13th @ 7:30pm December 15th @ 2:00pm December 19th @ 7:30pm December 21st @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm |
LISTEN TO THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK:
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical will be released for FREE on September 15th in honor of National Online Learning Day, and runs until October 9th on Broadway on Demand. Click the ticket button above to register for your FREE access link!
8-year-old Lily Polkadot just moved to the “Squares Only” small town of Rockaway, and is the first Polkadot in an all Square school. Experiencing everything from daily bullying to segregated drinking fountains, Lily feels hopeless until she meets Sky, a shy Square boy whose curiosity for her unique polkadot skin blooms into an unexpected friendship. Inspired by Civil Rights pioneers Ruby Bridges and The Little Rock Nine, Polkadots serves as a colorful history lesson for the world, reminding us that our differences make us awesome, not outcasts. Admission is free to this digital production, and MMT will steam through Broadway on Demand.
After consultation with leading health officials in the Roanoke Valley, and in conjunction with CDC and VDH recommendations, the theatre has developed safety protocols that will help keep staff & performers safe throughout the process. Learn more here.
Free Study Guide
We have created a free study guide to accompany student’s viewing of the production.
Digital Playbill
Check out our specialty playbill which gives a behind the scenes look at the production.
LISTEN TO THE ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING:
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
“Lord what fools these mortals be!” Audience members of all ages will escape to the enchanted forest in Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, where a feuding fairy king and queen cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. What could possibly go wrong? All performances will be set outdoors in this innovative production, bringing the Bard’s classic comedy to life. This Pay What You Can performance will include the distribution of free books to students as part of our initiative connecting theatre to reading and literacy.
May 8 at 6 pm
May 9 at 2 pm
May 14 at 6 pm
May 15 at 2 pm and 6 pm
May 16 at 2 pm
May 9 at 2 pm
May 14 at 6 pm
May 15 at 2 pm and 6 pm
May 16 at 2 pm
*Seating will not be provided.
All performances will take place on the front lawn of Heights Community Church (2014 Memorial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015).
In case of inclement weather, the performance will be moved to the Trinkle Mainstage. Check MMT social media for updates.
(1 Market St SE, Roanoke, VA 24011).
Pay What You Can; no reservation necessary.
Tomás and the Library Lady
Adapted from the beloved book by the same name, this charming bilingual play with music follows the story of Tomás Rivera, the son of an immigrant farmworker, as he discovers a surprising world of possibility inside his local library, thanks to a special librarian. This inspirational, theatrical biography proves that reading and respect can make anything possible. MMT will perform this free production across the valley to delight families and will distribute free books to student audience members as part of our initiative connecting theatre to literacy.
Touring Locations
*Note not all locations will provide seating so please plan accordingly.
Wednesday, June 2nd
Miercoles, Junio 2nd
10:00 a.m.
Market Square
1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Wednesday, June 9th
Miercoles, Junio 9th
10:00 a.m.
Market Square
1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Monday, June 14th
Lunes, Junio 14th
10:00 a.m.
Belmont Library
1101 Morningside Street SE, Roanoke, VA 24013
Wednesday, June 16th
Miercoles, Junio 16th
10:00 a.m.
Melrose Library
2502 Melrose Ave, Suite D, Roanoke, VA
Saturday, June 19th
Sabado, Junio 19th
10:00 a.m.
Elmwood Park
706 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011
Monday, June 21st
Lunes, Junio 21st
10:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
Main Library (10:00 a.m.)
706 S. Jefferson Street SE, Roanoke, VA 24016
Gainsboro Library (2:00 p.m.)
15 Patton Avenue NW, Roanoke, VA 24016
Wednesday, June 23rd
Miercoles, Junio 23rd
10:00 a.m.
Raleigh Court Library
2112 Grandin Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24015
Saturday, June 26th
Sabado, Junio 26th
10:30 a.m.
Heights Community Church
2014 Memorial Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24015
Monday, June 28th
Lunes, Junio 28th
10:00 a.m.
Williamson Road Library
3837 Williamson Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24012
Wednesday, June 30th
Miercoles, Junio 30th
10:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake Library (10:30 a.m.)
13641 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA 24121
Bedford Central Public Library (2:00 p.m.)
321 N. Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523
Thursday, July 1st
Jueves, Julio 1st
10:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
Montvale Library (10:30 a.m.)
11575 Lynchburg Salem Tpk, Montvale, VA 24122
Stewartsville Libary (2:00 p.m.)
45 Cascade Drive, Vinton, VA 24179
Friday, July 2nd
Viernes, Julio 2nd
10:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
Big Island Library (10:30 a.m.)
1111 Schooldays Road, Big Island, VA 24526
Forest Library (2:00 p.m.)
15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551
A Christmas Story
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A Christmas Story returns to the Trinkle MainStage for the 2021 holiday season. This play is a witty adaptation of the classic movie we all know and love. All 9-year-old Ralphie Parker wants for Christmas is a genuine Red Ryder BB gun. But mother, teacher, and even the Santa Claus at Higbee’s Department Store tell him the same thing: “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid.” Follow Ralphie’s quest for the gift of his dreams, all while enjoying some favorite elements from the movie: Scut Farkas, the school bully, the Bumpus hounds and the turkey, Flick’s tongue on the lamppost, and the Old Man’s leg lamp. Don’t miss this sensational holiday hit!
For Groups of 10 or more click here
For Groups of 50+ call (540)342-5748
Mask-wearing will be required for all MMT patrons including children under age 12 regardless of vaccination status. We cannot promise all parties will be spaced 6 feet apart. If you are concerned with spacing, you may arrive at the theatre 30 minutes prior to the show and we will do our best to seat you at a distance. MMT will follow all CDC and VDH guidelines at the time of performance.
Disney’s High School Musical: One Act Edition
Join Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East High in this smash hit musical based on the Disney Channel movie of the same title. On the first day after winter break at East High, basketball team captain Troy discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical, led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well. Full of family fun and fabulous music, Disney’s High School Musical: One Act Version is perfect for students of all ages.
With recent changes stemming from Actors’ Equity Association and the decreasing COVID-19 rates in our area, Mill Mountain Theatre has decided to make masks optional, for everyone. Mill Mountain Theatre will continue to actively monitor the COVID-19 rates in the Roanoke Region and through the State and CDC recommendations.
DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ONE ACT EDITION. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
The Diary of Anne Frank
“I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart.” Thirteen-year-old Anne Frank wrote in her diary to better understand herself and the horrors of being Jewish in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. In this transcendently powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from the pages of history as a living, lyrical, and intensely gifted young girl. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, The Diary of Anne Frank captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their laughter, their grief, and their hope. This adaptation breathes new life into this iconic tale.
STUDENT MATINEES:
September 28th at 10 a.m.
To book a field trip, contact Larry Kufel at larry@nullmillmountain.org
This show contains content that may not be suitable for all audiences.
With recent changes stemming from Actors’ Equity Association and the decreasing COVID-19 rates in our area, Mill Mountain Theatre has decided to make masks optional, for everyone. Mill Mountain Theatre will continue to actively monitor the COVID-19 rates in the Roanoke Region and through the State and CDC recommendations.
“The Diary of Anne Frank (Adaptation by Wendy Kesselman)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Peter & Wendy
Fly to Neverland with Peter Pan and Wendy Darling in this new adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s most famous novel. Local student performers will welcome audience members into a world full of mermaids, fairies, and pirates on the Waldron Stage for a performance that will mesmerize patrons of all ages. The original adaptation will also feature local students as designers and technicians. All public performances will be “pay what you can,” and include the distribution of free books to students as part of our initiative connecting theatre to reading and literacy.
All tickets to “Peter & Wendy” are ‘Pay What You Can’ at the door.
Performance Dates, Times and Location
All performances of Peter & Wendy will be held on MMT’s Waldron Stage (located at 20 Church Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24011).
Performance dates and times are as follows:
Friday, November 4th, 7:30pm
Saturday, November 5th, 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, November 6th, 2pm
Friday, November 11th, 7:30pm
Saturday, November 12th, 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, November 13th, 2pm
Holiday Inn
Based on the 1942 Paramount Pictures film of the same name, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves behind the bright lights of show business to settle down in a small farmhouse in Connecticut. His luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together, they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn where they put on dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. Will Jim be able to salvage his latest chance at love when his best friend Ted tries to lure Linda away? Celebrate the holiday season with this joyous musical features thrilling tap-dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “Heat Wave,” “Be Careful, It’s My Heart,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “Shaking the Blues Away,” and many more!
With recent changes stemming from Actors’ Equity Association and the decreasing COVID-19 rates in our area, Mill Mountain Theatre has decided to make masks optional, for everyone. Mill Mountain Theatre will continue to actively monitor the COVID-19 rates in the Roanoke Region and through the State and CDC recommendations.
HOLIDAY INN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Write Stuff! 2023
MMT’s young playwrights festival returns for its seventh anniversary! Write Stuff! encourages local middle & high school playwrights to share their work and culminates in readings of selected scripts. The winning scripts will be performed by Mill Mountain Theatre Conservatory students in this Pay What You Can performance.
Performance Times:
Friday, February 24th at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m.
Best of Broadway
A 90-minute concert featuring some of your favorite and most well-known Broadway Hits. From Rodgers and Hammerstein to Lin-Manuel Miranda, Best of Broadway covers decades of ballads and bops sung by some of your favorite MMT alums and Staff with guest appearances from local children. Best of Broadway will have you clapping your hands and stomping your feet to the beat!
Charlotte’s Web
Tickets to this production are ‘Pay What You Can’ upon arrival at the theatre and are ineligible to be reserved prior to the performance. Charlotte’s Web will be on MMT’s Waldron Stage at 20 Church Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
“With the right words, you can change the world.” The beloved book, Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White is adapted into an even more loveable musical by Joseph Robinette with ear-catching music by Charles Strouse. Fern Arable is the eight-year-old daughter of John Arable, a pig farmer. Fern pleaded with her father to prevent turning the runt of the litter into bacon. In exchange for saving the pig, Fern nurtures the pig and names him Wilbur, who makes an unlikely and inseparable bond with a spider, named Charlotte.
All Private Student Matinees are SOLD OUT
Show Dates & Times
May 4th – 6:30 p.m.
May 5th – 6:30 p.m. (Limited Seating Available).
May 6th – 1 p.m. (Sold Out) and 6:30 p.m.
May 7th – 1 p.m.
May 11th – 6:30 p.m.
May 12th – 6:30 p.m.
May 13th – 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
May 14th – 1 p.m.
Mad Libs Live!
Our story begins at the finals of Teen Superstars, the live TV show that will determine the most popular singing group at Blankville Central High. Virtuosa, Gogo, Geyser, and Merrily seem to have nothing in common – until just before airtime, when they realize that their songs are missing words! In the spirit of the “World’s Greatest Word Game,” our gang fills in the blanks with words from the audience! This truly interactive musical changes at every performance – thanks to you! Will GoGo get the girl? Will Geyser make new friends? Will Merrily come out of her shell? Will Virtuosa get out of the spotlight? And who will be the next Teen Superstars?? There is only one way to find out: Mad Libs Live!
*We cannot guarantee seating at each location. Please plan to bring a chair or something to sit on with you.
We are no longer accepting location bookings for Mad Libs Live! If you would like to be a part of a future tour next summer, sign up here!
