Today, LTA now offers the community a comprehensive schedule of classes for all ages in addition to an award winning summer camp program for kids.ĭuring the years of World War II, the Theatre was inactive. In the 1980s, LTA began to offer classes in performing arts in addition to it’s already full schedule of shows. Today, LTA is the oldest award-winning theater in the Washington metro area and one of the few community theaters in the country with its own building and an ambitious seven-show season. In the 1970s, LTA formally purchased the land from the City of Alexandria. ![]() A later addition included more shop space and the Council Green Room. A west wing was added five years later to accommodate dressing rooms, a sewing room, a rehearsal hall, and a carpenter shop. The theatre building was finally completed, and the first production – the comedy Send Me No Flowers – opened on November 18, 1961. At first, the City of Alexandria generously agreed to rent the space to LTA for $1 per year. Asaph Streets became the permanent home of LTA. During the 1950s, an empty lot at the corner of Wolfe and St. In late 1945, the theatre resumed normal operations. In a time of war rationing, theater seemed like a luxury that was best set aside until peace returned. Bush made LTA his first Washington-area theatrical outing when he came to see his sister-in-law perform in Neil Simon’s Proposals.ĭuring the early 1940s, with war in both Europe and Asia, LTA decided to suspend operations. Truman attended on more than one occasion, and notes say that Lynda Bird Johnson even participated as a serving wench! In June 2001, President George W. Over the years, audience members included a veritable “Who’s Who” of Washington. Washington journeying from their Mount Vernon home. Since 1934, the theatre has mounted over 450 productions and established a robust schedule of theater classes for all ages.Įarly productions were held upstairs at Gadsby’s Tavern and recreated life in the 18th century, right down to the visit of President and Mrs. Full productions ensued, and in 1939 the group bought a rickety former blacksmith’s shop located in Ramsey Alley, between Lee and Fairfax Streets, for rehearsal space and construction of sets and costumes. Jeffrey Scott Auerbach & Kimberly Pitcher-Cargoįounded in 1934, The Little Theatre of Alexandria began as a small play-reading group. Also, if warranted, the LTA President may call additional Board meetings on unexpected and time sensitive issues requiring a joint Board conversation and/or decision on urgent matters. The LTA Board of Governors holds a monthly meeting either in-person or by Zoom in addition to conducting business via email. ![]() The LTA Board of Governors represents the top leadership for the theatre and therefore requires a monthly time commitment overseeing and managing their respective departments and to be available to address urgent and time sensitive matters if/as they arise. ![]() Time Commitment Expected of Board of Governors There is no restriction on running for a different office if not eligible for the same office. Then, a year must elapse before an individual is again eligible for the same office. ![]() two-year term and may be re‑nominated for two additional terms as the Governor of the same department. The President serves for one term and may be re-nominated for as many as three successive terms and serve as President for four years consecutively. Qualifications for LTA Governor slates include Active member of LTA at least two years prior to nomination served as a producer, director, department chairman, Governor, or a member of a standing committee demonstrated expertise and motivation related to the work requirements of the department to be managed and demonstrated interest in LTA and a proven sense of responsibility. Criteria for LTA President includes five years membership in LTA, the last two of which must be consecutive and immediately prior to nominations demonstrated ability in or knowledge of the overall theatre operation previous service on the Board of Governors and chairman of one or more standing committees.
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