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Averett Arts Schedule: 2024-25

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
September 19, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
September 20, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
September 21, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
Pritchett Auditorium

A Midsummer Night’s Dream was written between 1594 and 1598. It has three interlocking plots, all involving marriages. The first is the planned marriage between Duke Theseus and the Amazonian queen, Hippolyta; the second involves a mad scramble between four young lovers who fall in and out of love with each other in the depths of the forest; and the third involves the marriage between Titania and Oberon, two fairies who reside in the forest of Athens


Averett Singers: Homecoming Service of Remembrance
October 20, 2024 @ 10 a.m.

Blount Chapel

The Averett Singers join with Student Life in a time of remembrance for Averett family members.


JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK
October 22, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
October 23, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
Pritchett Auditorium

Something terrible happened to Junie B. Jones at school today! Someone stole her new furry mittens! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, right? Because finders keepers, losers weepers. And guess what? There’s a new boy in kindergarten and he is the handsomest. The only thing is both Grace and Lucille want him to be their boyfriend. Maybe he will love Junie B. when he sees her wonderful pen! It is okay to keep it, right? Junie B. Jones is not a crook . . . or is she? A hilarious and heartfelt tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park.


Fall Pops Concert
November 1, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Pritchett Auditorium

There is something for everyone on this concert full of popular tunes including music from The Lion King, Encanto, Black Adam, Avatar, a band piece with a Dubstep track, and more!

Free Admission, Donations Accepted


Show Choir: Christmas Spectacular
November 21, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
November 22, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
November 23, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
November 24, 2024 @ 2 p.m.

A musical collection of holiday classics sure to please the entire family and a visit from the jolly old elf himself.


Averett Celebrates Christmas
December 5, 2024 @ 7 p.m
Pritchett Auditorium

The Averett Music Department embraces the holiday and exam seasons with old and new favorites.

Free Admission


“A Concert of Belonging” – Dr. Anne Lewis & Friends
February 9, 2025 @ 2:30 pm
Blount Chapel

Join Professor of Music Anne Lewis, her faculty colleagues and students in a matinee concert with a focus on music outside of the “classic” canon.


THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
February 20, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
February 21, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
February-22, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
Pritchett Auditorium

15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.


9 TO 5  the MUSICAL
April 10, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
April 11, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
April 12, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
April 13, 2025 @ 2 p.m.
Pritchett Auditorium

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?


Show Choir: Spring Cabaret
April 24, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
April 25, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
Pritchett Auditorium

A musical evening of some of our favorite songs throughout the years.


“Memories Dear We’ll Hold” – Averett Singers
April 27, 2025 @ 2:30 pm
Blount Chapel

The Averett Singers and Friends end the year with a concert of favorite Singers “classics”.


Symphonic Band Spring Concert, “Places”
May 2, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
Pritchett Auditorium

We will travel the world on this concert by presenting music from many places, including Italy, Finland, the West Highlands, Metropolis, and more!
Free Admission, Donations Accepted


Funding for the Arts@Averett series has been generously provided by the Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson, Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust.

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Tickets

Tickets for Averett Players' productions may be purchased in advance or on the night of the show online at averett.booktix.com or from the Pritchett Auditorium Box Office 434-791-5867.

Seating is general admission. Individual ticket prices are $12 for adults and $10 for students/senior citizens.

Season tickets for Averett Players' productions may be purchased for $40 for adult season tickets and $35 for senior citizens season tickets.

Venue Addresses

Pritchett Auditorium
(in the Violet T. Frith Fine Arts Center)
150 Mountain View Ave.

Blount Chapel(in Frith Hall)
160 Mountain View Ave.

Jut’s Café
(in the Student Center)
351 Townes St., First Floor

Multipurpose Room
(in the Student Center)
351 Townes St., Second Floor

Blount Library
344 W. Main St.

West Main Baptist Church
450 W. Main St.