The Blue Ridge Summer Theatre Festival is produced annually by Endstation Theatre Company and is hosted by Sweet Briar College. This exciting theatrical event includes original plays about and for Virginia, family-friendly productions, and location-specific outdoor shows that take place on the beautiful Sweet Briar campus.
The Blue Ridge Summer Theatre Festival is truly a Central Viriginia experience. At our outdoor performances, the location sets the stage. Each year we choose a different place on the beautiful Sweet Briar campus to stage our production, and each year we find a more beautiful, more exciting location than the last. Our 2011 production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream was performed at an old train station against the backdrop of a mountain vista. This year's production of The Comedy of Errors will be set in the heart amidst the gardens of the historic Sweet Briar House, originally built in the 18th century and now used as the home of the college president.
The setting is an important part of the experience, but there is more that makes the night unique. Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets and picnic both before and during the show. Local vineyards bring their best summer wines to offer tastings and glasses throughout the evening. The Blue Ridge Summer Theatre Festival is truly a magical experience, one that we hope to share with new audiences each and every season.
If you are new to the festival, visit our 2012 Season page to learn about the shows we are offering this year. To start planning your visit, go to our Eat Drink Stay page to learn about our "Friends of the Festival."
