Sep. 19, 2026
For 25 years, The Blackfriars Playhouse has been shaped by the community that gathers here. Audiences, artists, students, educators, volunteers, donors, members, and friends like you have helped build a theatre unlike any other.
Join us Saturday, September 19, 2026, for a special anniversary edition of Lights ON Blackfriars as we celebrate the first 25 years of the Blackfriars Playhouse and look forward to what comes next.
The morning begins with coffee, pastries, and good company in the upper lobby, followed by a conversation filled with memories, recognition, and stories from the people who helped make the Playhouse possible. Embark on a journey through our past, celebrate in the present, and help us light the way for the future.
Event Schedule:
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- 10:00 AM – Coffee, Pastries, & Good Company
- 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Memories & What’s Next
Celebrate with:
- Ralph Alan Cohen & Jim Warren, ASC Co-Founders
- Vanessa Morosco, Executive Artistic Director
- Nick Hutchison, Director & longtime ASC collaborator
- Emceed by Miriam Donald Burrows, veteran ASC actor & former Board Member
The morning will also honor Preston Manning for his role in making the Blackfriars Playhouse possible and recognize this year’s Richard Burbage and Robin Goodfellow Award recipients.
Reserve Your Free Seat
Admission is free, but reservations are requested to guarantee your seat.
Reserve Your Free Seat
Reserve your seat online or contact us at 540.885.5588 ext. 114
or Development@AmericanShakespeareCenter.com