Ben Rowe from Heifetz-and and the Executive Director of the American Shakespeare Center, Vanessa Morosco, at the Blackfriars Playhouse 2025. Photo by Stephanie Cabacoy.

Heifetz at Mary Baldwin University presents free Friday afternoon matinees at the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse with thrilling solo and chamber music performances in this iconic venue in historic downtown Staunton.

Discover ASC’s No Kidding Programs for Adults

Step onto the historic Blackfriars Playhouse stage with the American Shakespeare Center’s No Kidding Program, designed exclusively for adult theatre lovers. Join other enthusiasts in a welcoming space to read, rehearse, and perform classic plays alongside ASC Education Artists. Whether it’s the Drama Club, Book Club, or Shakespeare Camp, these programs offer unforgettable experiences that deepen your connection to theatre and literature.

Explore No Kidding Programs

Heifetz Chamber Music Matinee