Modlin Center adjusts schedule because of water damage due to sprinkler malfunction

“We’re working with university facilities, our insurance company, our production staff, and the affected departments to make the necessary repairs as quickly as possible,” stated Deborah Sommers , Executive Director of the Modlin Center for the Arts. “We anticipate re-opening the theatre for Ricochet, A Circus of Two, Smoke and Mirrors on January 22-23, 2016.”

The fire suppression system, located above the stage, did extensive damage to portions of the ceiling, the stage, sound and light equipment, electrical systems and the hydraulic lift system necessary to raise and lower the theatre’s orchestra pit. In addition, flooding caused damage to a collection of the University of Richmond Theatre Department’s props that were located in storage below the stage.

“Our top priority is to ensure the safety of our guests, performers, and staff, and that all theatre equipment and functions are working properly,” says Sommers. “In the interim, we are doing everything possible to minimize the impact on our patrons. To that end, having saved the schedule for all of the performance, we are in the process of re-seated subscribers and ticket buyers in comparable seats in the adjusted venues. In addition, for performances that have been moved to the Carpenter Theatre or the Altria Theater, we are offering a complementary bus services.”

Performances scheduled for Alice Jepson Theatre have been moved to the following locations (Note: the performance of Dorrance Dance with Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely, The Blues Project has been changed to one performance on Thu. October 22, 2015 • 7:30pm at Richmond CenterStage’s Carpenter Theatre):

WED.-THU. SEPT. 16-17, 2015 • 7:30PM
Malpaso Dance Company of Cuba with Arturo O’Farrill + the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble
Moved to Carpenter Theatre (600 East Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia)
Complementary bus service available. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Modlin Center box office at (804) 289-8980.

THU. SEPT. 24, 2015 • 7:30PM
Pokey Lafarge with special guest Escondido
Moved to Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

SUN. OCT. 4, 2015 • 3PM
Family Arts Day Celebration performance with David Gonzalez, The Frog Bride
Moved to Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

WED. OCT. 7, 2015 • 7:30PM
The Robot Planet, The Intergalactic Nemesis: Robot Planet Rising
Moved to Altria Theater (6 North Laurel Street, Richmond, Virginia)
Complementary bus service available. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Modlin Center box office at (804) 289-8980.

WED. OCT. 14, 2015 • 7:30PM
Reduced Shakespeare Company, The Complete History of Comedy (abridged)
Moved to Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

THU.-FRI. OCT. 22-23, 2015 • 7:30PM **NOW ONLY ONE PERFORMANCE: THU. OCT. 22, 2015 • 7:30PM**
Dorrance Dance with Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely, The Blues Project
Moved to Carpenter Theatre (600 East Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia)
Complementary bus service available. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Modlin Center box office at (804) 289-8980.

THU.-SAT. NOV. 19-21, 2015 • 7:30PM; SUN. NOVEMBER 22, 2015 • 2PM
University of Richmond Department of Theatre and Dance, Intimate Apparel
Moved to Cousins Studio Theatre, Modlin Center for the Arts

TUE. DECEMBER 1, 2015 • 7:30PM
University of Richmond Department of Music, Cuban Spectacular, A Night at the Tropicana – Part II
Moved to Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music

WED. DECEMBER 2, 2015 • 7:30PM
University of Richmond Department of Music, UR Symphony Orchestra
Date moved to THU. DECEMBER 3, 2015 • 7:30PM

SAT. DECEMBER 5, 2015 • 7:30PM
Danú, Féile Na Nollag (A Christmas Gathering)
Moved to Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music