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Theatre IV is the second largest children's theatre in the nation and the largest in-school touring theatre company in the nation. In 1975, Theatre IV was founded by Bruce Miller and Phil Whiteway, becoming the state's first professional theatre for young audiences. It began as a touring company, performing around the nation at elementary schools and recreation centers. In 1977, Theatre IV presented its first main stage production at downtown Richmond's historic Empire Theatre. In 2012, the Empire Theatre was renamed the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre in honor of a $2 million gift to renovate the historic building.〔Riggan, Philip: () Richmond.com November 1, 2011; Empire Theatre gets $2 Million Gift Retrieved 2012-05-27〕 The November Theatre has been used as a film location on several occasions including for Steven Spielberg's 2012 film ''Lincoln''.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url= http://www.imdb.com/search/title?locations=Virginia%20Rep%20Center%20-%20114%20W.%20Broad%20Street,%20Richmond,%20Virginia,%20USA )〕 Theatre IV merged with Barksdale Theatre in 2012 to become (Virginia Repertory Theatre ).〔Prestidge, Holly: () ''Richmond Times Dispatch'' May 20, 2012; Barksdale, Theatre IV merging Retrieved 2012-05-27〕〔Cushing, Nathan: () RVA News May 20, 2012; Barksdale and Theatre IV join to create Virginia Repertory Theatre Retrieved 2012-05-27〕 ==Programs and initiatives== * 1975 Theatre IV was founded by Bruce Miller and Phil Whiteway, becoming Virginia’s first professional theatre for young audiences. * 1979 In partnership with St. Catherine’s School, Theatre IV founded the Communication Skills Workshop for Hearing Impaired Students—the first training program in Virginia to use theatre professionals and activities to enhance speech instruction for hearing impaired and profoundly deaf children. * 1983 In partnership with the (Virginia Department of Social Services ) and (Prevent Child Abuse Virginia ), Theatre IV created and began touring ''Hugs and Kisses'', Virginia’s principal child sexual abuse prevention program, written by Artistic Director Bruce Miller.〔(Virginia Department of Social Services )〕〔(Prevent Child Abuse Virginia )〕 Now in its 30th year, ''Hugs'' has been presented to over 1.47 million children in every school district statewide. Nearly 14,000 Virginia children have disclosed their sexual victimization for the first time following performances of ''Hugs and Kisses'', thereafter receiving from the VA DSS the help they need. * 1985 In partnership with the National Network of Runaway and Youth Services and the (Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice ), Theatre IV created and began touring Runners, a landmark delinquency prevention program, based on interviews with 42 runaways living in Virginia’s halfway houses and emergency shelters. * 1986 Theatre IV became the second performing arts company in Virginia history (Barter in the 40s and 50s was the first) to launch an annual performance residency in New York City. Now in its 26th year, Theatre IV’s annual residency is Virginia’s longest ongoing tie to the USA's arts and entertainment capital. Our annual week in NYC is always fully funded by New Yorkers. * 1987 Presented locally and nationally with support from MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), ''Walking the Line'' premiered as Theatre IV’s award-winning alcohol and other drug abuse prevention program. The play was subsequently translated into Spanish and tours Puerto Rico. * 1988 Theatre IV began its Tickets for Kids policy, donating 10% of all main stage tickets and touring performances to less advantaged children, families and schools, ensuring that no one is turned away from the theatre's productions because of their inability to pay. * 1989 In partnership with the Medical College of Virginia (MCV), Department of Pediatric Medicine, Theatre IV created and began touring ''Dancing in the Dark'', a “just say later” program that confronts the issues of adolescent pregnancy and sexual responsibility. * 1991 Theatre IV produced the world premiere of ''Four Part Harmony'', a musical based on the experiences of Vietnam POWs and their wives, created by Marcus Fisk and Doug Minerd. Nam-POWs, the national fraternal organization of former prisoners, convened in Richmond so that 42 members could attend the Opening Night performance together. * 1992 In partnership with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and the Virginia Safe Kids Coalition, Theatre IV created and toured ''Better Safe Than Sally'', a child safety program addressing the issues of fire, gun, electric, auto, bike, skateboard, swimming and household accident safety. * 1994 Martha Gilbert was elected President of the Board of Directors of Theatre IV, marking the first time in Virginia history that an African-American was elected President of a major Virginia nonprofit arts organization (annual budget of $1,000,000 or more). Dr. Monroe Harris and Dianne Roberts subsequently become the 2nd and 3rd leaders to achieve this, both at TIV. * 1995 Theatre IV re-established the Richmond Boys Choir as a sole member subsidiary, providing funding and mentorship for three years until the choir was ready to move forward on its own. * 2000 The Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH partnered with Theatre IV to address effectively the disproportionate number of African-American children who were killed in car accidents due to improper use of seatbelts and child safety seats. Theatre IV created and began touring ''Give Us This Day'', a dramatized sermon and prevention program for performances in African-American churches. * 2000 Theatre IV organized and began implementing Great Kids Virginia, a three-year Virginia Business-Education Partnership with 29 school districts statewide. The purpose of the program was to use the theatre arts to raise student achievement in core subject areas by increasing parental involvement and supporting instruction of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs). Over the next three years, over 1,500 performances were delivered to over 525,000 students in mostly underserved schools throughout the Commonwealth through this program. * 2001 Theatre IV assumed artistic and administrative management responsibilities for Barksdale Theatre, saving Central Virginia’s first professional performing arts organization (founded in 1953) from financial dissolution. This strategic partnership continues today, and Barksdale is now firmly established as Richmond’s leading professional theatre. * 2009 Theatre IV, in partnership with Barksdale Theatre, continues to perform live before nearly 600,000 theatre lovers each year, presenting acclaimed home seasons in Richmond, and touring extensively throughout Virginia, 34 additional states plus the District of Columbia, on an annual budget of $5.3 million. * 2012 Theatre IV merges with Barksdale Theatre to become Virginia Repertory Theatre.〔〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Theatre IV」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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