Our Mission

The mission of MasterWorx Theater is to provide adults and children in Central Virginia with wholesome theatrical performance and educational opportunities. MasterWorx is committed to honoring Christ, building character, and enriching our community through quality theater arts education and productions. We will do this through affordable workshops for all ages, production and performance of family friendly material, and community enrichment opportunities.

children

Summer camps give elementary and junior high young people a chance to learn about theatre and express their creativeness.

musicals

One goal of Masterworx Theater is helping people with diverse skills to grow their talents both in acting and musical performances.

Adults

MWx is not just a theatre company for young people. Adults have opportunties to try acting for the first time or hone their skills.

Dance

Have a skill at dancing, but need a place to perform? Masterworx is the place to enhance your abilities in a community setting.

The might mites photo

The Great Unstoppable Mighty Mites

Auditions

Date: March 18-19
Lippard Room,
lower level of the Academy Center of the Arts

Our Team

  MICHELLE VELASTEGUI

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Michelle directs, costumes, and produces Masterworx Theater. She has directed for the Academy Center of the Arts for over 10 years, has costumed over 100 shows, and has taught and worked with all the schools in the area.  She is a teacher, director, and advocate of the arts.

DENISE THOMAS

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Denise has a BA in Theatre and an MA in Communication. She is a professor of speech communication and coaches the forensics (speech competition) Team at Liberty University. In addition, Denise has been part of the creative team for the Virginia Christmas Spectacular.