In the Press
Casting a New Spell: Playwright Eva DeVirgilis conjures the bold magic of WitchDuck
Eva DeVirgilis has driven by Witchduck Road in Virginia Beach dozens of times. But, she had never questioned the origin until she participated in the Pipeline New Works Program through Cadence Theatre.
Founded in 2019 by Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter David Lindsay-Abaire and Chris Lindsay-Abaire, the program helps creatives like DeVirgilis develop new works.
Two Annies Equal Two Times the Talent and Two Times the Fun
Audrey Esplin and Mallory Stark didn’t realize the friendship they would form by sharing the role of little orphan Annie.
“I have really loved sharing this experience with Audrey,” says Stark, a 7th grader at St. Catherine’s School. “She is so sweet and kind. It’s neat that we’ve been able to be there for each other and cheer each other on through this.”
Family Drama Unfolds in One Long Day’s Journey Into Night
Rusty Wilson was 17 years old when he first saw Eugene O’Neill’s landmark drama Long Day’s Journey Into Night with his father. The teen was blown away.

