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Independent Theatre Company - Springfield, VA The talented young actors of the Independent Theatre Company put together creative productions of famous plays over the course of summer break.

The Independent Theatre Company strives to produce great plays in a casual, collaborative, and contemporary setting; to teach young actors to engage with Shakespeare's language; and to give back to the community through food pantry donations! Our past summer productions include Shakespeare's Twelfth Night (2012), Romeo and Juliet (2013), Much Ado About Nothing (2014), Richard III (2015), A Midsummer Night's Dream (2016), Julius Caesar (2017), Henry IV (2018), Winter’s Tale (2019), and Twelfth Night (2022), all performed in Springfield, VA. We operate with no budget and make no profits, instead collecting donations for Food For Others food pantry ministry. The audience for our most recent show gave nearly 300 pounds of food! We are a non-exclusive company and believe in giving every actor a chance to perform! Former cast members have come from over twenty different schools, ranged in age from 15-50 and majored in everything from Nuclear Engineering to Latin to Literature. Some have acted in professionally, some have never performed onstage before. Please 'like' this page to receive updates about future productions or performing opportunities!

We are thrilled to announce that our 13th annual Zero-Budget Shakespeare show raised 226 pounds of food donations in jus...
08/05/2026

We are thrilled to announce that our 13th annual Zero-Budget Shakespeare show raised 226 pounds of food donations in just 2 performances. Thank you for supporting ITC and Food for Others!

The cast of ITC’s The Tempest! Thank you to all who participated this year— onstage, offstage, or in the audience!Photo ...
08/04/2026

The cast of ITC’s The Tempest! Thank you to all who participated this year— onstage, offstage, or in the audience!

Photo by John Ailes.

What’s so special about a table full of groceries? These are the nonperishable food donations we received from audience ...
08/02/2026

What’s so special about a table full of groceries? These are the nonperishable food donations we received from audience members at our 13th annual free summer Shakespeare production, The Tempest. Thank you so much to everyone who came for supporting your community and Food for Others!

One more chance to join us on Prospero's magical island for THE TEMPEST (Zero-Budget Shakespeare)! The show will take pl...
08/01/2026

One more chance to join us on Prospero's magical island for THE TEMPEST (Zero-Budget Shakespeare)! The show will take place tonight at 7:30 PM at Messiah United Methodist Church.

Please enter through Entrance 4 at the back of the building and proceed downstairs to the Youth Center! Admission is free, but we'd love donations of nonperishable food for Food for Others.

Meet the cast of THE TEMPEST (Zero-Budget Shakespeare), opening TONIGHT at 7:30 PM! Tonight’s featured player is Dave Se...
07/31/2026

Meet the cast of THE TEMPEST (Zero-Budget Shakespeare), opening TONIGHT at 7:30 PM! Tonight’s featured player is Dave Seidman-Joria, who plays Prospero!

Some Past Productions: Sweeney Todd (Sterling Playmakers); Amiens/Charles (Globe Openstage); Scarlet Pimpernel (Globe Openstage)

About Dave: When not acting, Dave writes comics, board games, and rpgs, and is an online horror host (find me at .)

Favorite quote or moment from this show: “This will sack and drinking do.”

Something you’d definitely want to bring with you to a deserted island: To steal from a friend; “A crossword puzzle; because somehow, someway, someone will appear over your should to tell you the answer to “9 Down”.

Shout out to my friends and family for their support (and my Russian Tortoise for his icy stare).

Come see Dave and the rest of the cast of The Tempest tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 PM at Messiah United Methodist Church!

07/30/2026

Take a minute out of your hectic day for a peaceful moment of reflection with Gregory Lygon as Caliban in ITC’s 2026 “Zero-Budget Shakespeare” production of The Tempest.

Come see our show July 31 and August 1 at Messiah United Methodist Church in West Springfield, VA!

Meet the cast of THE TEMPEST, opening tomorrow, July 31! Today’s featured players are co-directors Wendy Briggs and Mega...
07/30/2026

Meet the cast of THE TEMPEST, opening tomorrow, July 31! Today’s featured players are co-directors Wendy Briggs and Megan Fraedrich, who are also part of the island spirit ensemble! Tap their pictures to learn more about them.

Come see The Tempest at Messiah United Methodist Church at 7:30 PM this Friday and Saturday!

Meet the cast of THE TEMPEST, running this Friday and Saturday only! Today’s featured cast member is Connie Loggia Ramse...
07/29/2026

Meet the cast of THE TEMPEST, running this Friday and Saturday only! Today’s featured cast member is Connie Loggia Ramsey!

Character: Alonso is the King of Naples who has been shipwrecked on this island. He had previously sent men to help overthrow Prospero. He believes his son, Ferdinand drowned in the shipwreck.

* Past productions/ roles:
Past roles include Falstaff in Shakespeare's Kings and Queens (ITC), Judith Bliss in Hay Fever (Globe Openstage), the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet (B&H), and Don Pedro in Much Ado About Nothing (B&H).

* About Connie: I love to spend time with my grandchildren, act, paint, travel, and try new things.

* Favorite quote or scene from this play: Watching Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo having their silly interactions.

* Something you’d definitely want to bring with you to a deserted island: Bug Spray!

Come see Connie and the rest of the cast of The Tempest at Messiah United Methodist Church in West Springfield on July 31-August 1 at 7:30 PM!

We heard everyone’s talking about this summer’s smash hit adaptation of an old classic tale of shipwrecks, sorcerery, ma...
07/28/2026

We heard everyone’s talking about this summer’s smash hit adaptation of an old classic tale of shipwrecks, sorcerery, magical creatures, and separated family, all centering around a complex, morally gray trickster protagonist. Obviously they’re talking about THE TEMPEST (Zero-Budget Shakespeare). What the heck is an Odyssey?

Well anyway, you OUGHTA-SEE our free show at Messiah United Methodist Church this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM (nonperishable food donations welcome)!

Meet the cast of THE TEMPEST, running from July 31-August 1! Today’s featured actor is Matthew Gaughan.Character: Stepha...
07/28/2026

Meet the cast of THE TEMPEST, running from July 31-August 1! Today’s featured actor is Matthew Gaughan.

Character: Stephano the drunken butler.

Some past roles: Andrew Aguecheek in Twelfth Night, Macduff in Macbeth, Don John in Much Ado about Nothing.

About Matthew: I'm a software engineer who somehow finds my way onto a stage.

Favorite quote: "Marry, will I kneel and repeat it... I will stand!"

Something I'd want to bring with me to a deserted island: My Switch or maybe a flare.

I'd like to shout out Wendy for being an awesome fiance and soon-to-be wife

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Springfield, VA
22152

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