Hurrah TV & Film Academy is OPEN!
At Hurrah TV & Film Academy, young creators ages 12–19 receive hands-on training in filmmaking, animation, photography, and digital media. Located in Norfolk’s NEON District, our academy blends creative exploration with technical skill-building to prepare the next generation of visual storytellers.Whether you’re dreaming of the director’s chair, a career behind the camera, or simply want to discover your creative voice, Hurrah TV & Film Academy is your launchpad.
Upcoming Shows
Elephant and Piggie’s “We are in a Play”
Performance Dates:
- May 30 at 2pm
- May 31 at 2pm
Get ready for a musical experience, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ best-selling children’s books, that will leave audiences doing the “Flippy Floppy Floory” dance all night long! In Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” JR., Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure.
An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are “bestus” friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship. Piggie is not worried at all. She’s even happier and more excited than usual because they have been invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, three singing squirrels who love to have a good time. And so begins a day when anything is possible.
Tickets can be purchased at the link below or here.
Disney’s Newsies!
Susan S. Goode Fine & Performing Arts
Performance Dates:
- July 17 at 7pm
- July 18 at 2pm and 7pm
- July 19 at 2pm
It’s time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney’s Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!
Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.
Tickets on sale here
SpongeBob The Musical – Teen Summer Camp Performance
Susan S. Goode Fine & Performing Arts
Performance Dates:
- August 6 at at 7pm
- August 7 at 2PM and 7PM
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Tickets can be purchased here and are only $5 each!
CALLING ALL GIRLS SCOUTS!
- Hands-on theater workshop with professional instructors.
- Behind-the-scenes look at costumes, sets, and stage production.
- Tour of our new Academy, Scene Shop, and Costume Shop.
- Earn a Theater Badge and receive a special gift!
- Watch Elephant & Piggie’s: We Are In A Play! LIVE at 2:00 PM.
- Meet the cast & take a group photo after the show!
The Hurrah Players
Making Dreams Come True
200 Shows Produced
18,450 Patrons per Season
Over 40 Years of Teaching
400 Campers per Year
Our Philosophy
Learn & Grow
To provide an environment where people of all ages can become involved and learn about the performing arts, develop their talents and grow as individuals.
Confidence
To encourage self discovery, the development of new skills and confidence to enable students to reach their fullest potential in life.
Character
To provide affordable performing arts training that promotes the building of strong character for all, regardless of race, religion, creed, or socioeconomic background.
Self-Discipline
To foster self-discipline in the areas of time management, focused attention, diligent effort, and perseverance.
Our Classes at a Glance
- Intro to Stage Acting
- Audition Tech
- Camera Acting
- Hip Hop
- Ballet for Movement
- Collaboration in Acting
- Jazz I-IV
- Tap I-IV
- Musical Theatre
- The Pusher Improv
- Co Harrison’s Babes on Broadway
- Vocal Tech
- Theatre Games for Acting
- MT Experience: Adaptive/Inclusive Class
About Us
Grateful Hurrah Players Highlight
Hurrah gave me a purpose and helped me discover my passion. I had such a sense of fulfillment at a young age because of The Hurrah Players and Hugh Copeland. It set the track for my career and life.
Through kindness, acceptance and love, Hurrah became a place most of us call home and people we call family. I can never replace the collection of incredible memories I have or the lessons I have learned. I believe anyone who joins will inevitably begin to feel this way and become part of our family.
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Office Hours: M-F, 9am - 5pm
128 W Olney Road
Norfolk, VA 23510
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