Hubba Hubba by Alex and Olmsted (photo by Ryan Maxwell Photography)
February 14, 2025 | 7 pm @ Mountain Empire Community College
From the Jim Henson Foundation grant award-winning Alex and Olmsted comes “Hubba Hubba,” a new show about romantic love that Broadway World calls, “...equal parts awkwardness and side-splitting laughter.” Using puppetry and physical comedy, from the sublime to the ridiculous, Alex and Olmsted present love and all its quirks this Valentine’s Day.
Alex and Olmsted perform “Hubba Hubba” at 7 p.m.,Friday, Feb. 14in the Goodloe Center at Mountain Empire Community College in conjunction with Pro-Art’s 48th season. Tickets are $15 at the door. Children and students get in free. The performance is suitable for all ages. For more information and to make reservations visitproartva.org.
Alex and Olmsted is an internationally acclaimed puppet theater and filmmaking company based in Baltimore. “Hubba Hubba” is devisedby Alex Vernon and Sarah Olmsted Thomas with lighting by Tori Muñoz.
Pro-Art’s 48th season is underway. Offering aselection of theater, jazz and some unique performances by storytellers, puppeteersand an aerial circus—there’s something for everyone this season and a lot of additional opportunities to be adventurous and try something new. Season tickets can be purchased online, in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520. Explore the season and make reservations to attend atproartva.org.
Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with accessibility needs or general questions are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or emailpro-art@uvawise.edu. For evolving conditions related to weather cancelations, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to checkproartva.orgfor up-to-date information.
Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, the Columbus Phipps Foundation, and the Lee County Community Foundation.
Category: Theatre