The Prizery Announces a Three-Week Dance Series with Instructor Allison Snead 

The Prizery is excited to announce an engaging three-week dance class series taught by instructor Allison Snead. She has been dancing since she was a young girl, growing up immersed in dance classes, competitions, and theater. She believes ballroom dancing fosters a strong sense of community and bonding, as it requires dancers to rely on […]

The Prizery Is Thrilled To Announce Its First Fully Produced Theatrical Production Since The Management Transition

March 3, 2026 “We are thrilled to announce the first Prizery-produced theatrical production since the management transition to the Southern Virginia Higher Education Foundation (SVHEF),” said Kristy Johnson, Executive Director. “Presenting And Then There Were None marks an exciting new chapter for our stage and our community. We are especially proud to welcome Fred Motley […]

The Prizery Hosts Bobby BlackHat Band and Blues in the School Workshop 

The Prizery is excited to welcome Bobby BlackHat Band for a high-energy evening of live blues music on Saturday, February 7, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  In addition to the evening performance, Bobby BlackHat Band will lead a Blues in the Schools Workshop for local band students earlier that day. This hands-on educational experience […]

Bright Star Touring Theatre Inspires Over 300 Local Students with Live Educational Performances 

Bright Star Touring Theatre brought history and music to life for local students through two engaging educational performances, Jackie Robinson and Freedom Songs, reaching a total of 307 students from across Halifax County and surrounding counties.  Students from Halifax County High School, Scottsburg Elementary School, Sinai Elementary School, Tots & Company, Bethel Hill Charter School, […]

The Prizery Welcomes Allison Snead as New Dance and InteractiveStorytelling Teacher

The Prizery is delighted to welcome Allison Snead as the new Dance and Interactive Storytelling Teacher for its Pre-K Arts Academy program. Snead brings a wealth of performance experience, creative energy, and a passion for inspiring young learners through movement and imagination. A lifelong performer and artist, Snead has an extensive background in dance, theater, […]

The Prizery Welcomes Jake McGrath as New Music Teacher

The Prizery proudly welcomes Jake McGrath as the new Music Teacher for its Pre-K Arts Academy program. McGrath brings a dynamic blend of musical talent, classroom experience, and leadership in performance education to the organization, inspiring young learners through rhythm, song, and creative expression. A graduate of Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts, […]

The Prizery Welcomes Obie Coleman as New Art Teacher

The Prizery is pleased to announce that Obie Coleman has joined its Arts Education team as the new Art Teacher, bringing a wealth of creativity, experience, and passion for community engagement to the organization. A dynamic and dedicated arts and education professional, Coleman holds a Bachelor of Arts from Old Dominion University and has over […]