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 as guest director for this production.”
Based in Danville, Virginia, Fred Motley brings decades of directing and performance experience across the region. He has served as a guest director with The Clarksville Players (Clarksville, VA); The Kirby Theatre (Roxboro, NC); The Raleigh Little Theatre (Raleigh, NC); The Gallery Players (Burlington, NC); TheaterWorks Community Players (Martinsville, VA); Averett University Theatre Department (Danville, VA); and Ferrum College Theatre Department (Ferrum, VA).
His directing credits include Crimes of the Heart, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Waiting Room, Come Back, Little Sheba, Having Our Say, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Steel Magnolias, and A Raisin in the Sun. As an actor, Motley has appeared with Virginia Repertory Theatre (Richmond, VA) in Buffalo Soldier, Frederick Douglass, Honest Abe, and A Christmas Carol; Mill Mountain Theatre (Roanoke, VA) in To Kill a Mockingbird; The Barn Dinner Theater (Greensboro, NC) in Black Nativity; and Triad Stage (Greensboro, NC) in The Little Foxes. His vision, creativity, and commitment to storytelling embody the artistic excellence The Prizery seeks to bring to its audiences as it continues building the future of live theatre in Southern Virginia.
Written by the legendary Agatha Christie widely known as the “Queen of Mystery” And Then There Were None is one of the most celebrated thrillers of all time. The story begins as eight strangers arrive at a secluded mansion on an island off the coast of Devon, where they are greeted by two house staff members. On their first evening, a gramophone recording accuses each of them of past crimes that went unpunished. One by one, the guests begin to die, and those remaining realize the killer is among them.
With suspense, intrigue, and unforgettable twists, this production promises to captivate audiences on The Prizery stage. “We can’t wait to raise the curtain and share this moment with our community,” Johnson added.
For information contact The Prizery 434-572-8339 or at info@prizery.com