Candlelight Cabaret
You’re invited to our First Annual Candlelight Cabaret—a magical evening of live performance inspired by beloved Broadway musicals. Enjoy vocal selections from favorite Broadway shows, performances by Dancin’ Unlimited Jazz Dance Company, a hilarious Youth Ministry one-act play, and the exciting unveiling of our 2026 Summer Musical! Join us for 90 minutes of pure family entertainment in a warm, candlelit setting.
When: February 6 & 7 | 7:30 pm
Where: Nativity Father Martin Center
Tickets will be available for sale at the door and online. Payment is accepted by cash, credit card, or check. Concessions will be sold during the 15-minute intermission—cash payment only.
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Diocesan One Act & Short Film Festival
Hey 8–12th graders! If you are passionate about theatre and film, or just curious, this is a unique opportunity to encounter Jesus Christ through the arts, and to be encouraged by the presence of fellow artists! You can enter your own short film (no obligation to be at rehearsals), act in a fun, one act comedy or do both! This year, St. Leo the Great and Nativity Youth Ministries are collaborating to allow young performers and film makers from both parishes more opportunities to perform!
Interest Meeting: Thespians, film makers and techies are invited to attend an informal audition and interest meeting on December 11 from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Nativity Music Room. For those interested in entering a short film, please contact Ms. Barbara by December 1 for more information. We HIGHLY ENCOURAGE any youth interested in screen-writing and film production to participate in this portion of the festival! Contact Barbara at theatreministry@nativityburke.org
Rehearsals will be Saturday afternoons in January.
Performances:
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- St. Leos’ Famous Chili-Cookoff : January 25
- Candlelight Cabaret: An Evening of Song, Dance and Story in Full Glow: February 6 & 7 —Nativity Player’s Theatre Ministry’s newest event, featuring a professional dance company, top-notch singers and other entertainment.
- One-Act Festival: February 7
Mission Statement
Nativity Players Theatre Ministry is a non-profit organization that produces high-quality, volunteer-driven theatrical productions that reflect the timeless values of beauty, truth, and goodness. Through our performances we seek to inspire and uplift our community, that fosters spiritual growth through artistic expression. Guided by faith and a commitment to excellence, we aim to bring stories to life that resonate with the heart and soul, deepening the shared understanding of our human experience.
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Meet the Director
Barbara Schwartz’s journey into theatre began over fifty years ago when a friend encouraged her to audition for their high school production of Carousel. Since then, she has worked professionally in hundreds of productions, taking on diverse roles as actor, director, production manager, designer, scene painter, technical director, and stage manager. For more than two decades, Barbara has been dedicated to teaching, directing, and coaching both children and adults in the Northern Virginia area. Her passion lies in nurturing the actors’ expressive abilities, while striving to elevate theatre as a transcendent art form. Barbara holds both a B.F.A. and an M.F.A. in Acting and Theatre. Her talented production designer husband Steve collaborates with her to bring their theatrical projects to life.
Contact Barbara at theatreministry@nativityburke.org