2017 Visit to Fox 5 studios
2019 Tree Lighting
2017 Visit to Fox 5 studios
THEATRICAL ARTS
About
Theatrical Arts, is an artistic organization based off of Culpeper, VA, in the Central Virginia Region. Working towards becoming a non-profit; it was founded by Adriana Bustamante, in the hopes of providing education and performance opportunities for all children and teens in acting, singing, choreography, and the visual arts.
Theatrical Arts started with Christmas Caroling (Theatrical Artists Do Christmas Carols!), after most original members met at a local theatre production then directed by Adriana, where they wanted to remain close and spread Christmas cheer in the holiday season. Soon after, they caroled around Culpeper, in the streets, nursing homes, homeless shelters, sick visits at homes, and the hospital. Word got around of the newly formed artistic group and their singing. The second year of this program was filled with many invitations to important local and state events, such as the Culpeper Holiday Open House, Culpeper Hospital’s Lights of Love celebration, a live performance in local radio station WJMA 103.1, and things like the Holiday Sing Along with the President’s Own United States Marine band at Wolf Trap. Local media was all about the group, even more so as they were invited for a live interview and performance on Fox 5 DC news last Winter.
This past year, with new adult members, the group continued to receive more invitations and they kept on singing around their community. They revisited Culpeper’s Holiday Open House, Wolf Trap, and their local radio station. They also sang in front of the National Christmas Tree in DC for the first time, a dream come true for the members of the choir as they continue to grow as an organization, troupe, and family.
They have also sang carols for the Culpeper Heat Shelter, had a live performance on the radio station 92.5 WINC FM, went caroling at Verdun Adventure Bound’s Holiday Celebration, and had another live TV performance, this time on CBS6 in Richmond.
Currently, Theatrical Arts is developing a new Fall program that will include a public performance for its conclusion.
Theatrical Arts wants to thank all for their support, and will continue to grow to show how Theatrical Arts is “Where talents and dreams come together.”
Testimonials
“These young people are amazing! I would highly recommend it for any young person who has an intetest in the theatrical arts!”
Staff and Board (more info coming soon!)
Also known as Adriana Del Rosario, she is a theatre and film actress. Miss Bustamante's artistic education includes Jazz and Hip-Hop at Dance, Etc. in Dale City, VA; acting, modeling, and singing at John Robert Powers; Musical Theatre at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC, and overall theatre mentorship from James Snyder (currently Harry Potter in Cursed Child on Broadway). Starting this fall, she will be pursuing a Master of Arts in Educational Theatre in Colleges and Communities at NYU Steinhardt.
Acting since age 3, Miss Bustamante has appeared in various theatre musicals and plays, commercials and films, and print projects. You can find her as an extra in various TV shows, and as supporting actress in Daily Bread, a series found in different streaming services. Miss Bustamante also has experience as a theatre director with musicals, straight plays, and virtual productions. She is known for participating in the production team of local organizations and schools' theatre departments, helping with acting techniques, stage management, or props and costuming.
Outside of theatre, Miss Bustamante has a B.A. in Elementary Education with ESL and Spanish endorsements, she is also a Spanish translator, notary, and photographer. An avid volunteer, she is part of organizations such as the Virginia Film Festival, BroadwayCon, and is an inaugural member and Board President of Culpeper Youth, Inc., as well as the Founder and Director of Theatrical Arts in Culpeper.
“Wonderful, talented group! Support Theatrical Arts!!!! Great group ...a Family”
Sofia Smay
Sofia is our main producer. She is also Adriana and Ariana's "mom-ager!"
Sofia holds three Master's Degrees in Education and Psychology, and even took some film-making courses while in college. She is a certified bookkeeper and accountant, and manages our finances.
Assistant Teaching Artists / Notable Alumni
Ariana is Adriana's little sister. A NASM Certified Personal Trainer and certified Medical Interpreter, she is an avid dancer, with knowledge on ballet, tap, and hip-hop. Ariana is also experienced in musical theatre and has been part of various plays and musicals; she also enjoys singing and acting.
She is graduating with a B.S. in Neuroscience from Arizona State University in Spring 2023.
Bailey is a skilled and trained singer. Bailey has extensive knowledge in musical theatre and experience in tech crew. He enjoys playing the clarinet, and has a love for piano and youth music education.
Bailey will be starting his studies at Bridgewater College for Music Education in Fall 2023.
Sam is a trained dancer with knowledge in ballet, tap, and jazz. She has been in many school and local, plays and musicals. Sam also loves to sing, and is involved with her school choir.
Sam will be starting her studies at Shenandoah University for Theatre Design and Production with a specialization in Sound Design and Reinforcement, in Fall 2023.
