Entertainment News

Families across Northern Virginia are turning to Moonlit Wings Performing Arts Programs for engaging youth theatre experiences that help children build confidence, creativity, and teamwork through acting and performance. With a supportive and inclusive environment, students of all experience levels develop communication skills and self expression while participating in rehearsals and live productions. Parents report lasting benefits beyond the stage, making the program

"This youth theatre production, performed by students ages 7-16, is the final presentation of Moonlit Wings' ACTify Performing Arts Camp, a two-week summer program known throughout Northern Virginia for its creative, performance-based learning model. In just ten days of rehearsal, participants mount a fully staged production, offering a showcase of developing talent and artistic collaboration. "This production exemplifies what ACTify is all about," said Walid Chaya, Artisti

"Walid Chaya and co-writer Jimmy Monack are the masterminds behind this enchanting narrative. With a legacy of creating captivating children's stories for both stage and screen, their collaboration has elevated "The Greatest ShowKid" from humble beginnings in 2019 to its present, globally-infused form. This transformation enriches the story with inclusivity and sparks the exciting prospect of a TV Pilot adaptation. Diversity and unity are the cornerstones of Chaya and Monac

"Moonlit Wings Productions has long been a champion of colorful content for the stage and screen, as well as educational programs that celebrate multicultural, gender-diverse, and musical stories. Under the guidance of Walid Chaya, the company has achieved numerous accolades. This summer, Moonlit Wings Productions earned five nominations from Washington Family Magazine for their summer season, including “The Greatest ShowKid.” The nominations highlight their excellence in B

"These productions feature performers from Moonlit Wings "Applause" Performing Arts Camp presented in collaboration with Fairfax County Park Authority. Just last month, Washington Family Magazine awarded Moonlit Wings Productions first-runner up for Best Children's Theatre/Drama Instruction. Founding Artistic Director Walid Chaya says, "This summer's three shows are winners of our annual Playwriting Contest. Selected writers, chosen from many international submissions, hav

"Moonlit Wings Productions held a dress rehearsal last week of “Charlie’s Chocolate Factory,” a local play starring children enrolled in Providence RECenter’s drama camp in Falls Church. The productions company is a community development-based program in Northern Virginia that focuses around unifying young performers of any background into visually stimulating, educational performances. It’s located the local center for its 2010 season. Every two weeks, the program receive