THEREMANIA

A tiny audience. A wonderfully spooky old house. An evening where stories, music, and place all begin to blur together. C. Scruggs will be debuting a brand-new Sound Portrait inspired by the house itself, and together we'll explore how spaces can become songs, how listening can become participation, and why some places seem to hum long after everyone has gone home.

Very limited seating.

(Probably haunted. No promises.)

Ever wanted to make real magic? Now's your chance.

With several types of theremins available to explore, you'll learn the basic technique of this famously mysterious instrument—and discover that making music in midair is every bit as delightful as it sounds.

No musical experience required. Only curiosity.

An evening of unexpected collaborations, original music, familiar songs heard through fresh ears, curious conversations, and perhaps a few friendly ghosts, with Richmond’s own thereminist Caroline Scruggs. Ft. Holy River, Prabir Mehta, Erin Roukous.

Drink up spirits of the bar while you soak up spirits in the air.

Meet Léon Theremin—inventor, engineer, accidental spy, and creator of the world's only instrument you play without ever laying a finger on. Gather at the Byrd Theatre for a screening of the acclaimed documentary about his extraordinary life, followed by conversation and a chance to marvel at the fact that any of this actually happened.

At some point during Theremania...

the theremin will simply appear.

No tickets.
No stage.
No advance warning.

The location will only be shared with Substack subscribers, so keep one ear to the ground (and perhaps one in the air).