Walid is Casting Coordinator with Atmospheric Pictures

Walid will be the casting coordinator for the featured actors and extras in "A CHRISTMAS KISS" (pre-titled "Nutcracker") a holiday romantic comedy to be released straight to TV next winter. Thanks to Andrea Ajemian for this oppertunity!

The film follows an interior design assistant who shares a magical kiss in an elevator with a handsome stranger.  She thinks he may be her true love, only to find out the next day that he is her boss’ boyfriend who has been traveling.  Nutcracker is being produced by Atmospheric Pictures and Moody Independent of Boston, Massachusetts.  A local crew has been hired. The film is being directed by John Stimpson (The Legend of Lucy Keyes), and stars Elisabeth Rohm (Law and Order, Heroes) and Brendan Fehr (Roswell, CSI Miami).  “A Christmas Kiss” will be shooting in Richmond this November.

STYLE weekly features Walid in Article

Style Weekly features Walid in this weeks release regarding his production of "Godspell". Click here for article.

In the News: "Godspell" directed by Walid Chaya

Check out the article on Walid's production of "Godspell" featured in Richmond's "The Commonwealth Times" paper: click here

Walid in "The Bond Project" Film

Today Walid was a background actor in the film "The Bond Project". directed by Lucas Krost with The Branching production company. Special thanks to Anne Chapman, casting director, for this opportunity.

"Godspell" Press Release, Released!!

"Godspell" plays Oct. 8-10 at Shafer St. Playhouse, directed by Walid Chaya.
Click here to preview the PRESS RELEASE!

Walid is TheatreVCU's "Theatre Marketing" Intern

Walid Chaya is TheatreVCU's "Theatre Marketing" intern, working on multimedia works for VCU theatre-arts promotion. Visit the TheatreVCU Backstage Pass Blog, featuring interviews, videos, photos, and more PR works-- click here.

"Drama Kids International" Welcomes Walid as Acting Instructor

Walid will be joining "Drama Kids International", the world's #1 leader in kids drama, as an acting instructor this Fall. For more info on Drama Kids, please visit http://www.dramakids.com/va2

In the News! "Godspell" part of Shafer Season, directed by Walid

The Commonwealth Times released an article today about the Fall Season for Shafer Alliance Laboratory Theatre, highlighting Godspell, directed by Walid Chaya. Godspell will play October 8-10 in the Newdick Theatre. Article: click here

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Spirit Productions Welcomes Walid as "Resident Artist"

"Spirit Productions" welcomes Walid as their Resident Artist, providing workshops, clinics, classes, direction, and choreography for productions. Today Walid presented a master clinic to fine-tune their summer musical Variety Show. "Spirit Productions" is a performance, arts, magic, and cheerleading production company in the Metropolitan DC/VA/MD area, produced by Val Taguding.

SOLD OUT! "Seuss on Stage" directed by Walid

Fairfax County Park Authority & Moonlit Wings Productions

Present a 2-week Summer Theatre Camp Intensive:

SEUSS ON STAGE!

Directed by Walid Chaya

Choreographed by Jasmine Coles

Stage Managed by James Harden

At Providence ReCenter

7525 Marc Drive Falls Church Virginia 22046

More info & registration at

http://www.moonlitwings.org/

For ages 7-14

All spots sold out!

Production sharing compacity at full!

In the News! Walid produces "OZ!!" the GO-GREEN Musical

Read the article on "OZ!!", produced & choreographed by Walid Chaya, in the news! This production was part of Moonlit Wings Productions Summer 2010 season (http://www.moonlitwings.org/)

Excerpt:

"Potato chip bag skirts and newspaper shirts were all the fashion rage when Moonlit Wings campers took the stage for their one and only production of “OZ!!” last Friday, Aug. 6 at Providence Recreation Center in Falls Church... ...This newly created version was based around the theme “live clean, go green,” particularly focusing on “reduce, reuse, recycle.” This theme was incorporated not only into the redone story of the play, but also into the technical aspects of it."

"Parktakes" Magazine features "SSM2" directed by Walid

"Parktakes" Magazine features photos from Summer School Musical 2, directed by Walid Chaya, taken today at the performance. Congratulations on a great show to the MWP Company.

In the News! Walid's Directs "Charlie's Chocolate Factory"

Read the article on "Charlie's Chocolate Factory", artistic direction by Walid Chaya, featured in the Falls-Church News Press! This production was part of Moonlit Wings Productions Summer 2010 season (http://www.moonlitwings.org/).

Walid is American Theatre Wings "SpringBoardNYC" 2010 Director Canidate

Walid will be attending the American Theatre Wings "SpringBoardNYC" program June 7 - 18 as the director canidate, located at the Manhattan Theatre Club. Thanks to Randy Lutterman and the ATW!

SPRINGBOARDNYC is a two week concentrated pre-professional training course for college students planning careers in the theatre. We provide the job-seeking skills, insight into the business of theatre and the urban survival tools necessary to translate academic training into a productive career. The curriculum includes a series of workshops, seminars, master classes and field trips, placing participants in the center of New York's theatrical community, with access to influential working artists.

Click here for more info on SpringBoardNYC

Walid in WD-40 Commercial

A promo created for WD-40, titled "Breakroom" with Walid Chaya and Aliki Pappas, two gosspers who would have been better understood if things weren't so squeaky. Directed by Norah O'Brein. Click here to watch.

In the News! TheatreVCU's Musical "Tommy" (featuring Walid)

Theatre VCU presents “The Who’s Tommy,” winner of five Tony Awards, this month at the Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Featuring Walid Chaya in the Ensemble.

Click here for the Article/Video published in The Commonwealth Times

The electrifying musical, which traces a young boy’s journey fromtragedy to triumph, was borne out of The Who’s famous 1969 rock opera,“Tommy,” composed largely by Pete Townshend. Theatre VCU’s raucousperformance will include a live band that will play such songs as “SeeMe, Feel Me,” “Acid Queen,” “Pinball Wizard,” “I’m Free” and “Tommy,Can You Hear Me?”

Barry Bell, assistant professor of acting and directing at VCU, willdirect the performance. He previously has directed “Dracula,” “HAIR,”“Picasso at the Lapin Agile” and “Wait Until Dark” for Theatre VCU.

“The Who’s Tommy” has performances on April 8-10, 15-17 and 22-24 at7:30 p.m. and on April 11, 18 and 25 at 3 p.m. In addition, Theatre VCUwill hold three matinee performances for high school students. Ticketprices are: general admission tickets -- $25; seniors, VCU faculty andstaff -- $20; VCU students with a valid ID -- $10; and groups of 15 or more -- $20 each. Tickets can be purchased at the Hodges Theatre BoxOffice on the first floor of the Singleton Center or by calling the boxoffice at (804) 828-6026 or e-mailing theatretix@vcu.edu.

"High School Musical" SOLD OUT at Key Theatre, Choreographed by Walid

Francis Scott Key Theatre Presents

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: On Stage (Jr Edition)
Directed by Susan Cobb
Choreographed by Walid Chaya

MARCH 4, 5, 6 at 7pm
Students: $3 - Adults: $7
---SOLD OUT: Standing room available---
Key Theatre, Springfield, VA

NEW VIDEO
What do the stars of Key Theatre's HSM think about Walid Chaya?
Click here for the video!