Like most everything else right now, this year’s Artsies will be virtual. Since it’s the 13th year, the theme will be “Lucky 13,” highlighting the funny ways that theater can go wrong. Area theater artists can submit a 30-second video about their experiences with the unpredictable nature of live theater. The awards will be presented by the critics and TAP members from their homes.

This year’s celebration will be live streamed at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 13.

Since the season was truncated this year, there are only 3 or 4 nominees in each category. Here’s a link to the nominations on the RTCC website.

If you want to contribute a story for the Lucky 13 theme, click here for submission guidelines.

The Artsies are the primary fundraising event for the Theatre Artist Fund of Greater Richmond, which provides emergency financial assistance to theater artists. Since its inception, the Artsies have raised $83,446 for the Fund, which has written 10 grants totaling $13,000 for artists in need. While there will be no tickets sold for this show this year, people who can afford it are encouraged to make a contribution to support of the Theatre Artist Fund of Greater Richmond.