Richmond's Virginia Repertory Theatre, the central Virginia region's largest professional theatre, is asking for help from the community to avoid shutting down as it faces significant financial woes.

Unless it can raise enough money quickly, Central Virginia’s largest theater company may close its doors for good.

A different type of drama unfolds at Virginia Rep Theatre in Richmond. It’s in financial trouble and at risk of closing its doors. Leaders say they have less than 2 weeks to make a decision. The theater has been standing for several decades.