Southwest Virginia Ballet’s Pedro Szalay will retire as artistic director in June Gene Marrano February 11, 2025 1 minute read First it was Ginger Poole leaving Mill Mountain Theatre as producing artistic director after almost two decades last month – and now the face of Southwest Virginia Ballet will do the same at the end of June. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: 15th Greater Roanoke Home and Garden Show at the Berglund Center this weekendNext: RSO at Jeff Center, Opera Roanoke recital and Floyd Center for the Arts exhibitions Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026