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McLean Community Players Present ‘Time Stands Still’ From 9/20-10/5 by Brent Stone

McLean Community Players Present the Washington Community Theatre Premiere of Time Stands Still — September 20–October 5, 2013 in McLean’s Alden Theatre Director Jessie Roberts leads an experienced...

‘BELL’ Opens Tomorrow Night at National Geographic by Caroline Gerdes

This fall marks the 125th Anniversary of the National Geographic Society. To commemorate this occasion, National Geographic Live, the events and live performance division of National Geographic, has...

Backstage in Preparation for ‘The Václav Havel Project’ by Susan Galbraith

Backstage in Preparation for The Václav Havel Project Director Miřenka Čechová and Actress Susan Galbraith talk about their collaborative process and the themes and ideas they are wanting to explore...

Auditions TODAY From 4-5 PM for ‘Anything Goes Student Production’ at Adventure Theatre MTC by Amanda Russell

Anything Goes Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse New Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman Originally Produced by Lincoln...

Sally Mayes Holds a Cabaret Master Class on Saturday, October 19, 2013 by Joanne Schmoll

SALLY MAYES Returns to DC for another Cabaret Master Class When: Saturday, October 19, 2013 Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Where: Private studio north of Dupont Circle. Cost: $150/Discount available for...

Bowie Community Theatre Holds Auditions for ‘The Cover of Life’ on Sat & Sun 9/21 & 22 From 1-4 PM by John Nunemaker

Auditions for The Cover of Life by R. T. Robinson Directed by: Robert Sams Dates: Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22nd from 1-4 PM Callbacks on Monday, September 23 at 7 PM Location: Bowie...

‘Portraying an Icon: An Actor’s Reflection on Playing Don Juan’ By Sun King Davis

When Matthew R. Wilson offered me the role of Don Juan, my first thought was, “Hell, yeah!” It’s a chance to work with Faction of Fools, an amazing company that was recognized in 2012 with the Helen...

Reporting from The Page-to-Stage Festival: ‘The Law of Return’ by Alison Drucker

The Law of Return is Martin Blank’s emotionally-gripping, thoughtful, and timely 80-minute show inspired by mid-80’s news events concerning the Jonathan Jay Pollard espionage case. Pollard, a civilian...

Buy One Get One Free! For ‘Tick, Tick, BOOM!’ at Red Branch Theatre Company

A SPECIAL OFFER from Red Branch Theatre Company for DCMTA readers: Buy One Get One FREE ticket offer for Tick, Tick, BOOM! by Jonathan Larson You must call the box office at 410-997-9352 to make...

“Bringing ‘A Chorus Line’ to Olney”: Part 2: My History With ‘A Chorus Line’ by Stephen Nachamie

In Part Two of “Bringing ‘A Chorus Line’ to Olney,” Director/Choreographer Stephen Nachamie takes us on his journey of appearing in and directing and choreographing A Chorus Line. I began in theatre...

Kensington Arts Theatre Looking for Male Actor/Singer 35-50 for ‘PARADE’

KENSINGTON ARTS THEATRE (KAT) SEEKING ADDITIONAL ACTOR FOR PARADE – 2013 Perf. Dates: Weekends Oct. 25 – Nov. 16, 2013 Seeking additional male actor/singer 35-50 to round out the cast of Kensington...

“Bringing ‘A Chorus Line’ to Olney” Part One: Auditions, Rehearsals, and ‘Opening Night’ by Stephen Nachamie

Director/Choreographer Stephen Nachamie takes us behind the scenes of Olney Theatre Center’s production of A Chorus Line.’ Here is Part 1. OLNEY THEATRE CENTER ASKS STEPHEN TO DIRECT AND CHOREOGRAPH A...

Free Reading Tonight & Sat Night of ‘Klytmnestra: An Epic Slam Poem’ at Spooky Action Theater by Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi

Written, directed, choreographed and starring transgender performer Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi, Klytmnestra: an Epic Slam Poem is set in the cemetery of Black Art and African Priestess, a Dead Queen, a...

Culture, Class, and Morality in a Whimsical ‘Don Juan’ at Faction of Fools by Matthew R. Wilson

“When will you do Molière?” we at Faction of Fools have been asked since our founding in 2009. The answer is “Now!” and the play is Don Juan! Molière’s connections to Commedia dell’Arte are legion....

‘Summer Hummer 2013’ Takes in $24,500 by Jennifer Clements

Summer Hummer Sends Funding Totals – and Temperatures – Soaring All-Star Cast Bares Almost All to Help Colleagues with Emergency Needs On Monday night, the 2013 Summer Hummer, a bawdy benefit...

‘Cavalia’s Odysseo’ Gallops Into National Harbor From October 16-27th

The internationally acclaimed Cavalia pushes the limits of live entertainment once again with its second production: a 30-million dollar extravaganza that is wowing critics and audiences alike across...

‘Summer Hummer 2013’ Takes Off at 7 and 9 PM THIS MONDAY, August 19th at Signature Theatre by Jennifer Clements

Summer Hummer 2013 Over 40 of Washington’s hottest theatre performers. Singing. Dancing. AND… Taking off their clothes. THIS MONDAY, August 19, 2013 at 7 pm and 9 pm At Signature Theatre $35 General...

New Theatre Company ‘The Fat and Greasy Citizens Brigade’ Performs FREE ‘As You Like It’ August 14-18th by Alexis Truitt

The Fat and Greasy Citizens Brigade: A New Washington, DC Based Theatre Company The Fat and Greasy Citizens Brigade is a new Washington, DC based theatre company. The Fat and Greasy Citizens Brigade...

Summer Hummer 2013 Takes Off at 7 and 9 PM on Monday, August 19th at Signature Theatre by Jennifer Clements

Summer Hummer 2013 Over 40 of Washington’s hottest theatre performers. Singing. Dancing. AND… Taking off their clothes. Monday, August 19, 2013 at 7 pm and 9 pm At Signature Theatre $35 General...

Theatre Lab Presents ‘Life Stories From Across the City’ at Woolly Mammoth on Monday, August 5th at 7:30 PM by Dane Petersen

Life Stories From Across the City Highlights Artistic Work of At-Risk Populations The Theatre Lab presents an evening of inspirational stories of struggle, survival and redemption. Life Stories From...

Behind the Scenes of ‘The Who’s Tommy’ at Port Tobacco Players by Ann Marie Watson

It would be tempting, but overly simple, to grab song titles and describe The Who’s Tommy as a “Sensation” and an “Amazing Journey” – even though it is, at times, both of those things. In reality,...

A Preview of Flying Muskrat Theatre Company’s ‘Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged’ by Brennan Jones

What’s in a name? Despite the Bard’s enduring wisdom, for The Flying Muskrat Theatre Company, there’s a lot. Let’s be honest for a moment- the reason why you clicked on this article amongst your...

‘Why A Same-Sex I Do! I Do! Is Important, and Why It Works’ by Director Jack Marshall

How did a theater company that specializes in reviving older, often dated plays and musicals become the first to produce an inclusive I Do! I Do! for a post-DOMA America? I originally told the...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview ‘Double Freakquency’ by Liz Sykes

Double Freakquency is an interactive theater experience that uses wireless two-channel headphones enabling the audience to choose what they hear. All sound – dialogue, ambient noise, music – is heard...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Bayou Blues’ by Shaina Lynn

Growing up in New Orleans I’ve experienced a unique culture that can be foreign to the rest of America. How we eat, speak, and live is very specific in our culture. We call it “The Spirit of...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Sesquicentennial – The Civil War Remembered’ by “Country Joe” Rosier

As a trial lawyer I have made closing arguments before countless juries over the past 4 decades. Because I love to tell stories it was natural for me to become a storyteller. In 1983, I created my...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Haute Mess’ by Landless Theatre Company

This summer, The Landless Theatre Company (winner of the 2008 Best Musical Pick of the Fringe) returns to CapFringe with Haute Mess, a comedy by NYC’s The Other Baldwins, creators of Landless hits...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview “Photo Gallery: Behind The Scenes at ‘Legal Tender’ Rehearsal” by Hunter Styles

What does one dollar mean to different people? Five actors explore the possibilities in the new show Legal Tender at the Capital Fringe Festival this month. Directed by Robert Michael Oliver, and...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Love, NY’ by Actor Samantha Keogh

On my way to rehearsal for Love, NY I come through the metro gates at Dupont Circle to find that the huge escalator leading to the streets above is out for the second time… this weekend. Shit! Just...

Preview of Conor McPherson’s “The Birds” at Quotidian Theatre Company by Steve LaRocque

Do you have your tide tables? You know: those listings that tell you high tide, low tide, water height, etc. Every newspaper from a city that’s remotely close to water has them, but, unless you’re a...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Apotheosis’ by Jon Jon Johnson

Behind “Apotheosis” This all started on a whim. I’ve always wanted to try my hand at devising a piece. While season planning for Avalanche Theatre Company’s 2012-2013 season, I mentioned this desire...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Almost Together’ by Mary Leaphart

When I was in college, my bipolar disorder showed up. It would be twenty years before I knew what to call it. But trust me; this disease did not need a name to wreak total havoc in my life. And even...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Our Boys’ by Victorian Lyric Opera Company

Fathers, Sons, and a Side of Bacon. Our Boys was first performed in London at the Vaudeville Theatre on January 16, 1875. It went on to become the first play in the world to run more than 500...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Someone to Watch Over Me’ by Kevin Finkelstein

In this city of Washington, DC, the seat of political power in American rests. Despite our inescapable connection to the government workings of the nation, however, we as a theatre-going crowd lacked...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘To Know a Veil’ by Emma Crane Jaster

I was first inspired to create To Know a Veil while traveling in Morocco a couple years ago. It was my first time in a predominantly Muslim country. As a Western woman, raised in America by a feminist...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘La Voce to Me’ by Christin Green

La Voce to Me is a powerful original play about love, sacrifice, death, and rebirth. And believe it or not, it all started with a mermaid. “Since I was a child, I loved the story of The Little...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Misconception: The Lost Gospel of Christmas’ by Mark Swanson

Did you ever hear the one about a cast of 25 actors from the Deep South traveling to Washington, DC to ask the Virgin Mary “Who’s Your Baby Daddy?” I can assure you this is no joke, however, these 25...

Preview of Conor McPherson’s “The Birds” at Quotidian Theatre Company by Steve LaRocque

Do you have your tide tables? You know: those listings that tell you high tide, low tide, water height, etc. Every newspaper from a city that’s remotely close to water has them, but, unless you’re a...

Wildwood Summer Theatre Presents ‘A Chorus Line’ July 19-27th by Rocky Nunzio

Dancers sway, a director gives instructions, the music director gives careful notes. It is a typical day of rehearsals for Wildwood Summer Theatre, but there is something special about this troupe of...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview ‘Urban Legends’ by Cynthia Mullins

Remember those stories told as children or recounted tales whispered around a campfire? Beyond the Page Theatre Company of West Potomac High School proudly presents Urban Legends, a student...

2013 Capital Fringe Preview: ‘Detective Pimbley and the Case of the Rich Dead Lady’ by Ann Fraistat

It was a dark and stormy night, and a wealthy heiress lay dead on top of a parked car. After being shot, poisoned, crucified, and hurled out a window, Madge Silver left behind a massive inheritance....

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘The Black-Jew Dialogues’ by Kristen Gaydos.

Comedy Show Explores Issues of Diversity What’s so funny about two American minorities that have slavery, the KKK, and chicken livers in common? That’s what you’ll find out in this extraordinary...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Disco Jesus and the Apostles of Funk’ by Vaughn Irving

Who’s the only son of God who really knows how to get it on? It’s Jesus…Disco Jesus. There is no energy in the world quite like a live funk band. You don’t even have to enjoy funk music. When the bass...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Tragedy Averted’ by Alexandra Petri

If there’s one thing we know about the Tragedies of William Shakespeare (regardless of authorship, date, and a heck of a lot of other stuff) it’s that they, well, tend to end on a sour note. And no...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Nephrectomy’ by Elizabeth Hagerty

The life of a twenty-something: young enough to make mistakes, but old enough you should’ve know better. Utter confusion at the label ‘adult’. This frustration lead to both the creation, and plot, of...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Recovery’ Part 2: by Michael R. Burgtorf

Cancer is never something that one would expect to find hope out of. However, hope out of the hardest times is precisely what is examined in Mark Jason Williams Recovery, which opens at the Capital...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘What’s in the Box?!’ by Justin Purvis

Pride. Wrath. Lust. Greed. What do these things have in common, other than being on Rock Tender’s ‘things about me that the ladies love’ list? They are sins, and more specifically some of the Seven...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Kids in Space’ by Matt Fox

Join the Global Interplanetary Space Corps. See the Solar System. Captain Blappten and First Mate Kate want YOU to join their crew. See the Earth shrink to the size of a tennis ball as you take off,...

2013 Capital Show Fringe Preview: ‘WIGGERLOVER’ by James Anthony Zoccoli

WIGGERLOVER [whiteboy+blackdad=greyareas] writer+performer=jamesanthonyzoccoli deejay+sounddesign=djgregormortis lights+slides=elizabethboros-kazai Where did the term “Caucasian” originate? What does...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Kubrilesque’ by Crystal Swarovski (Director)

Kubrilesque is a chronological parody of the films of Stanley Kubrick, told through burlesque and comedy. Each piece fits together into a cohesive story of a man making his final film. There is some...