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Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) Playwrights’ Interviews: Part 2: Christina Anderson and “pen/man/ship”

Guest Author 2016-06-28

Here is Part 2 of 5 interviews by Sharon J. Anderson, Contemporary American Theater Festival Trustee/Professional Story Listener and Creative Director. Meet Playwright Christina Anderson and learn...

Capital Fringe Preview #26: ‘BECOMING’ at fusiondance by Candra Preshong

Guest Author 2016-06-28

Why BECOMING will challenge everything you think you know about dance Becoming….’to begin to be’….you may be asking yourself, what does that even mean? I wasn’t sure either, I just knew I needed to...

Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) Playwrights Interviews: Part 4: Ronan Noone and “The Second Girl” by Sharon J. Anderson.

Guest Author 2016-06-28

Here is Part 4 of 5 interviews by Sharon J. Anderson, Contemporary American Theater Festival Trustee/Professional Story Listener and Creative Director. Meet Playwright Ronan Noone and learn about his...

Capital Fringe Preview #24: ‘The House of Yes’ by JP Sisneros

Guest Author 2016-06-27

November 17th, 1983 Dear Capital Fringe: Hello Capital Fringe, I do hope you are doing well, as I am doing just fantastic. Well, I am reaching out to you to inquire about your Thanksgiving. As I,...

Capital Fringe Preview #23: ‘Glacier’ at MOVEIUS Contemporary Ballet

Guest Author 2016-06-27

DANCING CLIMATE CHANGE: Merging Ballet, Science, and Film in MOVEIUS Contemporary Ballet’s “GLACIER” at the 2016 Capital Fringe Festival This groundbreaking, multimedia production puts an immersive,...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #22 ‘Hunt’ by Jean Bordewich

Guest Author 2016-06-24

HUNT: A Political Drama NEW POLITICAL PLAY IS BASED ON A TRUE STORY OF PARTISAN POLITICS, HOMOPHOBIA, BLACKMAIL AND TRAGEDY IN THE U.S. SENATE HUNT: A Political Drama explores the dangers of extremism...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #21: ‘Juiced’ by Glenn Ricci

Guest Author 2016-06-24

Power Punk Dance Trio Penetrates The Fringe Are you worthy? The Gods of Rock command you to stand in awe before this fearsome feminist punk rock modern dance band! Some call them political, some call...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #20: ‘Dial R for Robot: a Sci-Fi Hitchcock Rock Opera’ by Christian Crowley

Guest Author 2016-06-24

Hitchcock’s Rope meets Blade Runner in an Interactive Rock Opera Science-lab rivalry turns deadly in the race to build the perfect robot. Hidden passions explode as artificial intelligence blurs the...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #19: ‘Ready to Serve: Unknown Stories of WWI Nurses’ by Robin Fox

Guest Author 2016-06-24

Ellouise Schoettler is very excited to be returning to Cap Fringe 2016, for the seventh year. This year she is performing the premiere of Ready to Serve at Caos on F. Ready to Serve: Unknown Stories...

Review: “Celebrating Joan: A Tribute to Joan Rivers” at The Kennedy Center

Guest Author 2016-06-23

Celebrating Joan: A Tribute to Joan Rivers, which left the audience of admirers howling last night at The Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater, was an evening for “mature audiences” and fans of the...

Review: ‘Aladdin and His Magic Lamp’ at Hope Garden Children’s Ballet Theatre

Guest Author 2016-06-23

Aladdin and the Magic of Dance On June 4, 2016, in the Poolesville High School auditorium, Hope Garden Children’s Ballet Theatre staged a production of original ballet, Aladdin and His Magic Lamp....

‘Sometimes a House Is Much More Than a House: “Clybourne Park” Opens Friday at Silver Spring Stage’

Guest Author 2016-06-22

Sometimes a house is just a house. Sometimes it’s a home. Sometimes it’s the bearer of secrets or of legacies. And sometimes it’s a stage where dreams, emotions, fears, and changes play out. A house,...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #18: ‘In a Day of Dreary’ by Henry Ragan

Guest Author 2016-06-21

Creator Henry Ragan enlightens us on In a Day of Dreary: A horror play. Joel: In the marketing, In a Day of Dreary is described as a “horror play.” What does that mean? Henry: More often than not, I...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #17: ‘Paul Gonsalves on the Road’ by Arthur Luby and Andy Wassenich

Guest Author 2016-06-21

Paul Gonsalves (1920-1974) was an immensely talented tenor saxophonist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra from 1950 until his death in 1974. He is best known as the creator of one of the most memorable...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #16: “The Missing Peace”

Guest Author 2016-06-21

“The first time I played through the score, I was struck by its beauty and shocked that it was written twenty years ago– the message is still relevant now, and I knew the story needed to be told,”...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #15: ‘BRYCE: Hydrogen Blonde’ by Tabitha Odom

Guest Author 2016-06-21

The rumors are true. After months of speculation, BRYCE confirmed he will be gracing the 2016 Capital Fringe stage with a brand new show BRYCE: Hydrogen Blonde. After a successful debut at The Studio...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #14: ‘Dark Times at Grimesville High’ by Rebecca Wahls

Guest Author 2016-06-19

Dark Times at Grimesville High: A Darkly Funny Take on the High School Musical Everybody loves high school! Well, at least Olivia Hope (Tess Higgins) does. As a hard-hitting school journalist,...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #13: ‘Confederates’ by James F. Bruns

Guest Author 2016-06-18

Part of the 11th Annual Capital Fringe Festival July 7 – 31, 2016 Was there one day the South could have won the War? Looking back through the fog of history, Civil War “buffs” endlessly debate this...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #12: ‘Wash Over You’ by Jane Franklin

Guest Author 2016-06-18

You get a laugh on when you take a trip with Jane. A river is the mechanism for a great adventure, untamed with plenty of surprises but predictable enough to get you there. The trip in Wash Over You...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #11: ‘Connectivity/Complexity’ by Rachel Turner

Guest Author 2016-06-18

Errant Movement, a new modern dance company on the scene in DC, is proud to present Connectivity/Complexity. This show features choreography from Artistic Director Rachel Turner and guest...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #10:’The DOMA Diaries’ by Kevin Michael West

Guest Author 2016-06-17

On June 26, 2013, when the Supreme Court announced its decision on the constitutionality of “The Defense of Marriage Act” (or “DOMA”), it was a unique moment for LGBT Playwright Kevin Michael West. A...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #9: ‘One Man Romeo’ by Darius McCall

Guest Author 2016-06-17

Darius McCall debuts solo act depicting Romeo A diaphanous Romeo Montague arises from the end of the play. He speaks to the audience, recalling all the events that led to his demise until he realizes...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #8: ‘How To Be The Perfect Wingwoman’ – A New Musical by Dara Gold

Guest Author 2016-06-17

How To Be The Perfect Wingwoman is a new musical about the frustrations and hilariousness of modern dating. Let’s face it – it can suck! Somehow, yet another friend is getting married or having a...

2016 Capital Fringe: Preview #7: ’35mm: A Musical Exhibition’ by Rich Farella

Guest Author 2016-06-17

Photo Gallery Meets Rock Show – A Multimedia Musical What is 35M? This 70-minute musical written by Ryan Scott Oliver pairs a collection of photographs with a series of songs, each capturing a “moment...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #6: ‘Once Upon a Bedtime’ by Michael Oberhauser

Guest Author 2016-06-17

We’re so excited to be back for our third production in the Fringe Festival, and our goal is to keep growing and trying new things. After 2014’s A Fire in Water and 2012’s Fallen Angels, we thought...

Capital Fringe 2016 Preview #5: ‘The Golden Smile’ by Yaakov Bressler

Guest Author 2016-06-14

Hailing from a sold out run at NYC’s FRIGID Festival, the absurdist musical comedy The Golden Smile will be making its debut in Washington DC at The 2016 Capital Fringe Festival, which takes place...

Capital Fringe 2016 Preview #4: ‘A Breakup Is Swift’ by Clint Bagwell

Guest Author 2016-06-14

A BREAKUP IS SWIFT If you want to get bummed out, we have the show for you. A Breakup Is Swift marks the world premiere of a conceptual artwork by Clint Bagwell that takes the form of a series of live...

Capital Fringe 2016 Preview #3: ‘Too Close’ by Luigi Laraia

Guest Author 2016-06-14

TOO CLOSE, a play written by Luigi Laraia Part of the 11th Annual Capital Fringe Festival July 7 – 31, 2016 Two strangers trapped in an elevator need to rely on each other to survive. Two strangers...

Here are the 2016 Tony Award Winners and Link to Last Night’s Musical Performances

Guest Author 2016-06-13

Here are the 2016 Tony Award Winners: Best Play Eclipsed The Father WINNER: The Humans King Charles III Best Musical Bright Star WINNER: Hamilton School of Rock—The Musical Shuffle Along, Or the...

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #2: ‘The Computer That Loved’ by Erik Mueller

Guest Author 2016-06-10

Here’s an interview with Erik Mueller, writer and performer of The Computer That Loved, a 30-minute solo show about a computer scientist who finds creative inspiration in his romantic ups and downs....

Arts Collective@HCC Holds Auditions for 2016-2017 Improv Group (WIG) Season on 6/23&24 From 6:30-9:30 PM

Guest Author 2016-06-10

Howard Community College’s Arts Collective (AC) announces open auditions for “What Improv Group?!” / W.I.G.’s 2016-2017 Season, under the direction of S.G. Kramer & Daniel Johnston, on June 23rd and...

‘What Men Don’t Say’ Plays at The Anacostia Arts Center on June 18th at 5 & 8 PM

Guest Author 2016-06-09

The title What Men Don’t Say in itself stirs up a plethora of emotions from women and especially men. Many of these emotions originate from experiences, perception and history with both genders as...

2016 Capital Fringe Festival Preview #1: ‘Before The Lights Go Up’ by Bucky Mitchell

Guest Author 2016-06-09

To begin our 2016 Capital Fringe series of Previews, Bucky Mitchell introduces us to his show Before The Lights Go Up. Joel: What is Before The Lights Go Up? Bucky: Before The Lights Go Up is a story...

A Celebration of Life for Vincent Hill is on Monday, June 27th at 7:30 PM in The Fichandler Stage at Arena Stage

Guest Author 2016-06-05

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR VINCENT HILL MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016 AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE FICHANDLER STAGE AT ARENA STAGE AT THE MEAD CENTER FOR AMERICAN THEATER From Arena Stage: The greater D.C. area lost a...

Providence Players Open Michael Hollinger’s Noir Comedy “Red Herring” This Weekend in Falls Church

Guest Author 2016-06-02

The Providence Players close their 2015-2016 season with a number of belly laughs from Michael Hollinger’s comedy Red Herring. The production opens Friday, June 3rd and runs through the 18th at the...

Final 4 Performances for ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at Arts Collective @ HCC

Guest Author 2016-06-01

There’s only F-O-U-R performances left for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Arts Collective@HCC. Don’t miss it. Here’s what DCMTA’s Ilene Chalmers had to say about this wonderful...

Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) Playwrights Interviews: Part 1: Susan Miller and “20th Century Blues”

Guest Author 2016-05-31

Here is Part 1 of 5 interviews by Sharon J. Anderson, Contemporary American Theater Festival Trustee/Professional Story Listener and Creative Director. Meet Playwright Susan Miller and learn about her...

Here Are The 2016 Helen Hayes Award Recipients

Guest Author 2016-05-23

Here are the 2016 Helen Hayes Award Recipients. We are updating the list of winners as they are being announced, starting tonight at 7:30 PM. The Winners Are In RED. ____ Outstanding Supporting...

My Experience with Young Playwrights’ Festival and My Play ‘Room’ by Jarid Shields

Guest Author 2016-05-13

It has been been almost a month since my play, (Room), was performed at Young Playwrights’ New Play Festival and I can honestly say that it was one of the best moments in my life so far! When I...

‘From Script to Production: My Journey with YPT’ by Marisa Poe

Guest Author 2016-05-13

Young Playwrights’ Theater (YPT) is a non-profit organization that gives kids the chance to work as playwrights in professional environments. YPT visits schools teaching kids how to write plays, and...

2016 ‘Man of the District’ on Monday, April 16th at 7 PM at Penn Social: Meet the Judges, Contestants, & Masters of Ceremony

Guest Author 2016-05-13

2016 Man of the District Announces Featured Performer, Judges, and Contestants Monday, May 16th at 7 PM at Penn Social -801 E Street Northwest, in Washington, DC. BUY TICKETS HERE. Stage and film...