Julia Amis

‘The Prince and the Troubadour’ at 1st Stage by Julia L. Exline

1st Stage Theatre and Virginia Children’s Theater Company present The Prince and the Troubadour, a fairly silly fairy-tale spoof by Rex Daugherty (who also directs the production) and Doug Wilder....

‘If You Give A Moose A Muffin’ at Adventure Theatre MTC by Julia L. Exline

There’s a moose on the loose! Adventure Theatre presents If You Give A Moose A Muffin, a riotous play based on the popular children’s book by Laura Joffe Numeroff and Felicia Bond, adapted for the...

The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe at Imagination Stage by Julia L. Exline

Imagination Stage, in collaboration with The Washington Ballet, presents C.S. Lewis’ cherished adventure The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe. Directed by Janet Stanford and music composed by Matthew...

‘Rapunzel’ at Studio 3 Theatre for Young Audiences by Julia L. Exline

Studio 3 Theatre for Young Adults presents Rapunzel, the classic childhood favorite that has re-gained a booming popularity in the recent years. Director Caren Hearne stays true to the version that...

‘Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat’ at Wolf Trap by Julia L. Exline

On Saturday, June 9, 2012, I had the pleasure of seeing Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat perform at Wolf Trap. With their fun energy and optimistic beats, this was a perfect event to start out the...

‘Goldilocks!’ at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline

The Puppet Company presents Goldilocks! a cheeky twist on the classic, in which Goldilocks and the Three Bears finally get to settle their dispute…in court! Directed by Allan Stevens (who also handled...

‘The Woman in Black’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Julia L. Exline

The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents The Woman in Black, a haunting tale about an encounter between a rational man and a merciless spirit. Directed by Kristina Friedgen, this eerie play caught...

‘Spring Awakening’ at The Keegan Theatre by Julia L. Exline

The Keegan Theatre presents Spring Awakening, a rock musical based on Frank Wedekind’s 1892 German play of the same name, that boasts 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Mark A. Rhea and Susan...

‘Charlotte’s Web’ at Encore Stage and Studio by Julia L. Exline

Encore Stage and Studio present’s Charlotte’s Web, a beloved children’s tale about bravery and friendship presented for kids, by kids, as the cast and crew are made up entirely of young adults. Seeing...

‘Xanadu’ at Signature Theatre by Julia L. Exline

Signature Theatre presents Xanadu, a hilariously decadent treat written by Douglas Carter Beane, with music and lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, and direction and choreography by Matthew...

‘Anything Goes’ at Riverside Center Dinner Theater by Julia L. Exline

Riverside Center Dinner Theater presents Anything Goes, an ocean-liner adventure with unforgettable music and lyrics by the renowned Mr. Cole Porter and upbeat song-and-dance numbers. The production...

‘Emily Loves to Bounce’ at The Kennedy Center by Julia L. Exline

The Kennedy Center presents Emily Loves to Bounce, an energetic mix of light, illusion, music, and mime from Patch Theatre Company of Adelaide, Australia. Set and Lighting Designer Geoff Cobham covers...

‘The Taming of the Shrew’ at Folger Theatre by Julia L. Exline

Folger Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s classic comedy The Taming of the Shrew, drawing inspiration and influence from the Wild West, circa 1880. Esteemed director Aaron Posner sheds Shakespeare...

‘Five Little Monkeys’ at Adventure Theatre MTC by Julia L. Exline

Adventure Theatre MTC presents Five Little Monkeys, a wacky production based on the beloved children’s book by Eileen Christelow. Karin Abromaitis directs this energy-packed hour of mischief and...

‘Playhouse Puppetry Slam!’ at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline

On April 28, 2012, The Puppet Co. Playhouse hosted a Puppetry Slam!, where puppeteers, both amateur and polished, converged from all over the east coast for a showcase of their talent. While the...

‘Deathtrap’ at McLean Community Players by Julia L. Exline

McLean Community Players presents Deathtrap, Broadway’s longest-running thriller by Ira Levin. Directed by Jerry Bonnes, Deathtrap is a suspenseful treat filled with greed, deceit, and shocking...

‘Witness for the Prosecution’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Julia L. Exline

The Little Theatre of Alexandria present’s Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution, a courtroom thriller with sudden twists and turns that shock even those with the keenest detective eyes....

‘The Pirates of Penzance’ at The Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre by Julia L. Exline

Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre reprises Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance, a two-act operetta that was first produced in December of 1879, and still proudly remains in production to this day,...

‘Pinocchio’ at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline

The Puppet Co. presents Pinocchio, the classic story of a wooden puppet’s adventurous quest to become a real, live boy! Directed by Allan Stevens, this production is recommended to be enjoyed by...

‘Rapunzel’ at Imagination Stage by Julia L. Exline

Imagination Stage presents Rapunzel, a musical fairytale adventure, with Book and Lyrics by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, and Music by Michael Skloff. Director Kathryn Chase Bryer gives a unique...

‘Hopa Tropa Kukerica!’ at Ambassador Theater by Julia Exline

Under the patronage of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, Ambassador Theater presents Hopa Tropa Kukerica!, an authentic celebration of Bulgarian culture! Lilia Slavova wrote and directedhis...

‘Side Man’ at 1st Stage by Julia L. Exline

1st Stage presents Side Man, a powerful play by Warren Leight about a jazz trumpeter’s insatiable passion for his music, and its destructive effect on his family. Directed by Michael Dove, this is a...

‘Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp’ at Elden Street Players

Elden Street Players present Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, a re-imagining of the classic tale that draws inspiration from The Arabian Nights. Directors Laura Fontaine and Meredith Walker shed a...

‘Cabaret’ at Riverside Center Dinner Theater by Julia L. Exline

Riverside Center Dinner Theater presents Cabaret – a darkly decadent Tony award-winning musical with a fabulous score by John Kander and Fred Ebb – about the quiet rise of the Third Reich in Germany’s...

‘Rapunzel’ at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline

The Puppet Company Playhouse presents Rapunzel, a re-imagining of the classic fairy tale through the use of puppetry. Directed by Allan Stevens and written by Duane T. Bowers, this adaptation more...

‘The Magical Lamp of Aladdin’ at Encore Stage and Studio by Julia L. Exline

Children’s Theatre Encore Stage and Studio presents The Magical Lamp of Aladdin, a lively production directed by Chuck Leonard. By engaging children and adolescents in every facet of their productions...

‘Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day’ at Adventure Theatre by Julia L. Exline

Adventure Theatre presents Alexander and the Terrible. Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, a production based on the classic children’s book by Judith Viorst. Gail Humphries Mardirosian directs this...

‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Aldersgate Church Community Theater by Julia L. Exline

Aldersgate Church Community Theater presents William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Romeo and Juliet, modernized though use of costumes, props, and movement for a timeless effect. Heather Sanderson...