Interviews and Features

Spine: An Interview with Playwright Jennie Berman Eng on ‘Whenever You’re Near Me I Feel Sick’ and The Women’s Voices Theater Festival

The Women’s Voices Theater Festival, more than fifty world premiere plays written by women — now that’s a happening! I am as excited by the notion that stories from a woman’s perspective will dominate...

Meet the Cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s ‘Laughing Stock’: Part 8: Lars Klores

In Part 8 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s production of Charles Morey’s Laughing Stock, meet Lars Klores. Joel: Where have local audiences seen you on the...

Meet the Cast of Avant Bard’s ‘Friendship Betrayed’: Part 7: Brendan Edward Kennedy

In Part 7 of a series of interviews with the cast of WSC Avant Bard’s production of Friendship Betrayed—a classic comedy by Spanish playwright María de Zayas y Sotomayor—meet Brendan Edward Kennedy....

Meet the Director and Cast of Prince George’s Little Theatre’s ‘Once Upon a Mattress’: Part 3: Linda Swann and John Shackleford

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the director and cast of Prince George’s Little Theatre’s Once Upon a Mattress, meet Linda Swann and John Shackleford. Joel: Tell our readers where they may...

Meet the Cast of Avant Bard’s ‘Friendship Betrayed’ Part 6: Connor J. Hogan

In Part 6 of a series of interviews with the cast of WSC Avant Bard’s production of Friendship Betrayed—a classic comedy by Spanish playwright María de Zayas y Sotomayor—meet Connor J. Hogan. Joel:...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘All My Sons’ at Peace Mountain Theatre Company: Part 5: Natalie McManus

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with the Director and cast of Peace Mountain Theatre Company‘s production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, meet Natalie McManus. Joel: Please introduce yourself and...

Meet the Cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s ‘Laughing Stock’: Part 7: Larry Grey

In Part 7 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s production of Charles Morey’s Laughing Stock, meet Larry Grey. Joel: Where have local audiences seen you on the...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘Calendar Girls’ at McLean Community Players, Part 10: Shayne Gardner

In Part 10 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Calendar Girls at McLean Community Players, meet Shayne Gardner. Joel: Tell our readers where they may have seen you on...

Meet the Cast of Avant Bard’s ‘Friendship Betrayed’: Part 5: Zach Roberts

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with the cast of WSC Avant Bard’s production of Friendship Betrayed—a classic comedy by Spanish playwright María de Zayas y Sotomayor—meet Zach Roberts. Joel: Where...

Meet the Cast of Avant Bard’s ‘Friendship Betrayed’ Part 4: Melissa Marie Hmelnicky

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with the cast of WSC Avant Bard’s production of Friendship Betrayed—a classic comedy by Spanish playwright María de Zayas y Sotomayor—meet Melissa Marie Hmelnicky....

Meet the Cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s ‘Laughing Stock’: Part 6: Hilary Adams

In Part 6 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s production of Charles Morey’s Laughing Stock, meet Hilary Adams (Karma). Joel: Where have local audiences seen...

Meet the Director and Cast of Prince George’s Little Theatre’s ‘Once Upon a Mattress’: Part 2: Meg Nemeth and Mike Culhane

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the director and cast of Prince George’s Little Theatre’s Once Upon a Mattress, meet Meg Nemeth and Mike Culhane. Joel: Tell our readers where they may have...

Meet the Cast of Avant Bard’s ‘Friendship Betrayed’: Part 3: James Finley

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of WSC Avant Bard’s production of Friendship Betrayed—a classic comedy by Spanish playwright María de Zayas y Sotomayor—meet James Finley. Joel: Where...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘Calendar Girls’ at McLean Community Players, Part 9: Carole Preston

In Part 9 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Calendar Girls at McLean Community Players meet Carole Preston. Joel: Tell our readers where they may have seen you on...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘All My Sons’ at Peace Mountain Theatre Company: Part 4: Michael Sigler

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with the Director and cast of Peace Mountain Theatre Company‘s production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, meet Michael Sigler. Joel: Please introduce yourself and...

Meet the Cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s ‘Laughing Stock’: Part 5: Ted Culler

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s production of Charles Morey’s Laughing Stock, meet Ted Culler. Joel: Where have local audiences seen you on the...

Meet the Cast of Avant Bard’s ‘Friendship Betrayed’: Part 2: Daven Ralston

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of WSC Avant Bard’s production of Friendship Betrayed—a classic comedy by Spanish playwright María de Zayas y Sotomayor—meet Daven Ralston. Joel:...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘All My Sons’ at Peace Mountain Theatre Company: Part 3: Chris Daileader

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the Director and cast of Peace Mountain Theatre Company‘s production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, meet Chris Daileader. Joel: Please introduce yourself and...

In the Moment: An Interview with Playwright Sam Chanse Appearing at ‘Fall for the Book’

There is lots of ground to cover for gender and demographic parity for playwrights and directors in the multi-cultural world that is the ever-changing DC metropolitan area. Beyond the current Women’s...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘Kiss Me Kate’ at NextStop Theatre Company: Part 3: Emily Levey

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of Kiss Me Kate at NextStop Theatre Company, meet Emily Levey. Where have local audiences seen you on the stage? I’ve had the good fortune to perform...

Meet the Director and Cast of Prince George’s Little Theatre’s ‘Once Upon a Mattress’: Part 1: Director Frank Pasqualino

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the director and cast of Prince George’s Little Theatre’s Once Upon a Mattress, meet Director Frank Pasqualino. Please tell our readers about yourself and...

Meet the Cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s ‘Laughing Stock’: Part 4: Abigail Ropp

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s production of Charles Morey’s Laughing Stock, meet Abigail Ropp. Joel: Where have local audiences seen you on...

Meet the Cast of McLean Community Players’ ‘Calendar Girl’: Part 8: Sam David

In Part 8 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Calendar Girls at McLean Community Players meet Sam David. Joel: Tell our readers where they may have seen you on local...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘All My Sons’ at Peace Mountain Theatre Company: Part 2: Elyon Topolosky

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the Director and cast of Peace Mountain Theatre Company‘s production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, meet Elyon Topolosky. Joel: Please introduce yourself and...

Hugo Medrano on ‘Yerma’ and GALA Hispanic Theatre’s 2015-2016 Season

GALA Hispanic Theatre’s Co-Founder & Producing Artistic Director Hugo Medrano unveils GALA’s new 2015-2016 season. Joel: How long have you been at GALA and how has the vision you had when you began...

Meet the Cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s ‘Laughing Stock’: Part 3: Tom Flatt

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s production of Charles Morey’s Laughing Stock, meet Tom Flatt. Joel: Where have local audiences seen you on the...

Meet the Cast of McLean Community Players’ ‘Calendar Girl’: Part 7: Frank Gorrell

In Part 7 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Calendar Girls at McLean Community Players meet Frank Gorrell. Joel: Tell our readers where they may have seen you on...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘Kiss Me Kate’ at NextStop Theatre Company: Part 2: Hasani Allen

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of Kiss Me Kate at NextStop Theatre Company, meet Hasani Allen. Joel: Where have local audiences seen you on the stage? Hasani: Professionally, this...

An Interview with ‘One in the Chamber’ Cast Members Danielle Bourgeois, Grace Doughty, and Liz Osborn

Meet One in the Chamber cast members Danielle Bourgeois (Kaylee), Grace Doughty (Ruthie), and Liz Osborn (Jennifer). Joel: When did you first get the ‘theater bug’ and what is your first memory of...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘All My Sons’ at Peace Mountain Theatre Company: Part 1: Director Laurie T. Freed

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the Director and cast of Peace Mountain Theatre Company‘s production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, meet Director Laurie T. Freed. Joel: Please introduce...

Meet the Cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s ‘Laughing Stock’: Part 2: Director Shawn G. Byers

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s production of Charles Morey’s Laughing Stock, meet Director Shawn G. Byers. Joel: Tell our readers where they...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘Calendar Girls’ at McLean Community Players, Part 6: Anne Megan Hilleary

In Part 6 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Calendar Girls at McLean Community Players, meet Anne Megan Hilleary. Joel: Tell our readers where they may have seen you...

Meet the Cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s ‘Laughing Stock’: Part 1: Will MacLeod

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s production of Charles Morey’s Laughing Stock, meet Will MacLeod. Joel: Where have local audiences seen you...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘Calendar Girls’ at McLean Community Players, Part 5: Jennifer Greene

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Calendar Girls at McLean Community Players meet Jennifer Greene. Joel: Tell our readers where they may have seen you on...

Metropolitan Youth Theatre’s Season in Review by Yves Nguyen

Children’s, youth, and student theatres exist all over the country, however, none are entirely run by any of the above, under the college age, other than the Metropolitan Youth Theatre in Washington...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘Calendar Girls’ at McLean Community Players, Part 4: Jennifer Levy

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Calendar Girls at McLean Community Players meet Jennifer Levy. Joel: Tell our readers where they may have seen you on...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘Calendar Girls’ at McLean Community Players, Part 3: Liz Weber

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Calendar Girls at McLean Community Players meet Liz Weber. Tell our readers where they may have seen you on local stages....

Meet the Playwright, Director, and Cast of ‘Tying the Knot’ Part 7: Claire Malkie by Daniel Douek

In Part 7 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Tying the Knot at the Baltimore Playwright’s Festival, meet Claire Malkie (Server). Daniel: Tell our readers where they...

Noah Chiet on Performing in ‘One in the Chamber’ at The Mead Theatre Lab

Noah Chiet talks about playing Adam in the critically acclaimed One in the Chamber, now playing at The Mead Theatre Lab. Joel: When did you first get the ‘theater bug’ and what is your first memory of...

Meet the Playwright, Director, and Cast of ‘Tying the Knot’ Part 6: Suzanne Young, by Daniel Douek

In Part 6 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Tying the Knot at the Baltimore Playwright’s Festival, playing at Fells Point Corner Theatre, meet Suzanne Young...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘Calendar Girls’ at McLean Community Players, Part 2: Kathryn (Katie) Johnston

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Calendar Girls at McLean Community Players, meet Kathryn (Katie) Johnston. Tell our readers where they may have seen you...

In The Moment: An Interview with Richard Heinrich, Mario Baldessari, and Lynn Sharp Spears on Spooky Action Theater’s Reading of ‘The Bison Beast of Dubois’ on 8/22 & 23

Having recently returned from some time away in Wyoming from the hustling of DC, my eyes widened when I saw an email from Spooky Action Theatre for several staged readings for a play that takes place...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘Kiss Me Kate’ at NextStop Theatre Company: Part 1: Director Michael J. Bobbitt

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of Kiss Me Kate at NextStop Theatre Company, meet Director Michael J. Bobbitt. Joel: Please tell our readers about yourself and about other shows on...

Meet the Playwright, Director, and Cast of ‘Tying the Knot’ Part 5: Felix Hernandez by Daniel Douek

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Tying the Knot at the Baltimore Playwright’s Festival, playing at Fells Point Corner Theatre, meet Felix...

An Interview With Matt Provance, Zach Goubeaux, and Director Brennan Jones on The District Players’ ‘The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged!) Which Plays August 14-16th by Nicole Andres

A week before opening night I sat down with actors, Matt Provance, Zach Goubeaux, and Director Brennan Jones to talk about how they prepare to take on all 37 works of William Shakespeare in just 100...

Meet the Playwright, Director, and Cast of ‘Tying the Knot’ Part 4: J. Hargrove by Daniel Douek

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Tying the Knot at the Baltimore Playwright’s Festival, playing at Fells Point Corner Theatre, meet J. Hargrove. Tell our...

In the Moment: Pocket Change Theatre Company Presents ‘Midsummer on a Playground’ 8/28-29 at Workhouse Arts Center

So where does a new theater company head after a successful introduction at the recent Capital Fringe Festival with its production of War and Peas? In the case of Pocket Change Theatre, the answer is...

Meet the Playwright, Director, and Cast of ‘Tying the Knot’ Part 3: Nancy Blum by Daniel Douek

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Tying the Knot’at the Baltimore Playwright’s Festival, playing at Fells Point Corner Theatre, meet Nancy Blum. Tell our...

Mike Faist on Playing Connor in ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at Arena Stage

Mike Faist is playing Connor in the critically acclaimed production of Pasek and Paul’s Dear Evan Hansen at Arena Stage. Here we talk about his journey with the show. Joel: When did you first get the...

Meet the Playwright, Director, and Cast of ‘Tying the Knot’ Part 2: Brian S. Kraszewski by Daniel Douek

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Tying the Knot at the Baltimore Playwright’s Festival, playing at Fells Point Corner Theatre, meet Brian S. Kraszewski....