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The Young Playwright’s Theater’s ‘New Play Festival’

Inspiring students to realize the power of their own voices for nearly 20 years, The Young Playwright’s Theatre is hosting their annual New Play Festival. Held over a series of three evenings,...

‘The Amish Project’ at Factory 449

Shooting sprees have become commonplace in our media consumption. Nowadays breaking news of yet another gunman and his multiple victims (the shooters are always male) more numbs than shocks. The...

‘Emptying the Skies’ at the Environmental Film Festival

The 22nd annual Environmental Film Festival in the nation’s capital might cynically be described as the herding of backpack-wearing “woolly hippies” by greenback-seeking scientists and lobbyists. But...

‘La Señorita de Tacna (The Young Lady From Tacna)’ at GALA Hispanic Theatre by Jessica Vaughan

Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa, who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 2010, always wanted to be a playwright. La Señorita de Tacna, written in 1981, was his first play. His literary roots...

On DC Theatre Scene: Arts Journalist Randy Gener Survives Vicious Attack

From Joel Markowitz: 1/29/14: An update: A suspect was arrested today in the beating of Randy Gener. There was sad and shocking news this week when it became known that Journalist Randy Gener was...

‘La Vie En Rose’ at the In Series by Jessica Vaughan

The In Series travels to France for a weekend of performances of the very special La Vie En Rose, a program of French chansons, or secular, lyrical songs, sung by a cadre of talented, local opera...

THE BEST OF 2013: ‘Favorite Children’s, High School, and University Productions and Performances of 2013′ by The Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts

Here are the choices of The Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts for our Favorite productions and performances in Children’s Theatre and High School and University productions that we saw in 2013. Congrats to...

‘Elvis Birthday Fight Club’ Video Interview as it Rolls Into GALA Hispanic Theatre Tomorrow Night at 8 & 10 PM by Lucrezia Blozia

I’m a count your blessings kinda gal. I get to do some really cool stuff over the course of the year – why last year I played both Maria Von Trapp in a live onstage R. Kelly video (suck it Carrie...

‘A Family Reunion’ at The In Series by Jessica Vaughan

A Family Reunion at the In Series is a world premier 20 years in the making by DC Librettist William Moses and Composer Chris Patton. Moses also directed this touching piece about the universal value...

‘A Chorus Line’ at The Arlington Players by Derek Mong

Forget one singular sensation! A Chorus Line at The Arlington Players is a full line-up of seventeen triple-threat sensations! With music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban, and book by...

theatreWashington’s Veteran Board Chair Victor Shargai Passes the Gavel to Kurt Crowl by Jennifer Clements

theatreWashington’s Veteran Board Chair Victor Shargai Passes the Gavel to Kurt Crowl. theatreWashington President & CEO Linda Levy announced today that longtime Board Chair Victor Shargai, after the...

‘Cabaret Barroco’ at GALA Hispanic Theatre by Nicole Cusick

Gala Hispanic Theatre begins its 38th season by paying homage to the Spanish Golden Age. The spirit of a 17th century corralas found its way to 14th Street with the world debut of Cabaret Barroco,...

Favorite ‘Scene Stealers’ of the 2012-2013 DC Area Theater Season: Part 4

There were many wonderful Scene Stealing moments on DC Metro Area stages in our professional, community, children’s, and university theaters during the past theater season (August 1, 2012-August 1,...

Derek Tatum on Playing Don Kerr in Olney Theatre Center’s ‘A Chorus Line’ by Eric Denver and Joel Markowitz

The very talented Derek Tatum is a member of ‘the line’ in Olney Theatre Center’s production of the Tony Award-winning A Chorus Line. Derek takes us behind-the-scenes of his audition, rehearsals, and...

‘A Chorus Line’ at Olney Theatre Center by Amanda Gunther

One! Singular sensation is dancing its way into your heart as Olney Theatre Center presents the sensational Tony Award-Winning Best Musical A Chorus Line, with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by...

Magic Time! ‘One Night in New York!’ by John Stoltenberg

The term “gay musical theater” is almost redundant, especially for countless closeted teens who found they could forget their troubles and get happy when they happened upon the uniquely American art...

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Bowen McCauley Dance presents: From the Ground Up’

What a great way to end DCMetroTheaterArts’ 2013 Capital Fringe coverage by watching graceful and talented dancers from Bowen McCauley Dance perform two dance compositions called Fire and Air and A...

An Interview with CATF’s Scenic Designer David M. Barber by Mike Spain

David M. Barber is the Scenic Designer of H2O, Scott and Hem In the Garden of Allah, and Modern Terrorism Or They Who Want To Kill Us And How We Learn To love Them, at this year’s Contemporary...

Ranting with Cyle: Chatting with Eric Tipler on His Musical ‘One Night in New York!’ by Cyle Durkee

There are certain shows that hit you with a sledgehammer (Rent) to get their point across. There are others that cut you slowly and nimbly until you realize that your heart is exposed and you’re...

Capital Fringe Review: ‘The Afflicted’ by Andrew L. Baughman

The Wandering Theatre Company’s movement/dance-infused ensemble piece The Afflicted follows a Writer’s (Joelle Golda) process to compile research about the girls who ignited the Salem Witch trials. As...

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Lysistrata 1969’ by Jessica Vaughan

The Sock Puppet Guerilla Theater mounts a truly hilarious production of an ancient satire Lysistrata by setting it in 1969. It doesn’t take much updating. The free love hedonism and protest spirit...

Capital Fringe Review: ‘One Night in New York!’ by Joel Markowitz

I have never had such a good time at a Fringe musical like I had last night at the delightful, hysterical, hummable, loveable, and deliciously gay One Night in New York!. Composer, Lyricist and Book...

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Big River (and Other Wayfaring Ballets)’ by Rick Westerkamp

If you are looking for accessible art, deeply rooted in a tradition that dates back to the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, but with unexpected, modern twists and turns, MOVEius...

Capital Fringe Review: ‘heady collectables’ by Carolyn Kelemen

Don’t turn your head away from ‘heady collectables’ or you’ll miss some terrific dancing Here’s a “heads-up” on a not-to-be-missed show during the Capital Fringe Festival. Head on over to the GALA...

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...

Landless Theatre Company’s Third Annual Mashup Festival: ‘Re-Animated Edition’ by Amanda Gunther

Landless Theatre Company’s Third Annual Mashup Festival brought two teams of super creative genius together to form one long running festival of hilarity and hysterics, combining the most unlikely...

‘1776’ at The Milburn Stone Theatre by Amanda Gunther

Somebody ought to open up a window! And let the cool, cool considerate breeze of independence waft through! The Milburn Stone Theatre is proud to present a patriotic musical to kick off its summer...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Big River (and Other Wayfaring Ballets)’ by Tina Barksdale

MOVEiUS Contemporary Ballet, the 2012 winner of Capital Fringe Audience Award, returns to the Fringe this summer for a deeper, more mysterious examination of an emotional journey. A contrast from last...

‘The Mashup Fest: Urban Legend Edition’ at Landless Theatre Company

It’s that time of year again! Nope, not Christmas time, not supper time, but MASHUP TIME!! The third annual Mashup Fest hosted by Landless Theatre Company takes to the stages late night at GALA...

‘Frankenstein’ at Landless Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther

It’s alive! The classic horror line from Mary Shelley’s iconic novel encompasses so much more than just noting the doctor’s dark discovery when it comes to Landless Theatre Company’s newest...

An Interview with Caroline Clay of ‘Clementine and the Lower 9′ at Forum Theatre Pt. 2 by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

Caroline Clay is a phenomenal woman. Her extraordinary acting skills and God’s gift of performance talent are only preceded by her grace, beauty, and kindness Forum Theatre’s Clementine and the Lower...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘The Goddess Diaries’ by Carol Lee Campbell

The Goddess Diaries is a storytelling venture, where the true-life experiences of women are shared alongside musical and dance interludes. Since its inception four years ago, The Goddess Diaries has...

An Interview with Caroline Clay of ‘Clementine and the Lower 9′ at Forum Theatre Pt. 1 by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

Caroline Clay is a phenomenal woman. Her extraordinary acting skills and God’s gift of performance talent are only preceded by her grace, beauty, and kindness. Caroline plays the title character,...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: Bowen McCauley Dance ‘From the Ground Up’ by Audrey Bowler

Bowen McCauley Dance (BMD) presents From the Ground Up. From ancient Egypt to modern day Austria, BMD explores the environments’ influence on movement and movement choice in two dance compositions:...

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘The DC State Players Present Agamemnon’ by Gabriel Swee

Join The DC State Players at the Capital Fringe Festival to watch the epic tale of Agamemnon when he returns home from victory in Troy. Have you ever seen a show that’s so bad, it somehow becomes...

‘Becky Shaw’ at Round House Theatre’ by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. The harsh dose of reality … Sometimes it takes the truth of a stranger to show us who really are. For many, it is easier to perpetuate a false truth or a lie, than to...

PT. 3: Richard Campbell’s Frankenstein:Landless Making a Monster Rock Opera: Meet Irene Jericho by Ally Jenkins

This is part three in a series of interviews with the cast and creative team behind Landless’ upcoming prog-metal rock opera Richard Campbell’s Frankenstein. Today, meet Irene Jericho. Irene Jericho...

Part Two: “Richard Campbell’s Frankenstein: Landless Making a Monster Rock Opera”: Meet Andrew Baughman

This is part two in a series of interviews with the cast and creative team behind Landless’ upcoming prog-metal rock opera Richard Campbell’s Frankenstein. Today, meet Andrew Baughman. Andrew Baughman...

‘The Little Dog Laughed’ at Silver Spring Stage by David Friscic

The Little Dog Laughed will make you smile with recognition at the hypocrisy and contradictions inherent in this game of day-to-day survival we call life. This acid-like portrait of the compromises...

“Richard Campbell’s Frankenstein: Landless Making a Monster Rock Opera”: Part 1: Robert Bradley by Ally Jenkins

After a brief hiatus from producing theatre in DC, Landless Theatre Company is back to the grindstone with their most ambitious project to date: Richard Campbell’s Frankenstein, a World Premiere...

‘DC-7: The Roberto Clemente Story’ at Gala Hispanic Theatre by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

Memory and myth are intertwined in the DC-7: Roberto Clemente Story. The mythic aspects of sports, and baseball in particular, usually draw on nostalgia for how things used to be and cliches of the...

Open Call Audition on May 4th & 5th for Capital Fringe Musical ‘One Night in New York’ by Adi Stein

OPEN CALL AUDITION: By Eric Tipler Directed and Choreographed by Craig Cipollini Presented by Belle Époque Productions and the New Musical Foundation as a part of the 2013 Capital Fringe Festival GALA...

‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ at The National Theatre by Natalie McCabe

“I’m not dead yet,” is an oft-quoted line from the 1975 film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, has a whole number based on this line and, likewise, is alive and...

‘Las aventuras de Don Quixote de La Mancha’ at Gala Hispanic Theatre by Andrew L. Baughman

Las aventuras de Don Quixote de La Mancha, Patricia Suarez’s adaptation of Cervantes’ novel (Bilingual Adaptation by Cornelia Cody), is currently delighting young audiences at GALA Hispanic Theatre at...

Kristofer Sanz on Conducting YAA & MCYO’s ‘Madama Butterfly & Miss Saigon’ This Sunday @4 PM at Strathmore

In our final interview and article about Young Artists of America and Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras’ joint production of Madama Butterfly & Miss Saigon on Sunday, March 10th at 4 PM at Strathmore,...

Student Vocal Soloists of YAA & MCYO’s ‘Madama Butterly & Miss Saigon’ on 3/10@4 @ Strathmore by Joel Markowitz

Meet the the student vocal soloists (who are high school students) who will be singing the roles in Miss Saigon at Young Artists of America and Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras’ production of Madama...

‘Split This Rock: Call and Response’ at INTERSECTIONS at Atlas by Jessica Vaughan

Split This Rock is a non-profit organization that teaches and performs spoken word poetry or slam poetry. A huge part of the organization is focused on young people and one of their major offerings...

‘Sexo, Pudor y Lágrimas’ (Sex, Shame and Tears) at Teatro de la Luna by Flora Scott

Although Sexo, Pudor Y Lágrimas (Sex, Shame and Tears) is a charming comedy. I found it a thoughtful meditation on sex and how it has, does and always will separate men and women. Beyond the...

‘La casa de los espíritus’ (The House of Spirits) at GALA Hispanic Theatre by Veronique MacRae

“What do you know about life? Its torment, its pain…” Based on the pivotal, impassioned and ground-breaking novel by Chilean-American novelist, Isabelle Allende, La casa de los espíritus, or The House...

Part Two: Wanderlust Theater Lab: An Interview with Founder Roselie Vasquez-Yetter and Playwright Tom Block

Playwright, author and visual artist Tom Block began writing plays a few years ago. His work immediately attracted the attention of Wanderlust Theater Lab’s founder Roselie Vasquez-Yetter. She led...