Little Theatre of Alexandria

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...

‘Laughing Stock’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria

Even if you aren’t acquainted with any of the actors in the play, or if you have ever been involved with a theatrical production anywhere, you’ll recognize some old friends when you go see Little...

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 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 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 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 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...

‘In the Heights’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria

The Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) has launched In the Heights, as part of their ‘Director’s Dream Season.’ Frank D. Shutts II has wanted to put this 2008 ony Award-winning Best Musical for over...

Interview with Frank D. Shutts II on Directing ‘In the Heights’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria July 25th-August 15th

I sat down and asked veteran Director Frank Shutts his thoughts, visions, and hopes for LTA’s summer production of the 2008 Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights which opens on July 25th and plays...

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘American Lit’

You don’t have to be an English Major—or even a recent graduate—to enjoy this romp among literary giants in American Lit, a collection of five one-act plays, written and directed by James F. Bruns and...

‘Dirty Blonde’ at the Little Theatre of Alexandria

Dirty Blonde, written by Claudia Shear and directed by Jennifer Lyman, follows two stories: the rise to fame of star Mae West and the blossoming love affair of her two most obsessive fans after her...

‘The Odd Couple’ (Female Version) at The Little Theatre of Alexandria

What is not fun about a good ol’ fashioned gender swap? Well, that is exactly what you will be in for at the Little Theatre of Alexandria this month with their production of The Odd Couple (Female...

‘God of Carnage’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria

As the curtain opens on God of Carnage, Veronica Novak (Karen Shotts) is walking on eggshells, trying to have an adult conversation with the parents of the child who hit her son with a stick. Veronica...

‘The Game’s Afoot’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria

Before Benedict Cumberbatch starred in the incandescent puzzle palace that is Sherlock, there was William Gillette, the definitive Sherlock Holmes of his time. Tall, lean, with the manner of a...

Meet the Cast of Metropolitan Youth Arts Theatre’s ‘The Last Five Years’: Part 1: Ben Cherington by Sam Cornbrooks

In Part One of a series of interviews with the cast of Metropolitan Youth Arts Theatre’s The Last Five Years, meet Ben Cherington. Sam: Introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen...

DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Directors/Musical Directors in a Musical in Community Theatres

Hans Bachmann for La Cage aux Folles at McLean Community Players Musical Director: John Edward Niles ______ Homero Bayarena for Les Misérables at Glyndon Area Players Musical Director: Matt Hartman...

DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Performances in a Musical in Community Theatres

The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2014 Best Performances in Musicals in Community Theatres go to: Best Actor in a Musical Tyler Everett Adams as Leo Bloom in The...

DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Musicals in Community Theatres

The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2014 Best Musicals at Community Theatres go to: The Addams Family at Kensington Arts Theatre Annie at Port Tobacco Players Bat Boy:...

‘Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol’ at Little Theatre of Alexandria

The Little Theatre of Alexandria sticks close to Charles Dickens’ classic text in their charming production of this holiday favorite filled with opulent costumes, cute children, and real puppies – and...

‘The Rocky Horror Show’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria

“It’s just a jump to the left . . . and then a step to the riiiight!” That iconic quote from the song “Time Warp” of The Rocky Horror Show is what I caught myself signing as I sat down to write this...

DCMetroTheaterArts’ Scene Stealers-Week Ending 9/18/14

Here are this week’s Scene Stealers. Congrats to all our honorees. ______ Jennifer Berry as Blanche DuBois and Anna Fagan as Stella Kowalski in the Final Scene of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s A...

‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ at Little Theatre of Alexandria

“I don’t want realism, I want magic!” exclaims Blanche DuBois in the distinguished Tennessee Williams play A Streetcar Named Desire. Well, Director Kristina Friedgen and The Little Theatre of...

Scene Stealers-Week Ending August 9, 2014

Here are this week’s Scene Stealers. Congrats to our honorees! _______ Spencer Boyd as Farquaad Singing and Dancing “What’s Up Duloc?” and “The Battle of Farquaad” at Shrek at The Alliance Theatre....

‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria

The Little Theatre of Alexandria has a smash it on its hands with The Monty Python’s Spamalot. The opening night audience bellowed and clapped and roared at the puns and gave a standing ovation at the...

‘Plaza Suite’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria

Step into The Plaza, one of the most upscale venues and hotels in Upper Manhattan. Plaza Suite, a Tony Award-winning comedy written by Neil Simon in 1968, welcomes audiences to Room 719 as it captures...

‘Boeing Boeing’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria

The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s latest production, Boeing Boeing, by French playwright Marc Camoletti with English translation by Beverley Cross, is marketed as “a non-stop comedy,” and after a...

‘Ragtime’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Bev Fleisher

I am a big fan of The Little Theatre of Alexandria because of their consistency in presenting top-notch productions – which always run like clockwork – so I was disappointed that their opening night...

‘Caught in the Net’ at Castaways Repertory Theatre by Jenna Miller

Caught in the Net is the hilarious sequel to his hit Run for Your Wife both written by Ray Cooney. The British farce begins with bigamist taxi driver John Smith (the very funny Trip Lloyd) still...

‘The 39 Steps’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Julia L. Exline

The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents the melodrama parody The 39 Steps, from the novel by John Buchan and the movie classic directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Shuffled from novel to movie to stage...

‘Caught in the Net’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Julia L. Exline

The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents Ray Cooney’s Caught in the Net, a comedic farce that follows the chaotic evening of a London taxi driver, whose long-kept double life races towards a head-on...

‘Avenue Q’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Julia Exline

The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents the three-time Tony Award winning Best Musical Avenue Q, with Book by Jeff Whitty and Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. Directed and...

‘Shakespeare with a Twist – Revisited’ at The Greenspring Players by Eric Denver

Shakespeare’s famous quote – “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves” certainly rings true to the Greenspring Players. Within the Greenspring Retirement Community the twice-a-year...

The Little Theatre of Alexandria and ’33 Variations’ Partner with Local Musicians

LTA and 33 Variations Partner with Local Musicians Enjoy a night of theatre and music! Join LTA for a night of theatre and music! 33 Variations, playing at The Little Theatre of Alexandria from April...

’33 Variations’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Justin Schneider

There’s an analogy to be drawn between musical composition and the theater. A play is like a theme; each production is a variation on that theme, stretching it past its original bounds and...

‘Dial “M” For Murder’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Julia L. Exline

The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents Frederick Knott’s Dial “M” for Murder, a quiet thriller that lures the audience into its twisty web. Carla Scopeletis directs this deceivingly calm,...

Little Theatre of Alexandria Holds Auditons for ’33 Variations’ on March 2 @ 2 & March 3rd @7

The Little Theatre of Alexandria announces auditions for Moisés Kaufman’s 33 Variations, an elegant dance between past and present, art and life, fact and speculation, mother and daughter. 33...

‘The Full Monty’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Julia L. Exline

The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents The Full Monty, a musical comedy written by Terrence McNally, with music and lyrics by David Yazbeck. Frank D. Shutts ll directs this riotous production about...

‘A Christmas Carol’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Julia L. Exline

The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents A Christmas Carol, the beloved holiday classic by Charles Dickens about a miserly old man who is visited by three cautionary spirits on Christmas Eve. Rachel...

‘Cantorial’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Julia L. Exline

The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents Cantorial, a ghost story written by Ira Levin and directed by C. Evans Kirk, who also contributes the set design. While this isn’t your typical ”creepy” ghost...

The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s ‘Cantorial’ Opens This Weekend by Director C. Evans Kirk

C. Evans Kirk tells us about directing The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s new production Cantorial – which opens this weekend. “Written by famed American dramatist Ira Levin (author of Rosemary’s Baby...

‘Funny Money’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Julia L. Exline

The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents Funny Money, a British farce by Ray Cooney about an ordinary man who finds himself in an extraordinary situation. Shawn G. Byers directs this comedic...

‘Sweeney Todd’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Julia L. Exline

The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, a macabre musical about a wronged man and his consuming fixation on revenge. Directed by...

‘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...

‘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....

Nibbles And Sips Around Town: ‘Very Cherry Celebrations’ by Jordan Wright

Ahh the cherry…luscious fruit and symbol of spring in our Nation’s Capitol. But why? The cherry trees whose airy pink blossoms grace the Tidal Basin at this time of year will never bear cherries – but...