Active Cultures Theatre promotes original works set in the world around us. Its latest production by Washington playwright Gwydion Suilebhan takes us to the U.S.S. Constellation, the famous 19th century ship moored in Baltimore’s inner harbor. [Read more...]
The Constellation
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Active Cultures Theatre promotes original works set in the world around us. Its latest production by Washington playwright Gwydion Suilebhan takes us to the U.S.S. Constellation, the famous 19th century ship moored in Baltimore’s inner harbor. [Read more...]
Permanent Collection
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Round House Theatre’s production of Thomas Gibbons’ Permanent Collection is a reminder that some of the most memorable theatre arises out of confrontation. The battle over control of an art museum and foundation provides an excellent setting for a study of racial politics. [Read more...]
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Barack Stars: The Wrath of Rahm
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Chicago produced a president, and a string of corrupt governors; so who better to make fun of all of it than The Second City – celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. In Barack Stars, Chicago’s favorite son is given his satiric due, with an economy on the ropes and maybe just a touch of swine flu for good measure.
Perfecting the art of comedy revue with sketches, songs and a little improvisation, The Second City storms the Capital City to tackle partisanship, the politics of race, a terrifyingly tiny Rahm Emanuel, and a host of other headline-grabbing personalities.
BARACK STARS
- Chris Klimek . City Paper
- Nelson Pressley . The Post
Chumbale (Every Love Bird Needs a Nest)
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Enzo and his wife, Mecha live in his father-in-law’s house. The recently married young man longs to smarten up his living quarters – at least with a can of paint – but his efforts clash headlong with his in-laws and their way of living. [Read more...]
