Not that long ago, the only unwanted interruptions shows had was when a cell phone rang. Now, theatre companies moving performances and classes online have much more to worry about. And that move has left them to make basic choices and navigate security settings on their own, a.k.a. learning by trial and error. For performances […]
Archives for May 5, 2020
Review: Pandemic life in 10 parts: Round House Theatre’s Homebound, Part 2.
If Alexandra Petri’s “Connect!” – which opened Round House Theatre’s weekly web series Homebound – was a prologue, then Karen Zacarías’ “Human Resource” offers some rising action, ratcheting the series way up with sweet notes and a laughable setup for next week’s show that makes me ready to come back for more. Warning: Spoilers ahead. […]
The Kennedy Center remains closed through Aug 9; Hamilton’s 2020 visit is postponed indefinitely
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which had planned to re-open its campus on May 22, will remain closed through August 9 due to the ongoing impact of COVID–19, according to its online statement. The cancellation affects more than 1,000 performances, including the touring company of Hamilton. The theater working with the […]