– by guest writer Lee Kaplan – When I found my sixth grade journal, I knew I needed to speak out. In elementary school, I was bullied for — among other things — my love of acting in plays. What I read in my journal were detailed accounts of vicious, relentless attacks that took place […]
Capital Fringe: The Burlesque of Broadway
Who doesn’t love a good musical? Or making fun of a good musical?! With Burlesque of Broadway, presented by Burlesque Classique, nothing is sacred in this sassy, sexy rumpus to some traditional Broadway show tunes. Watch the costumes fall away and the sparkly skin emerge to songs from Damn Yankees to Nine – some classic […]
Capital Fringe: Marsha – a kidnapped girl imagines travel around town
– guest writer is Alan Harris – Marsha is the story of a girl who, despite being locked up, goes on the same journey around a Welsh village every day. We are currently rehearsing it in the UK before travelling to Washington, DC. The play isn’t based on one incident – there have been many […]
Capital Fringe: They Call Me Q
— Guest writer Qurrat Ann Kadwani, from New York City, is an actress, producer, TV Host and founding Artistic Director of eyeBLINK — Part of Fringe Peeks, our “in their own words” series I was born in Mumbai, India and my family immigrated to America when I was three. I saw my first solo play […]
Kathleen Akerley talks with Joe Calarco about the new ending for Shakespeare’s R&J
Get a deconstructionist drunk (if you must), and you’ll probably be treated to an excitable if slurred rant about text: what is it? How can it ever be called ‘fixed?’ Who’s in charge of it? Who’s authorized to divine and reinterpret its intentions and who is not?
Artisphere policy change leaves WSC Avant Bard homeless
This just in from WSC Avant Bard – After two years as the resident theatre company at Arlington County’s Artisphere, WSC Avant Bard finds itself unexpectedly homeless.
Director Kerri Rambow’s life as Batman
Musician Shawn Northrip talks with Kerri Rambow She sells herself as merely the second fiddle to playwright and co-director Michael Merino on the new show from the team that brought you Squirrel, or The Origin of the Species, and The Quick Brown Fox Jumped Over the Lazy Dog, but I tell you she is Batman.
First look at Cabaret XXX: Love the One You’re With
Press person Mendy Cunningham tells us about the latest from Pinky Swear – Pinky Swear Productions’ Cabaret XXX returns to the Capital Fringe Festival, this time to reveal their dirty little secret – that love isn’t so bad, especially when you’re the one in charge. Sure, everyone already knows that but Pinky Swear has a way […]
First look at Lady Luck is a Whore, Capital Fringe 2012
Performer Leanne Linsky tells us about her Fringe show. – What happened in Vegas stays in this show. Lady Luck is a Whore is my one-woman show about my real life experiences with marriage, friendships, guns and God. First, you should know that my mom does not approve of the show title. I’d say chances […]
Plays Under Construction Festival, 2006
The Playwrights Forum and Round House Theatre have joined forces to present the Plays Under Construction Festival, a three-week festival offering a behind-the-scenes look at the development of three new plays by three local playwrights. The festival runs March 13 – April 1, 2006 at Round House Theatre Silver Spring and the Round House Theatre […]