William Shakespeare penned memorable words and characters and fashioned them into some of the most renowned stage works in the Western world. The comedies still delight; the history plays continue to intrigue us. But Shakespeare’s tragedies are the bread and butter of his dramatists’ artistry.
Taking Steps
Constellation Theatre Company’s impeccably cast production of Alan Ayckbourn’s Taking Steps delivers buckets full of laughs. A clever twist of a British farce, the show is presented at Source on 14th Street, NW through October 7.
A First Look at Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
A ruined city. A populace scarred by a despot and the ravages of war. American soldiers whose lives are forever touched by violence and its after effects. And the ghost of a majestic Bengal tiger that haunts the landscape.
Meet Tom Holzman and Alison Drucker, 2012 recipients of the Gary Maker Audience Award
Thomas Holzman and Alison Drucker have been married for many years. They have shared many aspects of their lives. They have raised two children, now grown, and they are both attorneys. Now, one of their favorite shared activities has brought them together again, this time for a unique honor. They are the 2012 recipients of […]
There’s something new at Signature’s Best Little Whorehouse
“Arlington has a Whorehouse in it, Lord have mercy on our souls!” Don’t call the authorities. But you can call to get tickets, at least if it doesn’t sell out.
Page-to-Stage, putting it all together. A chat with curator Gregg Henry
Page-to-Stage is free, open to the public and offers a chance to see theatre companies showcasing new plays and musicals. Incubator, buffet, or new play superhighway? That just about covers it, according to Gregg Henry.
Guide to the 2012 Page-to-Stage Festival
updated Aug 31, 2012 Guide to the 2012 Page-to-Stage Festival Sept 1 – 3, 2012 at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC
Shear Madness
I hereby issue the following challenge: Find your grumpiest friend or relation and bring them to Shear Madness. If they do not give in to the experience, have a great time and turn their frown upside down, I doubt there is much hope for such a sour puss.
The theatre community comes together for Taking Care of Our Own
Taking Care of Our Own was created to assist Washington area theatre professionals experiencing personal emergency situations.
DC’s Shear Madness turns 25
Comedy is serious business. And for a little production tucked away in the Kennedy Center for the last 25 years, the serious business of making people laugh has been instrumental to the success of Shear Madness.