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‘Frankenstein’ at Landless Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Amanda Gunther
The Cast of Landless Theatre Company's 'Frankenstein.' Photo by Jack Sossman.

It’s alive! The classic horror line from Mary Shelley’s iconic novel encompasses so much more than just noting the doctor’s dark discovery when it comes to Landless Theatre Company’s newest production: Frankenstein. A world premier of Richard Campbell’s Prog Metal … Continue reading →

Source Festival: ”On The Cusp’ (Six 10-Minutes Plays) by Anne Tsang

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Anne Tsang
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On the Cusp, the series of 10-minute plays inspired by the full length play, Perfect Arrangements, is a batch of amusingly funny stories about beginnings and how they shape us. In A Unicorn on 7th and Nicollet, written by Jessica Huang … Continue reading →

‘Medea’ at Mobtown Players by Amanda Gunther

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Amanda Gunther
Aegeus (Steven Shriner) and Medea (Rachael Rash). Photo courtesy of Mobtown Players.

Here’s looking at you, kid. Or maybe just a stroll down Hollywood and Vine will get you in the mood for this 1930’s adaptation of Euripides’ Medea. Harking back to the golden age of film with all its polish and … Continue reading →

La-Ti-Do Tonight at 8 PM With Mikah Meyer, Shadoe Williamson, Sophia Walker, Carolyn Agan, & Chris Sizemore by Don Michael Mendoza

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Don Michael Mendoza
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It’s that time of week again for La-Ti-Do: WINNER of DC Metro Theater Arts’ Special Award for Best of 2012! TONIGHT AT 8 PM AT THE BLACK FOX LOUNGE- 1723 Connecticut Avenue NW, in DC This week we celebrate our … Continue reading →

Randy Johnson on Writing and Directing ‘One Night with Janis Joplin’ at Arena Stage by Joel Markowitz

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Joel Markowitz
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After a critically acclaimed run at Arena Stage last October One Night with Janis Joplin is back. I asked Director Randy Johnson about the new production about to open at Arena Stage an how the show has evolved since he first wrote … Continue reading →

2013 Capital Fringe Show Preview: ‘Dark House’ by Tarpey Long

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Guest Author
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Dark House will open July 12, 2013, as part of the Capital Fringe Festival in Washington, DC. Written by Tarpley Long and directed by Tracy McMullan, the play is based on Faulkner’s story Absalom, Absalom! Dark House, was Faulkner’s original  title while he … Continue reading →

‘The Best of Craigslist’ at Flying V Theatre Company by Max Johnson

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Max Johnson
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Flying V Theatre Company’s self proclaimed title as a “local indie theater” carries a deceptively complex stigma along with its given purpose. To be successfully indie, one must be trendy without being a hipster, intellectual without being pretentious, and be … Continue reading →

Source Festival: ‘Fox Cried’ (Artistic Blind Date) by Lauren Katz

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Lauren Katz
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What do you get when you combine the clever minds of a visual artist, a traditional actor and playwright, and a musician? Well you get an artistic blind date of course, but not necessarily the traditional definition of “date” that … Continue reading →

The Swing Set Donates “True Blood” Theme Song Download Profits to Molotov Theatre Group by Alex Zavistovich

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Guest Author
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The Swing Set Donates True Blood Theme Song Download Profits to Molotov Theatre Group Jazzy Reinterpretation of “Bad Things” Timed for Release before June 26th True Blood Season Opener Bad Things? How about good things? With Season Six of HBO’s runaway vampire … Continue reading →

‘Red’ at Jewish Theatre Workshop by Amanda Gunther

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Amanda Gunther
Mark Rothko (Rodney Bonds) and Ken (Brian M. Kehoe). Photo by Brad Norris.

Paintings; they live and dies in the eye of the viewer. The same can be said for a performance. The life which a performance gives only continues to live if the viewer is satisfied in what they see. The same … Continue reading →

‘Celtic Woman’ at Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Erica Laxson
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Celtic Woman performed a dazzling sold out show at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts last night and have just two shows left in their North American tour. The musically talented quartet of women and incredibly accomplished Music … Continue reading →

Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel Adds Second Show This Monday at 7:30 pm at The Birchmere by Mike Spain

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Mike Spain
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Guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel visits The Birchmere – 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, in Alexandria, VA at 7:30 PM on Sunday (sold out) and Monday night. Joining him will be fellow guitarist Anthony Snape. If you love the sound of a beautiful … Continue reading →

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