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Monday, October 5, 2015

Peter’s Alley produces Educating Rita (review) by Britt Oliver

Torn between two worlds, one where ignorance equals survival and one where knowledge equates to power, a young Liverpool hair dresser attempts to bridge the gap by being tutored in English L…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:39AM

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Uprising at MetroStage (review) by Britt Oliver

Sunday night I stepped into a theatre filled with a diverse group of people: young, old, black, white, and brown. The faces surrounding me had one thing in common, a smile; a smile that seem…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:33AM

Monday, September 21, 2015

A Matter of Worth, Live Garra Theatre by Britt Oliver

One dollar, one woman, one epic story connecting a tragic past to a hopeful future; A Matter of Worth by Marcia E. Cole, allows the audience to experience slavery through the eyes of Hannah,…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:34PM

Monday, August 24, 2015

Witches Vanish at Venus Theatre Company by Britt Oliver

Entering the Venus theater, for the first time, I felt like a wide-eyed child. Vintage accessories, soft lavender walls, and the dimly lit lobby all suggested that the theater serves as a po…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:44PM

Friday, July 24, 2015

DanceEthos with The West Shore Piano Trio at Capital Fringe by Britt Oliver

Imaginative choreography collides with extraordinary emotions in Dance Ethos with The West Shore Piano Trio. Artistic director Tiffany Haughn’s collaboration with several local, innovative…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:18AM

Sunday, July 19, 2015

The Out of Tooners at Capital Fringe by Britt Oliver

A zany, zooming romp through the many perils of American culture, The Out of Tooners was anything but boring. Through a series of vignettes, classic cartoon characters provided a comedic, ch…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:58PM

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Niche at Capital Fringe by Britt Oliver

Our homes are our most treasured possessions but what happens when they consume our daily lives? Niche, produced by Jane Franklin Dance, explores relationships, home ownership, and ultimatel…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 03:43PM

Dancing Ophelia at Capital Fringe by Britt Oliver

Without words, Shakespearean sonnets come to life in choreographer Alice Howes’ riveting new show Dancing Ophelia. This modern dance marvel offers an updated interpretation of several clas…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:52AM

Monday, July 13, 2015

#Sexts at Capital Fringe by Britt Oliver

A raunchy comedy offering insight into the link between social media and sex appeal excited me, so I braced myself for a provocative, hilarious, shocking show. Unfortunately, #Sexts was a di…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:07PM

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Straight Faced Lies by Britt Oliver

Are you hungry for a heaping helping of deceit? Playwright Mark Jason Williams’ work Straight Faced Lies certainly left me craving more. The witty comedy offers up a Thanksgiving tale rife…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:30PM

Monday, June 22, 2015

Finally Quiet In My Head at DC Black Theatre Festival by Britt Oliver

Life in DC can be utterly chaotic and overwhelming. In her new play, Cristina Bejan piles on the daily DC stressors – balancing work, school, family, and friends – which led to the u…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:52AM

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