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Saturday, January 5, 2013

Part 1: ‘On the Road From Canterbury to Pointless Theatre’ by Alex Leidy by Guest Author

I’m thrilled to be kicking off this series of articles about our upcoming show Canterbury for DC Metro Theater Arts by talking about the long and unusual process by which the script for ou…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Friday, January 4, 2013

Part 5: “The Tempest: Such Stuff as Dreams are Made on”: ‘Checkmate’ by Caroline Brent by Guest Author

You have heard from The Tempest: Such Stuff as Dreams are Made on’s director, designers, board members, artistic directors…but what about the actors? This cast has had their work cut out…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Thursday, January 3, 2013

Part One of ‘Putting Normal Together’ at McLean Community Players’ by Lisa Anne Bailey by Guest Author

This the first of a series of behind-the-scenes articles on McLean Community Players’ production of Next to Normal. Today, Director Lisa Anne Bailey introduces the show and her cast. T…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:02AM

Free Performance of ‘The Brontes’ at Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage on Monday, January 7th at 6 PM by Guest Author

SPECIAL ONE NIGHT PERFORMANCE OF THE BRONTES! KENNEDY CENTER MILLENNIUM STAGE THEATRE LAB MONDAY JANUARY 7TH, 2013 6:00 P.M. Dear Fans, Friends and Family of Dizzy Miss Lizzie’s Roadsi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Behind the Scenes of Thunderous Productions’ ‘Cut’ by Vanessa Terzaghi by Guest Author

I’ve always hated reality television. I make no excuses about this fact. Don’t try to convert me. It won’t end well. No, I won’t come to your screening of Real Housewives. When my c…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:45AM
Tuesday, January 1, 2013

ArtCentric’s New Musical ‘Delilah’ Staged Reading at Atlas on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 7:30 PM by Guest Author

Washington Savoyards presents ArtsCentric’s premiere of a new original musical  DELILAH ONE NIGHT ONLY! January 14th, 2013 at 7:30 PM Washington Savoyards presents Maryland-based producti…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Saturday, December 29, 2012

‘The Tempest: Such Stuff as Dreams are Made on: Chessboards and Sea-faring’ by Tracey Elaine Chessum, Ph.D. by Guest Author

Pallas Theatre Collective’s The Tempest: Such Stuff as Dreams are Made on – Chessboards and Sea-faring. Last week, Board President John Horman gave you a picture of his experience with P…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:38AM
Tuesday, December 25, 2012

December 31st at 8 PM ‘Altar Boyz’ Performance Added at 1st Stage! by Eileen Mandell by Guest Author

If you missed the exuberance of Altar Boyz—you can catch up!   Added for one night only:  December 31 at 8 PM.   Purchase tickets here or call the box office (703) 854-1856. 

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:38AM
Sunday, December 23, 2012

‘Bravo@KAT, Theatre for Young Artists Presents ‘The Music Man Jr.’ by Laurie Levy Issembert by Guest Author

They say when one door closes another opens. The same is true of theatre curtains, theatrical productions and theatre companies. BRAVO@KAT, Theatre for Young Artists, is the newest “ki…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:50AM
Friday, December 21, 2012

‘A View of The Tempest: Such Stuff as Dreams are Made on’ Part 3: ‘From The Boardroom’ by John Horman by Guest Author

I have a confession to make: I first joined the Pallas Theatre Collective family not as a board member, but as a cast member! I was very interested in joining the Pallas board, but I wanted …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:26AM

‘Filichia on Friday’ on Kritzerland: ‘When Size Mattered on Original Cast Albums’ by Peter Filichia by Guest Author

This is the one article that got a way this month from Columnist Peter Filichia’s column on Kritzerland called ‘Filichia on Friday.’‘ This week: When Size Mattered …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:44AM
Thursday, December 20, 2012

Natalie Zanin’s ‘Historic Strolls ‘Announces Dickens Schedule by Natalie Zanin. by Guest Author

 Natalie Zanin’s Historic Strolls announces Dickens schedule Our 12th year of outdoor theatre! Walk through time with us and see the city of Washington as you’ve never seen it … t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

‘How To Catch a Leprechaun’ on Saturday December 22 & 20 at The Keegan Theatre by Mario Baldessari by Guest Author

What’s red and green and has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas? Why, it’s Oillin the leprechaun in How To Catch a Leprechaun – a new, all-ages musical that I wrote with my p…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:03PM

Help Save Backstage! by Rick Claassen by Guest Author

Since opening its doors in 1981, Backstage has provided the DC theatre community with access to theatre scripts, books, make-up, costumes, and dance supplies. This company was founded …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:40AM
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Idly Bent Theatre Company Comes to DC and Opens ‘The Birthday Party’ on January 9, 2013 by Scott Dunn by Guest Author

What’s new about a new theatre company? The question hums perpetually on the lips of DC theatregoers, as fresh independent art springs up beneath the layers of an established theatre com…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:58AM
Monday, December 17, 2012

Tonight at 8 PM: ‘Finishing the Hat: A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim’ at Signature Theatre by James Gardiner by Guest Author

This is my second semester as an adjunct professor of theatre at George Mason University, where I teach a Musical Theatre Workshop. Edward Gero, Professor of Theatre, and Ken Elston, Chair o…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:32AM
Saturday, December 15, 2012

‘Filichia on Friday’ on Kritzerland: ‘Solid Gold Theater’ by Peter Filichia by Guest Author

This is the one article that got a way this month from Columnist Peter Filichia’s column on Kritzerland called ‘Filichia on Friday.’‘ This week: Solid Gold Theater …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:30AM
Friday, December 14, 2012

The Tempest: Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made On Pt. 2:’Views from the Chessboard’ by Tracey Elaine Chessum, Ph.D. by Guest Author

Last week, co-Artistic Director Mike Boynton gave you an overview of Pallas Theatre Collective’s mission and history. This week, we’d like to offer you an inside look at the creation of …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Thursday, December 13, 2012

Final Weekend for Providence Players of Fairfax’s ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ by Chip Gertzog by Guest Author

Thursday Evening Performance Tonight – Four Shows This Weekend – Audiences Love The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!! ONLY FIVE PERFORMANCES REMAIN – CLOSING WEEKEND Produced in partnershi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:18AM

‘Tomfoolery’ musical to Open at Elden Street Players January 25th By Matthew Thompson by Guest Author

Tomfoolery musical to Open at Elden Street Players January 25th with Apologies from Producer; Tom Lehrer to Blame Although many of those involved with Elden Street Players had high hopes for…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Tickets on Sale for Young Artists of America’s Concert ‘Martyrs’ This Fri & Sat @ 7:30 PM by Rolando Sanz by Guest Author

Tickets are on sale for MARTYRS, a concert of selections from opera and musical theatre featuring characters that gave their lives for a cause. TICKETS ARE GOING FAST! There will be tickets…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:50AM

James Gardiner and the Cast on ‘Finishing the Hat: A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim’ by Guest Author

This is my second semester as an adjunct professor of theatre at George Mason University, where I teach a Musical Theatre Workshop. Edward Gero, Professor of Theatre, and Ken Elston, Chair o…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Monday, December 10, 2012

Alan Wade to Serve as Interim Artistic Director of Olney Theatre Center by Laura Assendio by Guest Author

Olney Theatre Center Begins Search for New Artistic Director Olney Theatre Center announces that Martin Platt is no longer serving as the Artistic Director of the Theatre. An Artistic Direc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:23PM
Saturday, December 8, 2012

Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra’s ‘No Place To Go’ on Saturday, 12/15 at 8 PM at Artisphere by Annalisa Meyer by Guest Author

THE FIRST COMMISSIONED WORK BY NYC’S JOE’S PUB Ethan Lipton and his Orchestra’s No Place To Go, the OBIE Award-winning music and timely performance art piece that chronicles the de…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Friday, December 7, 2012

‘The Tempest: Such Stuffs as Dreams are Made On’: Part 1: Meet Pallas Theatre Collective by Michael Boynton by Guest Author

Pallas Theatre Collective: An (Informal) Introduction By Michael Boynton Pallas Theatre Collective had its humble beginning in the Graduate Assistant Office, deep in the bowels of the Clari…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Thursday, December 6, 2012

Help Save Backstage!! by Rip Claassen by Guest Author

Since opening its doors in 1981, Backstage has provided the DC theatre community with access to theatre scripts, books, make-up, costumes, and dance supplies. This company was founded …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:46PM

SCENA Celebrates its 25th Anniversary with December 16th Gala by Monica Jilling by Guest Author

SCENA Celebrates its 25th Anniversary December 16th with a Gala Event featuring international artists Washington’s premiere cultural institution for international drama is celebrating its …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:42PM

Molotov Theatre Group Restructures Executive Leadership by Guest Author

Effective January 01, 2013, Michael Wright, founding Artistic Director of SeeNoSun OnStage, will join Molotov Theatre Group as Co-Artistic Director. “I have always admired the artistic and…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Tuesday, December 4, 2012

HCC’s Arts Collective’s Magical Twist on Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 6 – 16th by Sue Kramer by Guest Author

Did we hear you right? Did you say “Bah-humbug..(groan).. Not another A Christmas Carol?!!!  Hold your sleigh horses! This adaptation of Dickens’ beloved story has a not-to-be-missed…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:40AM
Monday, December 3, 2012

Tonight at 7 PM: Signature Theatre Hosts Concert & CD Release Party for Sandy Bainum’s ‘This Christmas’ by Guest Author

Signature Theatre Hosts Concert & CD Release Party for Sandy Bainum’s This Christmas Tonight  Tonight, December 3, 2012 at 7 PM, Signature Theatre welcomes singer and actress Sandy Ba…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:10AM
Saturday, December 1, 2012

‘Filichia on Friday’ on Kritzerland: ‘November Leftovers’ by Peter Filichia by Guest Author

This is the one article that got a way this month from Columnist Peter Filichia’s column on Kritzerland called ‘Filichia on Friday.’‘ This week: November Leftovers …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM

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