Silhouette Stages presents ‘RENT’ from October 25 – November 4th by Cast Member Danielle Sherry by Guest Author

When confronted with the title of Jonathan Larson’s epic rock opera/ musical RENT, what emotions are you suddenly filled with? Passion? Nostalgia? Loss? Or perhaps celebration and friendsh…

Ambassador Theater’s ‘Trespassing’ by Assistant Director James Randle by Guest Author

When I first heard that Ambassador Theater was mounting Egyptian plays my mind immediately began swimming with imagery: the stereotypical pyramids, but also palms, gold, perfume, mud-brick, …

Part Seven: Letters From the Living Dead: “This house…this place” by Stephen Gregory Smith by Guest Author

“As we rounded round the hill, past the boating shop, we’d stop and turn the corner by the mill - and I’d see this house…this place…” Long gone are Barbie dolls and handmade set…

‘Election Day Plays 2012′ on October 17th & 30th at Busboys & Poets by Brett Steven Abelman by Guest Author

Just in time for the election, six local playwrights have written new plays about people whose voices usually get left out of the political debates. Ranging from comedy to drama to game show…

‘Teen Angel Project’ by Gabriela Schulman by Guest Author

Take a group of kids who love to perform, take away the competition of the theater world and the usual drama that surrounds it, and instead add the desire to give back to their community and…

‘Filichia on Friday’: ‘Get With the Program’ by Peter Filichia by Guest Author

Here is Columnist Peter Filichia’s column on Kritzerland called ‘Filichia on Friday.’‘ This week: Get with the Program Peter Filichia is the author of Let’s …

’2012 Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ in the Nation’s Capital by Nancy Daly by Guest Author

2012 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in the Nation’s Capital – Washington, DC Come join us on this wonderful team of Actors, Industry Colleagues, Friends and Family on Saturday, Oc…

Washington Savoyards Names ‘Guest Narrators’ for ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ by Katy Beth Cassel by Guest Author

Guest Narrators Take Over Transylvania in Washington Savoyard’s THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW October 19 – November 4 Surprise “creatures of the night” emerge when Washington Savoyards 41st�…

Friday Fire Sale at ‘Farragut North’ at Silver Spring Stage by Michael Kharfen by Guest Author

From Michael Kharfen from Silver Spring Stage: This just in on the wire: “the polls have been extended for Farragut North with two more shows this Friday October 12 and Saturday Octobe…

‘Doing the Time Warp’ – Part Two: Director Jay Brock on Selecting the Leads of Washington Savoyards’ ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ by Guest Author

In a previous article regarding the concept and vision of directing this production of the The Rocky Horror Show I discussed the inherent problem of where to strike a balance between mainta…

Red Branch Theatre Company Opens ‘Avenue Q’ Tonight by Keith Tittermary by Guest Author

What is better than full puppet nudity? Nothing, except of course for a barrel of monkeys. Red Branch Theatre Company is excited to present its original production of Avenue Q, winner of the…

2012-2013 Season Preview for McLean Community Players by Chris Hardy and Joel Markowitz by Guest Author

McLean Community Players (MCP) just concluded their 2011-2012 season with a highly successful production of Legally Blonde. To find out what they have in store for next season, I interviewed…

Part Six: Letters From the Living Dead: “We’ll Be Alright…” by Stephen Gregory Smith by Guest Author

“In the living room of the farmhouse, the television flickers on as an emergency broadcast message begins transmission. Everyone stops what they are doing and lean forward, hungry for …

Theater of the Spirit’s ‘Encounter at Heavenly Gultch’ This Weekend at Unity of Gaithersburg by Suzanne Yuskiw by Guest Author

The Theater of the Spirit presents Encounter at Heavenly Gulch, a gentle comedy in two acts By Martin A. Follose, and directed by Suzanne Yuskiw. Friday and Saturday, October 5 and 6 at 7:…

Fringe Hit ‘The Circle’ Continues on Saturday and Sunday 10/5 and 10/6 by Carmen Wong by Guest Author

It’s theater in the form of an mp3:…In the wacky universe of Banished? Productions that sounds like business as usual.” – Washington Post banished? productions takes theatre to the s…

Memorial Service for Dr. Jaylee Mead to be Held on Monday, October 8th at 6:30 PM at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater by Guest Author

From Arena Stage at the Mead Center Center for American Theater. MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR BELOVED PHILANTHROPIST, SCIENTIST & THEATER LOVER DR. JAYLEE MONTAGUE MEAD TO BE HELD MONDAY, OCTOBE…

‘Rumors’ at Fredericktowne Players by Mara Bayewitz by Guest Author

You know when you go to your favorite neighborhood restaurant and the wait is too long, so you shlepp to another place farther away-and that becomes your NEW favorite restaurant? This is wh…

Part Two: The ‘Merman’s Apprentice Log’ by Stephen Cole by Guest Author

When last we left Muriel Plakenstein, she was about to enter a new world. The world of Ethel Merman and the St. James Theatre and Hello, Dolly! and David Merrick. Funny thing, I am about to …

Season Preview: The Puppet Co. by Christopher Piper by Guest Author

A Rather Long and Somewhat Informative Look at the Puppet Co.’s 2012-2013 Season  Although we will be celebrating our 30th Anniversary in 2013, with our original three founders still acti…

‘Doing the Time Warp’- Part One: Director Jay Brock on His Vision for The Washington Savoyards’ ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ by Guest Author

Rocky Horror initial problem: How do you put up this show? It is the question for a The Rocky Horror Show creative team. How do we effectively strike a balance between what is ing…

Part One: ‘The Merman’s Apprentice Log’ by Stephen Cole by Guest Author

Here we are, casting our first public New York City reading of a new musical fable, Merman’s Apprentice, a new musical fable…Book and Lyrics by Stephen Cole, Music by David Evans. For th…

$15 Tickets for ‘SHAPE’ at force/collision for 9/20-22 Performances at Atlas by Guest Author

force/collision is offering DC Metro Theatre Arts readers $10 off regular priced tickets ($25) for performances 9/20-9/22 at 8:00pm and 9/23 at 3:00pm for the world premiere of SHAPE by Erik…

A Special Discount For October 19th 8 PM Performance of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ at Washington Savoyards by Guest Author

‘Taking SHAPE’ Part 2: Frank Britton and Dane Figueroa Edidi on Billy and Cordelia McLain by Dane Edidi by Guest Author

In Part Two of Taking SHAPE actors Frank Britton and Dane Figueroa Edidi introduce us to their characters Billy and Cordelia McClain. From Frank Britton (Billy McClain): When my journey w…

Part Five: Letters from the Living Dead: ‘My Sweet Baby’ by Stephen Gregory Smith by Guest Author

Welcome back to the Farmhouse. If you listen close, you will hear the pitter patter of little feet running and skipping around. All at once you see her…a small child with no malice in…

HCC’s Arts Collective Announces Improv Group “What Improv Group?!?!” 2012-2013 Season by Sue Kramer by Guest Author

HCC’s only improv troupe returns for a 6-show season – with Special Guests Howard Community College’s Arts Collective (AC) kicks off its 18th Season with performances by “What Impro…

‘Campaign Caper’ comes to Way Off Broadway by Justin M. Kiska by Guest Author

In addition to Way Off Broadway’s regularly scheduled Mainstage and Children’s Theatre seasons, the theatre also hosts a number of special events each year.  Some of the most popular e…

‘Don’t Bury The Story in a Musical’ by David Rohde by Guest Author

Every musical has a story for the audience to enjoy, so don’t bury it on stage. In the musical Li’l Abner, a rousing chorus number declares the praises of “Jubilation T. Cornpone,” a…

There’s a New Look at Olney Theatre Center by Heather Latiri by Guest Author

Last night, to honor its 75th Anniversary Season, Olney Theatre Center unveiled it’s new logo and branding. The new identity and branding of the Olney Theatre Center coincides with the…

2012-2013 Season Preview of Encore Stage & Studio by Aileen Pangan by Guest Author

Encore 2012-2013 Season Showcases Adventure and Search for Justice Our heroes and heroines are ready to travel, spread their wings and make a difference. They won’t let evil, bullies or l…

‘Stones in The Secret Garden’ by Brent Stone by Guest Author

Whenever I see a Stone perform on the stage I always see a performer who gives 200% and whose joy of performing glows on his face. The Secret Garden has a lot of meaning for Brent Stone an…