10 stories by "Alysa Cripe"
Faction of Fools is putting on a delightful, cabaret-style show that mixes commedia dell’arte with musical theater songs you know and love—and some that might be brand new to you. Factio…
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company (CSC) has truly crafted the perfect, summer theatrical guidebook. CSC, based in Baltimore, takes up residence at the ruins of the Patapsco Female Institute for…
If you need a reason to believe that there is hope for political progress, then find your “Votes for Women” pin and march over to The National Theater to see “Suffs.” The national to…
St. Gabriel Miracle Players invite you to step into a world of pure imagination with their production of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Originally published in 1964,…
William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a popular choice for a reason. The show has a little bit of everything, from fairies and mischievous sprites to love triangles an…
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the premiere of Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s Pulitzer Prize winning comedy, “You Can’t Take It With You.” If you have been searching to f…
George Bernard Shaw's "Caesar and Cleopatra" is seldom produced but that poses no challenge for Washington Stage Guild, DC's premier producer of Shaw's works. Director Bill Largess focuses t…
If you have never seen a Commedia dell'Arte performance, then Faction of Fool's "Much Ado about Nothing" is calling your name. Faction of Fools performs exclusively in the Commedia dell'Arte…
While not often produced, Shakespeare's tragedy, "Coriolanus," explores ever timely themes: the common people vs. the aristocracy, family loyalty, revenge, and personal duty. Director Jae K.…
While not the first stage adaptation from L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel, John Kane's "The Wizard of Oz" is one of the most accurate to the beloved film, inspiring many revivals and national tou…