Native American dramatist explores her roots in the one-woman show 'Where We Belong' by Celia Wren

Woolly Mammoth mounts a streaming version of Madeline Sayet's play, in association with the Folger Shakespeare Library.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:48am on June 8, 2021☆⚑

This LGBTQ 'Giselle' celebrates individuality, putting a spotlight on non-inclusiveness in classical ballet by Celia Wren

For "Giselle of Loneliness," Ballez founder Katy Pyle cast dancers who have their own complicated relationships with ballet.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:24am on June 6, 2021☆⚑

The park setting of 'In the Middle of the Fields' is compelling but can't make up for the sliver of a plot by Celia Wren

The Solas Nua production of the Deirdre Kinahan play takes place at P Street Beach in Northwest Washington.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:12pm on May 27, 2021☆⚑

'The Mayor of Harlem' celebrates Bill Robinson as dance superstar, as well as social activist by Celia Wren

Trio of tap stars has directed and choreographed the new documentary, on-demand through June 3 as part of the Joyce Theater's digital season.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:33am on May 21, 2021☆⚑

God and catfish: Two streaming plays evoke roaming, restless minds by Celia Wren

Woolly's "Animal Wisdom" fully succeeds in the digital format, while Studio's "2.5 Minute Ride" is less successful.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:18pm on May 17, 2021☆⚑

At Kennedy Center's 'Evening of Jazz and Dance,' glimmers of renewal by Celia Wren

Dance and music performances, featuring Roman Mejia, Tiler Peck, Gregory Porter and Jason Moran, will be on demand through Aug. 1.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:48pm on May 3, 2021☆⚑

Happenstance Theater shifts its stage to an interactive website inspired by the shadow boxes of Joseph Cornell by Celia Wren

At a time without live performance, "The Juxtapose Tenement" conjures theatrical magic in the cyber realm.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18am on April 28, 2021☆⚑

Constellation's 'Children of Medea' spins a dreamscape family portrait by Celia Wren

The production, streaming through May 16, isn't well served by the elaborate production design.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:12pm on April 26, 2021☆⚑

This D.C.-based choreographer creates dances about trailblazers, hoping you'll embrace their ideals by Celia Wren

The video series from the Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company honors civil rights icons, including Marian Anderson and William Ayers Campbell.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:48am on April 7, 2021☆⚑

Signature Theatre's latest show is a 'Jam' to savor by Celia Wren

Actor Daniel J. Watts is serving up a high-energy meditation on his life, and he's hoping it sticks with you.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:24pm on March 19, 2021☆⚑

Inspired by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, a new play ponders race, gender and inclusion by Celia Wren

Steppenwolf Theatre begins streaming Vivian J.O. Barnes's "Duchess! Duchess! Duchess!" on March 10.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:03am on March 6, 2021☆⚑

Arena Stage creates a series of nine snail-mailings for fans for 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise' by Celia Wren

Props department will send patrons correspondence evoking the courtship depicted in the 2019 show.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:12pm on February 24, 2021☆⚑

New one-man play aims to dispel myths about the sexuality of the disabled by Celia Wren

Actor-playwright Ryan J. Haddad's 'Hi, Are You Single?' streams via Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:42am on January 27, 2021☆⚑

'Dance in DC' short films capture the city's spirit of entrepreneurship by Celia Wren

Washington Performing Arts commissioned local dancer-choreographers to devise, and perform, dances customized for spaces at six area businesses.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:24am on December 19, 2020☆⚑

Rorschach Theatre gets the audience out of the house with 'Distance Frequencies' by Celia Wren

D.C. theater curates a months-long immersive experience that takes in the great outdoors.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:12am on December 16, 2020☆⚑

Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations' has a place of honor in company's first virtual season by Celia Wren

Troupe experiments with filming outdoors and creates "Testament," an homage to the beloved 1960 work.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:54am on December 2, 2020☆⚑

A forgotten female Sherlock Holmes gets her due in this audio play (with physical clues) by Celia Wren

We Happy Few adapts tale of detective Loveday Brooke for home listening, with extras sent by mail.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:48am on November 18, 2020☆⚑

Why haven't more people heard of playwright Adrienne Kennedy? Round House Theatre hopes to fix that problem. by Celia Wren

A month-long festival shines a spotlight on the writer of intense and often surreal dramas.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:06am on November 11, 2020☆⚑

Audio adaptation of Beltway drama 'Kings' tantalizes but ultimately falls flat without a stage by Celia Wren

Sarah Burgess's play registers as a tad blunt and obvious, qualities that might not have manifested in a live production.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:06am on November 5, 2020☆⚑

Tickets are limited and temperatures are taken, but indoor theater in D.C. is back by Celia Wren

GALA theater's "The Dog in a Manger" is a comedy classic that flashes its teeth.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06pm on November 2, 2020☆⚑

The audience helps decide the outcome in this Zoom play about immigration by Celia Wren

Round House Theatre hosts the opening stop of the "American Dreams" digital tour, through Oct. 11.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:48pm on October 8, 2020☆⚑

At Woolly Mammoth, a 'play' you access only by telephone by Celia Wren

A collaboration with the Telephonic Literary Union, "Human Resources" is funny, biting " and yes, even poetic.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:18am on October 7, 2020☆⚑

Studio Theatre's virtual 'salons' offer a cultural gathering place during the pandemic by Celia Wren

Playwright Psalmayene 24 hosts monthly online chats that celebrate culture "through a Black lens."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:18pm on September 16, 2020☆⚑

Richmond's Firehouse Theatre inches back toward live theater, with small audiences and live-streaming for 'The Portrait of Dorian Gray" by Celia Wren

One-actor adaptation of Oscar Wilde novel is a world premiere.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:48pm on June 16, 2020☆⚑

Synetic Theater adapts tales written in the face of a 14th-century plague for our modern times by Celia Wren

Stories from Giovanni Boccaccio's 'The Decameron' to be made available online.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:48am on June 3, 2020☆⚑