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 a…

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 streets…

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 …

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 …

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 the …

$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 jou…

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 …

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 Improv Grou…

'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 legenda…

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 Ston…

John Moltress on force/collision's 'Shape' by Guest Author

It was in January of this year when I was directing Craig Wright’s Mistakes Were Made in Houston that Erik Ehn contacted me through email and asked me to read his play Shape. I was …

Taking Flight Theatre Company Holds Auditions for 'Equus' September 8-9th by Guest Author

Taking Flight Theatre Company announces auditions for its next production: Equus by Peter Shaffer. The production will be directed by Haley Murphy. Auditionees should come prepared with dram…

Special 50% Off Discount to Everyman Theatre's 'Time Stands Still" by Guest Author

Everyman Theatre is opening its 2012/13 season with the acclaimed Broadway hit, TIME STANDS STILL by Donald Margulies. We are offering a special offer to DCMTA readers! 50% off adult pric…

Part Four: Letters from the Living Dead: 'Meet Our Cast' by Stephen Gregory Smith by Guest Author

It was only a drive… Welcome back to the Farmhouse. Night has arrived at long last. Tom, Judy, Helen, Harry, Barbra, and Ben have finally arrived. The house is boarded up tight and safe fr…

Season Preview: Colonial Players' 64th " 2012-2013 Season by Beverly van Joolen by Guest Author

The Colonial Players in historic downtown Annapolis is excited to announce that its 64th season highlights the fun, mystery, and magic of theatre! This year’s Play Selection Chair, Ron…

Iron Crow Theatre Company Announces Its 2012-2013 Season by Joseph W. Ritsch by Guest Author

Iron Crow Theatre Company is pleased and excited to announce our 3rd season. We will again be at residence at Baltimore Theatre Project, for all 3 productions. This season includes a worl…

The New Musical 'The First Gentleman' by David Raimo by Guest Author

From the writer of the hit science fiction parody Galaxy Quest comes an original musical comedy starring Sally Struthers and Robert Torti set for Broadway in 2013. The show…