On Monday, June 15, 2015, Will on the Hill, a favorite bipartisan event of theatre and political fans alike, returns to the Shakespeare Theatre Company. Now in its thirteenth year, this year’s event features a performance of Midsummer Madness,an original play by Peter Byrne, and directed by STC Associate Artistic Director Alan Paul.The cast will include special guest performer, STC Affiliated Artist Edward Gero andSamira Wiley, known for her role in Orange is the New Black.
The annual Will on the Hill event welcomes Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle and distinguished Washington insiders onto the Shakespeare Theatre Company stage to perform a political satire infused with Shakespearean language and references. The event pays tribute to the unique dynamic of our city and provides a wonderful way to engage new audiences. Proceeds from this event support STC’s many education, artistic, and community engagement programs including in-school workshops and online learning resources that inspire new and diverse audiences and deepen the connection to classical theatre in learners of all ages. Will on the Hill will take place in Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW), and begins with a VIP cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the performance at 7:30 p.m., and a buffet dinner immediately after the performance.
This year’s cast for Will on the Hill will include guest actors Samira Wiley and Edward Gero. Wiley is a TV and film star and a graduate of the Julliard School, best known for her starring role as inmate Poussey Washington on the hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black. Gero has been a prominent figure in the Washington theatre community and STC Affiliated Artist has appeared in more than 70 roles on the STC stage, most recently as King Henry IV in Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2. He recently created the role of Justice Antonin Scalia in the world premiere of John Strand’s The Originalist.
In addition to Midsummer Madness, the evening includes a performance from students inText Alive!, a free arts integration program offered by STC to D.C. area schools, which teaches Shakespeare’s plays through performance and adaptation. This year, students from Virginia’s West Springfield High School present their disco-style take on the wrestling scene from As You Like It, which was performed earlier this spring for the Duchess of Cornwall during her visit to the Shakespeare Theatre Company.
About Midsummer Madness: Summer in Washington finds two lobbyists, one male, one female, vying for a job at the prestigious lobbying firm Stratford, Avon and Bard. Each thinks the other has the advantage due to their gender, so their interviewer puts them to the task of solving some of their clients’—and Washington’s—biggest conflicts. Things do not go as planned, however, as Shakespeare’s heroes and heroines emerge to join the fray. The battle of the sexes is far from over…
Many members of Congress will join Edward Gero and Samira Wiley on the STC stage, including Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and Representatives Joyce Beatty (D-OH),Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Susan Davis(D-CA), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Donna Edwards (D-MD), Janice Hahn (D-CA), Jim Himes(D-CT), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Jim McDermott (D-WA), Jim Moran (D-VA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Jared Polis (D-CO), Charles Rangel (D-NY), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Dina Titus (D-NV), Mike Turner (R-OH), and Ryan Zinke (R-MT).
Other illustrious cast members include The Honourable Ian Liddell-Grainger (MP for Bridgwater and West Somerset), Christina Sevilla (DA U.S. Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President); and members of the media, including Jonathan Allen(Vox), Ron Christie (CEO Christie Strategies), Steve Clemons (Washington Editor-at-Large, The Atlantic, National Journal, Quartz), Bob Cusack (Editor in Chief, The Hill), Rich Edson (Fox News), Amy Holmes (The Blaze TV), Rick Klein (ABC News’ Political Director), Latoya Peterson (Fusion), Thomas Rogan (Tom Rogan Thinks), Robert Siegel(NPR’s All Things Considered), Pamela Lynne Sorensen (Pamela’s Punch), and Kelly Jane Torrance (The Weekly Standard).
The Honorary Co-Chairs for the event are Speaker John A. Boehner (R-OH), The Honorable James E. Clyburn (D-SC), House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) andU.S. Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid (D-NV).
* Cast members subject to change.
A select number of performance-only tickets to this popular event are available online atwww.shakespearetheatre.org/
Stretch and sip with Capitol City’s asana and ale! On Monday July 20 at 7 p.m. Capitol City Brewing Company at Shirlington Village will host another beer and yoga event with special local yoga instructor Beth Wolfe. Capitol City Brewing Co. encourages early registrations for Asana and Ale before spots fill up by calling general manager Al Chadsey at: (703) 578-3888. The $15 registration fee covers the 60-minute Vinyasa flow session and a pint at Capitol City following the class.
Participants need to bring a yoga mat, water bottle and towel. Vinyasa instructor, Beth Wolfe suggests that participants wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in. The Vinyasa class will be suitable for beginners and experienced students alike. This particular yoga session features an extended standing series of poses, balancing twists and basic sun salutes. All levels of experience are encouraged to come and wind down their Monday with relaxing Vinyasa and Capitol City home crafted beer.
Capitol City Brewing Company at Shirlington Village will be open until 12:00 midnight on Monday July 20 especially for Asana and Ale participants to enjoy post-stretch sips on the Capitol City patio or at the bar and meet other beer-loving yogis in the area.
To learn more about Beth A Wolfe and her blended yoga instructor and wine connoisseur career, visithttp://www.bethawolfe.com/, or https://www.facebook.com/yogawinereiki. To learn more about Capitol City Brewing Company, visit http://www.capcitybrew.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/CapCityBrewShirlington?fref=ts .
WHAT: Second Asana & Ale Event
Local and renowned Beth Wolfe Vinyasa Yoga Session Followed by a Pint of Original Capitol City Beer
WHO: Capitol City Brewing Company
Beth A Wolfe
Yogis & Beer Lovers
WHEN: Monday July 20
7:00 pm – 12:00 Midnight
RSVP: Call (703)-578-3888 ask for manager
WHERE: The Village at Shirlington
4001 Campbell Avenue
Outdoor Streetscape
Arlington, VA 22206
COST: $15 includes: 60-minute Vinyasa and a pint from Capitol City
You’re invited to a cardio party on a bike hosted by SoulCycle and Havenly. Please join us for a complimentary SoulCycle class courtesy of Havenly, your online interior designer.
Havenly provides your room, professional designed, all online, all for one, low flat fee. We’re celebrating a summer of fitness and style by teaming up with our friends at SoulCycle to bring you a complimentary ride.
Please join us:
Monday, July 20, 7:30 p.m.
SoulCycle Bethesda
4931 Elm Street, Bethesda, Md.
All riders will receive a goodie bag with a complimentary Havenly room design (valued at $185) and jewelry from Kendra Scott.
Please RSVP by clicking here, and be sure to arrive 10-15 minutes before the class begins.
- KLEEN Event – September 24
- Jump start the day with a morning rave on The Rooftop hosted by KLEEN City on Thursday, September 24. Beginning at 6:00am, relax with a morning yoga class accompanied by a live DJ and followed by a heart pumping dance party and bootcamp. The event concludes at 9:00am, just in time for guests to dance their way to work. $25 entry. Tickets: http://www.
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- Jump start the day with a morning rave on The Rooftop hosted by KLEEN City on Thursday, September 24. Beginning at 6:00am, relax with a morning yoga class accompanied by a live DJ and followed by a heart pumping dance party and bootcamp. The event concludes at 9:00am, just in time for guests to dance their way to work. $25 entry. Tickets: http://www.
The First Annual Running in Pink 5K will be held on:
- Date: Saturday, September 26th
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Location: Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C.
The Members of Living in Pink are holding this event in honor of “Mech” and to raise funds for research to continue Michele’s fight against Breast Cancer.
RaceDC will be providing Chronotrack timing on this certified course – serious runners are welcome! This event is open to anyone who wants to run, walk, cheer, or just hang out for a fun morning of friendship and celebration. You can register as an individual, start a team, or join a team. Do as much or as little fundraising as you want. Just come out and have a great time!
Packet Pick Up will be held on:
- Friday, September 25th
- 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Little Flower School, 5601 Massachusetts Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20816
- Nutritional counseling with VIDA registered dietitians Cat Taylor and Alayna Markwordt
- Body composition analysis by VIDA personal trainers
- Mini acupuncture sessions with licensed acupuncturist Kate Stewart
- Chair massages by Aura Spa therapists
- Blood pressure screenings
- Facial/Dermatology consultations with Aura Spa & RUFF Plastic Surgery estheticians
- Chiropractic consultations by Palmer Care
- Hair consultations with Bang Salon stylists
- Functional Movement Systems Consultations w/ VIDA trainers
- Exercise as Preventative Medicine Seminars
- Dupont Circle Organic Farmers Market samples
- Yamas Mediterranean Grill samples
- Sweetgreen salad samples
- VITA Coco Samples
- Love & Faith juice samples
- Life Fitness equipment info sessions with VIDA Trainers
- VIDA Fuel Bar samples
- VIDA Thrive 5K Run/Walk Registration Booth
Just in time for this fall’s political cycle, piano-playing political satirist Mark Russell returns to Ford’s Theatre (511 Tenth Street NW) for one night only, Monday, October 19, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. With material ripped from today’s headlines, Russell’s unique brand of comedy earned him the Mark Twain Award for political comedy and made him a popular favorite on PBS.
Tickets for An Evening with Mark Russell range $20 to $64, and are available to Ford’s Theatre Members and groups (15 or more) on August 3, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public on August 17, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Ford’s Theatre Box Office (511 Tenth Street NW, Washington, DC), through Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or online at www.fords.org/event/evening-mark-russell(fees apply). Groups of 15 or more may reserve tickets online at www.fords.org/groups.
- Poolside cabana rental with bottle service from the Penthouse Pool Club.
- Gift cards from Capitol City Brewing Company and Bang Salon.
- Seated massages from Aura Spa.
When: Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 11am
Where: LavaBarre located at 1528 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209