DC Artist, Allen “Big Al” Carter Celebrated at First Area Exhibit Since Passing
On Friday, January 25, 2019, the Fred Schnider Gallery of Art hosted an exclusive opening of local Washington, DC artist, Allen
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Arts/Theatre
For a Real Brainteaser, Don’t Miss Constellation Theatre’s “The Master and Margarita”
Play-within-a-play story lines are a common literary device in theater (say, Shakespeare’s Hamlet) and film (The Producers or Moulin Rouge). The meta-plays
Read More‘Admissions’ – Privilege, Power, and the Perils of Whiteness
“Admission” (n.) is a word of dual meaning. It can mean “the process or fact of being allowed to enter a
Read More‘American Moor’ – Othello for 2019
There is much to be plumbed from blistering necropsy of race that is American Moor at the Anacostia Playhouse. The one-man show
Read More‘Kleptocracy’ – Russian History Lesson or Origin Story?
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater’s production of Kleptocracy is a mashup of absurdist Russian poetry, SNL-style Putin spoofing,
Read More‘Twelve Angry Men’ – A New Take on the Original Courtroom Drama
Reginald Rose knew the compelling nature of courtroom drama – Americans hung on every detail of the trials of Leopold and
Read MoreFamily Friendly ‘School of Rock’ Shows Off at National Theatre
The story is known. Based off of the 2003 film of the same name, and following the movie almost exactly, School
Read MoreStudio Theatre’s ‘Kings’ — Mrs. Smith Comes To Washington in 2018
Kings at the Studio Theater is a must-see for every Washingtonian. Written by Alexandria native Sarah Burgess, Kings is a play that uniquely speaks
Read More‘Light Up the Season’ Makes DC Merry & Bright
This event highlights collaborations between Children’s National patients and notable area designers and artists. Together, 24 teams created holiday trees, mantelpieces, wreaths, menorahs and artwork – all available for purchase, with proceeds to benefit Children’s National.
Read More‘An Inspector Calls’ Is A Timeless Thriller With A Social Conscience
For all its clumpy, lumpy, and hyperbolic moments, there’s no doubt the onstage dialogue will spark critical conversation about inequity and moral responsibility.
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