References to Salvador Dalí Make Me Hot – Play – Mini Review – Sound Theatre Company

Happy opening weekend to the Sound Theatre Company production of José Rivera’s References to Salvador Dalí Make Me Hot play. 🎭 Novel intersection of the army & surrealism. Dreamlike symbolism & sexual references ... just like Salvador Dalí... Click to read more

Pippin – Musical – Mini Review – Reboot Theatre

Congrats to Reboot Theatre on their sold-out run of Pippin at 12th Ave Arts. Novel tent revival concept breathes fresh life into the musical. Elevated by well-crafted scenic/lighting design from Jeff Church & Eldon Tam. 🎭 Standout performances from Cynthia Dario-Good, Jacqueline Tardanico, and Katie Dressel. Only 2 shows left to get on the waitlist this closing weekend!... Click to read more

Conscience – Play – Mini Review – Taproot Theatre

Joe DiPietro’s Conscience play at Taproot Theatre draws uncanny, chilling parallels between McCarthyism and today’s politics. Jonathan Swindle delivers a wonderfully unhinged performance. Brilliantly met by Alyssa Keene’s elegant, pearl-draped Transatlantic conservative idealism and her well-cast sidekick-w/-a-secret Christopher Clark. The measured verbal cat fights w/ Kelly Karther were delicious. Framed by Mark Lund’s classical DC-meets-Greek architectural facade. Sharply written & urgently relevant. See it before it closes 10/17! ... Click to read more

A Chorus Line – Musical – Review – The 5th Avenue Theatre

A Chorus Line at The 5th Avenue Theatre is a love letter to the ensemble, the grueling beauty of the audition, and the performers who give it their all. A sleek minimalist mirror design offers brilliant new vantage points, paired perfectly with Heidi Zamora & Jason Goldsberry’s spot-on '70s hair and costume design. Flawless high dance kicks ... guys included! Closes 9/27. 🎭✨... Click to read more

Blood/Sucker – Play – Mini Review – Washington Ensemble Theatre

Washington Ensemble Theatre’s world premiere of Blood/Sucker by Anamaria Guerzon at 12th Ave Arts cleverly blends campy Filipino aswang horror w/ commentary on culture wars, doxing, cyberbullying, & CRT. Boosted by retro high school projections, a hilarious portrayal by Mario Orallo-Molinaro, and a riveting transformation by Peggy Gannon.... Click to read more