Category: 12th Ave Arts

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

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

Continuity: A Play in Six Takes – Mini Review – Blue Hour Theatre

Bess Wohl’s Continuity - A Play in Six Takes by Blue Hour Theatre at 12th Ave Arts. Sharply written/executed dialogue. This production thoroughly melted away my initial skepticism of the premise. Fascinating, meta-theatrical experience bringing the chaotic filmmaking process to a live stage medium. Only 2 chances left tomorrow before they "lose the light" and close for good! 🎬🎭... Click to read more

The Best Damn Thing – Musical – Mini Review – Dacha Theatre

The Best Damn Thing - Dacha Theatre's random Avril Lavigne-inspired musical-ish show (but not a jukebox musical) at 12th Ave Arts. An ode to personal masterpieces and angsty 2000s theatre teen friendship that only Gen Z and Millennials would fully appreciate. Bloody tampons, lady fingering, oh my! Clever microphone work. Pure Capitol Hill chaos. ... Click to read more

A Mirror – Play – Mini Review – Thalia’s Umbrella

Happy opening weekend to Thalia's Umbrella's production of Sam Holcroft's A Mirror at 12th Ave Arts. Timely play within a play within a play. Unexpected twists at the beginning/end. What great art never reaches the public because of compromise, influence, mentorship/censorship, or money? Closes 3/14/26. ... Click to read more