Theatre
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Clove
Writer & Dir. Paige Hernandez Music by Nick "the 1 da" Hernandez April 27th - May 6th 2018 Photos Coming Soon! What are the elements that make any of us a whole person? Fulfillment and meaning come from an entire network of social connections and actions, so what happens when one of those connections is severed? Do you replace it? Can you? In this radiant multidisciplinary devised piece, spoken word, hip-hop, jazz, short plays and more fuse together in a search for answers to these central questions of identity. |
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The Return
By Hanna Eady & Edward Mast Dir. John Vreeke June 7th - July 2nd 2017 More Photos Here! A gripping mystery set in a run-down automobile repair shop in old Herzliya, this American premiere by Palestinian playwright Hanna Eady and Seattle based writer with Edward Mast elegantly dramatizes the smoldering tension between a Palestinian mechanic and an attracted, conflicted Israeli Jewish woman from his past. |
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The Importance of Being Earnest
By Oscar Wilde Dir. Amber McGinnis February 10th - 18th 2017 Cecily and Gwendolyn know that the only really safe name for a suitable suitor is Earnest. But Algy and Jack, the two blundering bachelors who set out to woo them, don’t let a little detail like that stand in their way. The main thing standing in their way is the formidable Lady Bracknell, who is intent on ensuring everything is properly buttoned up. Alas, the game of Victorian-era courting goes hilariously awry in this beloved classic comedy of manners. More Photos Here! "The real stars of the show were the beautiful sets, designed by Matthew Buttrey, and luxurious costumes, designed by Jeannette Christensen... Christensen’s period costumes were well-fitting and elegant." --- DC Metro Theater Arts |
TYA: Theater for Young Audiences
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Blueberries For Sal
Based on the book By Robert McCloskey Dir. Jess Jung Writers Sandra Eskin & Michael J. Bobbitt Music & Lyrics by William Yanesh September 21st - October 28th, 2018 Photos coming soon! Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk! Sal and her mother are picking delicious blueberries to can for the long winter months ahead to make delicious desserts. On the other side of Maine's Blueberry Hill, a mama bear and baby bear are filling up for the long hybernation. But somehow Sal and a baby bear have a mixed up adventure and lose their mothers! "Costume Designer Jeannette Christensen manipulates regular clothing to create various woodland animals, while keeping the outfits practical for quick changes." --- DC Metro Theatre Arts |
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Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible,
No Good, Very Bad Day Based on the book By Judith Viorst and Illustrated by Ray Cruz Dir. Cara Gabriel February 9th - March 31st 2018 Photos Coming Soon! Alexander is having a bad day. A terrible day. A horrible day. To be quite honest, it's a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. But then, everybody has bad days, sometimes. Not only does Alexander wake up with gum in his hair, but his mother forgets to pack him dessert, and his best friend decides he's not his best friend anymore. And if that's not bad enough, Alexander's brothers don't have any cavities but—he does. And just when it can't get any worse, there are lima beans for supper and —yuck!—kissing on TV. It is enough to make anyone want to go to Australia. Uuuugggghhh. "With dynamic choreography by Ashleigh King, the cast dances around on the brightly colored stage, in adorable onesies (costumes by Jeanette Christensen) imagining a perfect world with no oatmeal, allergy shots..." --- DC Metro Theatre Scene |
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The Freshest Snow Whyte
Writer & Dir. Psalmayene 24 Music by Nick "the 1 da" Hernandez February 11th - March 18th 2017 More Photos Here! Fans of past Hip Hop shows at Imagination Stage will love this radical update of a familiar fairytale. Set in the year 3000, we meet Snow Whyte—a graffiti-artist locked in competition with her arch rival, Kanye East, over which of them makes the “freshest” images in the universe. Both depend on a Simon Cowell-type celebrity called Mira to decide which of them is the best. After her exile to a distant planet, Snow Whyte is sheltered by two rapping alien twins (reminiscent of the Seven Dwarves), and survives two visits from the vengeful Kanye, dressed in crazy disguises. She then uncovers the true secret to talent: that it is shared equally among all people, and not the exclusive property of anyone. Witty raps, cool moves, and a beat that just won’t quit, this show will have you bouncin’ in your seat and shouting “Oh, yeah!” "Dylan Uremovich's lighting and Jeannette Christensen's costumes enhance our experience to the fullest." -- Broadway World, DC "The Snow Whyte of the future is a lot doper than the one of the past. She’s also a lot more gender friendly and fiercer." -- DC Theater Scene. |
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Cinderella: The Remix
Writer & Dir. Psalmayene 24 Music by Nick "the 1 da" Hernandez April 19th - 24th 2017 More Photos Here! Cinderella, The Remix, written by Psalmayene 24, is a new take on a classic story. There's no Prince Charming to chase, only the chance to live out the dream of becoming a beat-mixing queen in this girl-powered, music and dance update of the classic fairy tale. Cinderella lives in her stepmother's basement, practicing her craft at the turntable, since girls aren't allowed to DJ. But when the super-famous J Prince announces a contest to play his latest jam, Cinderella disguises herself as a boy to compete, and with some help from her Fairy Godmother Hoperah, she gets her chance to spin -- at least until midnight. |
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Dance
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The Trans-Atlantic Time Traveling Co.
Writer, Choreo. & Dir. Holly Bass In Collaboration w/ The Anacostia Playhouse July 26th - July 29th 2018 Photos Coming Soon! Three freedwomen travel through the American south in the 1860s with a medicine show, but unlike other snake oil salesmen of the day, these mysterious women give away their healing potions in an attempt to cure a dangerous disease that threatens to destroy future generations. A devised work of dance theater, The Trans-Atlantic Time Traveling Company combines vaudeville, sampling culture and time travel to engage the audience in a conversation about what it means to be free and ways we can move towards an equitable and just society. "There is something about women of color in pristine white garments, (gorgeous costumes by Jeannette Christensen) standing erect and exuding the most elegant and regal manner that makes you sit up straight like you’re back in Sunday school under Grandma’s watchful gaze." --- DC Theatre Scene |
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Shook
By Latefia Bradley October 13th-15th 2017 More Photos Here! Momentous or miniscule, indisputable or understated – there are some experiences that shake us, altering the course of our lives, and the fabric of who we are, in incalculable ways. This modern dance piece asks us to reflect on how we become who we are. Inspiration for the piece draws from the choreographer’s interviews with UMD community members, featuring an installation showcasing this footage. |