65 stories by "Norman Allen"
When actor Stephen Schmidt came to the role of Franz Liebkind in The Producers at Olney Theatre Center (through July 26), it was like coming back to a childhood friend. “This will show…
Elliott Bales returned to performing after a 26-year career as a United States Army officer. He recently appeared as Victor/Argument in the Theater Alliance production of The …
The work of designer Deb Sivigny has been seen on stages across the Washington, DC area. Recent work includes costumes for G-d’s Honest Truth at Theater J; Rap…
A longtime company member at WSC Avant Bard, Cam Magee plays the title role in The Madwoman of Chaillot through June 28. She has appeared in and/or dramaturged eighteen of the…
You know someone has found true happiness when they’re willing to commute in heavy traffic with nary a complaint. Jamie Eacker, who lives in Baltimore, does just that to reach Virginia…
A familiar presence on stages across the Washington area, Maboud Ebrahimzadeh appears in The Tale of the Allergist's Wife at Theatre J through July 5. Recent credits include&nb…
Appearing in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead at the Folger Theatre through June 28, Andy Prosky will be familiar to longtime area theatregoers for his appearances at Arena Stage i…
Appearing in The Blood Quilt at Arena Stage through June 7, Caroline Clay's work in the Washington area includes Clementine in the Lower Nine and Gidion’s …
Appearing in The Fire and the Rain at Constellation Theatre Company through May 24, Dallas Tolentino has been acting, fighting, and dancing in the Washington area for five years. He is a sen…
Director of Creative Cauldron's Once On This Island, playing through May 31, Matt Conner has been performing, composing, teaching and directing in the Washington area for fifte…
Appearing in Freedom’s Song: Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War at Ford’s Theatre through May 20, Tracy Lynn Olivera is a familiar face to Washington area theatregoers. Her&n…
On That Note! is a monthly feature that explores the making of musical theatre. This month we look at Once On This Island, a Caribbean-inspired musical that opened on Broadway in 1990, and t…
Class Act is an occasional series highlighting theatre education programs in the Washington area. For a complete listing of all that’s available, visit theatreWashington's Edu…
When actor Kevin McAllister takes on the role of a fugitive slave who survives to become a Union soldier, he feels the burden of history. “It’s a nightly challenge,” he say…
After a 30th Anniversary marked by an awards presentation that doubled as a cocktail party and schmooze fest, this year’s Helen Hayes Awards – on April 6 – will look and fe…
On That Note! focuses on the individual artists who come together in the process of creating a work of musical theatre. This week, actor Lawrence Munsey uncovers the power of a long term act…
As the dust settles following the DC Jewish Community Center's controversial dismissal of Ari Roth – Theater J’s former Artistic Director – it seemed a good t…
Playwright Suzan Zeder had already experienced significant success with her children’s play Wiley and the Hairy Man when Peter Holloway, Artistic Director at Louisville’s Stage O…
A trusted colleague recently described playwright-producer-educator Ari Roth as a “gentle ninja.” It’s a description that fits him well. Thoughtful and kind, Roth is also a…
On That Note! focuses on the individual artists who come together in the process of creating a work of musical theatre. This week, Michael Sharp shares insights – as both actor and dir…
On That Note! focuses on the individual artists who come together in the process of creating a work of musical theatre. This week, we delve into the choices facing set designer James Fouchar…
On That Note! focuses on the individual artists who come together in the process of creating a work of musical theatre. This week we delve into the choices facing lighting designer Colin Bil…
On That Note! focuses on the individual artists who come together in the process of creating a work of musical theatre. This week, we delve into one of the most fascinating but least recogni…
On That Note! focuses on the individual artists who come together in the process of creating a work of musical theatre. This week: The Actor.
Sean McLaughlin, who opens as Juan Peron in Evit…
When theatreWashington President & CEO Linda Levy invited me to develop and deepen the company’s web coverage, it seemed the perfect opportunity to get re-acquainted with the regio…
