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These programs are made possible
through the generous support of
THE MAX AND VICTORIA DREYFUS FOUNDATION
and the Trustees of the National
Theatre.
The National Theatre is deeply
appreciative of this valued assistance.
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The series is produced
by Donn B. Murphy
and hosted by Todd Clark (pictured)
with Patricia Jennings and Gregory Lee.
Schedules may be secured by sending
a Self-Addressed, Stamped
Envelope to "Monday Night," National Theatre, 1321
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.
Recorded program information is
also available at 202-783-3372.
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January
29
SOURCE THEATRE presents
THE
FIRST 100 DAZE, a riotous agenda of ten-minute Plays. From our nation's
capitol to the pearly gates, it's all one big political toss-up. Power
plays! Scandals! Whatever! As always, there's a ballot box, and the
audience votes for "Best" among our savvy, sassy D.C. Area playwrights.*
February
5
A TRIBUTE TO THE PAST - A PROMISE
OF THINGS TO COME is presented by the D.C.
BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION. This is a preview of events which commemorate
February as Black History Month in dance, poetry, gospel and contemporary
song. Singer Saleem Hylton, Commitment, poet Hari Jones and Collective
Voices will appear.
February
12
SEASONS OF LOVE - Whether
your are dating, newlywed, long-married or single-and-seeking-romance,
you'll relish this Valentine of songs from KRISTY
GLASS, a beguiling, dynamic cabaret artist. Bring Someone Special,
and enjoy Summertime, The Lusty Month of May, Time Heals Everything,
I Dreamed a Dream, and more.
February
26
STEP RIGHT UP! presented
by CITY AT PEACE, is an original musical created
by local teens. In a carnival Fun House, serious issues such as bulimia,
rape, molestation, and ethical and sexual identity are confronted by the
Fat Lady, the Organ Grinder’s Monkey, Jack-in-the-Box, Stretcho, and the
Flying Wilindas. *
March
5
A FINE LINE propels us
to the edge, and over the edge, of the mysterious and hilarious divide
between calm sanity and the stressfully bizarre. Singing psychotherapist
MARGY
SEIDES analyzes human foibles and frivolities in a delightful session
of comedy and song. She may have you questioning your own "normalcy"! *
March
12
MICHAEL DeLALLA presents
original compositions from his new album SOLI,
weaving a breathtaking tapestry of musical emotions. On steel-string, classical
and 12-string guitars, he adds Celtic pieces and Chick Corea jazz. His
artistry ranges from multi-metered virtuosity to simple harmonic elegance.
March
19
JOE’S MOVEMENT EMPORIUM rockets
in with MODERN CIRCUS, a high-energy three-ring
potpourri of dance featuring Brooke Kidd, Mandy Dalton and others. Inspired
by many world cultures, the dances reflect traditional circus themes sharpened
to a contemporary theatrical edge. Send in the clowns and the terpsichoreans!
March
26
BAGELS TO BROADWAY stars
singer SARA KLOMPUS, who whisks you to the
lower East Side of New York, circa 1900. Singing in English and Yiddish
with heartfelt nostalgia and sassy humor, she creates the anxiety, tumult
and joy of a long-ago immigrants' haven. Shalom, Bei Mir Bistu Shein,
and Oh, My Papa are on the bill.
April
2
CARLA & COMPANY with THE
DANCE PLACE MOVING COMPANY present amazing, amusing and awesome
numbers including Follow My Lead, Get Over It, Ups &
Downs, and
The Real World. Eclectic and energetic choreography
-- and the interplay of seasoned professionals and young aspiring dancers
-- will electrify and delight you.
April
9
THE JESSE PALIDOFSKI TRIO
has roots in early jazz, klezmer, Celtic, blues, and traditional American
Music. They will please you with ballads and up-tempo numbers, rendered
with passion and joy on a variety of instruments. Jesse sings and provides
insights on the origins of the music. They’ll get your feet tapping!
*Parental guidance suggested for children under
13 years of age.
March is AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES Month
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This series was established in 1980
and produced until 1995 by Kathleen
B. Barry
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