WINTER-SPRING
2008
FREE PERFORMANCES! 6 pm and
7:30 pm
Information available at 202-783-3372.
Seating is limited ! Tickets are Required,
and are Distributed without charge
one Half-Hour Prior to Performance, on a First-Come First-Served
policy.
This weekly showcase in the Fall, Winter and Spring, features
local performers, and provides free quality live entertainment
to the Greater Washington Area community. Original plays,
singers, musical ensembles, dance, drama and comedy are
on the bill.
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JAN 14
SONGS AND COURAGE IN A TIME OF CIVIL WAR
Reenactors of the 138th Pennsylvania Regiment, remembered
for valor at the Battle of Monocacy, present soldiers' letters,
and songs sung around the camp fires and home fires, including
"Dixie,” “Bonnie Blue Flag,” and
"Battle Cry of Freedom." On the antique melodian,
producer GARY SCHWARTZ
accompanies this cavalcade of heartbreak and bravery, saluting
both North and South.
JAN
28
REDEMPTION RITUAL: INVITING THE ANCESTORS
TO BE PRESENT
This moving presentation was conceived by DOUGLAS
McARTHUR JOHNSON and is presented by JAH
KENTE INTERNATIONAL. It features Harlem
Renaissance poetry by Countee Cullen, Langston Hughes, James
Weldon Johnson and others. Stirring words illuminate the
African-American experience from Mother Africa to the New
World, and from tribulation to glorious triumph. RUFUS.
T. STEVENSON is the producer and JACKIE
CARTER is the Director.
FEB 4
COLUMBIA FLUTE
CHOIR
Enjoy the unique sound of an ensemble featuring all members
of the flute family including piccolo, C flute, alto flute,
bass flute, contrabass flute, and sub contrabass flute in
G. The Choir, under the direction of SHARYN
BYER, presents a variety of classical music
as well as original works for flute choir
FEB 11
ELLA AND COMPANY: CALL ME MADAME!
In a glittering Valentine homage to gone-but-not-forgotten
evenings of fantasy at The Rogue, ELLA
FITZGERALD and other dazzling artistes
create the delicious deceptions and incomparable elegance
which only expert female illusionists can achieve. DONNELL
ROBINSON is the producer of this fabulous
presentation of song, fun and saucy high-style regal beauties.
and above age advisory
MAR 3
CITY AT PEACE
Young people overcoming formidable challenges
take our stage tonight. Guided by director SANDI
HOLLOWAY, they forge heroic drama from real-life
experience. In no-holds-barred improvisational scenes, frustrated
teens alchemize anger, pain and injustice into the pure
gold of self-recognition. Prepare to be amazed and touched.
and above age advisory
MAR 10
NEN DAIKO: THE POWER AND BEAUTY
OF TAIKO DRUMMING
The fabulous drummers from the Ekoji Buddhist Temple present
kumi daiko – ensemble drumming – played on large
Japanese drums with choreographed movement. Their performance
embodies the bold energy and athleticism characteristic
of this mesmerizing musical form. They will present traditional
festival songs as well as more contemporary compositions.
MAR
17
THE LAUREEN
O’NEILL-JAMES IRISH DANCERS
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an evening of high-spirited,
high-energy jigs and step-dancing! Enjoy Dancers of all
ages in colorful and authentic costumes. Volunteers from
the audience will have an opportunity to step up and learn
some of the steps themselves. You’ll be in style wearing
something green on this special night when we are ALL Irish!
MAR
24
CLANCYWORKS
DANCE COMPANY in “TAKING STEPS”
Experience an evening of visually stunning, athletically
charged, and thought-provoking choreography performed by
this dynamic young company. Founding artistic director ADRIENNE
CLANCY is known for her gravity-defying
lifts and inventive partnering with people, walls, and ladders.
MAR
31
The$INGING $TOCKBROKER'S
RAZZ-MA-TAZZ REVUE
With high-flying zest GARY
“$$” RICHMAN presents a madcap
musical vaudeville. On the bill are Thierry Lamour,
“John Crow, The Singing Native American Software Guy,”
“Flynnatra” channeling Ol' Blue Eyes, “Holly
Richman, The Girl,” and “Steve Earle, The Singing
Baloney Salesman.” Enjoy solos, duos, laffs,
and a chance to get up and dance in this riotous and nostalgic
cabaret.
APR
7
THE 2008 U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SHOW
Each year soldiers of all ranks, and from
commands all over the world, come together in Washington
to create a new edition of the Soldier Show. They then go
on a globe-trotting tour, bringing music and smiles to their
fellow troops. Tonight we get a special advance preview
as cast members demonstrate some of the star-power talent
which won them roles in the 2008 cast.
APR 14
THE OLD LANDMARK! AN EVENING OF GOSPEL MUSIC
This is a play about revered early standard gospel songs
and not-so-familiar gospel chants and dances. The
players will will shake the rafters and warm your hearts
in this salute to the history of gospel music. MISSIONARY
CHARISMA WOOTEN of Mary's First Child, a.d.,
is the author, narrator and producer of this moving choral
and dance tribute.
MONDAY NIGHT AT THE NATIONAL is 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.
The series is produced by Donn B. Murphy
Todd Clark is the M.C. - Delante Milhouse and Nick Hawkins
are the Host-Ushers
