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Scandals, Shysters, Shondas: Bernie Madoff’s story onstage 26 Aug 2013 | 11:14 pm
Since the revelation about Bernard Madoff’s massive Ponzi scheme in 2009, numerous authors and playwrights have been fascinated with the story of the infamous financier who cheated hundreds of investo...
Woody Sez Plays Israel! 22 Aug 2013 | 12:12 am
[Note: An earlier headline suggested that our Helen Hayes Award winning show was "Making Aliyah" - or emigrating - to Israel. But this trip is more of a Birthright voyage; a first tour for most of th...
AFTER THE REVOLUTION Rehearsals Begin! 14 Aug 2013 | 07:01 pm
Ari here. Back to some blogging after some time away. Such is the summer. Here I share a pep-talk, a bit of a rally and welcome speech to the amazing cast and creative company of AFTER THE REVOLUTION,...
“The act of living is difficult, beautiful and something to be celebrated” – An interview with artist Gregory Ferrand 31 Jul 2013 | 08:00 pm
The beautiful and dynamic illustrations for each of Theater J’s shows are the work of Gregory Ferrand, an artist based here in Washington, D.C. We corresponded with Gregory over email to glean some ad...
Theater J 2013-2014 Season Playwrights: Introducing Darrah Cloud! 26 Jul 2013 | 08:07 pm
Another exciting playwright that will be joining Theater J this season is Darrah Cloud, playwright of Our Suburb. Our Suburb is a modified adaptation of the classic play Our Town by Thornton Wilder an...
Theater J 2013-2014 Season Playwrights: Introducing Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros! 17 Jul 2013 | 12:04 am
Playwright number two of Theater J’s upcoming season is Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros of the controversial show, The Argument. A play that probes at the topic of parenthood, The Argument, which premier...
Goodnight, Gracie 13 Jul 2013 | 03:16 am
Grace here. This is my last posting (and Tuesday is my last day) as Director of Marketing and Communication of Theater J, so please forgive me if I wax sentimental…and verbose. Theater J has never ...
Theater J 2013-2014 Season Playwrights: Introducing Amy Herzog! 8 Jul 2013 | 08:49 pm
Lauren here – intern extraordinaire – ready to begin introducing you to our magnificent spread of playwrights that are adding great color and depth to our upcoming season! The first playwright of our...
Beyond the Stage Takes a Bow 3 Jul 2013 | 11:53 pm
Former DC-resident–the Giant Panda Tai Shan–eats an enormous summer Popsicle in an attempt to beat the DC heat. As the temperature rises and the city slows down, we’re over here in the Theater J offi...
The Hampton Years Talkback at Miriam’s Kitchen Or: How I Learned the meaning of VerKlempt 28 Jun 2013 | 03:28 am
Grace here. Today was my last afternoon at Miriam’s Kitchen as an official representative of Theater J. And I want to wax poetic, to make a grand declaration so that the people at Miriam’s will know ...
