October 01, 2019

Anacostia Playhouse presents Black Nativity December 14- January 5

TICKETS found here.  BLACK NATIVITY directed by Stephawn Stephens Black Nativity is the Afro-centric retelling of the birth of Christ through exuberant Gospel music and Modern dance. Opening: December 14, 2019 Closing: January 5, 2020 Thursday matinees and evening shows, Friday and Saturday evening shows, and Saturday and Sunday matinees through the holiday season. For

October 01, 2019

Silenced Voices: Anacostia Playhouse New Works Festival 2019 Submission

Silenced Voices EXTENDED DEADLINE: November 15 The Anacostia Playhouse is seeking new and non-produced 10-minute plays for its annual new works series. Selected playwrights will have the opportunity to work with a professional director and actors to prepare for the final staged reading or performance. Play submissions should address the prompt: What happens when a

September 25, 2019

Shakespeare for the Young presents Adventures in Arden October 19

Based on Shakespeare’s As You Like It, Adventures in Arden been created by Shakespeare For The Young as an interactive show for 3 to 10 year olds. Children are introduced to a puppet of William Shakespeare, who helps start the story. Large bodied puppets, small hand-held puppets, and shadow puppets help tell the story of unkindness turned to