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THE RAINBOW FISH

 

 

 

Anacostia Playhouse presents The Rainbow Fish April 25 – 28

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The  Anacostia Playhouse is excited to present its youth acting ensemble in The Rainbow Fish Musical, written by Austin Zumbro, and directed by Sisi Reid.

Come meet a charming school of fish and sea-creature characters who admire the famous Rainbow Fish, the most beautiful fish in all the ocean.  When Rainbow Fish refuses to share its vibrant, shimmering scales the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Very unhappy about this, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus who helps the young fish learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful. This production will feature musical numbers, dancing, and incredibly fun costumes!.

Five performances only!

  • Performances will be April 25 at 7:30, April 26 at 7:30 PM, April 27 at 2:00 and 7:30, and April 28 at 2:00 PM.

Kids under 12 $5

All other tickets $10

For tickets click here. 

Wondering how to further support the growth of young actors and this production?

To put on professional shows for our youth acting ensemble, we would love any support you can offer. If you would like to support our young actors and this specific production, please consider a donation to our Rainbow Fish Donation, found here.

Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Denver, Colorado.

 

Shakespeare for the Young presents Adventures in Arden May 11

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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 love. Set in Africa, the story takes place in both city and country, in particular in the healing forest of Arden where love between two people blossoms and forgiveness between two sets of brothers takes place. Aided by interactive play with the audience, the actors engage children’s imaginations through Shakespeare’s words, using music of many African instruments as an additional medium. A short workshop for the children follows the play. Children use their bodies and voices to explore the rhythms and beats they heard in Shakespeare’s language during the play.

This is a free event open to the public.

May 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM

For more information on Shakespeare for the Young, click here. 

Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Project

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Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Project

Exploring How Culture connects us.

 

A day of conversation and action

How can culture and the arts build local equity in Southeast Washington, DC?

 

November 30, 2018

 

The Events

 

Mural Creation

Anacostia High School, 1601 16th St SE

9:30 AM

A mural celebrating Anacostia will be designed and painted in partnership with students from Anacostia High School and Turner Elementary, with support from Kennedy Center and Project Create. Free and open to the public.

 

Prelude to Activities

We Act Radio, 1918 Martin Luther King Ave SE

12:00 PM

Yo-Yo Ma plays the Prélude from Bach’s first cello suite to open the day. A moment of reflection on the past, celebration of the present, and hope for the future.

Imagining Equitable Futures

 

Town Hall Think-In

Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl SE

3:00 PM

District leaders, small business owners, artists, and community members come together to discuss building local equity in a conversation using Playback Theater models, which encourage personal storytelling and reflection. Representatives from across sectors, including business, government, and arts and culture, will participate in an engaging public forum followed by panel conversation. Free and open to the public; space is limited.

 

Small Business Happy Hour & Gallery Opening: “In Between & Black Gold”

Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Road SE

5:30 PM

The Anacostia Arts Center opens a double exhibit in partnership with two Southeast DC galleries, representing six local artists on themes of Afrofuturism and black equity. The small businesses in the arts center and in downtown Anacostia, all with a cultural focus (fashion store Nubian Hueman, micro-business collective and theater space The Den Reading Room & Artist Exchange, Mahogany Books, We Act Radio, Check It, an LGBTQ fashion label, and more) will participate in an open house, with local beer and food, a DJ, and special offers for attendees. A boutique concert featuring celebrated bassist Esperanza Spalding and local performers will pop up in Nubian Hueman, and Yo-Yo Ma will lead the gallery artists in a short public conversation about their work. Free and open to the public.

 

The Bach Project

Yo-Yo Ma set out to perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s six suites for solo setting, in one setting in 36 locations around the world. Alongside each concert is a day of action, a series of conversations and collaborations that explore how culture can help us imagine and build a better future.

 

A Project of

The Bach Project

The Kennedy Center

The Anacostia Arts Center

Nubian Hueman

WE ACT Radio

Anacostia Playhouse

The Den

HBC Theater Company

TribeFest DC

The Heart & Soul of Magic

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Kick off your holidays with some magic!

 

The Heart & Soul of Magic returns to the Anacostia Playhouse to kick off the Holiday season!  International Magicians Ran’D Shine and Jamahl Keyes are known for “A Different Kind of Deception.” Their show combines music, sleight of hand and psychological illusions that will have you questioning reality in an intimate space. The Heart & Soul of magic is an unforgettable show that audiences of all ages will enjoy. Adults’ minds will be blown and children will be amazed. One audience member described the show as “Mesmerizing and entertaining… A must see act.”  Bring the entire family and kick off the most Magical time of the year.

 

Saturday, December 1, 2018

Youth show at 5pm

Adults (and big kids) at 8

Adults $30, Kids $15.

Purchase Tickets Here!

 

The puppets are in residence!

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Shows are free and are at 10:30 on Saturday mornings!!

The Shakespeare for the Young puppet show, led by Annie Houston, will be performing at the
Anacostia Playhouse this Saturday, September 22. This theatrical company of puppeteers is dedicated to bringing Shakespeare to young children, ages 2 and up, through a fun and interactive experience. All shows feature group activities after the performance with song, movement and interactive play. Stay tuned for our next show on November 3, 2018! No tickets or reservations are needed.

Auditions for Young Actors!

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Anacostia Playhouse announces auditions for young actors for our spring youth production!

 

 

We are excited to announce this year we will be partnering with REACH Incorporated, a program of professionally-led teen tutors who have published 21 books through their own publishing arm, Shout Mouse Press. Our young actors will be bringing their young authors’ works to life adapting 4-5 of these short stories for the stage. Our director this year is Thembi Duncan, a long-time friend of the Playhouse who directed Yellowman for us in our 2016 summer season. She was also lead teaching artist at Ford’s Theatre, and Creative Programs Director at Young Playwrights’ Theater, with tons of experience bringing young people and their stories to the stage. Thembi is an actor, writer, performing artist and teaching artist and we are super excited to have her on board.

 

Audition info:

 

Saturday, February 24

 

Noon-4pm

 

Anacostia Playhouse

2020 Shannon Place, SE

Washington, DC 20020

 

Ages 6-14

 

No special preparation necessary

 

Five performances April 19-22

 

 

If interested, please email Adele Robey at arobey@fusemail.com. We are seeing actors on first-come first-served basis. No appointment necessary.

YOUTH AUDITION NOTICE for The Rainbow Fish February 18 and 25

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AUDITION NOTICE

Anacostia Playhouse announces youth auditions for its youth production of THE RAINBOW FISH

Anacostia Playhouse is producing the musical The Rainbow Fish, written by Austin Zumbro, adapted from the book written and illustrated by Marcus Pfister. This production will be directed by Sisi Reid with music direction by Daniel Flores.

We are casting children 7-14.

Auditions will take place Mondays, February 18 and 25 from 5:00 -7:00 PM. No preparation is necessary for auditions. Children will audition in groups in 15 minute blocks.

While walk-ins will be seen, it is preferred to schedule an audition date ahead of time.

Please email: natasha.anacostiaplayhouse@gmail.com with your desired audition date and time.

Performances will be April 25 at 7:30, April 26 at 7:30 PM, April 27 at 2:00 and 7:30, and April 28 at 2:00 PM

Rehearsals generally will be held Tuesday nights 5 PM – 8 PM and Saturday afternoons 12 PM – 3 PM in March, and then Tuesday nights 5 PM- 8 PM, Wednesday nights 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, and Saturday afternoons 12-3 PM in April.

 

Capitol City Symphony: That String Thing! March 2

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Capital City Symphony: That String Thing!
Meet a quartet of string-playing members of the symphony orchestra through this engaging, educational and intimate program for young people.  Learn about the music they play and hear the beautiful sounds come to life. Then, join us for an instrument petting zoo to meet the musicians and see their instruments up close!
March 2, 10:30 AM
Recommended for ages 3-8
For tickets, click here. 

Brave Soul Collective & The Catharsis Project present “IMPRESSIONS” April 2

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On Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 at 8:30pm, BSC will join forces with The Catharsis Project to present an evening of theatre, dance & poetry focusing on various issues affecting black gay men & people of color. This one night only performance will be centered on the importance of affirming black gay men within the black community.

Touching on a host of hot button issues including identity, ageism, sexuality, mental health, visibility & much more, this production consists of a series of dramatic & comedic monologues, short scenes and staged readings of works which aim to entertain, educate, and inspire. “IMPRESSIONS” will be a night of artistic performances dedicated to empowering and affirming the lives of Black LGBTQ people and their allies.

 

Date And Time

Tue, April 2, 2019

8:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Anacostia Playhouse

Visions/Revisions: Anacostia Playhouse New Works Festival

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Anacostia Playhouse New Works Festival

Anacostia Playhouse is pleased to announce the winners of our first-ever new play festival, Visions/Revisions! Eight new and non-produced 10-minute plays have been selected and will be presented as staged readings with professional actors and directors.

These plays address the themes of deterioration and renovation, both physically and socially, over the course of Anacostia’s long history. Anacostia has undergone many physical and social changes from the time of the Nacochtank Native American settlement along the Anacostia River, to the founding of Union Town, to today. These submissions examine the impact of revisionist history on Anacostia and its residents.

This New Works Festival will be held November 15–17 at the Anacostia Playhouse located in historic Anacostia in Washington DC. The festival is an opportunity to introduce new playwrights to Washington’s theater community and establish relationships between writers, producers and directors.

Our winning line up:

Anacostia Bound

Playwright: Debbie M. Jackson

Director: Bryanda Minix

 

Struggles on the Stoop

Playwright: Breonna Young

Director: Bryanda Minix

 

Anacostogia

Playwright: Deidre “Creative Soul” Gantt

Director: Jared Shamberger

 

What to Old Ana is the Lion of Anacostia

Playwright: John H. Muller

Director: Jared Shamberger

 

Modern Geography

Playwright: Darien Mitchell

Director: Charlotte La Nasa

 

The Water of Her Noblest Rivers

Playwright: Andrew Martineau

Director: Charlotte La Nasa

 

Grand Opening

Playwright: Alan Sharpe

Director: Teshonne Powell

 

The Eight

Playwright: Rahima Rice

Director: Teshonne Powell

 

Plays are separated into Group A and Group B.

 

Group A, performing November 15 at 8 PM and November 17 at 3 PM includes

Anacostia Bound, Grand Opening, Modern Geography, and What to Old Ana is the Lion of Anacostia

 

Group B, performing November 16 at 8 PM and November 17 at 8 PM includes

Struggles on the Stoop, Anacostogia, The Water of Her Noblest Rivers, and The Eight

 

All tickets are PWYC and available by clicking here.

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