Jakob Cansler, Author at DC Theater Arts

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Jakob Cansler is a writer of popular culture and politics based in DC. He currently works for an international politics analysis site and recently graduated from the University of Virginia, where he studied drama and political science.

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‘Little Shop of Horrors’ grows big and strong at Ford’s Theatre

Jakob Cansler - March 21, 2024

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Shakespeare and Indigenous stories meet in powerful ‘Where We Belong’ at...

Jakob Cansler - February 23, 2024

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‘Desperate Measures’ is a hoot and a holler at Constellation Theatre

Jakob Cansler - February 21, 2024

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‘Mindplay’ at Arena Stage is a great magic show but so-so...

Jakob Cansler - January 24, 2024

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Iris Bahr’s solo show ‘See You Tomorrow’ is almost stand-up at...

Jakob Cansler - November 16, 2023

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Tensions wax and wane in Nomadic Theatre’s ‘Betrayal’ at Georgetown

Jakob Cansler - November 5, 2023

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A transfixing dance to identity in ‘The Humours of Bandon’ from...

Jakob Cansler - June 3, 2023

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Taking the risk to talk about race, in ‘Dissonance’ from Essential...

Jakob Cansler - June 1, 2023

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In poetic ‘Oreo Complex’ at Nu Sass, Lillian Brown solos on...

Jakob Cansler - May 22, 2023

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In ‘Open’ at Nu Sass, a magician’s imaginary tricks reveal reality

Jakob Cansler - May 7, 2023

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‘Cassette Shop’ relays voices of asylum seekers at Theatre Prometheus

Jakob Cansler - April 30, 2023

Community Theater

Silver Spring Stage brings ‘Pride and Prejudice’ to authentic life

Jakob Cansler - April 30, 2023

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Classic ‘Anything Goes’ captivates at Catholic University

Jakob Cansler - April 22, 2023

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An Indigenous story demands to be heard in ‘On the Far...

Jakob Cansler - April 12, 2023

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Two rewarding one-acts, ‘paper backs’ and ‘Life Jacket,’ from 4615 Theatre

Jakob Cansler - February 13, 2023

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‘The Cake’ at Prologue Theatre comes with baked-in clichés

Jakob Cansler - February 6, 2023

Interviews and Features

Begun onstage at Georgetown, ‘Remember This’ now opening as film

Jakob Cansler - January 26, 2023

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The cost of not being lost in translation, in ‘English’ at...

Jakob Cansler - January 16, 2023

Gay Men's Chorus of Washington

Gay Men’s Chorus rings in the holidays with LGBTQ warmth, joy,...

Jakob Cansler - December 5, 2022

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Richard Burton makes a cameo in ‘Playing Burton’ at Scena

Jakob Cansler - December 4, 2022

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