Shaquille Stewart joins Silver Spring Stage as executive director
Silver Spring native returns to lead the community theater where he got his start in the industry.
A delightfully chaotic ‘Anton in Show Business’ by The Arlington Players
This comedy about producing Chekhov in Texas is a theater nerd’s dream. By EM SKOW
Darkly comic ‘Abdication!’ doesn’t quit uplifting at Silver Spring Stage
A giddy romp of three short plays about hanging in there. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
Dominion Stage bursts into an entertaining and moving ‘Torch Song’
Passion and heartache resonate throughout Harvey Fierstein's trilogy. By CHRISTINE MAXTED
‘A Murder Is Announced’ is a ghoulish delight at Way Off...
All the actors are on point in this entertaining adaptation of an Agatha Christie whodunit. By BOB ASHBY
‘The Grapes of Wrath’ has present-day resonance at Rockville Little Theatre
The stage adaptation of Steinbeck's classic 1929 novel is a passionate experience of empathy for human suffering. By BOB ASHBY
Rockville Little Theatre wins big at Maryland Community Theatre Festival Association
'Funeral for the Cat,' by local playwright B.G. Craig, wins multiple awards including Outstanding Production.
Nominations announced for 22nd annual WATCH Awards
Nominations announced January 21 for local community theater awards ceremony, which will take place March 17 at The Birchmere in Alexandria.
All aboard for mystery and laughter in ‘Murder on the Orient...
The production of Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic is designed beautifully, paced briskly, and packed with talent. By JEFFREY WALKER
A sumptuous ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ by Sondheim at Greenbelt Arts...
The show is visually splendid, full of complicated musical numbers, excellent choreography, and strong performances by both cast and orchestra. By CYBELE POMEROY
Sandy Spring Theatre Group’s ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ doesn’t quite kill
The show is supposed to be a farce, but the production at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn never quite reaches the requisite level of manic energy. By JOHN GEOFFRION
A dead husband returns in ‘Majorie Prime’ at Colonial Players of...
The play captures the promise and unease of AI in beautiful, heartwrenching ways. By CHARLES GREEN
From harrowing film to moving stage play: ‘Shoah’ at Castaways Theatre
The safety net of fiction doesn’t exist with this production — every atrocity you hear is true. By CHRISTINE MAXTED
DCTA 2023 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Community Productions
These community productions made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!
DCTA 2023 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Community Performances
These performances made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!
DCTA 2023 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Creative Components (Community)
These designers and directors made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!
Sublime voices lift tricky ‘Falsettos’ at Theatre@CBT
The seven actors blend beautifully on the complex chords and dance lightly over the complicated lyrics. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
Lumina Studio Theatre rocks the house with ‘As You Dig It’
The company continues to showcase talented young performers and insanely creative designers. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Prince William Little Theatre decks the halls of Pemberley with romance
Enhanced by period details and a charming cast, Jane Austen’s characters come to life with style in ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’ By JEFFREY WALKER
Compelling ‘The Old Settler’ gets personal at Bowie Community Theatre
The play's exploration of love, family, and the resilience of the human spirit leaves a lasting impression. By JULIAN OQUENDO