Joel Says

This is the place where I can tell you how I feel, promote young and up-and-coming actors, and let you know what I think about what’s happening in our theatre community. And I’l be writing “They Stole the Show,’ an article about actors/actress/singers that ‘stopped the show.’ And you’ll have your chance to chime in!

Duane Richards II on Playing Willie and Simon in ‘Blackberry Daze’...

Duane Richards II is a native Washingtonian who is appearing in Blackberry Daze at MetroStage. Here's his journey... Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our readers...

Come to KAT’s ‘Cabaret’: Part 2: Meet Chuck Dluhy

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s (KAT) Cabaret, meet Chuck Dluhy. Joel: Where have local theatergoers seen...

Meet The Cast of Castaway’s Repertory Theatre’s ‘Cat On A Hot...

In Part 3 of our series of interviews with the cast of Castaways Repertory Theatre’s production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, meet...

Meet The Cast of The Castaways Repertory Theatre’s ‘Cat On A...

In Part Two of a series of interviews with the cast of Castaways Repertory Theatre’s production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, meet...

Meet The Cast of The Castaways Repertory Theatre’s ‘Cat On A...

In part 1 in a series of interviews with the cast of Castaways Repertory Theatre’s production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, meet...

Come to KAT’s ‘Cabaret’: Part 1: Meet Sarah Jane Bookter

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of Kensington Arts Theatre's (KAT) Cabaret, meet Sarah Jane Bookter. Joel: Please introduce yourself to...

Andrew L. Baughman on Landless Theatre Company’s New ‘Symphonic Metal’ Version...

Landless Theatre Company has taken another classic Tony Award-winning Best Musical - Rupert Holmes' The Mystery of Edwin Drood - and has adapted it into a...

Meet the Cast of Hard Bargain’s ‘Radio Golf’: Part 2: Baakari...

In Part 2 of interviews with the cast of Hard Bargain Players’ Radio Golf, meet Baakari Wilder. Joel:  Please tell our readers where they may have...

Catching Up With Anne Kanengeiser at ‘The Phantom of the Opera’...

As the National Tour of The Phantom of the Opera is about to end its run at The Kennedy Center, I had the pleasure of catching...

Meet Amy Staats from ‘The Last Class: A Jazzercize Play’ Tonight...

Amy Staats plays MJ in The Last Class: A Jazzercize Play, playing tonight through Sunday at The Klunch performing at The Capital Fringe's Trinidad Theatre. Joel:...

Meet Playwright Megan Hill from ‘The Last Class: A Jazzercize Play’...

Megan Hill is not only the playwright of The Last Class: A Jazzercize Play, but she gets a real workout playing the Instructor this weekend...

Sarah Doreen MacPhee on Playing Brenda Strong in ‘Catch Me If...

Sarah Doreen MacPhee tells us about playing Brenda Strong, who falls in love with a con artist in Montgomery College Summer Dinner Theatre's Catch Me...

Meet the Cast of Sterling Playmakers’ ‘OLIVER!’ Part 1: Mike Baker

In Part One of a series of interviews with the cast of Sterling Playmakers' OLIVER!, meet Mike Baker. Joel: Please tell our readers where they...

Meet the Cast of Sterling Playmakers’ ‘OLIVER!’ Part 2: Madeline Curtis

In Part two of a series of interviews with the cast of Sterling Playmakers' OLIVER! meet Madeline Curtis. Joel: Please tell our readers where they may have...

All 113 Capital Fringe Shows Are Now Reviewed on DCMetroTheaterArts

It's the final weekend of this year's Capital Fringe Festival and I urge you to attend some of this year's offerings. DCMetroTheaterArts has reviewed all...

‘Come to Their Cabaret’: Meet the Cast of PWLT’s ‘Cabaret’: Part...

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with the cast of Prince William Little Theatre’s production of Cabaret, meet Katie Puschel and Jared Il-Pazzo...

‘Come to Their Cabaret’: Meet the Cast of PWLT’s ‘Cabaret’: Part...

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of Prince William Little Theatre’s production of Cabaret, meet Catherine Lyon and Larry...

‘Come to Their Cabaret’: Meet the Cast of PWLT’s ‘Cabaret’: Part...

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of Prince William Little Theatre’s production of Cabaret, meet James Maxted. Joel: Who are you, and...

‘The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber’ Ends its Run This Sunday...

Last year's audience pleaser and hit The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber ends its run this Sunday, July 10th at 1 PM at Riverside Center...

‘Come to Their Cabaret’: Meet the Cast of PWLT’s ‘Cabaret’: Part...

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of Prince William Little Theatre’s production of Cabaret, meet Aaron Verchot-Ware and Katherine...