Audrey Liebross - Page 12

The premise of RICHARD THE THIRD, as presented in NextStop Theatre Company's brilliant first professional production, which includes both deaf and hearing actors, is that the villainous Richard is deaf. Converting Richard from a character who feels alienated because of his appearance to one who feels alienated because he can't communicate effectively resonates with modern audiences.

Adventure Theater,brings the odious Viola Swamp to children in Bethesda, Maryland. Adults and children will find much to enjoy, but some of the scary sequences are over the top.

A nonprofit ballet organization has invited dignitaries to appear in their productions as a method of raising awareness and funds.

The touring production of FLASHDANCE -- THE MUSICAL, now appearing at the Kennedy Center, has a charismatic lead and much to commend it, but its weaknesses take away its chance to be great.

"The Pajama Men's" latest show, JUST THE TWO OF EACH OF US, playing at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre, in Washington, DC, is hilariously funny, although largely incomprehensible. The act incorporates elements of stand-up, vaudeville, farce, sketch comedy, and improv. If an audience member misses a joke, there's no need to worry - another one will be along a few seconds later. The humor, however, is not for the faint of heart.

Imagination Stage, in Bethesda, Maryland, renamed its building in honor of Jim and Carol Trawick, the benefactors who donated the largest single amount in the history of the organization, Carol Trawick and her late husband, Jim. The Trawicks donated $2.5-million over ten years to retire the building's mortgage.

LYLE THE CROCODILE, based on the children's book series by Bernard Waber, is appearing at the Imagination Stage, in Bethesda, Maryland. Geared for children ages four through twelve, former kids will also appreciate the warm-hearted story and the exuberant dancing.

The George Mason University school of theater and the Mason Players, in Fairfax, VA are presenting 'The Merchant.' Local professional actor and GMU associate professor Edward Gero both directed the production and wrote it; he adapted Titus Maccius Plautus's ancient comedy and added songs from the early 20th century. The show provided a rollicking good time for the audience.

The Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts exists to bring cultural programs to a rural Virginia area whose two counties have fewer than 25,000 people between them. On October 19th, the Foundation sponsored a trio from 'The Broadway Tenors,' a rotating group of about sixteen singer-actors who have starred in musical productions in major venues.