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Irving Berlin's White Christmas at Goddard's Music and Drama Club

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Irving Berlin's White Christmas at Goddard's Music and Drama Club

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November 14-December 7, 2025

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MAD Productions is a special interest club at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center devoted to the theatrical arts.

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The Reading Room Festival at Folger Theatre

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The Reading Room Festival at Folger Theatre

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January 22-25, 2026

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Folger Theatre’s fourth annual Reading Room Festival returns with a four-day festival of staged readings, panel discussions, workshops, and community celebrations.

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Doubt: A Parable at Port Tobacco Players

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Doubt: A Parable at Port Tobacco Players

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January 16-February 1, 2026

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Port Tobacco Players

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Port Tobacco Players

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November 4 at Voices Festival Productions 

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Super BROS Adventure VI: Garbage Quest DX at Baltimore Rock Opera Society

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Super BROS Adventure VI: Garbage Quest DX at Baltimore Rock Opera Society

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Super BROS Adventure VI: Garbage Quest DX
Dust off an ancient console, jam in your favorite cartridge, and practice your overly long attack combos as you set forth on an homage to the games you know and love. In this show, you’re the player, naming the characters, their backstories, and ultimately deciding their fate on an epic journey through a fantastic land of pixels and comedy.
Garbage Quest is an original semi-improvised homage to retro video games, presented by Baltimore Rock Opera Society featuring the band Garbage Masher. BROS puts the controller in the audience’s hands, guiding our plucky adventuring party through quests, romance, and against the evil forces of Monetization in this 1 hour celebration of gaming, fantasy, and electronic music.
Music by Garbage Masher
Written by Ave Kaye and Robyn Stegman
Directed by Ave Kaye and Matthew Payne
Venue at 1915 Maryland Ave

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The Turn of The Screw at Odyssey Theatre

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The Turn of The Screw at Odyssey Theatre

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October 17-18, 2025

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​THE TURN OF THE SCREW
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
From the Story by Henry James
Directed by Zack Callis
Based on the provocative tale of suspense, horror and repressed sexuality, this adaptation gives the famous story yet another turn of its own. A young governess journeys to a lonely English manor house to care for two recently orphaned children. But she is not their first governess. Her predecessor, Miss Jessel, drowned herself when she became pregnant by the sadistic valet, Peter Quint, who was himself found dead soon after under mysterious circumstances. Now the new governess has begun to see the specters of Quint and Jessel haunting the children, and she must find a way to stop the fiends before it is too late. But one frightening question tortures the would-be heroine: Are the ghosts real, or are they the product of her own fevered imagination?
​This event is performed at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, Stage 2. 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
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Stage Managed by Alina Phillip

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January 30-February 14, 2026

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Lauren Gunderson’s Silent Sky is a moving, magical look at the story of Henrietta Leavitt, an early twentieth century astronomer whose discovery of how to effectively measure vast astronomical distances led to a shift in the understanding of the scale and nature of the universe. Directed by Susan Stroupe, Silent Sky, will run January 30-February 14, 2026.

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Elvis' Birthday Fight Club at Astro Pop Events

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Elvis' Birthday Fight Club at Astro Pop Events

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January 2-3, 2026 (in DC)

January 9-10 and 16-17, 2026 (in Baltimore)

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Announcing our 2026 dates: DC: January 2-3, 2026Baltimore: January 9-10 and 16-17 (that’s right, TWO weekends in charm city).

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Enough To Let The Light In at Silver Spring Stage

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Enough To Let The Light In at Silver Spring Stage

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January 23-February 8, 2026

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2024 One-Act Festival August 2-11, 2024 Eleven fantastic new works from the brightest local playwrights across the DMV area. Church & State by Jason Odell Williams, directed by Jen Katz September 12-29, 2024 A provocative, timely political drama that explores the intersection of faith, politics, and personal conviction in the high-stakes world of elections. Junk by Ayad

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A Christmas Carol at Silver Spring Stage

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A Christmas Carol at Silver Spring Stage

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December 12-21, 2025

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Tartuffe, or The Hypocrite at Silver Spring Stage

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Tartuffe, or The Hypocrite at Silver Spring Stage

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October 31-November 16, 2025

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2024 One-Act Festival August 2-11, 2024 Eleven fantastic new works from the brightest local playwrights across the DMV area. Church & State by Jason Odell Williams, directed by Jen Katz September 12-29, 2024 A provocative, timely political drama that explores the intersection of faith, politics, and personal conviction in the high-stakes world of elections. Junk by Ayad

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Happenstance's Death and the Fool at Edge of the Universe Theater

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Happenstance's Death and the Fool at Edge of the Universe Theater

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November 8-9, 2025

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Upcoming Production — Edge of the Universe THEATER

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October 29-November 22, 2025

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Mary Shelley's Monsters by Bob Bartlett

The author of the infamous novel faces her creations and reckons with the lasting impact of her radical and horrific story in this new retelling of Frankenstein. "A poetically arresting journey into one of the greatest horrors of all time."

September 18 - October 12, 2025

8:00 PM (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays)
2:00 PM (Saturdays and Sundays)

85 minutes ​

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TIX: $35

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featuring Katrina Clark, Jon Beal, and JC Payne*

directed by Alex Levy

* member of Actors Equity

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HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A PLAY IN A CEMETARY?!

- only eighteen performances

- limited seating in cushioned chairs

- street parking and metro access

- plenty of local bars and restaurants

- 85 minutes with no intermission

- no onsite ticket sales (only advanced ticket sales)

- no late seating

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Because of the uniqueness of the venue/performance space, the production seats only fifty guests per performance.

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bobbartlettjr at gmail for more info

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Mary Shelley's Monsters program
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press release and press photos
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WHERE?

The Chapel at Congressional Cemetery

1801 E St SE

Washington, DC 20003 ​

pictured: Katrina Clark as Mary Shelley, Jon Beal as the Creature, and JC Payne as Victor Frankenstein (photography: Teresa Castracane)

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Pipeline Playwrights Presents: It's My Party!

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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at Constellation Theatre Company

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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at Constellation Theatre Company

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January 23-February 15, 2026

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DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS January 23rd - February 15th, 2026 By Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rose ​ Bram Stoker's iconic vampire tale takes on an outrageous new life in Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors - a madcap, laugh-out-loud comedy full of camp, lusty encounters, and hilarious spectacle.

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Nu Sass Productions Presents: Fifth Date - Events

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January 31-February 1, 2026

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Meredith Willson's Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical at Capital One Hall

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Irving Berlin's White Christmas at Goddard's Music and Drama Club

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Irving Berlin's White Christmas at Goddard's Music and Drama Club

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November 14-December 7, 2025

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Junie B. Jones The Musical at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts 

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White Christmas the Musical at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

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White Christmas the Musical at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

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The Sound of Music at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

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ARTS by George! An Evening with Darren Criss at the George Mason Center for the Arts

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ARTS by George! An Evening with Darren Criss at the George Mason Center for the Arts

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The Woman in Black
Based on the novel by Susan Hill
Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt
Directed by Noel Schoonover
September 26 - October 5, 2025

A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the specter of a Woman in Black, engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but then, as they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught up in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds.

Close Ties
By Elizabeth Diggs
Directed by Vanessa Markowitz
January 30 - February 8, 2026

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon
Adapted by Simon Stephens
Directed by Michael Kharfen
May 1 - 10, 2026

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Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt
Directed by Noel Schoonover
September 26 - October 5, 2025

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Close Ties
By Elizabeth Diggs
Directed by Vanessa Markowitz
January 30 - February 8, 2026

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon
Adapted by Simon Stephens
Directed by Michael Kharfen
May 1 - 10, 2026

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An Ideal Husband at The Colonial Players

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Written by Oscar Wilde
Directed by Greg Jones
Performance Dates: Spetmeber 5 - 27, 2025
Run time: 2h 30m
(including a 15 minute intermission)

To download the production postcard for to share with your friends, visit the Downloads page of our website and look under the Production Postcard heading.

Please note: Contains light political scandal, blackmail, and outdated gender roles typical of the Victorian era.

About the Director

Greg makes his Colonial Players directorial debut with . When not acting here, he has served as assistant director on Agnes of God, dialect coach for Ravenscroft and play consultant for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. As an actor, he received a 2024 WATCH Award for Best Featured Performer in a Play for his role as Sir Robert (not to be confused with this play's Sir Robert!) in CP's The Winslow Boy.

Other characters he's played here include Beethoven in 33 Variations, Robin in The Children, and in another Wildean venture, the randy butler in the musical version of The Importance of Being Earnest called Ernest in Love. He is also grateful to have had two of his original scripts performed in staged readings sponsored by The Colonial Players. He basks in the warmth of his marriage to the ideal husband known as Eric and their cat Leo (due to recent events in Rome henceforth known as His Holiness).

When I told people I was involved in a play called An Ideal Husband, there would invariably be an ironic smile or even a wisecrack. Entering the theatre, audiences may wonder, is it meant to be ironic (since there can be no such thing)? Conversely, is it a primer on how to actually be the perfect spouse? Or did Oscar Wilde just lure us in so we can watch the leisured class be foolish and make us laugh at them (and secretly congratulate ourselves that we're so much more evolved)? Yes and no to all. Wilde presents a privileged group typical of late 19th Century England, including some very influential politicians, and lets us decide which question is the one we want answered about husbands. More weighty issues of morality, ethics and the consequences of compromising them form the stiffer spine of the narrative. My dream is that spectators find themselves torn between understanding and disapproval of nearly everyone in the play and their actions. Happily, in between all this ethical ping pong Wilde gives his characters more than a few of his signature witticisms to delight and amuse us. How rich a play to tackle! Therefore, I'm particularly grateful to this assemblage of talented and dedicated people for their all-in attitude toward bringing you a jewel that we hope sparkles - visually, aurally and dramatically. As to what makes an ideal husband, that's still for you to decide. - GREG JONES

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was born in Dublin to Sir William Wilde and his wife Jane. While studying at Oxford, he was fascinated by the aesthetic movement and eventually became a proponent for L'art pour l'art ("Art for Art's Sake") and wrote the award-winning poem "Ravenna." Upon graduating in 1879, he moved to London to review art, write poetry and lecture in the UK, the United States and Canada. In 1884, Mr. Wilde married Constance Lloyd and, in the course of their turbulent marriage, had two sons.

His first and only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, was published in 1891 and has been adapted for film and stage. Mr. Wilde's first successful theatrical endeavor, Lady Windermere's Fan, opened in 1892. He went on to create the wonderfully popular comedies A Woman of No Importance (1893), An Ideal Husband (1895), and the classic The Importance of Being Earnest (1895).

Not long afterward, Mr. Wilde was publicly accused of homosexuality and arrested for gross indecency. During his time in prison, he wrote De Profundis, a dramatic monologue and autobiography, which was addressed to his lover Bosie. Three years after his release in 1897, he died of cerebral meningitis in a rundown Paris hotel.

Known for his philosophical wit and irreverent charm, Mr. Wilde is famously quoted as saying, "Life is too important to be taken seriously."

Michael Dunsworth (Sir Robert Chiltern) Michael is an accomplished stage and screen actor whose work spans classical theatre, contemporary drama, and film. A versatile performer, Michael has brought to life a wide variety of roles in New York theatre, from De Flores in The Changeling, and Claudio in Measure for Measure, to George in Of Mice and Men, and Joseph in A Soldier's Tale. Regionally, he has captivated audiences with powerful performances as Stanley in A Streetcar Named Desire, MacDuff in Macbeth, and Hal Carter in Picnic. Trained at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy and The North Carolina School of the Arts, An Ideal Husband marks his return to the stage after a ten year hiatus. Michael is grateful to The Colonial Players and Greg Jones specifically for this terrifically exciting and wonderfully terrifying opportunity.

Christine Kinlock (Lady Gertrude Chiltern) Christine is thrilled to make her debut with The Colonial Players. A native of New Jersey and a graduate of Wellesley College with degrees in theatre studies and English, Christine appears frequently in productions on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where she lives. Previous roles include Emily in The Belle of Amherst, Veronica in God of Carnage, Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing, Rosalind in As You Like It, Gwendolen in The Importance of Being Earnest, Marty in Circle Mirror Transformation, Sylvia in Sylvia, and Claire in Proof. When not at the theater, she enjoys running half marathons. She teaches high school English and theatre. She thanks the cast and crew for including her and for a wonderful experience.

Alexis Mete (Lady Basildon) Alexis is delighted to be making her debut with The Colonial Players of Annapolis in An Ideal Husband. After a decade-long hiatus from theatre, she is thrilled to return to the stage and immerse herself once more in the joy of live performance. Bringing Lady Basildon to life has been both a challenge and a delight, and Lexi is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such a talented and welcoming cast and crew. Offstage, Lexi works as a therapist, supporting children and families in her community. Her passion for empathy and human connection naturally extends into her creative work, where she loves exploring the complexities of character, humor, and vulnerability on stage. When she isn't working or rehearsing, Lexi enjoys writing, crocheting whimsical creations, and experimenting in the kitchen. She would like to thank her husband for his unwavering encouragement and The Colonial Players for giving her the chance to rediscover her love of theatre in such a vibrant and inspiring space.

Nick Meyers (Mason) Back in the saddle! Nick was very active with significant roles in high school, college and community theatre (back in the late 20th century!) - before pivoting to 'real life' to focus on family and fortunes. Now "He's Back" enjoying his second role for CP this year. After the heavy drama of Alabama Story - the 2025 winner of the esteemed Ruby Griffith Award - Nick is delighted to bring Mason to life in Oscar Wilde's witty comedy. Nick is grateful for the opportunity and is still working hard to become the director's favorite actor!

Edd Miller (Lord Caversham) For over 60 years Edd has been privileged to work with The Colonial Players in many different capacities. He is grateful for all opportunities. As an actor in Moon For The Misbegotten, The Book Of Will, Veronica's Room, Othello, and more... As a director: Going To St. Ives (WATCH award), Coyote On A Fence (WATCH nomination), I Never Sang For My Father (Ruby Griffith award), Marjorie Prime, Two Rooms, and more... As a designer: The Diviners, The Merry Wives Of Windsor, Maytag Virgin, Chapter Two (WATCH nomination), Moon over Buffalo, and more... An Ideal Husband is a great joy and Edd appreciates all those that helped in the creative process. Special thanks to Connie Robertson and her gold brush.

Tristan Poje (Lord Goring) Tristan is thrilled to return to The Colonial Players having last been seen here in The Winslow Boy. Previous credits include roles at Rockville Little Theatre as an actor ( The Foreigner, Moon Over Buffalo, Our Town) and director ( Arsenic & Old Lace, Radium Girls, Communicating Doors) and Silver Spring Stage ( The Crucible). Tristan performed professionally in San Diego, which included roles in La Jolla Playhouse's premiere of Suitcase (understudy), As You Like It, Barefoot in the Park, Lucky Stiff, and The Invention of Love. Chicago credits include: Taming of the Shrew, Three Sisters, and Twelfth Night. Regional credits include: Crazy for You with Flat Rock Playhouse; Carousel, Annie, and Jesus Christ Superstar with Lakes Region Summer Theatre. TV credits include: Veronica Mars, American Heiress (recurring), The Invisible Man, and The Chronicle.

Todd Smith (Phipps) Todd is serving as assistant director and is also performing as Phipps, Lord Goring's trusted servant. Previously, Todd was seen in The Colonial Players' 2025 Ruby Griffith Award winning Alabama Story as Senator Higgins, as well as the 2024 WATCH Award winning The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time as Roger and ensemble characters. He also served as Stage Manager for the 2024 WATCH Award winning The Winslow Boy. Todd is grateful to The Colonial Players for all of the opportunities he has been afforded. He is also grateful to his family for allowing him to take the time to pursue his theatre passions. Todd hopes you enjoy the show!

Aparna Sri (Mrs. Cheveley) Aparna delightfully returns to the fabulous Colonial Players in this winsomely, wildly- witty and timely classic! She cherishes her brilliant director, Greg Jones, and feels at home with this wonderful cast and crew. Tugging on a few recent favorites, she was spotted as Rachel Crabbe in One Man, Two Guvnors with The British Players, as Myra Bruhl in Deathtrap with Spotlighters Theatre, as Ellen Rometsch in That Woman - The Monologue Show at the 2024 Charm City Fringe Festival, as a multivaried actor in Baltimore's 20th Annual 10-minute Play Festival with Rapid Lemon Productions, as a letter-writer in Tiny Beautiful Things with CP, as Siobhan in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time with CP, as Lady Macbeth in Macbeth with The Rude Mechanicals, as Sandra in The Play That Goes Wrong with the Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP), as Elizabeth Darcy in Miss Bennet - Christmas at Pemberley with The Montgomery Playhouse, as Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream adaptation with The Rude Mechanicals, as Heather Clark in Gideon's Knot with LMP, as Mrs. Alfieri in A View from the Bridge with Upstage Artists, and as Kay Strange in Towards Zero with LMP. She draws enormous strength from her Renaissance man, who manages the circus of bipeds at home to enable her to share her love for storytelling with her endearing theatre community patrons through performance.

Sue Ann Staake (Lady Markby) Sue Ann is thrilled to make her second appearance with The Colonial Players. After a 40-year career in broadcasting, acting has taken center stage, and bringing the irrepressible Lady Markby to life is pure joy. Favorite roles include Mrs. Higgins in My Fair Lady, M'Lynn in Steel Magnolias, Sylvia in Stepping Out, Anne Shakespeare in The Book of Will, Lorena "Hick" Hickok in Tea with Mrs. Roosevelt, and Leslie Walker in Shadow Hour. An Emmy® Award-winning director, she also helmed the one-woman show Women Warriors. Deep thanks to this remarkable cast and crew who have gone above and beyond with their support, kindness and care. And to director Greg Jones, whose vision and leadership have made this experience unforgettable. Special love to Kathleen and Marilyn for their steadfast support, to Dr. Mary and Mylene for their healing hands, and to her husband Gary, who is, most definitely, not the general rule but the exceptional exception.

Vanessa Van Note (Mrs. Marchmont) Vanessa is delighted to join this talented cast in bringing Wilde's witty and, at times, high-spirited critique of the deceit and lies woven into the threads of moralistic Victorian society to life. You may have previously seen her here at CP as Claudia in Bump, as a letter-writer in Tiny Beautiful Things, or as a townsperson indulging in inconsequential gossip in The Baker's Wife. She hopes the audience finds enjoyment in Mrs. Marchmont's frivolous approach to life in London society and invites them to attend this evening's political party (which, to Mrs. Marchmont's immense pleasure, will, at long last, be educational and revealing).

Sarah Wade (Miss Mabel Chiltern) Sarah is delighted to return to the stage, having last been seen in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. CP stage credits include: By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, Arsenic and Old Lace, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf (WATCH Winner for Best Supporting Actress in a Play), Boeing, Boeing, Ernest in Love, the Liar, These Shining Lives, Annie, Communicating Doors, Taking Steps, and A Christmas Carol. Sound Design credits include: Bump, The Lifespan of a Fact, Love, Loss, and What I Wore, Sex With Strangers, Calendar Girls, and Watch on the Rhine. Much love to Eric, and to her friends and family for understanding, "I can't, I have rehearsal"

Maggie Balacki (Costume Designer) Maggie has long been an usher at CP but now has expanded her role into costume design. A seamstress since her teens, Maggie has sewn for her children and grandchildren. The past few years she has done costumes for the Heritage Harbour Players. Thanks to the costume team of who have been invaluable in helping bring this play to life through creative costuming.

Jan Blome (Hair & Make Up Designer/Costumer) Jan has been involved with The Colonial Players for approximately 10 years. The first 6 years were spent volunteering as an usher. During this time she directly saw the work that was involved in putting on a production and wanted to get more involved behind the scenes. Costuming as a way to help tell the story became an interest. She has been involved with costuming at three previous CP shows as well as a few others at local theaters. With a strong interest in makeup and application techniques, moving into this aspect of play production has offered a new backstage activity. Many thanks to her co-costumers Maggie and Ann, period consultant Christina, and her men's fashion consultant Edd!

Ernie Morton (Stage Manager) As Ernie finishes out his first decade with CP he is thrilled to be working with such a wonderful and talented cast. He has been a stage hand, booth technician, stage manager, lighting designer, and producer. He's stage managed such great CP shows as A Few Good Men, The Liar, The Cripple of Innishman, The Merry Wives of Windsor, The Revolutionists, A Christmas Carol, and WATCH Award winning The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. He has designed the lights for A Visit from St. Nicholas, Ravenscroft, The White Rose, and Silent Sky at CP, and Songs for a New World at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre.

Producer) Heather has worked on numerous theatre projects both onstage and off. Behind the scenes again, she truly appreciates co-producer Steve Tobin and says, "Producing large historical shows is like planning and implementing a big wedding and living the marriage - doing it for the love of it; vowing and striving to see it through. Thank you to the director, cast, entire production team, CP board and members, who brought your dedication, creativity, patience, collaborative spirit, and skills to the process." Heather has been fortunate to have several past CP efforts recognized with WATCH nominations (outstanding lead actress in a play: Two Rooms, Going to St Ives; co-producer for outstanding play: The Winslow Boy, Wit, Casa Valentina). But she notes, "Ironically, last year I accepted two WATCH awards but they were for other nominees in absentia...and one (winner for outstanding featured performer) was for Greg, the director of this show! Life is full of surprises; so is live theatre." She encourages anyone interested in any aspect of theater to "come play with us." Opportunities are endless!

Jonathan Ezra Rubin (Intimacy Director) Jonathan is happy to be back at The Colonial Players after having worked on the intimacy in The Winslow Boy last year. A three-time Helen Hayes Award and one-time WATCH Award Nominee for Outstanding Choreography, Jonathan was the first Helen Hayes Nominee whose choreographic work on a production explicitly included Intimacy Direction. Jonathan works regularly as a Fight & Intimacy Director throughout the DC-Metro Area and has been studying and practicing intimacy direction since 2015 under the tutelage of the field's founders and leaders, continuing that training and legacy of work to this day as the Director of Finance & Administration and an Accredited Intimacy Director with Intimacy Professionals Education Collective (IPEC). Jonathan is a proud Associate Member of the Stage Directors & Choreographers Society, a national theatrical union, and has created fights and/or intimacy for Flying V, Mosaic Theater Company, The Studio Theatre, Signature Theatre, GALA Hispanic Theatre, Adventure Theatre-MTC, 4615 Theatre Company, Cohesion Theatre Company, Silver Spring Stage, The Colonial Players, Lumina Studio Theatre, Georgetown University, Anne Arundel Community College, Goucher College, and the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, among many other companies and schools. Additionally, Jonathan is the Managing Director for the Theatre Consortium of Silver Spring, a Certified Teacher with and the Treasurer for the Society of American Fight Directors, a Maryland-licensed professional wrestler, the Co-Coordinator for the Mid-Atlantic Melee stage combat workshop in Columbia, MD in June, and teaches classes and choreographs through his company Fire & Ice Movement Arts.

Carrie Shade (Props Designer) Carrie is thrilled to be part of the production team for ! She has loved exploring the material lives of the Victorian London elite and working on an Oscar Wilde play (the English degree was good for something, after all!). At CP, she recently designed props for Alabama Story, Tiny Beautiful Things (WATCH nominated), The Baker's Wife, Wit, Ravenscroft, and The Book of Will. She also appeared onstage last season in Bump. Thanks to everyone at CP for their generous support, creativity, and teamwork!!

Steve Tobin (Producer) At CP Steve is usually found directing ( The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Merry Wives of WIndsor, The Liar, etc), and occasionally on stage ( The Book of Will, Arsenic and Old Lace, A Christmas Carol), but now after many, many years, he gets to be where the real power is - The Producer's Chair. Many thanks to co-producer Heather for doing most of the really hard work, as well as Greg and the cast and crew for giving up so much of their summer to mounting such a wonderful production. As always, Steve is profoundly grateful to Joanna, Diana, Jenny and Darcie for putting up with schedule conflicts, time away and the late night phone calls. As Wilde says, "Who, being loved, is poor?"

Dudley Whitney (Lighting/Sound/Projection Design) Dudley's experience includes documentaries, closed circuit TV production, radio broadcasting, and lighting and sound design for stage theaters and local bands in Atlanta, Raleigh, and Baltimore. He delights in designing lighting that enhances the production while providing visual surprises to audiences. Dudley enjoyed working with the director, cast, and crew. This is his third production at The Colonial Players. He thanks his wife for her patience and support.

Lindsay Zetter (Choreographer) Lindsay is currently the owner and Artistic Director of Academy Ballet School of Annapolis. She has been working as a professional choreographer since 2011. Musical Theater productions include Earnest in Love, A Christmas Carol, Once Upon a Mattress, Cats, Grease, The Addams Family, Chicago, Lucky Stiff, Mamma Mia, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Bright Star, The Drowsy Chaperone, Emma! A Pop Musical, Wizard of Oz, Into the Woods, Mean Girls, and Little Shop of Horrors.

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The Colonial Players, Inc. - An Ideal Husband Show Page

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Written by Oscar WildeDirected by Greg JonesPerformance Dates: Spetmeber 5 - 27, 2025Run time: 2h 30m (including a 15 minute intermission) To download the production postcard for to share with your friends, visit the Downloads page of our website and look under the Production Postcard heading.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Warner Theatre

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Warner Theatre

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January 30-February 8, 2026

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Amm(i)gone at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

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Amm(i)gone at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

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December 4-6, 2025

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In Amm(i)gone, Adil Mansoor invites us on a journey of heartbreak and repair between mother and son as they embark on an examination and translation of…

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October 24-November 2, 2025

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The Addams Family Musical | Gaithersburg, MD

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The Long Christmas Ride Home at Strand Theater Company

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December 5-21, 2025

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Season 18 - In Her Entirety

The Long Christmas Ride Home by Paula Vogel
Directed by Tessara Morgan Farley
December 5-21, 2025
Past, present, and future collide on a snowy Christmas Eve for a troubled family of five. Humorous and heart-wrenching, this beautifully written play by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of How I Learned to Drive proves that magic can be found in the simplest breaths of life.
In Her Own Words
A Tribute to the Ancestors
February 6, 2026
Scenes Read by Black Women Playwrights
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Her Portmanteau by Mfoniso Udofia
Directed by Sandra L. Holloway
​April 3-19, 2026
HER PORTMANTEAU is an installment in the Ufot Cycle, Udofia's sweeping, nine-part saga which chronicles the triumphs and losses of Abasiama Ufot, a Nigerian immigrant, and her family. As Nigerian traditions clash with the realities of American life, Abasiama and her daughters must confront complex familial legacies that span time, geography, language and culture.

Bounce by Somnia Mari Ferral
Directed by Alma Davenport
May 29-June 14, 2026
BOUNCE tells the story of Monica, a young single mother who, after a stay in a mental health facility, returns to the church of her youth. Seeking a fresh start, she's surprised when the church's widowed pastor pursues her, leading to a quick marriage. But the life Monica envisioned as a pastor's wife quickly unravels, revealing a reality that is far from the righteous ideal she'd always held.

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Gutenberg! The Musical! at City of Fairfax Theatre Company

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Gutenberg! The Musical! at City of Fairfax Theatre Company

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September 5-21, 2025

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Gutenberg! The Musical! — City of Fairfax Theatre Company

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In this two-man musical parody, a pair of aspiring playwrights perform a backers’ audition for their new, hilariously ill-advised project – a big, splashy, historically-inaccurate musical about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg. With an unending supply of enthusiasm, Bud and Doug sing all the

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The Hatmaker's Wife at Nova Nightsky Theatre

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September 11-26, 2025

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When a young woman moves in with her boyfriend expecting domestic bliss, their new house reveals the magical tale of its previous inhabitants: an old hat-maker and his long-suffering wife. This sweet and surreal story bends time and space to redefine the idea of family, home, and true love itself.

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January 9-February 1, 2026

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Details of The Shark is Broken, performed at Vagabond Players

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October 17-November 23, 2025

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Details of HAIR, performed at Vagabond Players

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December 20, 2025-January 19, 2026

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Technicolor takes iconic musical moments from classic Black films and lights up our season with a bold, vibrant tribute to the magic of Black cinema! As the second production in our lineup, this original work honors unforgettable scenes from films like Stormy Weather, The Wiz, The Color Purple, School Daze, Coming to America, Sister Act II and more—reimagined with breathtaking visuals, dazzling costumes, and unforgettable performances.

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October 3-11, 2025

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September 6-21, 2025

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January 29-February 8, 2026

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Tiny Stages Pop! | Maryland Ensemble Theatre

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Junie B. in Jingle Bells Batman Smells at Maryland Ensemble Theatre

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Junie B. in Jingle Bells Batman Smells at Maryland Ensemble Theatre

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November 30-December 22, 2025

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress at Maryland Ensemble Theatre

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress at Maryland Ensemble Theatre

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September 20-October 12, 2025

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MORRIS MICKLEWHITE AND THE TANGERINE DRESS

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The Thanksgiving Play at Maryland Ensemble Theatre

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The Thanksgiving Play at Maryland Ensemble Theatre

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November 7-December 7, 2025

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BY LARISSA FASTHORSE
DIRECTED BY SUZANNE BEAL
NOVEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 7
Preview November 6
ASL Interpreted Performance November 14

Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in this biting satire, as a troupe of performatively "woke" thespians scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month without any cultural stumbles.

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The Thanksgiving Play | Maryland Ensemble Theatre

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BY LARISSA FASTHORSE DIRECTED BY SUZANNE BEAL NOVEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 7 Preview November 6ASL Interpreted Performance November 14 Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in this biting satire, as a troupe of performatively "woke" thespians scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month without any cultural stumbles.

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The Shark is Broken at Maryland Ensemble Theatre

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The Shark is Broken at Maryland Ensemble Theatre

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September 12-October 5, 2025

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August Wilson's Seven Guitars at Spotlighters Theatre

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August Wilson's Seven Guitars at Spotlighters Theatre

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January 9-February 1, 2026

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Live Theatre | Spotlighters Theatre | Baltimore, MD

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A Tuna Christmas at Spotlighters Theatre

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A Tuna Christmas at Spotlighters Theatre

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December 5-21, 2025

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Live Theatre | Spotlighters Theatre | Baltimore, MD

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September 19-October 12, 2025

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Live Theatre | Spotlighters Theatre | Baltimore, MD

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TOPDOG / underdog ​written by Suzan-Lori Parks directed by Rain Pryor Sept 19 - Oct 12, 2025 Fri & Sat at 8pm; Sun at 2pm; Theatre Thursday at 8pm (Sept 25, 2025 )

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Pride and Prejudice at Compass Rose Theater

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Pride and Prejudice at Compass Rose Theater

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November 14-December 14, 2025

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September 19-October 19, 2025

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The family favorite musical “Annie” will play at Compass Rose Theater at Maryland Hall, September 19 - October 19, 2025 at Maryland Hall. Shows are selling fast. Get your tickets today before they’re all gone.

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Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure at The Puppet Co.

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Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure at The Puppet Co.

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October 18-November 3, 2025

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Tickets | Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure | Puppet Co.

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Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre presents: The Selfish Giant's Garden at The Puppet Co.

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Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre presents: The Selfish Giant's Garden at The Puppet Co.

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August 23-September 14, 2025

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September 4-14, 2025

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Songs of the Goat- Antigone | Atlas Performing Arts Center

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​In the war-torn city of Thebes, Antigone is resolved to defy her uncle King Kreon’s edict. Her brothers have killed…

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Evil Dead The Musical at Workhouse Arts Center

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Evil Dead The Musical at Workhouse Arts Center

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September 20-November 2, 2025

extended through November 9, 2025

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Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It's all up to Ash (a housewares employee, turned demon-killing hero), and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood flies. Limbs are dismembered. Demons tell bad jokes...

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ho ho ho ha ha ha ha at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

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ho ho ho ha ha ha ha at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

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November 13-December 21, 2025

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BY JULIA MASLI
CO-DIRECTED BY JULIA MASLI AND KIM NOBLE

How to get here

This holiday season, Julia Masli returns to Woolly with a festive edition of her ha ha ha ha ha ha ha , now titled ho ho ho ha ha ha ha . Fresh off a global tour - wi th stops in New York City (at The Public) , and previously in Edinburgh, - Masli invites audiences to bring their holiday problems to the stage for a hilarious and surprising solution. A completely different show every night, ho ho ho ha ha ha ha is a production like no other.

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Accessibility Dates

ASL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES

Friday, December 12th, 5pm

OPEN CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES

Sunday, November 23rd, 5pm

Audio Described PERFORMANCES

Saturday, December 5th, 5pm

MASK REQUIRED PERFORMANCES

Tuesday, November 25th, 8pm

What Comes With You to Woolly May Not Leave With You.

Throughout the production of ho ho ho ha ha ha ha Julia Masli will hear your problems and find solutions. While no two shows are the same, the show is friendly for all ages.

By attending this performance, you consent to the use of your voice and/or likeness in audio or video recordings that may be captured during the show. These recordings may be used by Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company for artistic or promotional purposes.

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Skip to content BY JULIA MASLI CO-DIRECTED BY JULIA MASLI AND KIM NOBLE This holiday season, Julia Masli returns to Woolly with a festive edition of her ha ha ha ha ha ha ha , now titled ho ho ho ha ha ha ha .

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The Great Privation (How to flip ten cents into a dollar) at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

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The Great Privation (How to flip ten cents into a dollar) at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

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September 11-October 12, 2025

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PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BOSTON'S COMPANY ONE THEATRE

Philadelphia's African Baptist Church, 1832: a mother and daughter guard the grave of their husband and father to deter resurrectionists from pillaging it for science.

, on the same grounds: another mother and daughter work as counselors at what is now a summer camp. Timelines collide, reminding us to find joy in our present even as we exhume our nation's buried past.

Select Row A or B for seats on stage!

Accessibility Dates

ASL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES

Wednesday, September 17th, 8pm

OPEN CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES

Saturday, September 28th, 2pm

Audio Described PERFORMANCES

Saturday, October 4th, 2pm

MASK REQUIRED PERFORMANCES

Wednesday, September 24th, 8pm

"Nia Akilah Robinson has written something astonishing in its ambition: temporally expansive, formally agile, and rooted in a deep, lived love of Black community - full of laughter, ache, sweat, and spiritual insistence... "

Mina Morita

Director, The Great Privation

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Skip to content PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BOSTON'S COMPANY ONE THEATRE Philadelphia's African Baptist Church, 1832: a mother and daughter guard the grave of their husband and father to deter resurrectionists from pillaging it for science. , on the same grounds: another mother and daughter work as counselors at what is now a summer camp.

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Accused! The Victorian Ladies Detective Collective at Washington Stage Guild

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Accused! The Victorian Ladies Detective Collective at Washington Stage Guild

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The One Good Thing at Washington Stage Guild

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Elf the Musical at Toby's Dinner Theatre

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Elf the Musical at Toby's Dinner Theatre

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November 7, 2025-January 4,2026

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The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!
Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts, is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy's size and poor toy-making abilities force him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.

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This production of ELF The Musical was licensed by Music Theatre International. Elf The Musical The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear! Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts, is transported back to the North Pole.

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December 6-21, 2025

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When the lights go out during Chanukah, Max and family begin sharing songs, stories, and traditions – only to discover the lights they needed and the miracles they searched for were in their midst all along. Perfect for ages 5 and up.

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Stories from the Brink: My Festive Near-Death Adventures at Theater J

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Stories from the Brink: My Festive Near-Death Adventures at Theater J

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January 24-25, 2026

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Stories from the Brink is a wild ride of near-death experiences, hilarious retellings, and insightful revelations in one transformative performance from Lucille Lortel Award-winner and stand-up raconteur Iris Bahr. As Variety magazine puts it, "Bahr has more voices at her command than a symphony has strings."

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October 29-November 23, 2025

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Nationally-renowned professional theater in Washington, D.C.

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October 30-November 23, 2025

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August 28-September 21, 2025

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September 25-October 11, 2025

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The origin story of frustrated love.
Remastered.

April 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, 26, & 27

All shows at 8pm.

at the

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop

545 7th Street SE WDC 20003

Taffety Punk presents a hybrid concert of the very poem that made Shakespeare famous. Venus, struck by her own arrow, woos the mortal Adonis and risks the daunting void of unrequited love. Weaving music and dance into this rich tapestry of verses, the Punks amplify the resonant underpinnings of this unique and riveting story making it as ardent as a first kiss.

Directed by Marcus Kyd
Choreography by Erin Mitchell Nelson

with original music by Kathy Cashel

Featuring Tonya Beckman, Lise Bruneau, and Sarina Martinez de Osaba

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Theatre is Dance is Music is Theatre. We are all three. Learn more about DC's most exciting theatre company today.

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Mother Play: A Play in Five Evictions at Studio Theatre

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Mother Play: A Play in Five Evictions at Studio Theatre

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November 12-December 21, 2025

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Studio Theatre | Mother Play: A Play in Five Evictions

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The latest semiautobiographical work from Pulitzer Prize-winner and DMV native Paula Vogel (How I Learned to Drive) traces 40 years and five evictions in a very funny play about a very unhappy family. Siblings Martha and Carl are barely teens for their first eviction in 1962, growing up gay in the out-sized orbit of their glamorous, exacting, alcoholic mother. The family’s odyssey through the DC suburbs takes them from one roach-infested apartment to another, and from the Sexual Revolution to the Disco Era to ’90s New Age. A Broadway hit last season, Mother Play: A Play in Five Evictions is wry, savage, and surprisingly tender, an exorcism as well as a ritual of forgiveness.

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September 24-October 26, 2025

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Luna, an outgoing immigrant from the Philippines, and the more cautious Jane, recently arrived from South Korea, meet in a near-empty grocery store on Thanksgiving Day, 1973. Their husbands are working. Alone in a country they don’t know, they join forces to celebrate Thanksgiving together. Over wine and a stubbornly frozen turkey, these new Americans and even newer friends discuss Soul Train and Jane Fonda, chart the shape of their homesickness, and consider the cost of pursuing an American dream.

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PUFFS, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At A Certain School of Magic and Magic at St Marks Players

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PUFFS, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At A Certain School of Magic and Magic at St Marks Players

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October 3-18, 2025

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September 25-October 19, 2025

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Patron Note: The venue is not currently wheelchair accessible. We apologize for any inconvenience. Content Warning: Violence, depictions of detention/incarceration, loud noises and some strong…

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November 6-23, 2025

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WHEN: Thursday, November 6 - Sunday, November 23

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October 10-26, 2025

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This timeless classic challenges American ideas of power, intolerance, and justice. In the Puritan community of Salem, Massachusetts, a servant girl accuses a farmer’s wife of witchcraft. One accusation spirals into many, uncovering a web of bigotry and deceit that changes their lives forever. THE CRUCIBLE is both a gripping historical drama and an evergreen parable of contemporary society.

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December 9, 2025-February 1, 2026

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A witty, vivacious and charming new musical with an upbeat, vibrant Parisian Jazz score about an overlooked twentieth century female artist whose husband became famous by claiming her work.

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Fiddler on the Roof at Signature Theatre

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Fiddler on the Roof at Signature Theatre

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November 4, 2025-January 25, 2026

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The iconic musical gorgeously staged like never before in Signature's intimate setting and directed by Joe Calarco ( Jesus Christ Superstar, Gypsy).

Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman, his family and their tightknit community honor tradition but must contend with a changing world and a rise in anti-Semitism at their home in Czarist Russia.

The glorious score with songs "Sunrise, Sunset" "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Matchmaker" unite with exquisite dance in this classic of the musical theater canon filled with humor, heart - and life.

"One of the most glowing creations in the history of musical theater" - The New York Times

Performance Information

Seating Chart

Running Time

Running time is approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

Effects Warnings

This show will use strobe and lighting effects, loud noises, theatrical haze and smoke.

Content Warnings

This show explores social and political issues including religious intolerance/threats, and has one scene depicting anti-Semitic violence.

Recommended Age

Recommended for ages 13+. Signature does not admit anyone under 6.

Accessibility

Signature Theatre offers several accessibility options to ensure our Theatre is welcoming to everyone.

Theatre Accessibility Info

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The iconic musical gorgeously staged like never before in Signature's intimate setting and featuring the glorious score including "Matchmaker" "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Sunrise, Sunset."

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Strategic Love Play at Signature Theatre

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Strategic Love Play at Signature Theatre

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September 23-November 9, 2025

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From Succession writer Miriam Battye comes a razor sharp, not-quite-romantic comedy about the absurdity of modern dating and the seemingly endless quest to find “the one” in the age of swiping.

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August 12-October 5, 2025

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A delightful musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night set in the swinging 1930s Harlem and featuring the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits.

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Paranormal Activity at Shakespeare Theatre Company

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Paranormal Activity at Shakespeare Theatre Company

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January 28-February 7, 2026

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Paranormal Activity 25-26 - Shakespeare Theatre Company

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Guys and Dolls at Shakespeare Theatre Company

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Guys and Dolls at Shakespeare Theatre Company

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December 2, 2025-January 4, 2026

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Guys and Dolls - 25/26 - Shakespeare Theatre Company

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The Wild Duck at Shakespeare Theatre Company

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The Wild Duck at Shakespeare Theatre Company

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October 18-November 16, 2025

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The Wild Duck - 25/26 - Shakespeare Theatre Company

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Merry Wives at Shakespeare Theatre Company

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Merry Wives at Shakespeare Theatre Company

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September 9-October 5, 2025

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Merry Wives 25-26 - Shakespeare Theatre Company

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December 3, 2025-January 4, 2026

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An inventive, high-energy holiday comedy makes its American premiere at Round House

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The Inheritance, Parts One and Two at Round House Theatre

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The Inheritance, Parts One and Two at Round House Theatre

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August 27-October 19, 2025

extended through November 2, 2025

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The most awarded play of our generation, performed in a breathtaking two-part theatrical event.

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So Late Into The Night at Rorschach Theatre

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So Late Into The Night at Rorschach Theatre

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October 4–November 2, 2025

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Tickets on Sale Now | Pay-What-You-Can Previews begin October 4

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Tickets on Sale Now | Pay-What-You-Can Previews begin October 4

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She Kills Monsters at Reston Community Players

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She Kills Monsters at Reston Community Players

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January 16-February 1, 2026

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The Rocky Horror Show at Reston Community Players

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The Rocky Horror Show at Reston Community Players

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October 10-26, 2025

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A Christmas Carol at Olney Theatre Center

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A Christmas Carol at Olney Theatre Center

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November 28-December 28, 2025

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A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas

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Michael Russotto returns to star for a second holiday season in this solo show that is a masterclass in theatrical storytelling. As he portrays nearly 50 different characters from the Charles Dickens classic, you’ll find yourself swept up in a story that is funnier, more timely, and far more familiar to our modern-day circumstances than you could ever imagine. Even more impressive, Paul Morella’s beloved adaptation stays true to Dickens’ original language – making this perhaps the most authentic Christmas Carol out there.

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November 6, 2025-January 4, 2026