Mommy Queerest is comedian Judy Gold’s one-woman, show-length pitch for her own TV series, complete with piano playing, slides and character voices. But if you’re not someone already interested in the life of a remarkably tall Jewish lesbian mom, chances are this bumpy production won't win you over. Gold’s... continue reading on DCist
26 Miles Is Far From Typical Female FareA scene from Round House's 26 Miles. Round House Theatre's production of 26 Miles will lose potential audience members with its plot synopsis, which features the words "mother," "daughter" and "heart-warming," and conjures up thoughts of Steel Magnolias and chick flicks. Yet there's barely any hugging, crying or any... continue reading on DCist
Studio Theatre's Moonlight Obscures More Than IlluminatesAndy (Ted van Griethuysen) and Bel (Sybil Lines) in Harold Printer’s "Moonlight." The Studio Theatre made an ambitious move when choosing to open their season with Harold Pinter's Moonlight. At the performance I attended, the house lights came up to hesitant, confused applause and the most common refrain among... continue reading on DCist
Camille Flounces, but Often Falls FlatThe cast of Washington Shakespeare Company's "Camille". In Washington Shakespeare Company's staging of the comedic drag classic Camille (A Tearjerker), the story centers on Marguerite, a freewheeling but sickly prostitute with an assortment of silly friends, who falls in love with the penniless Armand. The cast is all male,... continue reading on DCist
Fringe Festival: Dancing To Ancient Rhythms"Ancient Rhythms" at the Fringe Festival If you’re a sucker for rainbow headscarves, insistent beats, and sequins, you’ll be instantly charmed by this enthusiastic Fringe Festival contribution from D.C.'s Ancient Rhythms Dance Company. The costumes are dazzling and the performers are all great showmen, though the choreography doesn’t always... continue reading on DCist
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