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Monday, July 2, 2012

Coming to the Capital Fringe Festival: 'Flight of Fancy (A Steampunk Ballet)' by Tina Barksdale by Joel Markowitz

A parallel universe? Perhaps… At the very least an alternate reality! The setting for MOVEiUS DANCE's Flight of Fancy (A Steampunk Ballet) is sure to please both sci-fi junkies and classic…

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'The Music Man Kids'-Part Four: Meet Ian Berlin by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This is Part Four in a series of interviews with the very talented group of five young actors in the cast of Arena Stage's production of The Music Man. Today " meet Ian Berlin. Joel: H…

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Sunday, July 1, 2012

Michael Berresse on Playing Mickey Marcus in 'The Normal Heart' at Arena Stage by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

When I received The Normal Heart press release from Arena Stage I was ecstatic to see that Michael Berresse was going to be in the cast. I have always admired Michael’s work. He is a m…

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An Interview with Sleuth's Bob Ari and Jeffries Thaiss by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Bob Ari and Jeffries Thaiss are having a blast performing in Sleuth. They fill us in about their roles and working with Artistic Director Jim Petosa in his final production at Olney Theat…

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Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: 'The Diamond Star Project' by Kate Dolan by Joel Markowitz

The Birth of a Sci-Fi Rock Opera Catherine Asaro had an epiphany about a third of the way into writing her book, Kate Dolan: "Duh. It’s about a rock singer; I need rock songs." So bega…

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Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: 'In This Economy' by John Krizel by Joel Markowitz

"A new play about love, unemployment, and Gchat," In This Economy will have its world premiere at the 2012 Capital Fringe Festival. Written, produced & directed by John Krizel, this inde…

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Saturday, June 30, 2012

New on The Capital Fringe Festival: 'Raising Cane: A Family Portrait' By Christine Lange by Joel Markowitz

What's a nice girl like you doing with a nasty play like this? Funny how often this question comes up. In rehearsal the other day, I had a moment of "Wow, is this what I thought I'd be doing…

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Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: 'HeLovedtheSoftPornOfTheCity' by Kristen Williams by Joel Markowitz

HeLovedTheSoftPornOfTheCity is a classical punk opera exploring the life and music of Skovgaard, a Danish composer. Morten ‘Skovgaard’ Danielsen, already a celebrated artis…

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Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: 'Wild Night: A Choose Your Own Burlesque Adventure' by Miss Joule and Malibu by Joel Markowitz

Tilted Torch Takes You on a Wild Night at The Capital Fringe Festival Miss Joule and Malibu, the ladies behind Tilted Torch, have been entertaining DC audiences for the last three years with…

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Friday, June 29, 2012

Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: 'All-Nude College-Girl Revue or Why I Can't Pass the Vetting' by Lisa Faith Phillips by Joel Markowitz

Comedian Lisa Faith Phillips was working in publishing when she became intrigued by the success of self-help books that took fairly simple ideas on how to improve your life and expanded them…

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Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: 'The Confines of Flattery' by Heather Benjamin by Joel Markowitz

Triptych Productions presents The Confines of Flattery, a part of the 7th Annual Capital Fringe Festival, July 12"29, 2012. Three eras. Six women. No ladies. Featuring: Ric Andersen, Heather…

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Part 2: 'Finding Big Love' " by Kirsten Kelly by Joel Markowitz

We're in the middle of our rehearsal period and days are long. But, things are really starting to click. We had our first full run-through last night, followed by a late-night production mee…

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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: 'The Last Flapper' by Leland Strott by Joel Markowitz

THE RED DOOR THEATRE PRESENTS THE LAST FLAPPER, PART OF THE 7TH ANNUAL CAPITAL FRINGE FESTIVAL JULY 12 – 29, 2011 The Last Flapper is a theatrical biography of the original flapper,…

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Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: 'In the Company of de Sade' by Timothy R. King by Joel Markowitz

Fringe.  De Sade.  Redrum.  It's a match made in heaven.  Or hell. After appearing in four Fringe shows, I decided to go out on a limb as writer, director, producer, and founder …

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Paul Scanlan on Playing Moritz in The Keegan Theatre's 'Spring Awakening' by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This Part 3 of my interviews with the cast of Spring Awakening at The Keegan Theatre. Paul Scanlan’s performance in Spring Awakening is astounding. When I attended the show I was in th…

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: 'Gilbert & Sullivan's Trial by Jury' by Ed Vilade by Joel Markowitz

GILBERT & SULLIVAN CREATE LAW AND DISORDER IN WILD ‘TRIAL’ Pop culture collides with stodgy British Jurisprudence in this year’s Victorian Lyric Opera Company entry in …

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Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: 'A Day in the Life of Miss Hiccup' by Susan Thompson Gaines by Joel Markowitz

Quirky and adorable! Award-winning Japanese performer brings a solo physical non-verbal comedy show with wonderful music and sounds. How to describe my story…  Wow " that is a tough que…

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: 'Fallen Angels' by Michael Oberhauser by Joel Markowitz

Silver Finch Arts Collective is a DC-based organization that provides a forum for artists of all types to collaborate across all genres of art. It strives to break down the barriers that …

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Lyndsay Rini on Playing Anna in The Keegan Theatre's 'Spring Awakening' by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

In Part Two of my interviews with cast members of The Keegan Theatre’s Spring Awakening, Lyndsay Rini talks about playing Anna. Joel: Why did you want to appear in Spring Awakeni…

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Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: 'The Underdeveloped and Overexposed Life and Death of Deena Domino' by Leah Rudick & Katie Hartman by Joel Markowitz

There is nothing more soul sucking sad and hilariously horrifying than watching a full episode of TLC's Toddlers and Tiaras. Orange tinted spray tanned 3 year old baby pageant queens scream …

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Director and Choreographer Randy Skinner on Directing 'Dames at Sea' at Infinity Theatre by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

When it was announced that Randy Skinner was coming to Infinity Theatre Company this summer to helm a new production of Dames at Sea - I jumped at the chance to talk to Randy about dir…

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Monday, June 25, 2012

Coming to The Capital Fringe: 'The Mercy Seat' by James Villarrubia by Joel Markowitz

We all remember 9/11 as an utter tragedy, but we frame that memory in a way that suits us. It is a tragedy that created heroes, that brought families closer, that birthed a new national s…

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'The Music Man Kids': Part Three: Meet Heidi Kaplan by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This is Part Three in a series of interviews with the very talented group of five young actors in the cast of Arena Stage’s production of The Music Man. Today – meet Heidi …

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Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: "The Every Fringe Show You Want to See in One Fringe" by by Mario Baldessari and Ethan Slater by Joel Markowitz

It's a fast-paced, funny love letter to the Fringe itself! It's the most fun you can have in an abandoned building this summer! It's the longest show title in the world! It's The Every Fring…

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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Howard Community College's Arts Collective Improv Group Holds Auditions July 10 and 11 by Sue Kramer by Joel Markowitz

Howard Community College's Arts Collective:  Improv Group Auditions " July 10 & 11  AUDITIONS:  “What Improv Group?!?!” (W.I.G.):  Tuesday July 10 and Wednesday J…

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Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: 'Souls' by Kent Neidhold by Joel Markowitz

This summer you will only have 5 chances to take part in the journey of Souls, premiering at the 7th annual Capital Fringe Festival in July. Souls is a thoughtful and moving metaphysical …

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Saturday, June 23, 2012

Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: 'Superhero Celebrity Rehab: The Musical' by Brendan Snow by Joel Markowitz

It's a bird… it's a plane… it's a tabloid crotch shot… it's an unfortunate cocaine habit… it's an exclusive luxury inpatient facility… it's a song about the Higher Super Power̷…

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Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: 'Lady Luck is a Whore' by Leanne Linsky by Joel Markowitz

Lady Luck is a Whore is my one-woman show about my real life experiences with marriage, friendships, guns and God. I’ve spent a lifetime watching everyone around me put on a show and n…

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Friday, June 22, 2012

Part 1: 'Finding Big Love' at The Hub Theatre by Kirsten Kelly by Joel Markowitz

Kirsten Kelly, Big Love Director for The Hub Theatre, is writing a 4-part essay, Finding Big Love. Follow the journey to opening night, for the next four Fridays on DC Metro Theater Arts. Th…

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Coming to The Capital Fringe Festival: 'Right to Remain…the Life and Mind of Tupac Shakur' by Susanne Pinedo by Joel Markowitz

What If Works Productions proudly presents Right to Remain…The Life and Mind of Tupac Shakur, an original play at the 7th Annual Capital Fringe Festival. Written by and starring, local …

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Coming to The Capital Fringe: Horror Opera 'Children in the Mist' by Sean Pflueger by Joel Markowitz

A supernatural mist surrounds a small town grocery store, trapping local residents inside. A man, with his young son, has to decide if the danger is found with the monsters outside or the pe…

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