THEATRE WEEK PROMOTION

League of Washington Theatres (LOWT)

September 12 – 20, 2009

Listings as of September 11, 2009

Adventure Theatre
● Pajama Party for Go, Dog. Go!, Fri, Sept. 18, 7pm. Adapted from P.D. Eastman's much-loved children's story, Go, Dog. Go! is a chaotic carnival of music and physical comedy.  Adults $15; children under 12, $12. FREE MILK & COOKIES.
 
African Continuum Theatre Company
Play Reading of The Montfort Point Marine by Samm-Art Williams, who will be in attendance.  The play depicts the life of Robert Wilson, a former Montford Point Marine (the first Black American Marines 1942-1949), who fought at Iwo Jima, World War II.  The play begins July 10, 1993 on the 50th anniversary of Robert's enlisting in the Marine Corps, when he is paid a surprise visit at his home in Philadelphia by his son and his ex-wife, whom he loves very much.  Mon, Sept. 14 at 8pm at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.  Admission is FREE.
 
Arena Stage
● THEATRE WEEK PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT:  Save 20% on preview tickets for the East Coast premiere of The Quality of Life starting Sept. 11. Use discount code "Quality20."
● Post-Show Panel Discussions in conjunction with The Quality of Life:
--Fri, Sept. 18, after 8pm show - Prof. Gay Gibson Cima, Professor of English and the former Dir. of the Human Rights Initiative at Georgetown University.
--Sat, Sept. 19, after 8pm show - Prof. Terrence Reynolds, Associate Prof. and Chair of the Theology Dept.
--Sun, Sept. 20, after 2pm show - Prof. Fathali Moghaddam, psychology professor at Georgetown and an expert on culture and intergroup conflict, with particular focus on the psychology of globalization, radicalization, and terrorism.
--Sun, Sept. 20, after 7:30pm show - Prof. Frank Ambrosio and Deborah Warin.
(additional panels on Sat, Sept. 26, after 8pm show and Sun, Sept. 27, after 6pm ).
 
Arts on Foot Festival
Visit the Penn Quarter Sat, Sept. 12 from 11am to 5pm for this annual arts festival featuring local artists, downtown restaurants sampling their menus, music and entertainment stages. DON'T MISS the Theatre Downtown booth with Penn Quarter theatres Ford's Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Washington Stage Guild, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company with activities and ticket raffles; The Helen Hayes Awards booth with information on programs, their annual awards, and raffles for theatre ticket certificates; and the League of Washington Theatres (LOWT) booth with information on member theatres and chances to win a variety of theatre gift bags.
 
Ford's Theatre
● THEATRE WEEK PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT:  Save 20% on tickets to Black Pearl Sings! for tickets purchased between Sept. 12 and Sept. 20. Use discount code "ARTSONFOOT" in person or online. Black Pearl Sings! by Frank Higgins runsSept. 25-Oct. 18and featuresTony Award winner Tonya Pinkins making her Ford's Theatre debut in the title role.
● Museum: The Ford's Theatre Museum will be open for visits on Sat, Sept. 12, from 9am to 5pm (final entry is at 4:30pm). Come learn about the presidency of Abraham Lincoln and the events leading up to his assassination.
● Make a holiday ornament. In celebration of the annual production of A Christmas Carol returning to the renovated Ford's Theatre, the theatre will have a craft table for children to make their own holiday ornaments at the Penn Quarter's Arts On Foot Festival Sat, Sept. 12 on F & 9th Street (at the Theater Downtown booth).
 
Kennedy Center
● Open House Arts Festival and Stage & Street Spectacular, Sat, Sept. 12 from noon to 7pm kicks off the 2009-2010 season with a celebration highlighting spectacle for the stage and street and the 14th Annual Multicultural Children's Book Festival.
 
National Theatre
● Noon at The National an exciting new arts outreach program designed to foster discussion of the arts and current events.  The inaugural event is an appearance by Washington author John Fenzel discussing his new espionage thriller, The Lazarus Covenant. Fri, Sept. 18 at noon, admission is free, seating is limited. Tickets required and distributed 30 minutes prior to show time, one per person in line, first-come, first-served.
● Saturday Morning at The National, a nine-event series, begins with Ace of Hearts Magic.  Kids get-into-the-act and help perform zany, jaw-dropping illusions with big, colorful props.  Sat, Sept. 19, 9:30am and 11am. Admission is free, seating is limited.  Tickets required and distributed 30 minutes prior to show time, one per person in line, first-come, first-served.
 
Olney Theatre Center
● Pay-What-You-Can performances of Lord of the Flies, Wed, Sept. 16 and Thurs, Sept. 17 at 7:30pm.
● Free performance by The National Players of Much Ado About Nothing, Sat, Sept. 19 at 8pm.  Reservations are recommended, seating is first-come, first-served.

REP Stage
● THEATRE WEEK PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT: Get discount tickets (subject to availability) at the group sales rate of $3 off the regular price to the four remaining performances of Wittenberg on Sept. 12 and 13. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Mention LOWT to purchase at 410-772-4900 (phone reservations only).
● Free Film Showing of Shakespeare in Love in the Smith Theatre, Sat, Sept. 12 at 10am.
● Free Pre-Show Conversation with the playwright of Wittenberg, David Davalos, Sat, Sept. 12 at 12:30pm, Monteabaro Recital Hall.
● Free Post-Show Discussion with the cast and Joel Markowitz of DC Theatre Scene after the Sun, Sept. 13 matinee performance.
● Free Play Reading of Daedalus: A Fantasia of Leonardo Da Vinci directed by REP resident dramaturge, Dr. Lisa Wilde. Mon, Sept. 14in the Monteobaro Recital Hall.
 
Round House Theatre
● Special Ticket Offer: Specially-priced balcony tickets for patrons age 30 & under available at each performance of The Picture of Dorian Gray.  Tickets $10 for Wed. through Fri., $15 for Sat. and Sun. Call 240-644-1100.
● Pay-What-You-Can performance of The Picture of Dorian Gray,Sat, Sept. 12 at 3pm.Tickets on sale in person at 2pm, cash & exact change only. Limit of 2 tickets per order.
 
● Childcare Matinee of The Picture of Dorian Gray:Sun, Sept. 20 at 3pm. Bring the kids along (toilet-trained/ages 3 and up) and leave them in the hands of well-trained caregivers at this designated Sunday matinee. Reservations for childcare are required in advance and must be made by noon on Fri, Sept. 18 by calling the box office at 240-644-1100.
● Post-Show Talkback:Following the Sun., Sept. 20 3pm matinee of The Picture of Dorian Gray.
 
Studio Theatre
● THEATRE WEEK PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT: Half-price tickets for Sun, Sept. 13 2pm matinee of Moonlight.  Prices with discount $28-$25.50.  Subject to availability; all sales final.  May not be combined with other offers or used on previously purchased tickets.  Call 202.332.3300 to order.
● Pay-What-You-Can performance of Moonlight on Sat, Sept. 12 at 2pm.  Day-of purchase, cash only.
● Post-show Discussion in conjunction with Moonlight, Sun, Sept. 20, following 2pm show.
 
Synetic Theatre
● Free Open House.Come to Shirlington Sat, Sept. 12 to sample Synetic Studio classes for free.
11:30am - 12:15pm Art Exhibit and Welcome Reception
12:30-1:30pm The Tale of The Fisherman and the Golden Fish Sneak Peeks
1:30- 3pm FREE Drama and Art Workshops for Ages 4-9
3:00-4:45pm FREE Drama and Art Workshops for Ages 10+
4-4:45pm FREE Synetic Season Sampler for Adults
No reservations required. Synetic Studio: 2788 S. Arlington Mill Dr, St 110, Arlington, VA.
● First Night Special for A Midsummer Night's Dream on Thurs, Sept. 17 at 8pm.$25 tickets for all (regular $40 - $45). At Rosslyn Spectrum, Arlington, VA.
 
Teatro de la Luna
Special Event: Arpas de América - Latin American Harp Festival. Come hear the strings of the Americas vibrate to the virtuosity of four brilliant harpists. Two unforgettable nights! And the performance of Los Quetzales Mexican Dance Ensamble.  At the Rosslyn Spectrum Theater in Arlington, Fri, Sept. 11 & Sat, Sept. 12 at 7:30pm.  Tickets: $30; $25 students/seniors. 
 
Theater J
● THEATRE WEEK PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT:  Get $10 off tickets to Zero Hour for regularly priced performances Sept. 12-20.  Use code "Mostel."
● Talk-Back with writer & performer of Zero Hour Jim Brochu, following show on Thurs, Sept. 17 at 7:30pm.
● Town Hall Meeting: What Does the J in Theater J Mean?  Delving into Theater J's identity as it applies to both Jewish and non-Jewish patrons, and what the various expectations and wants from a Jewish theater company might be.  Continue the conversation over refreshments afterwards.  Sun, Sept. 13 at 5pm, FREE.
 
Washington Shakespeare Company
● Pay-What-You-Can performances of Camille, A Tearjerker by Charles Ludlum, Saturday matinees, Sat, Sept. 12 and 19 at 2pm.
● Staged Reading of Beastly Beauty by Paco Jose Madden.  Tues, Sept. 22 at 7pm, FREE.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
● Backstage Tours and Yard Sale as part of the Penn Quarter's Arts On Foot Festival.  Visit Woolly for Backstage tours and a Yard Sale of props, costumes and furniture from 11am-3pm, plus discounted tickets for select previews of Woolly's Season 30 from noon-6pm.  Sat, Sept. 12.
● Meet-the-Artists: Post-show discussion with the cast of Eclipsed following the Sun, Sept. 13 2pm performance.
● Special Discussion: Women in Conflict Zones, in conjunction with Eclipsed. Following Thurs, Sept. 17 at 8pm performance with Dr. Patricia Morris, Exec. Director of Peace X Peace, the nonprofit Global Network connecting women through the internet to promote sustainable peace, and other guests to be announced.
● THEATRE WEEK PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT: Half-price tickets for Tues, Sept. 15 and Wed, Sept. 16 at 8pm of Eclipsed. May not be combined with other offers or used on previously purchased tickets.  Mention "Theatre Week" for discount or use code "568" (enter when signing in online).