Fall 2004 Schedule ~ Monday Night at the National

FREE PERFORMANCES!
6 pm and 7:30 pm, in the Helen Hayes Gallery.
Information available at 202-783-3372.

Seating is limited!! Tickets are Required, and are Distributed without charge one Half-Hour Prior to Performance, on a First-Come First-Served policy.

This weekly showcase in the Fall, Winter and Spring, features local performers, and provides free quality live entertainment to the Greater Washington Area community. Original plays, singers, musical ensembles, dance, drama and comedy are on the bill.

September 27 - THE TONE RANGERS

This dazzling D.C.-based vocal octet delights audiences from coast to coast with its dynamic blend of tight harmonies, inventive arrangements and keen wit. In a few choreographed minutes, the Tone Rangers propel you through 900 years of Western music--from Gregorian chants to classic rock to TV theme songs--in a fresh approach to contemporary a cappella music and comedy.

October 4 - HARRY VENGHETTE SCOTT, JR

This man is living, dancing history! In DANCING ~ FROM AFRICA TO BROADWAY he describes and demonstrates the development of American Musical Theatre through his own career and through such influences as African Dance, the Minstrel Show, Tap Dance, Prohibition, the Harlem Renaissance, Vaudeville and Jazz Dancing. Child tap star, professional discotheque dancer, Broadway show dancer and raconteur extraordinaire, Harry will dazzle you with his memories and his dancing feet!

October 18 - GIRLFRIENDS

Set in England just before the United States enters World War II, this musical celebrates the members of Great Britain's famous Women's Auxiliary Air Force. The bravery, camaraderie, solidarity and humor of these women from every class, region and religion produce a story both touching and compelling. Caught in a love triangle with a young bomber pilot, two of the girlfriends know that any night could be his last. The show was created by HOWARD GOODALL. Musical Direction is by JASON BROWN and choreography by LAUREL BURGGRAF. ROBERT NEAL MARSHALL directs.

October 25 - THE BALTIMORE JAZZ FACTORY

Savor a recreation of the distinctive styling of Baltimore’s legendary John Kirby and his Onyx Club Boys. The amazing arrangements of such pre-WWII favorites as Blue Skies, Red River Valley, Amapola and It Might as Well Be Spring are full of humor, but always faithful to the charts and performed with a high regard for the composers. The technique and syncopated passages will leave you breathless and smiling. BOB THULMAN leads the band.

November 1- ABSURD?

This trio of one act plays by CARLY CHURCHEY and BARBARA BRYAN, is presented by DC’s STEALING THUNDER COMPANY. Meet a neurotic weatherman, a talking teddy bear, four strangers who meet at a bus stop, and a woman who is trying to "break out of the box" in ONE, LUST and THE WALL. These arresting experiments in absurdism created by area playwrights are astonishing and amusing.

November 8 - THE HEXAGONERS

No holds are barred in the irreverent songs and sketches of Washington's famed HEXAGON, Washington’s scintillating political, satirical, musical comedy revue. For nearly 50 years, this annual original extravaganza has been deflating the pompous, observing the unusual, and poking riotous fun at national as well as local foibles in scenes and song. It's a non-stop evening of mirth and melody, insight and hilarity when these audacious, bodacious, talented and clever court jesters are in charge.

November 15 - MUSIC FROM MY HEART with HELEN DAY

Enjoy an evening of cabaret with HELEN DAY, who adds her own special enchantment to enduring favorites from the Great American Songbook. Savor familiar and not-so-familiar tunes from jazz to Broadway - all with Ms. Day's own unique styling. Sit back, relax, remember .... and dream.

November 29 - MARTHA WASHINGTON'S CHRISTMAS MEMORIES

Tonight, you will be the guest of a First Lady. MARY WISEMAN, as Mrs. Washington, remembers eventful Christmases in her life - at the first Presidential residence in Philadelphia, the capitol of the United States at the time - at Mount Vernon - and of course, the Christmas she was married. She shares an insider's view of the workings, etiquette and protocol surrounding the Washingtons' private world, and their life as our nation's very first, First Family. Step back in time for a very special visit, not soon to be forgotten.

December 6 - A MERRIE YULETIDE FESTIVAL

Queen Elizabeth I holds court for an evening of elegant holiday entertainment as it might have taken place at one of her royal residences. Wear your tiara, regal gems and red and green holiday finery for this evening of festive Elizabethan song, instrumental music and courtly dances. GARY SCHWARTZ hosts as The Master of Revels.

These programs are made possible through the generous support of THE MAX AND VICTORIA DREYFUS FOUNDATION and the Trustees of the National Theatre. The National Theatre is deeply appreciative of this valued assistance. The series is produced by Donn B. Murphy. Todd Clark is MC, with Hosts Allison Canada and Walter Jones.
HOST Walter Jones	PRODUCER Donn Murphy	MC Todd Clark	HOST Allison Canada
To receive a schedule, mail a Self-Addressed, Stamped Envelope to: "Monday Night," National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004. Recorded program information is available at 202-783-3372.
** Parental guidance suggested for children under 13 years of age for shows marked with .