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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.
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The series is  produced by Donn B. Murphy and hosted by Todd Clark.
Schedules can be secured by sending a Self-Addressed, Stamped Envelope to "Monday Night," National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.
Recorded program information is also available at 202-783-3372.
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JANUARY 25
EAST OF THE RIVER STEELBAND will inspire and entertain you with the brassy, breezy rhythms and excitement of music with a strong cultural connection to African American and African Caribbean cultures.  These remarkable teen-agers have come up "from the street" to create a dazzling and polished musical ensemble.

FEBRUARY 1
A DANCE FOR MAMADIVA is a provocative choreopoem filled with drama, poetry, and dance featuring original works and excerpts from Maya Angelou, Ntozake Shange, Amy Tan, and Gloria Naylor.   Mother-and-daughter team Ebony and Pat Warren portray together the joys, sorrows, and triumphs of mothers and daughters.*
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FEBRUARY 8
TWO WEEKS AFTER THE MILLENNIUM: WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT? is a hilarious expose of the political and social catastrophes awaiting us at the century's end.  The Y2K computer glitch is only the tip of the iceberg, as Todd Clark and Ira Schorr reveal in a barrage of zany comedy and audience-involving improvisation.*

FEBRUARY 22
AN EVENING IN BLUE AND GRAY: SONGS OF THE CIVIL WAR brings history alive in a cavalcade of patriotic odes, battlefield songs and romantic ballads from a turbulent decade which reshaped the American landscape.  Tony DeRosa sings, with master-stylist Gary Schwartz at the keyboards -- both in period costumes.

MARCH 8
CHAOS STANDING lays bare the often turbulent multi-cultured lives of Washington teenagers -- explored in their own frank poetry and explosive monologues, with no punches pulled.  Presented by the D.C. Arts Center, the show is conceived by poet Quique Aviles, who also appears, and directed by B. Stanley.*

MARCH 15
DOUBLE DOWN is a versatile duet featuring guitarist Brad Hayford and bassist David Teeple, playing traditional and contemporary Irish music, bluegrass tunes and seat chanteys.  Get set for St. Patrick's Day as these talented performers play numbers from their CD's "Place YOur Best," and "Double or Nothing."  Wear green!

MARCH 22
FAIRFAX CHINESE DANCE TROUPE draws on fairy tales, court ceremonials, ancient cave paintings and the martial art of Kung-Fu.  Dancers of all ages in exquisite costumes will enchant you as dancing lions, peacocks and swallows, while tracing intricate patterns in the air with colorful ribbons and fans.

MARCH 29
AL ROBERTSON is a guitarist with a soothing baritone voice, who mesmerizes audiences with lush jazz standards, and particularly the vocal stylings of Nat King Cole.  Robertson's Tribute to Cole will include such signature and memorable favorites as Mona Lisa, Sweet Lorraine, Unforgettable, and Nature Boy.

APRIL 5
SIXTY KARATS TAP DANCERS lift your spirits as they tap their way through a variety of styles including rhythm tap, soft shoe, close-to-the-floor, military novelty, swing and jazz.  Each number is individually costumed.  The awesome ladies of this ensemble average 74 years in age, and will leave you breathless.