FALL 2007
FREE PERFORMANCES! 6 pm and
7:30 pm
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.
* due to renovations at the National Theatre, three performances
will be presented at The National Press Club,.
Due
to ongoing renovations at the National Theatre, performances
will be at two locations:
the National Press Club,
around the corner from the theatre
at 14th and Pennsylvania Avenues, NW, in the Murrow Room,
September 24 through October 15,
and thereafter in the Helen Hayes
Gallery at the National Theatre. 1321 Pennsylvania
Ave, NW.
SEP
24 - At the National
Press Club - Morrow Room
SAHARA DANCE:
THE ART OF ORIENTAL DANCE
Grounded in the traditional elements and technique of the
"belly dance," this company adds graceful and
dynamic contemporary influences from diverse dance styles
including Egyptian Raqs Sharqi, Beledi, Oriental
Lyrical, American-Tribal and "Belly-Brazilian."
The dancers promote the transformative power of these dances
to motivate creative self-discovery and joyful expression.
OCT
1 - At the National Press Club - Morrow
Room
COLLATERALLY DAMAGED
Art, sex, and genocide: In this almost completely
autobiographical one-person play, written and performed
by LAURA ZAM,
the playwright and performer journeys to Eastern Europe
seeking an end to all war, and even a cessation of random
acts of rudeness. She encounters sad and ridiculous things
done by people who've been abused -- in this astonishing
travelogue of heart and mind. A comedy. Sort of. 
and above age advisory
OCT
15 - At the National Press Club -
Morrow Room
HEXAGONERS
Music! Dancing! Political Satire! These
farceurs do it all, reprising scintillating numbers from
the popular and successful 2007 all-singing, all-dancing,
all humorous HEXAGON review. Capitol Hill, Washington neighborhoods
and the follies of Blackberrys, Congressional shenanigans,
DC puffery and all things au courant are mercilessly
satirized.
OCT
22 - In the Helen Hayes Gallery
HITHER DITHER & YON
Three lusty wenches – ANNIE
LAURIE, MAD MAGGIE and MISTRESS
MOIRE - sing a raft of raucous Renaissance
tavern songs, some traditional, some original. The ladies
are a tad saucy, a bit bawdy, a lot naughty but nevertheless
nice: the perfect mixture of sugar and spice! You can join
in on some of the drinking songs.
and above age advisory
OCT 29 - In the Helen Hayes Gallery
HALLOWEEN: MYSTERIOUS MAGIC
Prepare to be astounded as BARRY
AND SUSAN TAYLOR demonstrate ghostly transformations,
incredible escapes, confounding card wizardry and clairvoyant
communications from beyond the pale. See a host of spooky
objects appearing, metamorphosing and vanishing in an astonishing
seance of mystifying and totally strange happenings. Come
in costume if you like!
NOV
5 - In the Helen Hayes Gallery
A NIGHT OF WINE AND ROSES
Tenor CRISTOFORO PADULA
sings luxuriant and romantic songs of passion from opera
to pop. Among them are Parlez moi d'amour, How Are Things
in Glocca Morra?, Speak Softly Love, Torna a Surriento
and Ah Marie. He will warm your heart and take
your breath away. GARY SCHWARTZ
sparkles at the piano. The Helen Hayes Gallery Bar
will be open tonight only, serving wine, mixed
drinks, coffee and confections.
NOV
19 - In the Helen Hayes Gallery
CLARA BARTON: RED CROSS ANGEL
Miss Barton defied society’s conventions and risked
her life in order to help others. MARY
ANN JUNG brings to life this passionate
woman who became the first female Federal Government employee,
and America’s first woman ambassador. Follow her dangerous
Civil War nursing and her heroic struggle to get America
to sign the Geneva Convention and join the International
Red Cross.
NOV 26 - In the Helen Hayes Gallery
THE SAMA ENSEMBLE
Enjoy a concert of pulse-raising music performed under the
direction of ALI REZA ANALOUEI
and NASER KHORASANI.
This group plays on tomak drums and large ringed
daf drums, and incorporates vocal melodies as well.
The ensemble's style reflects influences of the transcendental
Erfaan philosophy and the whirling ritual dances
of the Sufis.
DEC
3 - In the Helen Hayes Gallery
SONGS FOR THE SEASON
Beyond the mistletoe, merriment and tinsel, KRISTY
GLASS takes us on a musical journey into
the true heart of the holidays. She is joined by the Primary
Chorus from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Her candle-light concert of high-soprano sacred music will
surely leave you moved, inspired and ready for a joyous
Christmas. Bring family and friends. Take happiness home.
DEC
10 - In the Helen Hayes Gallery
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CAMERATA
Join the Washington MEN'S
CAMERATA for a festive concert of international
delights with yuletide songs and carols from around the
globe. You'll hear familiar favorites, including music from
England, Germany, France and other far-flung places. You'll
also be able to join the Camerata in singing some of your
favorite traditional carols!
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