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We're very excited for this - please come out and join us for a free performance of INHERIT THE WIND on Monday, Nov 18.

The cast includes many local D.C. actors, including Saron Araia, David Bishins, Lucy Redmon Connell, Michael Glenn, Marcus Kyd, Kit Krull, John Lescault, Jake Loewenthal, Jimmy Mavrikes, Susan Rome, Deidra LaWan Starnes, and Jonathan D. Uffelman. All actors listed are appearing on behalf of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

[National Academy of Sciences @theNASciences]

Join @CPNAS and @ShakespeareinDC for a staged reading of Inherit the Wind on Mon, Nov. 18 at 7 pm at the NAS Building. This powerful story follows a young science teacher on trial for teaching Darwin’s 'On the Origin of Species.' Learn more and register: https://t.co/rU4ag1z425

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Have you heard the word about DUEL REALITY, coming to Shakespeare Theatre Company?

“I’m excited to share with Washington this exhilarating reinvention of Romeo and Juliet,” says STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin. “It’s a thrilling experience for all ages and perfect for the heady days of summer.”

But don't just take it from us:

“Every time they take the stage – or soar above it – The 7 Fingers test the limits of possibility…the overall effect is to awaken your sense of wonder.”—The Boston Globe

“A spectacle that will truly astonish all who experience it…the stunts in this performance force exclamations of admiration and disbelief from your mouth.”—Edinburgh Festival Magazine

This international spectacular is performed by The 7 Fingers from Montréal, Québec and directed by Shana Carroll (WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway).
Experience the wonder JULY 1–20, 2025 at Harman Hall.

Public tickets on sale Monday, NOV 18.

Video of Frida Velasco and Michael Carter, recorded by Marie Pupier.

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“Think’st thou that duty shall have dread to speak when power to flattery bows? To plainness honor’s bound when majesty falls to folly.” –KING LEAR, Act I, Scene 1

📷 Shirine Babb, Michael Milligan, Patrick Page, and Matthew J. Harris in KING LEAR (2023) by DJ Corey Photography.

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"O God of battles, steel my soldiers’ hearts.
Possess them not with fear. Take from them now
The sense of reckoning, if the numbers
Pluck their hearts from them."
–HENRY V, Act IV, Scene 1

📸Michael Hayden and the cast of HENRY V (2010) at Shakespeare Theatre Company. Photo by Scott Suchman.

[CPNAS @CPNAS]

Join us for a staged reading of Inherit the Wind on Monday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. with @ShakespeareinDC!

This performance marks the 15th anniversary of the partnership between STC and CPNAS.

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[ThommyLA @ThommyLA]

My wife volunteers at a local theater and got to see this production in a preview run here on the west coast late last year. 👍👍 Have a cookie!

[JoseSPiano @JoseSPiano]

And then thru the generosity of a friend, and a connection to a former “employer”, I got to take in BABBITT at @ShakespeareinDC

A wonderful adaptation, with a truly stacked cast(!) - friends and colleagues on and off stage. Bravi!

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Stop the presses 📣📰

BABBITT is Helen Hayes recommended. See what critics are giving the "must-see production" stamp of approval ✅

Tickets are selling fast. Click the link in our bio for more info.

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Get a first look at BABBITT. 🌆🗳️

Audience members praise the "trenchant" political satire as "endearing," "inventive," "so smart," and "so relevant to what's going on right now"—and Matthew Broderick is "absolutely fantastic."

BABBITT is only here for one month.

Don't miss your chance to see this brand new novel-turned-play in action. https://t.co/1D0F9eZww6

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COMEDY OF ERRORS is Helen Hayes recommended 🏆🥳
Come and see what critics are calling "brilliantly performed by an impressively hilarious troupe of actors" (MD THEATRE GUIDE). Tickets start at only $35.
Run, don't walk, to the link in our bio 🏃💨

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The reviews are in and COMEDY OF ERRORS 🔄🌊 has the critics laughing out loud. Don't miss Simon Godwin's "raucous interpretation" (WASHINGTON CITY PAPER), Alex Brightman and David Fynn as the "comedic hearts" (DC THEATER ARTS) of the show, and the entire "superb" (GEORGETOWN DISH) cast.

Tickets are currently on sale at https://t.co/sHp1w9vC5Z

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Take a look at COMEDY OF ERRORS 🔄🌊

Our wondrously witty cast is ready to rock n' roll with you 🤘

Tickets are on sale now and filling fast. Details are available: https://t.co/qq4quNEXUt

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📣 NEW THIS SEASON 📣

All STC evening shows will start at 7:30pm this season.

📸 Photo of the cast of The Amen Corner by Scott Suchman.

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Our fee - 🆓 weekend is going strong 💪

Get a subscription, package, or single tickets at no extra charge. Offer lasts until September 2.

https://t.co/riryaqRiyD

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Are you ready for a FEE -🆓 WEEKEND?

All shows in the 24/25 Season are now on sale, so we are celebrating with a Fee -🆓 weekend. From now until September 2, extra fees are waived on subscriptions, packages, and single tickets.

https://t.co/riryaqRiyD

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In celebration of Latine heritage month, Álzate is a FREE three hour acting intensive giving college students and recent graduates the tools they need to audition professionally and take on bilingual classical texts in Spanish and English.

Sign up by September 1 at
https://t.co/jWfTg7OPI8

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Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin and featuring Alex Brightman and David Fynn as the Dromio twins, STC presents the cast of COMEDY OF ERRORS 🔄🌊

Learn more: https://t.co/qq4quNEXUt