suicide.chat.room
Directed by Taffety Punk Theatre Company founder Marcus Kyd, “suicide.chat.room” explores the often unspoken tragedy of suicide. The troupe’s newest offering examines suicide through the lens of internet groups that encourage people to commit the act. The show incorporates dance and music as well as the actual website transcripts of participants in the online chat groups. The show features company member Kimberly Gilbert and guest performers including Elizabeth Abt, Paul Edward Hope, Liz Maestri, and Matthew R. Wilson. Shows run Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. All tickets are $10 at the door and cash is preferred. “suicide.chat.room” runs through February 13 at Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint: 916 G Street N.W.; 202-261-6612; www.flashpointdc.org ; www.taffetypunk.com.
The Rivalry
Ford’s Theatre continues its season with “The Rivalry” by Norman Corwin. Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debated State’s rights, slavery and the Constitution in 1858 in what would become a seminal moment in America’s attitude towards slavery. “The Rivalry” explores the passion, drama and comedy of those debates. Directed by Mark Ramont, “The Rivalry” stars Robert Parsons as Abraham Lincoln and Helen Hayes award-winner Rick Foucheux as Stephen Douglas. Tickets start at $44.50. “The Rivalry” runs through February 14 at Ford’s Theatre: 516 10th Street, N.W.; 202-426-6830; www.fordstheatre.org.
Dear Sara Jane
Currently in its second season, The Hub Theatre has scheduled a number of exciting performances, including “Dear Sara Jane.” This one-woman show about a wife waiting for her husband to return from war is as timely as it is compelling. Written by Victor Lodato, the play had its premiere last year and will undoubtedly be one of The Hub Theatre’s most interesting pieces to date; it will not leave a dry eye in the house. All tickets are $20 and discounted tickets for students and seniors are only $15. “Dear Sara Jane” runs February 14 through March 14 at The Soundry: 316 Dominion Road, Vienna, VA; 703- 674-3177; www.soundry.net.
Beauty of the Father/La Belleza del Padre
This month GALA features “Beauty of the Father/La Belleza del Padre” by Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Nilo Cruz. The production is performed in English with Spanish surtitles. Set in a beautiful coastal town in Spain, the play tells the story of the relationship between a father and daughter who are confronted by their past estrangement but hope to forge a path towards forgiveness. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. A discussion with the playwright will be held Sunday, February 7 after the 3 p.m. performance. Single tickets are $32 on Thursday and Sunday and $36 Friday and Saturday. Tickets for students, senior citizens (65+) and military are $20 (Thurs/Sun) and $26 (Fri/Sat). Additional discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets for Noche de GALA and Reception are $50 per individual, $90 per couple. “Beauty of the Father/La Belleza del Padre” runs February 4 through February 28 at GALA Theatre: 3333 14th Street, NW; 800-494-8497; www.galatheatre.org.
