Hannah Menchhoff

With such a tight knit community of theater goers in the audience, it's hard to be in a bad mood the moment you walk into MetroStage. Just entering the lobby and waiting for the house to open, there is already a chatter of excitement. You are bound to see the theater's Producing Artistic Director, Carolyn Griffin, bouncing around, greeting what seems to be every person by name, grinning and exclaiming how much you will love this show.

Synetic Theater tells a story almost as old as time itself, in a beautiful, inventive and close-to-flawless new production

A powerful piece of theater that brings you into the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

A dark, tragic, comedy creates a surprsing mix

BACK TO METHUSELAH: AS FAR AS THOUGHT CAN REACH leads you through a philosophical discussion through some familiar characters.

THE MAGIC MARKSMAN (DER FREISHÜTZ) at George Mason University and present by Virginia Opera certainly offered a spectacle. Directed by Stephen Lawless, the show's well-crafted sets, designed by Benoit Dugardyn, brought you into the small German-esque town. The lighting, designed by Patricia Collins, was very interesting and truly set the scene. The music composition was absolutely beautiful; it was a great show to simply listen to.

In Washington D.C. we are at the center of political activity. Today we inaugurate the 45th President of the United States and tomorrow thousands are expected to attend the Women's March on Washington. In light of this, the world premiere of ROE at Arena Stage was all the more timely.

A tale of sadness, fear and proving what a shrew can do.

MOTHERSTRUCK touches audiences with a lot of humor and a bit of sadness.

BLACKBERRY DAZE gives something for audiences to think about. At times light hearted and intense, it discusses issues that resonate today.

The Merchant of Venice doesn't trade anything for a fantastic touring show.

A Fringe must see!

Ballast looks to both sides of a transition.

A show with a lot of potential needed more time.

THE NETHER is currently at Woolly Mammoth.

It is certainly isn't a bad sign when the two-year old in the front row gets up to dance with the music.

BAD JEWS makes you laugh until you cry and maybe even just cry.

For a play out of the ordinary for when it was written and now, look no further.

DARIUS & TWIG brings societal relevance to younger theater.