4D Art presents The Tempest/La Tempête By William ShakespeareDirected by Michel Lemieux, Victor Pilon, and Denise Guilbault Translated by Normand Chaurette Montreal's acclaimed 4D Art performance company uses cutting-edgetechnology to cast spells, conjure visions, and wax poetic. Performed withvirtual characters interacting with live actors, Shakespeare's powerfulwords are matched with an equally powerful storm--brought to life throughspectacular multimedia effects--in this beautiful and spellbinding production.In French with English surtitles. Part of the Shakespeare in Washington festival Kennedy Center at 8PM http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=showEvent&event=XHCRB ------------------------------------- The Pillowman By Martin McDonagh Directed by Joy Zinoman In the Metheny Theatre "Brace yourself for a play of extraordinary power andstunning theatrical bravura." --The Daily Mail The Pillowman tells the gripping tale of a writer whosedark fables seem to be coming to life. In an unnamed totalitarian state,police drag the author Katurian in for questioning; his ghoulish storiesare the only clue in a series of recent murders. The Pillowman exploresfamily secrets, censorship and the irrepressible power of storytelling. http://www.studiotheatre.org/plays/index.php?type=1 Studio Theatre at 8PM 1501 14ST NW Washington DC 202.332.3300 ------------------------------------------ Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead By Tom Stoppard Directed by Kirk Jackson In the Mead Theatre "Very funny. Very brilliant. Very chilling." --The NewYork Times Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead takes place behindthe scenes of the great tragedy, as Hamlet’s two schoolmates find themselvesthe reluctant heroes of their own play, driven forward by the plot of Hamletitself. Stoppard blends together dazzling, intricate wordplay and hilariousphysical comedy in this true landmark of modern drama. http://www.studiotheatre.org/plays/index.php?type=1 Studio Theatre at 8PM 1501 14ST NW Washington DC 202.332.3300
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