1. The Game’s Afoot by McLean Community Players.
“In this regional premiere, MCP offers up a fine evening of outrageousness through challenging motifs. Nothing here is ‘elementary.’” – Brian Bochicchio.
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Synopsis: Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
The cast of ‘The Game’s Afoot.’ Photo by Toby Chieffo-Reidway/Irish Eyes Photography by Toby.
2. Children of Eden by 2nd Star Productions.
“Children of Eden is full of surprises… and this production reveals a true collaborative effort and how wonderful live theatre truly is. – Danielle Angeline.
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Synopsis: Based on the story of Genesis, Children of Eden is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that “the hardest part of love… is letting go.”
3. The Night Fairy at Imagination Stage.
“Schilitz’s story is brought to exciting, colorful life as the audience is plunked into a miniature world that is full of adventures. Here, friendships are built, and the importance of appreciation is realized.” – April Forrer.
Synopsis: Flory is a Night Fairy who is attacked by a bat. When her wings are damaged in the struggle, she is forced to learn how to survive in the daylight among the other birds and animals in a typical backyard. During her adventures, Flory makes new friends, and eventually reconciles with her foe. By the time her wings begin to sprout back, Flory has discovered a renewed sense of creativity, diplomacy, and resilience that she never knew she had.
Flory the Fairy (Tia Shearer). Photo by Margot Schulman.
4. Godspell at Port Tobacco Players.
“…a big accomplishment that PTP, the cast and crew should be proud of.” – Regan Cashman.
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Synopsis: An eternal story gets a new telling in “Godspell-2012 Revised Version,” a musical based on the Gospel of Matthew. A small group of people gather with Christ to sing, dance and act their way through some of the Bible’s best known parables and the story of Jesus’s life. Comedy and drama blend with some of musical theater’s most loved songs (including “Day by Day” and “All Good Gifts”) as Jesus’s message of kindness, tolerance and love comes alive in this innovative, powerful production.
The cast of Godspell. Photo courtesy of the production.
5. Three Sistahs at MetroStage.
“…a powerhouse show that rocks the house…” – Brian Bochicchio.
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Synopsis: An elegant intimate musical which exposes the souls of three strong women as they reflect the promise of the future, while revealing the pain of the present and their regrets of the past. An evening of gospel, rhythm & blues, funk and folk music by William Hubbard. A rich musical tapestry inspired by Chekhov’s Three Sisters.
