Our 37th Anniversary Season: 2024 – 2025!
Bold productions that will transport you to Europe and beyond
Report to an Academy
by Franz Kafka (Germany)
Directed by Gabriele Jakobi (Germany)
European Tour! | Aug. 1 – 6 Camden Fringe
Red Peter the ape is captured in Africa, caged on a ship, and tortured by sailors. He evolves to behave and speak like a human and devises an escape. Later, he presents details of his vile captivity to a top scientific Academy. Explore the free will, animal rights and life’s meaning in this wild tale by the existential master, Franz Kafka.
AJAX
written by Sophocles (Greece)|translated by John Tipton
Directed by Robert McNamara (USA / DC)
January 17 – February 9, 2025
Scena presents a powerful reimagining of the famous tragedy by Greek writer / philosopher, Sophocles — set in today's war-embroiled US. Armed conflicts have become a constant throughout the history of the world: from Troy and Constantinople to the Revolution and WWII. From Iraq and Afghanistan to Ukraine and Gaza. It's as if this famous Greek drama from 2000 years ago was literally torn from today's headlines. Our compelling drama examines the never-ending American war machine through a brutally honest and deeply compassionate lens. This show is sure to open your eyes and prove to be the DC theatre event of the year.
Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H St NE Washington, DC 20002)
Waiting for Godot
written by Samuel Beckett (Ireland)
Directed by Robert McNamara (USA / DC)
March 15 – April 13, 2025
See the iconic Irish tragicomedy! Our acclaimed mostly-Irish cast adds humor and depth to a story about navigating hope, despair, and the endless wait for Godot. Don’t miss this rare chance to see Beckett’s masterpiece performed with authentic, Irish artistry. Waiting for Godot by the legendary Irish writer, Samuel Beckett, is a minimalist, existential play that follows two characters: Vladimir and Estragon. Set on a desolate country road, the pair pass the time through debate on when Godot will come, why they’re waiting for him, and whether they’re even at the right tree. Explore the meaning of life with us at The Source Theatre in NW DC.
Cultural DC's The Source Theatre (1835 14th St NW Washington, DC 20009)
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
by Rainer Werner Fassbinder (Germany)
Directed by Robert McNamara (USA / DC)
Spring 2025, Dates T.B.A.
See a brazen play filled with several tales of unrequited love—and the obsession that grows from them. A fashion designer named Petra falls helplessly for Karin, a young, gold-digging model. Meanwhile, Petra has a faithful assistant Marlene whom she domineers over—knowing how Marlene has repressed passion for her. Dabble in the joys and heartaches of gay love accented by wigs, haberdashery and studio lights. Based on the tormented Fassbinder's 1972 film.
The Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H St NE Washington, DC 20002)
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