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The Winter's Tale
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By William Shakespeare
Directed by Jack Read
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October 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 at 7:30 pm
October 19 at 3:00 pm

DC Arts Center
2438 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009


​"If this be magic, let it be an art Lawful as eating." ~ V.iii

A king's jealous actions destroy his family. A shepherdess and a prince must keep their love a secret. Sixteen years sit between these seemingly disparate stories as Shakespeare puts our imaginations to work and asks us to confront the tremendous power of our faith.
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The Winter's Tale, written late in his career, shows Shakespeare at the height of his powers. All his trademarks are here - earth-shattering tragedy, off-kilter comedy, reunions, (some) acts of forgiveness, wrapped up in a text that breaks all the rules. More than any of his plays, The Winter's Tale is the one that refuses to be tidy. Every attempt made at reasonable conclusions circles back to the undefinable alchemy of the heart.


This will be The Wheel Theatre Company's final production in Washington, DC before we roll to Nashville. Co-Founders Elizabeth Floyd and Jack Read have always shared a deep and abiding love of Shakespeare, and for this special show, the focus will be on our defining trademark: making ordinary things magic. We can't think of a better show to do that with.

You will see an Oracle at work. You will see a statue come to life. You will see true love born before you. You will see Time herself. And - yes - you will see a bear. Maybe two.

​Run Time: 100 Minutes, no intermission
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Cast & Crew

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Leontes, Dorcas                                                                            Lee Havlicek 
Mamillius, Mariner, Perdita                                              Mackenzie Larson
Polixenes, Jailer, Walter                                                          Colton Needles
Camillo, Dion                                                                                 Axandre Oge
Antigonus, Cleomenes, Clown                                               Aron Spellane
Paulina, Mopsa                                                                         Maria Simpkins
Rogero, Florizel                                                                    
Shaquille Stewart
Emilia, Autolycus                                                                             Moira Todd
Hermione, Shepard                                                                   Elizabeth Ung


All actors will also play the role of Time on the following dates:
10/3 @ 7:30pm (Opening!)                                                Mackenzie Larsen
10/4 @ 7:30pm                                                                             Aron Spellane
10/5 @ 7:30pm                                                                          Maria Simpkins
10/10 @ 7:30pm                                                                                Moira Todd
10/11 @ 7:30pm                                                                             Shaq Stewart
10/12 @ 7:30pm                                                                         Colton Needles
10/17 @ 7:30pm                                                                            Axandre Oge
10/18 @ 7:30pm                                                                             Lee Havlicek
10/19 @ 3pm (Closing!)                                                            Elizabeth Ung


Director & Lighting Design - Jack Read
Stage Manager - Grace Eda Baker
Dramaturgy - Emily MacLeod
Props & Costumes - Grace Eda Baker, Elizabeth Floyd & Jack Read
Crowns - Andrew Comstock
Music - Moira Todd, Shaquille Stewart & Elizabeth Ung
Choreography - Aron Spellane
Poster Design - Kelley Van Dilla
Animal Wrangler - Elizabeth Floyd
Read Cast & Crew Bios


The Winter's Tale will take place at:
 

District of Columbia Arts Center
2438 18th St
Washington, DC 20009


Getting there (From DCAC Website):
By Bus: Take the 42 and H1 buses to 18th and Columbia Rd or the 91, 92, 93, 96 and 98 buses to 18th St. 
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By Metro: DCAC is a ten minute walk from the Woodley Park-Adams Morgan metro station, and fifteen minutes from the Dupont Circle station. When exiting the Adams Morgan metro station, turn left on Calvert St. Once crossing the bridge, Calvert St. becomes 18th St. DCAC is on the right side, just past Columbia. When exiting the Dupont Circle Q St. metro station, take a left on Connecticut. Follow Connecticut until it turns into Columbia Rd. Turn right on 18th, DCAC is on the right side above Smoothie King and across the street from The Diner. 

By Car: (map) Street parking in Adams Morgan can be very difficult, but there are two commercial parking lots close to DCAC both are owned by Colonial Parking: 
  • 2419 18th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 
  • 2328 Champlain Street NW, Washington, D.C.

​Nearby Bars & Restaurants 

(From the DCAC Website)
Al Volo: 1790 Columbia Rd NW
Amsterdam Falafelshop: 2425 18th St NW
Astor Mediterrranean: 1829 Columbia Rd NW
Bedrock Billards: 1841 Columbia Rd NW
Bossa: 2463 18th St NW
The Diner: 2453 18th St NW
DonBuri: 2438 18th St NW
El Tamarindo: 1785 Florida Ave NW
Federalist Pig: 1654 Columbia Rd NW
The Grill from Ipanema: 1858 Columbia Rd NW
High Dive DC: 2337 18th St NW
Habana Village: 1834 Columbia Rd NW
Jack Rose: 2007 18th St NW
Johnny’s Half Shell: 1819 Columbia Rd NW
Jug & Table: 2446 18th St NW
Jyoti Indian: 2433 18th St NW
La Granja de Oro: 1832 Columbia Rd NW
Lapis: 1847 Columbia Rd NW
Los Cuates: 2429 18th St NW
Madam’s Organ: 2461 18th St. NW
Mama Ayesha’s: 1967 Calvert St NW
Mellow Mushroom: 2436 18th St NW
Mintwood Place: 1813 Columbia Rd NW
Perry’s: 1811 Columbia Rd NW
Pop’s SeaBar: 1817 Columbia Rd NW
Roofer’s Union: 446 18th St.
Rosario: 2435 18th St NW
Rumba Cafe: 2443 Columbia Rd NW
SakuRamen: 2441 18th St NW
Smoke & Barrel: 2471 18th St NW
Songbyrd Record Cafe: 2477 18th St NW
Southern Hospitality: 1815 Adams Mill Rd NW
Tryst: 2459 18th St NW
Wok and Roll: 2400 18th Street NW
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