|
The Winter's Tale
By William Shakespeare Directed by Jack Read 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. 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 |
In the Press
|
Cast & Crew
|
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 |
|
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. 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: |
Nearby Bars & Restaurants
|
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 |