Paper Dreams - Free Children's Theatre at 1st Stage
A FREE whimsical, dance-based play for ages 1-5 and their families!
“An enchanting production that… educates, entertains, and sparks inquiry into the creative process for both young and old alike.” – DC Theatre Arts
In partnership with Imagination Stage and with generous sponsorship of Macerich, the Tysons Community Alliance presents Paper Dreams, a free performance of imaginative play for ages 1-5 and their families.
This whimsical, non-verbal dance-based play transports the audience into a magical world where two friends, living inside a wastepaper basket, discover the power of creativity and the beauty of mistakes. Together they discover what imaginative ideas might unfold from something as simple as a crumpled piece of paper. Best for ages one through five.
Paper Dreams - Free Children's Theatre at 1st Stage
A FREE whimsical, dance-based play for ages 1-5 and their families!
“An enchanting production that… educates, entertains, and sparks inquiry into the creative process for both young and old alike.” – DC Theatre Arts
In partnership with Imagination Stage and with generous sponsorship of Macerich, the Tysons Community Alliance presents Paper Dreams, a free performance of imaginative play for ages 1-5 and their families.
This whimsical, non-verbal dance-based play transports the audience into a magical world where two friends, living inside a wastepaper basket, discover the power of creativity and the beauty of mistakes. Together they discover what imaginative ideas might unfold from something as simple as a crumpled piece of paper. Best for ages one through five.
Paper Dreams - Free Children's Theatre at 1st Stage
A FREE whimsical, dance-based play for ages 1-5 and their families!
“An enchanting production that… educates, entertains, and sparks inquiry into the creative process for both young and old alike.” – DC Theatre Arts
In partnership with Imagination Stage and with generous sponsorship of Macerich, the Tysons Community Alliance presents Paper Dreams, a free performance of imaginative play for ages 1-5 and their families.
This whimsical, non-verbal dance-based play transports the audience into a magical world where two friends, living inside a wastepaper basket, discover the power of creativity and the beauty of mistakes. Together they discover what imaginative ideas might unfold from something as simple as a crumpled piece of paper. Best for ages one through five.
Paper Dreams - Free Children's Theatre at 1st Stage
A FREE whimsical, dance-based play for ages 1-5 and their families!
“An enchanting production that… educates, entertains, and sparks inquiry into the creative process for both young and old alike.” – DC Theatre Arts
In partnership with Imagination Stage and with generous sponsorship of Macerich, the Tysons Community Alliance presents Paper Dreams, a free performance of imaginative play for ages 1-5 and their families.
This whimsical, non-verbal dance-based play transports the audience into a magical world where two friends, living inside a wastepaper basket, discover the power of creativity and the beauty of mistakes. Together they discover what imaginative ideas might unfold from something as simple as a crumpled piece of paper. Best for ages one through five.
Storytime Brought To Life!
Storytime Brought to Life!
J Is For Jazz
By Ann Ingalls
Illustrated by Maria Corte Maidagan
In honor of International Jazz Day (April 30)
Storytime Brought to Life!
Storytime Brought to Life!
This Little Trailblazer: A Girl Power Primer
By Joan Holub
Illustrated by Daniel Roode
In Honor of Women’s History Month
The Piano Lesson by August Wilson
About The Piano Lesson
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson’s famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own. “Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” –The New York Times
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Written by August Wilson
June 5 - 22, 2025
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson’s famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own. “Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” –The New York Times
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Written by August Wilson
June 5 - 22, 2025
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson’s famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own. “Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” –The New York Times
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Written by August Wilson
June 5 - 22, 2025
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson’s famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own. “Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” –The New York Times
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Written by August Wilson
June 5 - 22, 2025
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson’s famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own. “Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” –The New York Times
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Written by August Wilson
June 5 - 22, 2025
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson’s famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own. “Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” –The New York Times
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Written by August Wilson
June 5 - 22, 2025
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson’s famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own. “Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” –The New York Times
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Written by August Wilson
June 5 - 22, 2025
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson’s famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own. “Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” –The New York Times
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Written by August Wilson
June 5 - 22, 2025
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson’s famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own. “Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” –The New York Times
THIS IS A MASK-REQUIRED PERFORMANCE
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Written by August Wilson
June 5 - 22, 2025
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson’s famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own. “Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” –The New York Times
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Written by August Wilson
June 5 - 22, 2025
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson’s famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own. “Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” –The New York Times
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Written by August Wilson
June 5 - 22, 2025
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson’s famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own. “Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” –The New York Times
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Written by August Wilson
June 5 - 22, 2025
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson’s famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own. “Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” –The New York Times
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Written by August Wilson
June 5 - 22, 2025
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson’s famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own. “Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” –The New York Times
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Written by August Wilson
June 5 - 22, 2025
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson’s famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own. “Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” –The New York Times
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(l-r) Patrick Joy and Lolita Marie in HANG, March 13 - 30. Photo by Teresa Castracane Photography
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(l-r) Lolita Marie, and Ellis Greer in HANG, March 13 - 30. Photo by Teresa Castracane Photography
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(l-r) Lolita Marie, and Ellis Greer in HANG, March 13 - 30. Photo by Teresa Castracane Photography
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(l-r) Patrick Joy, Lolita Marie, and Ellis Greer in HANG, March 13 - 30. Photo by Teresa Castracane Photography
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(l-r) Patrick Joy, Lolita Marie, and Ellis Greer in HANG, March 13 - 30. Photo by Teresa Castracane Photography
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(l-r) Lolita Marie, and Ellis Greer in HANG, March 13 - 30. Photo by Teresa Castracane Photography
Storytime Brought to Life!
Storytime Brought to Life!
This Little Trailblazer: A Girl Power Primer
By Joan Holub
Illustrated by Daniel Roode
In Honor of Women’s History Month
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(l-r) Lolita Marie, Ellis Greer, and Patrick Joy in HANG, March 13 - 30. Photo by Teresa Castracane Photography
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written by debbie tucker green
Directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes
March 13 - 30, 2025
One crime. One room. Three people. A woman’s unspeakable decision as the criminal’s fate hangs in the balance. Set in a haunting world where every word is a revelation and every silence speaks volumes, this electrifying production will take you on a journey through the complexities of justice and human nature. This 2015 hit from London’s Royal Court is provocative, touching, and darkly humorous.
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written by debbie tucker green
Directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes
March 13 - 30, 2025
One crime. One room. Three people. A woman’s unspeakable decision as the criminal’s fate hangs in the balance. Set in a haunting world where every word is a revelation and every silence speaks volumes, this electrifying production will take you on a journey through the complexities of justice and human nature. This 2015 hit from London’s Royal Court is provocative, touching, and darkly humorous.
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written by debbie tucker green
Directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes
March 13 - 30, 2025
One crime. One room. Three people. A woman’s unspeakable decision as the criminal’s fate hangs in the balance. Set in a haunting world where every word is a revelation and every silence speaks volumes, this electrifying production will take you on a journey through the complexities of justice and human nature. This 2015 hit from London’s Royal Court is provocative, touching, and darkly humorous.
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written by debbie tucker green
Directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes
March 13 - 30, 2025
One crime. One room. Three people. A woman’s unspeakable decision as the criminal’s fate hangs in the balance. Set in a haunting world where every word is a revelation and every silence speaks volumes, this electrifying production will take you on a journey through the complexities of justice and human nature. This 2015 hit from London’s Royal Court is provocative, touching, and darkly humorous.
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written by debbie tucker green
Directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes
March 13 - 30, 2025
One crime. One room. Three people. A woman’s unspeakable decision as the criminal’s fate hangs in the balance. Set in a haunting world where every word is a revelation and every silence speaks volumes, this electrifying production will take you on a journey through the complexities of justice and human nature. This 2015 hit from London’s Royal Court is provocative, touching, and darkly humorous.
The Lake Effect
The Lake Effect
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Alex Levy
February 6 - February 23, 2025
A drama of family secrets by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. During a fierce Cleveland mid-winter storm, estranged siblings are reunited by their father's sudden death. In the midst of closing his failing Indian restaurant, they must confront the painful memories and secrets that drove them apart. With witty dialogue, richly drawn characters, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships, The Lake Effect is a must-see. “Simply brilliant.” –Showbiz Chicago
The Lake Effect
The Lake Effect
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Alex Levy
February 6 - February 23, 2025
A drama of family secrets by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. During a fierce Cleveland mid-winter storm, estranged siblings are reunited by their father's sudden death. In the midst of closing his failing Indian restaurant, they must confront the painful memories and secrets that drove them apart. With witty dialogue, richly drawn characters, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships, The Lake Effect is a must-see. “Simply brilliant.” –Showbiz Chicago
The Lake Effect
The Lake Effect
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Alex Levy
February 6 - February 23, 2025
A drama of family secrets by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. During a fierce Cleveland mid-winter storm, estranged siblings are reunited by their father's sudden death. In the midst of closing his failing Indian restaurant, they must confront the painful memories and secrets that drove them apart. With witty dialogue, richly drawn characters, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships, The Lake Effect is a must-see. “Simply brilliant.” –Showbiz Chicago
The Lake Effect
The Lake Effect
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Alex Levy
February 6 - February 23, 2025
A drama of family secrets by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. During a fierce Cleveland mid-winter storm, estranged siblings are reunited by their father's sudden death. In the midst of closing his failing Indian restaurant, they must confront the painful memories and secrets that drove them apart. With witty dialogue, richly drawn characters, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships, The Lake Effect is a must-see. “Simply brilliant.” –Showbiz Chicago
The Lake Effect
The Lake Effect
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Alex Levy
January 30 - February 16, 2025
A drama of family secrets by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. During a fierce Cleveland mid-winter storm, estranged siblings are reunited by their father's sudden death. In the midst of closing his failing Indian restaurant, they must confront the painful memories and secrets that drove them apart. With witty dialogue, richly drawn characters, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships, The Lake Effect is a must-see. “Simply brilliant.” –Showbiz Chicago
THIS PERFORMANCE HAS OPEN CAPTIONS.
The Lake Effect
The Lake Effect
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Alex Levy
February 6-23, 2025
A drama of family secrets by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. During a fierce Cleveland mid-winter storm, estranged siblings are reunited by their father's sudden death. In the midst of closing his failing Indian restaurant, they must confront the painful memories and secrets that drove them apart. With witty dialogue, richly drawn characters, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships, The Lake Effect is a must-see. “Simply brilliant.” –Showbiz Chicago
THIS PERFORMANCE HAS OPEN CAPTIONS.
THIS IS A MASK-REQUIRED PERFORMANCE.
The Lake Effect
The Lake Effect
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Alex Levy
February 6-23, 2025
A drama of family secrets by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. During a fierce Cleveland mid-winter storm, estranged siblings are reunited by their father's sudden death. In the midst of closing his failing Indian restaurant, they must confront the painful memories and secrets that drove them apart. With witty dialogue, richly drawn characters, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships, The Lake Effect is a must-see. “Simply brilliant.” –Showbiz Chicago
THIS PERFORMANCE HAS OPEN CAPTIONS.
The Lake Effect
The Lake Effect
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Alex Levy
February 6-23, 2025
A drama of family secrets by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. During a fierce Cleveland mid-winter storm, estranged siblings are reunited by their father's sudden death. In the midst of closing his failing Indian restaurant, they must confront the painful memories and secrets that drove them apart. With witty dialogue, richly drawn characters, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships, The Lake Effect is a must-see. “Simply brilliant.” –Showbiz Chicago
THIS PERFORMANCE HAS OPEN CAPTIONS.
The Lake Effect
The Lake Effect
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Alex Levy
February 6-23, 2025
A drama of family secrets by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. During a fierce Cleveland mid-winter storm, estranged siblings are reunited by their father's sudden death. In the midst of closing his failing Indian restaurant, they must confront the painful memories and secrets that drove them apart. With witty dialogue, richly drawn characters, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships, The Lake Effect is a must-see. “Simply brilliant.” –Showbiz Chicago
THIS PERFORMANCE HAS OPEN CAPTIONS.
The Lake Effect
The Lake Effect
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Alex Levy
February 6-23, 2025
A drama of family secrets by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. During a fierce Cleveland mid-winter storm, estranged siblings are reunited by their father's sudden death. In the midst of closing his failing Indian restaurant, they must confront the painful memories and secrets that drove them apart. With witty dialogue, richly drawn characters, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships, The Lake Effect is a must-see. “Simply brilliant.” –Showbiz Chicago
The Lake Effect
The Lake Effect
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Alex Levy
February 6-23, 2025
A drama of family secrets by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. During a fierce Cleveland mid-winter storm, estranged siblings are reunited by their father's sudden death. In the midst of closing his failing Indian restaurant, they must confront the painful memories and secrets that drove them apart. With witty dialogue, richly drawn characters, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships, The Lake Effect is a must-see. “Simply brilliant.” –Showbiz Chicago
The Lake Effect
The Lake Effect
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Alex Levy
February 6-23, 2025
A drama of family secrets by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. During a fierce Cleveland mid-winter storm, estranged siblings are reunited by their father's sudden death. In the midst of closing his failing Indian restaurant, they must confront the painful memories and secrets that drove them apart. With witty dialogue, richly drawn characters, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships, The Lake Effect is a must-see. “Simply brilliant.” –Showbiz Chicago
The Lake Effect
The Lake Effect
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Alex Levy
February 6-23, 2025
A drama of family secrets by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. During a fierce Cleveland mid-winter storm, estranged siblings are reunited by their father's sudden death. In the midst of closing his failing Indian restaurant, they must confront the painful memories and secrets that drove them apart. With witty dialogue, richly drawn characters, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships, The Lake Effect is a must-see. “Simply brilliant.” –Showbiz Chicago
The Lake Effect
The Lake Effect
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Alex Levy
February 6-23, 2025
A drama of family secrets by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. During a fierce Cleveland mid-winter storm, estranged siblings are reunited by their father's sudden death. In the midst of closing his failing Indian restaurant, they must confront the painful memories and secrets that drove them apart. With witty dialogue, richly drawn characters, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships, The Lake Effect is a must-see. “Simply brilliant.” –Showbiz Chicago