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 Psychopathia Sexuals by John Patrick Shanley Directed by Joe Banno Sept. 10 - Oct. 12 Washington Premiere Don't you hate it when you can't perform unless your dad's argyles are within easy reach? At last, a play that explores aberrant sox in America's bedrooms (and throws in an ideological showdown between John Wayne and Sigmund Freud). The latest from the author of "Moonstruck." Psychopathia Sexuals has been called "a tour de force. Shanley is a wicked writer...his dense, witty prose sings."--Variety The Santaland Diaries, Washington Premiereby David Sedaris Adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello Nov. 21 - Dec. 21, Wed-Sat at 8pm and Sundays at 2:30pm Source spreads Yuletide cheer as a cute department store elf flips the bird at all those partridges in pear trees. "From Thurber to Trillin to...Sedaris. This generations's prince of the bent observation is guaranteed to make you blow milk out of your nose."--Details Magazine Ruthless, Washington PremiereBook and Lyrics by Joel Paley Music by Marvin Laird Directed by Rick Flori May 20 - June 21, Wed-Sat at 8pm and Sundays at 2:30pm What's a mother to do when her daughter would just kill for a lead role in the school play? "The Bad Seed" meets "All About Eve" under the bright lights of "Forbidden Broadway" in this heartlessly zany off-Broadway hit. It's a musical to start the holiday season off with a bang, and our Christmas present to fans of Psycho Beach Party and Red Scare on Sunset 18th Annual Washington Theatre Festival This summer's Festival will stage over 60 new
scripts and showcases and staged reading events, performing nightly at
Source and at selected venues across the city (Kennedy Center), the
National Museum for Women in the Arts, Chapters Literary Bookstore, and
others) And come see playwrights at their best and briefest in the 13th
Annual 10-Minute Play Competition
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The Season
Playing Juliet/Casting Othello (a co-production with The Folger Shakespeare Library) by Caleen Sinnette Jennings Directed by Lisa Rose Middleton Jan. 9 - Feb 1 Producing Shakespeare shouldn't be a black-and-white issue--or should it? As a multi-racial theatre company rehearses a pair of the Bard's plays, issues of class and color threaten to undo both productions, not to mention a slew of personal relationships. The author of Snowfall and the Blues brings her lively style and wry wit to the Folger stage. (Winner of The Source Theatre Company's 1996 Washington Theatre Festival Literary Prize)  The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov Translation by David Mamet Directed by Joe Banno Mar. 11 - Apr. 12 Not your grandfather's "Cherry Orchard." This time, Checkhov walks the walk while Mamet talks the talk. Expect an update to 90's America. Expect us to take Chekhov at his word that this is a farce. Expect the Ranevskaya family to remain as gloriously dysfunctional as ever. From the director of "the only successful--and the only funny--production of The Merchant of Venice I have ever seen."--Lloyd Rose, The Washington Post. Soft Click of A Switch, The Washington 1997 Washington Theatre Festival Openerby Carter W. Lewis Directed by Christopher Lane Mar. 20 - April 11 Spend time with a pair of would-be thugs as they get in touch with their sensitive sides. And build some really nifty bombs. Mambo Mouth, Washington Premiere by John LeguizamoJune 7 - June 27 Hear the hilarious and touching voices of the Latino community as Peter Mendez reprises his critically-acclaimed performance. General Information Parking:
Attended Parking is available in an attended lot 1/2 block from the
Source Theatre at the General Parking Systems, Inc. 1914 14th Street.
Cost is $3.00 with validation from the Source Theatre. If you have
questions, please feel free to call at 202-462-1073.
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