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Hey family — y'all doing alright? —are y'all seeing this? This year has been a wild ride for us all, especially those of us in the heart of DC, and we’re overdue for a night to connect, unwind, and just be in community.

The VIVA School’s latest main stage production, is a bold reclamation-an unapologetic assertion of our right to occupy, to shape, and to belong. This electrifying curation of works is an exploration of presence, urging us to embrace the undeniable truth that we not only exist within space, but profoundly transform it through authenticity and curiosity.

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"We are thrilled to witness the artistic prowess of selected emerging and established Washington, DC, choreographers as they explore a myriad of themes and movement styles, addressing issues that resonate deeply with our society," remarks Vladimir Angelov, founder and executive director.

On May 14, TNR’s editor, Michael Tomasky, and staff writers Matt Ford, Timothy Noah, Tori Otten, and Greg Sargent will host the next in our series America in Crisis.

PHENOMENAL WOMEN reminds each of us to be mentors and guides to listen to others and share our wisdom to speak our truths because we just might inspire some one else to speak theirs.  

The J.O. Wilson Cardinal Drama Players proudly return for their 4th annual spring production with a whimsical staging of Beauty and the Beast Jr.!

Decolonized Beatz Indigenous World Pride 2025 (DBIWP) will take center stage at the Atlas Performing Arts Center as part of Washington, D.C.’s hosting of World Pride. This landmark event will amplify the voices of Indigenous and multiply-marginalized 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, celebrating their beauty, creativity, and defiance in the face of colonialism.

Readings, workshops, film screenings, and discussions with Enda Walsh and other special guests exploring significant works from across the career of this groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning Irish artist.  

Meet Usher: a Black, Deaf queer writer writing a musical about a black, Deaf queer writer. This blisteringly funny masterwork exposes the heart and soul of a young artist grappling with desires, identity, and instincts he both loves and loathes. All performances will be in spoken English, American Sign Language (ASL), and captions.  

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