All programs are free. No reservations required.
BROWN BAG THURSDAYS
On the first Thursday of the month gather in Signature’s Mead Lobby for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the current productions and events at the theatre. You can enjoy your lunch while you engage in an informal discussion with some of the artists from our 2011/12 season.
1 PM – 2 PM
Signature’s Mead Lobby
4200 Campbell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206
January 5, 2012
The Hairspray tradition of casting a male to play the lead character’s mother originated in John Waters’ 1988 film and continued on Broadway and in the musical film. Signature’s mystery male who assumes this female character will be the featured Guest Artist.
February 2, 2012
Meet the cast and professional Guest Artist appearing in this year’s Signature in the Schools original play by playwright/director Joe Calarco. The production opens on February 6 at 7:30PM in the MAX.
March 1, 2012
The cast of the world premiere of Really Really discuss working with director Matthew Gardiner and playwright Paul Downs Colaizzo on this comic tragedy that explores “Generation Me.”
April 5, 2012
Tracy Lynn Olivera, featured in the world premiere of Brother Russia, has appeared in many Signature productions and was last seen in Signature’s award-winning ensemble of Les Misérables. Tracy recently appeared in Mary Zimmerman’s Candide and on Broadway in Ragtime.
May 3, 2012
Signature welcomes Naomi Jacobson back! Starring in God of Carnage, this two-time recipient of the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Actress was last seen at Signature in Heather McDonald’s Available Light.
June 7, 2012
Felicia Curry joins the cast of the Washington area premiere of Xanadu. Felicia last appeared at Signature in the Les Misérables.
FROM PAGE TO STAGE MONDAYS
Signature Theatre is “dark” on Mondays, but the lights are on at the Shirlington Library, just downstairs from the theatre. Conversations with guest artists and Signature staff take place the first Monday of the month.
7 PM – 8 PM
Arlington Public Library, Shirlington Branch
4200 Campbell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206
December 5, 2011
Carolyn Cole makes her Signature debut as Tracy Turnblad, the lead character, in Hairspray. Meet this talented local actress.
January 9, 2012
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Popcorn and a Movie Night: SPECIAL TIME–6:30PM
Watch the original film Hairspray, written and directed by John Waters in 1988. Set in 1963 Baltimore, the comedy deals with issues such as body image and racial segregation. The movie stars Ricki Lake as Tracy, the “pleasantly plump” teenager; Divine, as her overweight and overbearing mother and features Sonny Bono and Jerry Stiller.
February 6, 2012
Special Event – Signature in the Schools presents Un-American
Page to Stage is dark this month, but we invite you to come to the MAX at Signature Theatre for opening night of the world premiere production of Un-American. Written by Signature Associate Joe Calarco and directed by Education Associate David Zobell, this examination of the practice of accusations without hard evidence and the effect they have on everyday citizens, framed within in the world of a surreal television game show, promises to be exciting, thought-provoking, and enriching for students and educators alike. Featuring a cast and crew made up of local high school actors, working with professional designers, and professional actor, Jason Lott, this is one production you won’t want to miss. The performance begins at 7:30 PM. Admission is free and open to the public.
March 5, 2012
Author and lyricist John Dempsey and composer Dana Rowe premiere their new musical Brother Russia at Signature. The award-winning team of Dempsey and Rowe also created the Signature produced The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick.
April 2, 2012
Joe Calarco returns to Signature for the third time this season to direct God of Carnage. He also directed the premiere of The Boy Detective Fails and wrote the Signature in the Schools play.
May 7, 2012
Paul Morella plays Alan in Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award®-winning Best Play, God of Carnage. Paul, a popular actor on D.C. area stages, was last seen at Signature in the premiere of the musical The Gospel According to Fishman.
June 4, 2012
Signature’s Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer reflects on the 2011/12 season and discusses what’s ahead at Signature in the 2012/13 season.
Programs are subject to change.