By Kelly McDonnell This article was first published December 16, 2020 in Tagg Magazine here. The holiday season is going to be different this year. It might not feel as festive…

By Jordan Ealey This article was first published December 18, 2020 in DC Theatre Scene here. Introducing the real Ma Rainey. Ahead of the premiere on December 18, 2020 of August…

By Jordan Ealey This article was first published December 16, 2020 in DC Theatre Scene here. A daughter confronts her police officer father. An absurdist game show tries to determine who…

By Kelly McDonnell This article was first published December 14, 2020 in The DC Line here. The pandemic halted live performances in March, but there’s still music and holiday cheer on…

By Jordan Ealey This article was first published December 9, 2020 in DC Theatre Scene here. In his 1996 speech, “The Ground On Which I Stand,” acclaimed playwright August Wilson charged…

By Kelly McDonnell This article was first published December 1, 2020 in Tagg Magazine here. But I’m A Cheerleader is a perfect satirical film. Its explicit and ironic criticism of conservative…

By Kelly McDonnell This article was first published November 23, 2020 in The DC Line here. Since 1985, the Mayor’s Arts Awards have offered a chance to highlight notable DC venues…