Summer at Signature: Stage One and Overtures

It's generally acknowledged that it's in the theatre industry's best interest to nuture the next generation of talent: The best way to ensure the quality of your future shows? Provide top-notch training. Signature is no stranger to this principle. In fact, Signature has been hosting summer musical theatre programs for young performing artists for over ten...

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BIRTHDAY CAKE! I mean, COMPANY STUDENT NIGHT!

One Night Only! COMPANY Student Night Friday, May 31, 8 PM-1PM Grab your student ID and get yourself a $25 ticket to student night! It's a birthday-themed extravaganza, complete with a birthday party photo-op, themed non-alcohol drinks, music and dancing, and of course, complimentary birthday cake* (generously provided by Cakelove). We'll...

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Cookies, Entrepreneurship, and the Heart of Theatre

"Entrepreneurship" TEDxBroadway 2013 Series (Part II) In this three-part opinion series, Signature Theatre staff look at their favorite talks from the TEDxBroadway 2013 conference sharing thoughts, insights, and an analysis of the issues facing the theatre industry at large and how Signature Theatre is handling them. Read Part I...

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"Why do you want to be on Broadway?"

"Why do you want to be on Broadway?" TEDxBroadway 2013 Series (Part I) George Takei is not a name one would necessarily associate with Broadway. Neither is Randi Zuckerberg or Susan Salgado. And yet these individuals, along with 14 others, were speakers at this year's TEDxBroadway conference on Janury 28th. These highly successful...

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Today in Theatre History: The Mystery of the Long-Running Show

TODAY IN THEATRE HISTORY: May 8th In  the “Today in Theatre History” series, we take a specific event in theatre history and use it as a starting point for discussion about aspects of theatre – past, present, and future. The cast of Signature's Dreamgirls. Photo: Chris Mueller Today in theatre history: -        ...

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Different Every Time: Spontaneity in Acting

"The supreme skill of the actor is to appear spontaneous while being very deliberate in everything he does." - Dorothy Heathcote Different Every Time Saturdays, May 18–June 22No Class May 26 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Instructor: David Zobell (Education Director) Tuition: $200  REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 13. To register click here. Acting,...

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Call on Dolly!

Opel and the cast of Hello, Dolly!, a co-production between Signature Theatre and Ford's Theatre. Photo: Carol Rosegg Opel as "Mama" in Memphis. Source: http://bit.ly/qxu3KL It's been a while since Dolly Levi has been on the scene in DC - 18 years, to be exact. It's only fitting that her return should be performed by a Broadway veteran like...

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