Washington Ensemble Theatre

Teenage Highs and Lows Make for Outsized Drama in ‘Dance Nation’

January 23, 2020February 9, 2020 Dusty Somers Alyza DelPan-Monley, Bobbin Ramsey, Clare Barron, Washington Ensemble Theatre

Female empowerment and adolescent awkwardness join forces in Washington Ensemble Theatre’s latest, fueled by standout choreography and a star-dusted cast. It runs through February 3.

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A Searing Family Drama in ‘Is God Is’, But Its Revenge Comes Up Cold

September 9, 2019September 24, 2019 Dusty Somers The Hansberry Project, Washington Ensemble Theatre

A blaze, a horrific revelation, and a righteous quest are at the center of Washington Ensemble Theatre’s latest, ‘Is God Is’. But despite some strong acting, the production lacks the requisite conviction — and bloodshed — to bring its characters justice. It runs through September 23.