Finding truth and beauty in the everyday
Our production of Brian Friel's Irish masterpiece Dancing at Lughnasa has now closed after a successful and satisfying run. Thanks to all who came out and saw the play! Our work is a conversation with you, and a performance is never complete without an audience. We invite you to join us for our next production,... Continue Reading →
Thanks to all who've come to see Dancing at Lughnasa already! It's been a joy to bring you Brian Friel's touching, intimate drama, and we're gratified by how well received the show has been. For the rest of you, there are only four remaining performances of the play critics are calling "captivating" and "beautiful!" Friday,... Continue Reading →
Thanks to everyone who's already come out to our current production of Brian Friel's Irish drama Dancing at Lughnasa! The rest of you have two more weekends. Here are some audience reviews of the show: "The performance exceeded expectations. The acting was excellent, the accents authentic, the props, lighting and sound effects as well. The show... Continue Reading →
The reviews are in! Critics love Quotidian Theatre Company's Dancing at Lughnasa! "Poignant and intimate. Actresses Leah Mazade, Stephanie Mumford, Laura Russell, Alyssa Sanders, and Rebecca Ellis exhibit strong chemistry as a close knit family that lovingly tolerates each sister’s respective foibles. "Mazade manages her conflicted, meaty role with tenacity and grace. Steve LaRocque pulsates... Continue Reading →
Prior to the opening of Quotidian Theatre Company’s next play, Brian Friel’s Irish drama Dancing at Lughnasa, several actors in the cast are writing here about various experiences they have during the rehearsal process. All previous posts can be found here. Tuesday, Doug Krehbel discussed The Actor's Toolbox. Now, David Dubov closes the Lughnasa rehearsal... Continue Reading →
In addition to our latest rehearsal blog post, yesterday also saw the online publication of a beautiful new essay by seasoned actor and local playwright Steve LaRocque. The piece serves as a perfect introduction to the play Dancing at Lughnasa and Quotidian's production of it, and can be read in full at DC Metro Theater... Continue Reading →
Prior to the opening of Quotidian Theatre Company’s next play, Brian Friel’s Irish drama Dancing at Lughnasa, several actors in the cast are writing here about various experiences they have during the rehearsal process. All previous posts can be found here. Last week, David Dubov contrasted action and memory. Here, actor Doug Krehbel explains "The... Continue Reading →
Prior to the opening of Quotidian Theatre Company’s next play, Brian Friel’s Irish drama Dancing at Lughnasa, several actors in the cast are writing here about various experiences they have during the rehearsal process. All previous posts can be found here. Last week, Alyssa Sanders explored the dimensions of her character Rose. Here, David Dubov... Continue Reading →
Quotidian Theatre Company presents Brian Friel's Dancing at Lughnasa April 20 - May 20 Widely regarded as playwright Brian Friel’s masterpiece, Dancing at Lughnasa is a memory play about five unmarried sisters eking out their lives in a small Irish village. We meet them in 1936 at the time of the festival of Lughnasa, which... Continue Reading →
