Kreativity Open Mic Night

Join the Kreators of the Kreativity Diversity Troupe for an open mic night, full of music, dance and spoken word.

Want to try out your own performance chops? Show up and sign up! Just looking for a night of entertainment from some of the most talented students in the metro area? Simply take a seat and enjoy the show.

DCX Late Night Arts Explosion

Late Night Arts Explosion is an event sponsored by Delta Chi Xi Honorary Dance Fraternity for all students to come together and enjoy an evening of fun. There will be dance classes, food, games, and more! Everyone is encouraged to dance and participate in the event; no dance experience needed.

Conversation with Alex Ross

New Yorker music critic Alex Ross will discuss his first book The Rest is Noise, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and a landmark cultural history of twentieth-century music. He'll also detail the development of his forthcoming book Wagnerism, a survey of Wagner's influence on the arts; and the state of music criticism in the present day. A Q&A led by musicology professor William Robin will follow the discussion. 

The Weekday Players End of Semester Performance

The Weekday Players is proud to present Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang for their annual spring production! This hilarious play begins with two siblings living together (unhappily) in their family home. When their successful third sibling returns for a visit, an uproar ensues. This family is sure to crack you up during their antics surrounding life, love and loss. 

Speak Of Me As I Am

Speak of Me As I Am is a study of Othello through the eyes of Ira Aldridge and Paul Robeson, two of the first African Americans to play the title role. These two actors played some of Shakespeare's greatest roles and also became social advocates for equality. Both Robeson and Aldridge had to leave the United States to find fame in Europe, and eventually tackled their own personal struggles upon coming home. 

TDPS New Play Workshop Kickoff

The TDPS New Play Workshop Kickoff is a panel discussion for anyone who has interest in working on a new play - now or in the future, in any capacity. It features a panel of top DMV-area theatre professionals: director JoJo Gruenhut, dramaturg Otis Ramsey-Zoe, actor Thembi Duncan and playwright Gwydion Suleibahn. These panelists will have a rich conversation about how a playwright, director, dramaturg and actors can most fruitfully collaborate on the development of a new play.

The panel will address many questions, including: 

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