Friday, January 11, 2013
A few things to do in Alexandria, Arlington and DC the weekend of Jan. 11 - 13.
DC No Pants Subway Ride When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 Where: Hancock Park in front of the L'Enfant Plaza Metro. Why Go: If you have an affinity for counterculture or just feel like trying something adventurous for the new year, this is a very public way to do it. Plus, think of all the great answer you could come up with for not wearing pants: "My pants are invisible." Or, "It's Sunday, duh." Price: Your dignity. And the cost of your Metro fare. “The Full Monty” Where: Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria, VA When: Show runs through Feb. 2. Why Go: In this Tony-winning musical, six unemployed steel workers decide to improve their financial prospects and self-esteem. (Show includes adult content.) Price: $22 - $27 Opening …
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Volunteers help bring this special place to life.
What began as a small, play-reading group in the 1930s, today is The Little Theatre of Alexandria. Through its members, LTA has seven major productions a year. Productions consist of 20 performances, the longest run of any community theater in the region. World War II veteran and long time member Ernest Paul Sult has been active in LTA since high school in the mid 1940s. Sult, who was a member of his high school drama club, said he first became involved with LTA when he was chosen as a senior to receive a one-year membership. Sult said in the early days, the organizers of the theater, which was then a theater group, produced high school plays that were performed in high school auditoriums, the Alexandria recreation center, and even in …
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Actors and production staff had plenty of fun with songs and 1960s theme
Described by the producers of this Little Theatre of Alexandria production as a “sweetened” version of John Water’s 1988 film version, Hairspray did not disappoint. The story, set in 1960s Baltimore, follows high school misfit Tracy Turnblad, who is bullied for her large size and unconventional looks. Determined to participate in a local television show, she strives to bring diversity in a time of segregation. Shannon Kingett, who plays Tracy Turnblad, brings the character to life in a believable portrayal of a discontent teenager determined to find a way to express herself and bring change to her community. The story opened with Tracy happily singing with her strong voice in her teenage-styled bed, about to start her day. The scene …
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