Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presented the American Voice Award to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday, February 22, 2024, as part of the Opening Night celebration for the world premiere of Kia Corthron’s Tempestuous Elements. Established in 2005, the American Voice Award honors public [...]
The anticipation in the air was palpable as the cast and crew of Unknown Soldier gathered with Arena Stage staff for the first rehearsal of what promises to be a heartwarming musical experience. The energy in the room was filled with excitement, setting the stage for a journey that [...]
The first rehearsal for Tempestuous Elements was nothing short of exhilarating, setting the stage for a captivating exploration of the life and struggles of educational luminary Anna Julia Cooper. In a scandal orchestrated by the government, educational luminary Anna Julia Cooper’s tenure as principal of D.C.’s historic M [...]
