It is incredibly rare to read a play that not only invokes both historical and contemporary reflections on education and its role in the enduring struggle for equality but places those issues squarely in our city. Just a few miles north of our beloved Arena Stage lives the historic [...]
Designing a season is one of the primary responsibilities – and greatest joys – of being an artistic director. Since arriving at Arena Stage last summer, the question I’ve been asked the most is, “What is my artistic vision for this historic institution?” Specifically, what kind of shows [...]
“I thought, if I’m ever going to run an institution…it must be Arena Stage.” — Hana S. Sharif Our Artistic Director, Hana S. Sharif, visited Weekends with Jonathan Capehart to talk about the legacy of Arena Stage and her role as our fourth artistic director and first artistic director [...]
