Our 34th Season: 2022 – 2023!
Bold productions that will transport you to Europe and beyond
Beckett Shorts
by Samuel Beckett (Ireland)
Directed by Robert McNamara (USA / DC)
Washington Premiere! | June 22 – July 16, 2022
This will be four minimalist works— succinct in their view of humanity and replete with dark humor. Beckett's rarely seen mime plays Act Without Words I and II, Rough for Theatre I and Eh Joe constitute the bill from the master of the absurd for a darkly compelling evening.
DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, WDC 20009
The Time Machine
by H.G. Wells (England), adapted by Robert Lloyd Parry (Ireland)
Directed by Robert McNamara (USA / DC)
US Premiere | Previews: Oct. 20 - 27 | Run: Oct. 28 – Nov. 13, 2022
A man travels into many future eras only to discover the ultimate shocking reality: in the year 800,000 humanity is divided and dying. See our fascinating one-man play based on the ground-breaking novel by H.G. Wells, which influenced generations of sci-fi writers.
The ATLAS Performing Arts Center, Lab I (1333 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002)
Playing Burton
by Mary Jenkins (Cardiff, Wales)
Directed by Robert McNamara (USA / DC)
DC Premiere! | Nov. 30 - Dec. 18, 2022
See the fascinating play about legendary actor Richard Burton. In many intriguing layers, we portray Burton's lifelong achievements as an artist and husband. His passionate, yet tempestuous love affair with Elizabeth Taylor. And, his tragic, yet public battle with alcoholism. Featuring renowned actor, Brian Mallon who performed this role in New York, Los Angeles, Cardiff and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The ATLAS Performing Arts Center, Lab I (1333 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002)
by W.B. Yeats (Ireland)
Directed by Robert McNamara (USA / DC)
DC Premiere | May 11 – June 4
Scena Theatre is pleased to present >i>Three by Yeats, a trio of classic plays by Ireland’s great writer, William Butler Yeats. This delightful and entertaining show features drama, music and song while showcasing three of Yeats’ most acclaimed plays, At the Hawk's Well, Purgatory and The Death of Cuchulain.
DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, WDC 20009