Tough Conversations and The Legacy of History in ‘The Niceties’

“It’s certainly important to have these conversations in real life. But in real life, either emotions take over or, at the other extreme, people are too careful to really address the issues. There’s certainly a lot of anger expressed in The Niceties, but, for the most part, the characters stay on point,” says director Kevin O’Connell.

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Bullets Falling Upon Deaf Ears: A Glimpse Behind the Curtain of Private Jones

Playwright Marshall Pailet was captivated by Private Jones’ story and dreamed for many years of telling a First World War story through a unique lens—the true story of Private Jones, a deaf, Welsh sniper. Melding dramatic moments with comedy, music, and innovative sound design, Private Jones seeks to replicate Jones’ experience theatrically for both the hearing and hard-of-hearing audience.

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The Lehman Trilogy: A Bracing Sign of the Times

Whether an indulgence of the market or a rebellion against it, Stefano Massini’s The Lehman Trilogy is undoubtedly a triumph. Since its translation into English by Mirella Cheeseman and its significant adaptation by playwright Ben Power, the play has carved out a generous space in the theater world, touring and transferring between theaters across Broadway, LA, and the West End for the past seven years.

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Washington Writers Publishing House Winner: Len Kruger's Debut 'Bad Questions'

Set in the D.C. suburbs in 1971, Len Kruger’s debut novel Bad Questions is a compelling coming-of-age story that follows a year in the life of twelve-year-old Billy Blumberg, who is adrift after his father’s death by suicide.

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