Use the Amazon.com and iGive.com portals on Omaemoda's website, www.YouAreInvolved.org, to generate support for our programs.
You can also purchase Omaemoda merchandise from our Cafepress.com shop.
For more ways to support Omaemoda Productions visit Our Wish List .
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Friday, November 11, 2005
Omaemoda Productions Guerrilla Arts Festival
Omaemoda Productions presents its first Guerrilla Arts Festival. In what looks to become an annual event, Omaemoda showcases local playwrights and a talented field of actors in a combination of one-act and ten-minute plays directed by Annie O'Neill and Joylyn R. Hopkins.
Also featuring stand-up comedy from Jake Haselswerdt, music from Russ Glenn and improv comedy from Screaming Puppets.
All performances are at 7:30 pm, Thursday, December 1 - Sunday, December 4.
Tickets at the door will be $12, $10 for students & seniors.
Omaemoda's community partners for 2005 are House of Ruth, Rachael's Women's Center and Suited for Change.
Monday, October 17, 2005
Omaemoda Productions presents Sylvia
Omaemoda Productions presents
Sylvia
By A.R. Gurney
a staged reading
A modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog.
Thursday, November 3, 2005
6:30 pm
The Sumner School: 17th & M Streets, NW
"Dramatic literature is stuffed with memorable love scenes, but none
is as immediately delicious and dizzy as the one that begins the
redeeming affair in A.R. Gurney's new comedy, SYLVIA…" —NY Times.
"I can only call it one of the most involving, beautiful, funny,
touching and profound plays I have ever seen…" —NY Daily News.
"Gurney's mad comedy is the most endearing good time to trot down the
pike in many a moon. Howlingly funny…" —BackStage.
Suggested Donation: $5
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.
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Like to help Omaemoda Productions in a big way? Buy something for
yourself. Better yet, buy a lot of something's for yourself! But first
join www.iGive.com/YouAreInvolved. Because whenever you purchase
everyday items at the Mall at iGive, up to 26% of every purchase is
donated to Omaemoda Productions, at no cost to you!
Wait, there's more.
At iGive.com you get free membership … access to the over 500
brand-name merchants like Barnes and Noble, Eddie Bauer, Lands' End
and PETsMART… super savings and deals every day … and of course, free
donations to Omaemoda Productions! Join www.iGive.com/YouAreInvolved,
and then shop till you drop. We'll appreciate it!
For more information about Omaemoda Productions, iGive.com or A.R.
Gurney's Sylvia, visit www.YouAreInvolved.org
Sylvia
By A.R. Gurney
a staged reading
A modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog.
Thursday, November 3, 2005
6:30 pm
The Sumner School: 17th & M Streets, NW
"Dramatic literature is stuffed with memorable love scenes, but none
is as immediately delicious and dizzy as the one that begins the
redeeming affair in A.R. Gurney's new comedy, SYLVIA…" —NY Times.
"I can only call it one of the most involving, beautiful, funny,
touching and profound plays I have ever seen…" —NY Daily News.
"Gurney's mad comedy is the most endearing good time to trot down the
pike in many a moon. Howlingly funny…" —BackStage.
Suggested Donation: $5
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.
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Like to help Omaemoda Productions in a big way? Buy something for
yourself. Better yet, buy a lot of something's for yourself! But first
join www.iGive.com/YouAreInvolved. Because whenever you purchase
everyday items at the Mall at iGive, up to 26% of every purchase is
donated to Omaemoda Productions, at no cost to you!
Wait, there's more.
At iGive.com you get free membership … access to the over 500
brand-name merchants like Barnes and Noble, Eddie Bauer, Lands' End
and PETsMART… super savings and deals every day … and of course, free
donations to Omaemoda Productions! Join www.iGive.com/YouAreInvolved,
and then shop till you drop. We'll appreciate it!
For more information about Omaemoda Productions, iGive.com or A.R.
Gurney's Sylvia, visit www.YouAreInvolved.org
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Potomac Stages Review of Agnes of God
Read what Potomac Stages has to say about Agnes of God
Agnes of God, runs through August 7 at the DCAC.
Agnes of God, runs through August 7 at the DCAC.
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Monday, July 25, 2005
Omaemoda Productions presents Agnes of God by John Pielmeier
Omaemoda Productions presents
Agnes of God by John Pielmeier
July 28-31 and August 4-7, 2005 at 7:30 pm
DCAC: 2438 18th Street, NW
John Pielmeier's Agnes of God is the compelling drama of a court-appointed psychiatrist investigating the murder of a baby inside a convent. This staunchly atheist doctor now faces off against the Mother Superior in a tug-of-war over the baby's mother. Are faith and reason really mutually exclusive? Are you really an atheist if you're passionately angry with the God you claim doesn't exist? Come meet Agnes and see if you can answer these questions.
Omaemoda's production stars Thierry Barston, Monica Hesse, and Annie O'Neill and is directed by Omaemoda's founder, Joylyn R. Hopkins.
A portion of each ticket will go to a local charitable organization.
For ticket info call 1-866-841-9139 x2569, email tickets@YouAreInvolved.org or visit www.YouAreInvolved.org
Advanced registration is $12. Online registration also includes an additional $1 handling fee. Prices at the door are $15 general admission, $10 for students or seniors.
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
(Tickets will be on sale at Omaemoda's Benefit Happy Hour at Toledo Lounge: 2435 18th Street, NW on Tuesday, July 26 from 6 – 8 pm.)
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Omaemoda is still looking for additional sponsors for this production. Email omaemoda@YouAreInvolved.org for sponsorship or advertising information. Thank you.
Agnes of God by John Pielmeier
July 28-31 and August 4-7, 2005 at 7:30 pm
DCAC: 2438 18th Street, NW
John Pielmeier's Agnes of God is the compelling drama of a court-appointed psychiatrist investigating the murder of a baby inside a convent. This staunchly atheist doctor now faces off against the Mother Superior in a tug-of-war over the baby's mother. Are faith and reason really mutually exclusive? Are you really an atheist if you're passionately angry with the God you claim doesn't exist? Come meet Agnes and see if you can answer these questions.
Omaemoda's production stars Thierry Barston, Monica Hesse, and Annie O'Neill and is directed by Omaemoda's founder, Joylyn R. Hopkins.
A portion of each ticket will go to a local charitable organization.
For ticket info call 1-866-841-9139 x2569, email tickets@YouAreInvolved.org or visit www.YouAreInvolved.org
Advanced registration is $12. Online registration also includes an additional $1 handling fee. Prices at the door are $15 general admission, $10 for students or seniors.
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
(Tickets will be on sale at Omaemoda's Benefit Happy Hour at Toledo Lounge: 2435 18th Street, NW on Tuesday, July 26 from 6 – 8 pm.)
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Omaemoda is still looking for additional sponsors for this production. Email omaemoda@YouAreInvolved.org for sponsorship or advertising information. Thank you.
Omaemoda Productions Benefit Happy Hour
Have a good time supporting the arts!
Join Omaemoda Productions for Happy Hour and learn more about our organization.
Toledo Lounge
2435 18th St. NW
202-986-5416
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
6 - 8 pm
Omaemoda will be accepting donations to help with the costs of our upcoming production of John Pielmeier's Agnes of God. Come out and show your support.
For more information about Omaemoda Productions, visit www.YouAreInvolved.org.
Join Omaemoda Productions for Happy Hour and learn more about our organization.
Toledo Lounge
2435 18th St. NW
202-986-5416
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
6 - 8 pm
Omaemoda will be accepting donations to help with the costs of our upcoming production of John Pielmeier's Agnes of God. Come out and show your support.
For more information about Omaemoda Productions, visit www.YouAreInvolved.org.
Sunday, June 12, 2005
Omaemoda Productions presents The Vagina Monologoues
Omaemoda Productions presents
The Vagina Monologues
By Eve Ensler
Saturday, June 25, 2005 at 7 pm
DCJCC Community Hall: 16th & Q Streets, NW
Starring Elisha Efua Bartels, Thierry Barston, Jennifer Erin Book,
Miriam Ganz, Nelina Giridhar, Marissa Molnar, and Stefani Olsen
Directed by Joylyn R. Hopkins
A portion of each ticket will go to each of the production's
community partners: House of Ruth, Rachael's Women's Center, and
Suited for Change.
For ticket info call 1-866-841-9139 x2569,
email omaemoda@onebox.com or
go to http://omaemoda.mollyguard.com
Advanced registration is $12. Online registration also includes an
additionl $1 handling fee. Prices at the door are $15 general
admission, $10 for students or seniors.
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Eve Ensler. It
premiered Off-Broadway in 1996 and won an Obie Award. She originally
starred in it, playing all the various women who share their views
about their vaginas with the audience; when she left the play it was
recast with three celebrity monologists. The production has been
staged internationally, and a television version featuring Ensler
was produced by cable TV channel HBO.
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.
The Vagina Monologues
By Eve Ensler
Saturday, June 25, 2005 at 7 pm
DCJCC Community Hall: 16th & Q Streets, NW
Starring Elisha Efua Bartels, Thierry Barston, Jennifer Erin Book,
Miriam Ganz, Nelina Giridhar, Marissa Molnar, and Stefani Olsen
Directed by Joylyn R. Hopkins
A portion of each ticket will go to each of the production's
community partners: House of Ruth, Rachael's Women's Center, and
Suited for Change.
For ticket info call 1-866-841-9139 x2569,
email omaemoda@onebox.com or
go to http://omaemoda.mollyguard.com
Advanced registration is $12. Online registration also includes an
additionl $1 handling fee. Prices at the door are $15 general
admission, $10 for students or seniors.
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Eve Ensler. It
premiered Off-Broadway in 1996 and won an Obie Award. She originally
starred in it, playing all the various women who share their views
about their vaginas with the audience; when she left the play it was
recast with three celebrity monologists. The production has been
staged internationally, and a television version featuring Ensler
was produced by cable TV channel HBO.
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.
Thursday, April 14, 2005
ART productions diaries
Barron Weyerhaeuser, Marc
I am 19 and a freshman at American University with an intended major in Interdisciplinary Studies: Communication, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG) and a minor in Theatre.
Art seems primarily an exploration of the dynamics and "art" of friendship, while the debate on the definition of art contributes only a secondary, albeit significant undertone. Each of the three friends, while distinctly their own personalities, exhibit tendencies of which every person is occasionally guilty: Serge wants acceptance in the social elite, Marc wants recognition and superiority, and Yvan wants serenity at the cost of discord, even if that serenity means leaving truth kept secret and problems unresolved. Each character, however, shares the common, universal desire to be respected.
Respect, I believe the play argues, is an critical element in relationships. We must respect not only our friends' hopes, dreams, and beliefs, but we must also pay the respect of truth, even in the face of friction or a fractured friendship, for truth in a friendship is the only sure way to have a true friend.
While the play contains much levity and humor, it is foremost a serious one and ends with thought-provoking uncertainty: whether or not Yvan is truly happy about his marriage is uncertain, as is the future of Marc and Serge's friendship. The painting has undoubtedly tried their friendship.
Regardless of whether or not the Antrios is truly art, it provoked discussion and enlightenment. Although the men's friendship was more harmonious before the painting caused a schism, it also brought out the men's true thoughts and feelings and, thus, begs the diagnosis of that old axiom "Ignorance is bliss."
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See Barron in Yasmina Reza's ART
Tuesday April 19 & Wednesday, April 20
Luna Books: 1633 P Street, NW
Happy Hour begins at 6 pm
Reading begins at 7 pm
Suggested Donation $10/Pay What You Can
I am 19 and a freshman at American University with an intended major in Interdisciplinary Studies: Communication, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG) and a minor in Theatre.
Art seems primarily an exploration of the dynamics and "art" of friendship, while the debate on the definition of art contributes only a secondary, albeit significant undertone. Each of the three friends, while distinctly their own personalities, exhibit tendencies of which every person is occasionally guilty: Serge wants acceptance in the social elite, Marc wants recognition and superiority, and Yvan wants serenity at the cost of discord, even if that serenity means leaving truth kept secret and problems unresolved. Each character, however, shares the common, universal desire to be respected.
Respect, I believe the play argues, is an critical element in relationships. We must respect not only our friends' hopes, dreams, and beliefs, but we must also pay the respect of truth, even in the face of friction or a fractured friendship, for truth in a friendship is the only sure way to have a true friend.
While the play contains much levity and humor, it is foremost a serious one and ends with thought-provoking uncertainty: whether or not Yvan is truly happy about his marriage is uncertain, as is the future of Marc and Serge's friendship. The painting has undoubtedly tried their friendship.
Regardless of whether or not the Antrios is truly art, it provoked discussion and enlightenment. Although the men's friendship was more harmonious before the painting caused a schism, it also brought out the men's true thoughts and feelings and, thus, begs the diagnosis of that old axiom "Ignorance is bliss."
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See Barron in Yasmina Reza's ART
Tuesday April 19 & Wednesday, April 20
Luna Books: 1633 P Street, NW
Happy Hour begins at 6 pm
Reading begins at 7 pm
Suggested Donation $10/Pay What You Can
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
ART production diaries
Jason LaGarde, Serge
This is my second production with Omaemoda, my first 'Sexual Perversity in Chicago' was a fantastic experience and I'm really excited about this one.
I'm a bit of an amateur thesbian with no real professional training, but lots of dabbling. My productions include My Fair Lady, Dracula, The Crucible, Moonchildren, Lend Me A Tenor (as Max), and Hedda Gabler.
'Art' is truly a complicated piece that while a 'play of its time', it's also a
play of any time. Where one truly questions the foundations upon which one has constructed their own self-image. I don't know that it's possible to read this script without your emotions rising in response to the conflict.
Out of all the characters, I find I identify with Marc the most, the "conservatist" of the group. I've often found myself annoyed by friends of mine who like Serge seem to get some "deeper meaning" from seemingnly non-sensical new age or modern expressionism. And also by those like Yvan, who just agree and/or pretend to "get it", not because of any insight, but simply for the desire to be accepted.
I really enjoy the story, but I do experience some frustration from it because while it raises some excellent questions about how we define ourselves as members of our society, it doesn't suggest that there might be any answers to them.
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See Jason in Yasmina Reza's ART
Tuesday April 19 & Wednesday, April 20
Luna Books: 1633 P Street, NW
Happy Hour begins at 6 pm
Reading begins at 7 pm
Suggested Donation $10/Pay What You Can
This is my second production with Omaemoda, my first 'Sexual Perversity in Chicago' was a fantastic experience and I'm really excited about this one.
I'm a bit of an amateur thesbian with no real professional training, but lots of dabbling. My productions include My Fair Lady, Dracula, The Crucible, Moonchildren, Lend Me A Tenor (as Max), and Hedda Gabler.
'Art' is truly a complicated piece that while a 'play of its time', it's also a
play of any time. Where one truly questions the foundations upon which one has constructed their own self-image. I don't know that it's possible to read this script without your emotions rising in response to the conflict.
Out of all the characters, I find I identify with Marc the most, the "conservatist" of the group. I've often found myself annoyed by friends of mine who like Serge seem to get some "deeper meaning" from seemingnly non-sensical new age or modern expressionism. And also by those like Yvan, who just agree and/or pretend to "get it", not because of any insight, but simply for the desire to be accepted.
I really enjoy the story, but I do experience some frustration from it because while it raises some excellent questions about how we define ourselves as members of our society, it doesn't suggest that there might be any answers to them.
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See Jason in Yasmina Reza's ART
Tuesday April 19 & Wednesday, April 20
Luna Books: 1633 P Street, NW
Happy Hour begins at 6 pm
Reading begins at 7 pm
Suggested Donation $10/Pay What You Can
Monday, April 11, 2005
ART Production Diary
Joylyn R. Hopkins, director
When I first read this play, I didn't like it very much. It's a translation and I kept wondering what I was missing. The dialogue, and it's all about the dialogue, didn't jump off the page at me. But there was something about this play compelling me to read it again. I knew I had to come back to it. I asked some friends to read it aloud with me. It was like a lightening bolt. I was suddenly enthralled. I *had* to do this play.
I tease the guys during rehearsals that the play is such a commentary on men, or at least as they appear to women. Reza seems to have great insight on relationships between men.
I'm really grateful to be working with this cast. They're super talented and a lot of fun as well. It's a great format to present them in. Not every actor can pull off the staged reading. The focus, the responsibility, rests completely on them. And the energy I get from them is more valuable than I have words for.
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Omaemoda Productions presents a staged reading of Yasmina Reza's ART
ART
By Yasmina Reza
Translation by Christopher Hampton
Tuesday, April 19 & Wednesday, April 20
Happy Hour, 6 pm; Reading 7 pm
Luna Books: 1633 P Street, NW
How much would you pay for a white painting?
Three friends discuss the aesthetics of a newly acquired painting and
its implications on their relationship.
Directed by Joylyn R. Hopkins; featuring Barron J. Weyerhaeuser, Jason
LaGarde, Benjamin Naramore and Laura Ochs.
Suggested donation $10/Pay what you can
For more information about Omaemoda, please visit
www.angelfire.com/dc/omaemoda
You are involved!
When I first read this play, I didn't like it very much. It's a translation and I kept wondering what I was missing. The dialogue, and it's all about the dialogue, didn't jump off the page at me. But there was something about this play compelling me to read it again. I knew I had to come back to it. I asked some friends to read it aloud with me. It was like a lightening bolt. I was suddenly enthralled. I *had* to do this play.
I tease the guys during rehearsals that the play is such a commentary on men, or at least as they appear to women. Reza seems to have great insight on relationships between men.
I'm really grateful to be working with this cast. They're super talented and a lot of fun as well. It's a great format to present them in. Not every actor can pull off the staged reading. The focus, the responsibility, rests completely on them. And the energy I get from them is more valuable than I have words for.
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Omaemoda Productions presents a staged reading of Yasmina Reza's ART
ART
By Yasmina Reza
Translation by Christopher Hampton
Tuesday, April 19 & Wednesday, April 20
Happy Hour, 6 pm; Reading 7 pm
Luna Books: 1633 P Street, NW
How much would you pay for a white painting?
Three friends discuss the aesthetics of a newly acquired painting and
its implications on their relationship.
Directed by Joylyn R. Hopkins; featuring Barron J. Weyerhaeuser, Jason
LaGarde, Benjamin Naramore and Laura Ochs.
Suggested donation $10/Pay what you can
For more information about Omaemoda, please visit
www.angelfire.com/dc/omaemoda
You are involved!
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Omaemoda Productions Benefit Happy Hour, March 23
Omaemoda Productions Benefit Happy Hour
Have a good time supporting the arts!
Wednesday, March 23
5 – 9 pm
Recessions
1823 L Street, NW
Basement Level
$5 donation to Omaemoda for extended happy hour specials, plus $2 Coronas
Recessions Happy Hour includes
$2 Miller Lites, Rolling Rocks
$2.50 Rail Drinks, Bud/Lights
$2.50 Appetizers
$3 King Kong (22 oz. Michelob or Bud Light)
Have a good time supporting the arts!
Wednesday, March 23
5 – 9 pm
Recessions
1823 L Street, NW
Basement Level
$5 donation to Omaemoda for extended happy hour specials, plus $2 Coronas
Recessions Happy Hour includes
$2 Miller Lites, Rolling Rocks
$2.50 Rail Drinks, Bud/Lights
$2.50 Appetizers
$3 King Kong (22 oz. Michelob or Bud Light)
Sunday, February 13, 2005
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Happy New Year!
Omaemoda Productions has a blog. I hope you will find it entertaining, enlightening, amusing, and worthwhile.
We're hard at work planning for the 2005 season. There will be play readings, happy hours, and hopefully new and returning elements like concerts, recitals, and mainstage productions.
This blog will contain photos, informal updates and probably things we haven't thought of yet.
Welcome, you are involved!
We're hard at work planning for the 2005 season. There will be play readings, happy hours, and hopefully new and returning elements like concerts, recitals, and mainstage productions.
This blog will contain photos, informal updates and probably things we haven't thought of yet.
Welcome, you are involved!
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