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Glass Canon

Theatre Company

What’s On:

Scenes and Stories: Myths and Monsters

for Theatre Lovers ages 11-15

October 26th-December 16th

Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45p at Explore!

Mondays for Myths and Wednesdays for Monsters, sign up for one or both!

Read, analyze, act out, and explore your favorite myths and monster tales. Through movement, physical storytelling, stage combat, and imagination, students will learn to create, pen, and perform their own scenes and adventures. During our last class, family and friends are invited to observe an informal sharing of our creations! Taught by Glass Canon Theatre Company's Associate Artistic Director Laura Artesi.

Glass Canon Theatre Company presents

The Ninth Hour

By Kate Douglas and Shayfer James

Directed by Savina Barini

Music Direction by Emily Erickson

Choreography by Laura Artesi

November 14- December 6

A hero, summoned to be a protector against a relentless enemy, must confront the evil within herself as a monster comes to terms with the agony of isolation at his life's end. The Ninth Hour is a rock-noir reimagining of the epic poem Beowulf that explores the intricacies of humankind's relationship with power and violence. This is a classic story of glory and ruin as told through triumphant pop anthems, heart-wrenching lullabies, heroes, and monsters.

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Community Shakespeare Read: Hamlet

Play Reading + Analysis for Seniors 55+

October 29th-December 17th

Thursdays, 11:00a-12:30p at Explore

Embark on a close reading of Shakespeare’s longest and well-loved play alongside fellow lifelong learners. Through physical, vocal, text, discussion, and performance-based exploration, students will analyze, critique, interpret, and deepen Shakespeare’s words and characters on literary, performance, and personal levels. Taught by Glass Canon Theatre Company's Artistic Director Gil Mitchell.

Old authors.
New perspectives.

Glass Canon Theatre Company is a classical works theatre group based in the nation’s capital. As the next generation of theatre makers, we breathe new life into the classical stories audiences know and love, and provide world-class experiences to patrons all over the DMV.

Support Glass Canon

As a young company, we depend on donations from our supporters. Your generosity will help us grow our company and pursue our mission: to produce exceptional theatre for the D.C. community and breathe new life into stories our audiences know and love.

Glass Canon Theatre Company is registered as a 501(c)3 organization. Your generous, tax-deductible donation will further our mission, and help create more art in the DMV.

Thank you for helping us make the classics inclusive, engaging and relevant.

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