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LIFE'S A DREAM

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The Washington Post
Life's a Dream': A Tangle of Tales Pleasingly Told
by Peter Marks

"…an engaging presentation. This Life's a Dream allows us to gaze into a
fairy tale and see humanity in the reflection."
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The Washington City Paper
Comedy of Manors: Calderón's 17th-century comedy makes free will funny.
by Glen Weldon

"What [Director Alexander] Strain and his actors bring to the table… is
fun. And a hell of a lot of it."
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The D.C. Examiner
Journeymen’s ‘Dream’ an entertaining classic. Sleek adaptation of Spanish
play is fascinating look at predestination, free will.
by Barbara Mackay

"Journeymen Theater should be commended…the play is not an easy undertaking but [is] fascinating…entertaining and easy to grasp."
To read review choose the January 16th, 2007 edition from the dropdown box at the top of the page in the middle. Link to review is on the front page.

DCist
Life's A Dream's First And Final Impressions
by Missy Frederick

"Journeymen Theater's production of Life's a Dream [is] affecting and
vivid."
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DC Theatre Scene
Life’s a Dream
by Rosalind Lacy

"Bravo to Journeymen Theater Ensemble for dusting off this rarely produced 17th century play… an entertaining spoof."
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AFTER DARWIN

The Washington Post
Taking a Voyage Within a Voyage: In 'After Darwin,' Ideas Abound but Don't Overwhelm
By Celia Wren
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GETTING OUT

The Washington Post
A Bleak Prison Break...
by Celia Wren

The adjective "steely" suits Journeymen Theater Ensemble's intense new offering, "Getting Out."  It's a challending agenda for a theater company to take on, and Journeymen -- unlike the justice system that deals with Arlene -- acquits itself well.
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Potomac Stages
Getting Out
by Brad Hathaway

"Journeymen's production wins hands down"
"Every aspect of the production reinforces the concept of just how much will power is required to break out of a cycle of failure."
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DCist
Getting Out: A Tale of Two Arlies
by Missy Frederick

"Both [Williams and Fillmore] give revelatory performances"
"Fillmore is transformative as Arlie"
"A frank telling of an almost unfathomable challenge is certainly worth the time invested."
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DC Theatre Scene
Getting Out
by Ronnie Ruff

"A fine production"
"A wonderful cast"
"Journeymen starts their season with a very well acted production"
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All Arts Review4U
by Bob Anthony

"GETTING OUT wows with emotional punches again and again"
"Charlotte Akin and Alia Faith Williams give complete and sterling presentations"
"A highly recommended show"
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Falls Church News-Press
Getting Out is Gritty and on Stage Now in Crystal City
By Nicholas F. Benton
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SPINNING INTO BUTTER

WETA.org
Out and About with 90.9by Bob Mondello's, WETA Theatre Critic

Listen  to the WETA podcast as Bob Mondello tells listeners about the
Journeymen Theater Ensemble’s production of Spinning Into Butter at
the Clark Street Playhouse in Arlington.

The Washington Post
The Lights Come Up on a Full Season and New Spaces
By Michael J. Toscano

Maura McGinn and Jim Jorgensen are electric together in "Spinning Into Butter."
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Washington City Paper
Spinning Into Butter
By Bob Mondello

[T]he absolute sharpest - as in razor's-edge-skating - performance I've seen
recently is the one Maura McGinn is giving in... Spinning Into Butter.

The cast is strong - Deborah Kirby's no-nonsense administrator is a
particular standout.
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DC Theatre Reviews
Journeymen Holds Nothing Back
By Debbie Minter Jackson

Spinning into Butter hits raw nerves.  [H]eartbreakingly honest. [K]udos to Journeymen Theater
for selecting and mastering this controversial work!

Maura McGinn gets a chance to shine, and is a wonder to behold in this difficult role.
[She demonstrates] an enormous range of emotional subtext glid[ing] effortlessly
through what would be a minefield for a less skilled actor. McGinn proves that she has chops.
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All Arts Review4U
Spinning Into Butter
By Bob Anthony

Journeymen Theater comes up with another winner! [S]terling production!
[P]erfect dramatic structuring...!

Jeff Keenan shows wonderful directorial maturity as he moves these characters
around on an arena stage setting and finely highlights the action.

Maura McGinn [is] a constant joy to the eye and ear. Perfect! Impeccable!
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MANICURES & MONUMENTS

DC Theatre Reviews
Ordinary Heroes
By Tim Treanor
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Potomac Stages
Manicures & Monuments
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All Arts Review4U
Manicures & Monuments
By Bob Anthony
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AN EXPERIMENT WITH AN AIR PUMP

JTE News
Journeymen Garners First Helen Hayes Award Nomination
Lindsay Allen nominated for 2006 Best Suppoting Actress in a resident play
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The Washington Post
A Possible Farewell to the Stages Journeymen
By Michael J. Toscano
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Washington City Paper
An Experiment with an Air Pump
By Bob Mondello
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Potomac Stages
An Experiment with an Air Pump
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DC Theatre Reviews
An Experiment with an Air Pump
By Tim Treanor
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All Arts Review4U
An Experiment with an Air Pump
By Bob Anthony
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THE BOYS NEXT DOOR

The Washington Post
Journeymen Handle A Sensitive Topic Well
By Michael J. Toscano
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DC Theater Reviews
More Than Just Laughs at Clark Street
By Walter Ruff
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The Washington Post
Keeping the Faith
By Jane Horwitz
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THE COLORADO CATECHISM

The Washington Post
Questions Remain in Catechism
By Michael J. Toscano
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Potomac Stages
The Colorado Catechism: Solid performances in a touching two character show.
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Theater Mania
The Colorado Catechism
By Michael J. Toscano
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Washington Blade
Rocky Mountain High
By Patrick Folliard
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Washington City Paper
The Colorado Catechism
By Trey Graham

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Arlington Weekly News TV
The Colorado Catechism
By Rich Massabny
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PRIVATE EYES

Potomac Stages
Private Eyes
By Brad Hathaway
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Washington City Paper
Private Eyes
By Janet Hopf
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EVERYMAN

Washington City Paper
Passion Play
By Pamela Murray Winters
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Washington City Paper
Everyman
By Pamela Murray Winters
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Curtainup.com
What Mel Hath Wrought
By Dolores Gregory
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