Congratulations on such an incredible run, cast of Metamorpheses! This was the first all-Black cast to perform mainstage at @folgerlibrary . And they DID THE DAMN THING! This show had so much heart and so much humor. The costumes, the dancing, the acting!
@misskittylelynx gave an absolute masterclass in acting and didn't even have a single line. This show was something special, and im so glad I got to see it twice.
#benjaminsButtons
Wish us good luck at tonight’s Helen Hayes Awards Ceremony! Spooky Action’s production “Agreste (Drylands)”, written by Newton Moreno and translated and directed by Danilo Gambini, is nominated in 6 categories: lights, costumes, lead performer, ensemble, direction, and production. Which awards do you think we’ll take home? #dctheater#spookyactiondc#spookyactiontheater#helenhayesawards#helenhayes2024
I can’t turn the Palacios Sisters page without giving a huge THANK YOU to all the theatre reviewers, media, and most of all the audiences that through the word of mouth kept @teatrogala and our hearts full every weekend. ♥️♾️🎭🙏
At last night’s Helen Hayes Awards nominations by @theatrewash , Spooky Action Theater garnered 6 nominations for “Agreste (Drylands)”:
Outstanding Costume Design - Danielle Preston
Outstanding Lighting Design - Colin K. Bills
Outstanding Ensemble - Miss Kitty, Raghad Almakhlouf, Kate Kenworthy, and Irene Hamilton
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play - Miss Kitty
Outstanding Direction - Danilo Gambini
Outstanding Production
These honors place “Agreste” among the top most nominated productions in the Helen category for 2024. Congratulations to all the brilliant artists who brought this mesmerizing tale to life! #helenhayesawards2024#dctheater#spookyactiondc
Feeling so thankful and honored! And immensely proud of this AMAZING team! Thank you @elizabethdinkova and @spookyactiondc for being so incredible, and for @theatrewash and everyone that joined us! (Photo by Ryan Maxwell Photography)
AGRESTE
By Newton Moreno
Directed and Translated by Danilo Gambini
ENSEMBLE Raghad Almakhlouf
Irene Hamilton
Kate Kenworthy
Miss Kitty
PRODUCTION Giorgos Tsappas | Scenic Design
Colin K. Bills | Lighting Design
Danielle Preston | Costume Design
Imari Pyles | Assistant Costume Design
Aria Velz | Sound Design Caroline Johnson | Production Stage Manager
Caroline Hunt | Associate Stage Manager
Samuel Morreale | Dramaturg Barrett Doyle | Technical Director
Gillian Drake | Associate Producer Jenn Pallas | Scenic Charge
In October, Spooky Action Theatre launched its 23/24 season “Beyond Borders” with the Brazilian queer fable Agreste, translated and directed by Studio Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director Danilo Gambini. The @washingtonpost called this mesmerizing tale “a fruitful theatrical harvest.” Photo by Ryan Maxwell Photograohy. #dctheater#spookyactiondc#yearinreview2023
Still not over the immaculate performance and artistry from @misskittylelynx in AGRESTE. That show haunted me. It was a beautiful and truthful telling of trans love and fear across the globe. I'm so grateful for so much authentic theatre in DC. Support small theatres, y′all. They're doing necessary work.
As we blow these candles for the last time, we are full of gratitude for the extraordinary artists who graced our stage in “Agreste (Drylands).” To support courageous theater that dissolves borders to compassion, make a donation or explore other ways to get involved on our website. /support-us.html
