Theatre Press Releases The Shakespeare Theatre Company:

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“Funny … The production glides confidently from silly to wry, from the pratfall to the riposte … Suave Christopher Innvar and tart Veanne Cox [are] polished comic actors who seem as smart as the words they utter.”Peter Marks, The Washington Post more reviews With The Beaux’ Stratagem, George Farquhar used his gift for wit and character to make a bold critique of class, marriage and English society. After squandering their fortunes on drink and gambling, Tom Aimwell and Jack Archer seek refuge in the countryside. They hope to seduce two ladies of status and fortune, but true love and a band of thieves soon complicate their scheming. For more than a century, The Beaux’ Stratagem was one of the most frequently performed English comedies, enjoying constant revivals.

The Shakespeare Theatre Company rediscovers this classic with a world premiere adaptation, begun by Thornton Wilder in 1939 and finished 65 years later by Tony Award-nominated playwright Ken Ludwig. Together, Wilder and Ludwig’s work sheds new light on Farquhar’s spirited dialogue and hilarious characters. Michael Kahn directs, calling up “the combination of stylization and raw force that has brought his productions of the classics to towering life” (The Washington Post).

A Focus on Cycling in Washington DC " Event # 1 "

WASHINGTON — The public and area bike enthusiasts are invited to join employees of the U.S. Postal Service and members of the USPS Pro Cycling team on June 1 for a special rally and team flag presentation ceremony. This official sendoff will help support the team's East Coast races before they head to Europe for defense of the Tour de France, which begins July 7.NBC-TV (channel 4) news anchor Joe Krebs will host the noon pep rally which will take place in front of Postal Service Headquarters at 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW.

Members of the USPS Pro Cycling team will start the rally by leading a contingent of cyclists to the site of the ceremony.For the past six years, the U.S. Postal Service has sponsored the USPS Pro Cycling team, which includes two-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong."Our cycling team sponsorship has proven its value to the Postal Service," said Gail Sonnenberg, senior vice president, Sales, for the Postal Service. "By being associated with our championship cycling team and one of the world's greatest athletes, Lance Armstrong, the Postal Service brand is recognized around the world. We believe in the values of hard work, the striving for excellence, and the championship spirit these athletes demonstrate."A 10-foot-by-10 foot replica of the team jersey will be unveiled to the public for the first time during the rally.

The next stops for the Postal Service's "Giant Jersey" will be at the five East Coast races: June 2 in Washington, D.C., June 3 in Arlington, Va., June 5 in Lancaster, Pa., June 7 in Trenton, N.J., June 10 in Philadelphia, Pa., and at the Tour de France in Dunquerque, France on July 7.As an added attraction at the Washington, D.C. rally, 14 five-foot-by-seven-foot jerseys signed with best wishes from postal employees from across the country, will flank the Giant Jersey, which will be staged in front of the plaza.The flag presentation ceremony will be the first of 85 similar events held at cities around the country beginning June 26. In addition to the Pro Cycling team, the Postal Service has recently become the title sponsor for the USA Cycling Espoir Team, a group of riders under 23 years of age who aspire to become professional riders. For more information on the USPS Pro Cycling Team, visit www.uspsprocycling.com

Washington Cube:

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Cycling in Washington DC

A personal means to safe energy and improve physical fitness . as per Gwadzilla's [ Blog ]

He has some value imput to this means of travel.

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Personal Notes Arthur Murray Dance Studio @ RKO DC

The Washington D.C. Experience 1969 - 1971:

It was at the junction of New York Avenue, and 14th Street, the Old RKO Theater Building ( some one tell me if it still exists ), where I walked into The Arthur Murray Dance Studio, and was put into a Training Class for Dance Instructors by Glenda Nelson, then, one of the Supervisors, especially mine.

Here I survived with Susan Avery, and David Malrich training class out of 27 who started. The reason why I stayed with it is due to finally dealing with some after of the affects of the Vietnam War, but the people who were connected with this studio, at that time about 19 to 23 personel listing, also were very encouraging.

Thanks from Roger M. Christian of Ithaca, New York

The Mayflower Hotel

Washington DC a Personal Note:

The Mayflower HotelIn the middle of Washington DC stands the traditional hotel, The Mayflower. Here on the first floor is one of the best Ballrooms produced in this magnificent city during the 50s. Its decor, presence in this city, and pomp-when it is dressed up with elaborate decorations-is simply awsome. I danced there several times.

Living right across the street at the LaSalle offered me a chance to check in at the desk to find out about coming dance events If I was not working, or being additionally trained at either Arthur Murray or Fred Astaire, I would be dancing that night. Nothing could stop me-except when the money went low-even then I would sacrafice a little to get in, and buy the dance ticket.

""First opened its doors in 1925""

A proper place to start " Perceptions "

From the following pem by Grace Cavalieri

Two by two,

everyone,

walking briskly,

wearing importantHatsAnd carrying brief cases

The smallest clown of all comes on,

does a fallStandsTugs on passersby

To say

"I've found a cricket in my room.

It's crawlingUp my wall"

It's Good Luck.

Actors march across the stage,

smartly,

"But I'm scared.

It's all fuzzy"

It's good luck

"And he has crooked legs and it jumped on my arms

"Crickets bring good luck "

But I couldn't find it, and nowIt's in my room waiting to jump on me again at night whenI am sleeping.

It makes funny sounds,

besides,

I'm scared

Of crickets

"A cricket on the hearth brings luck to the home (brisk walk)"

At night when I'm alone, I

hear it hiding in the wallChirping and clicking.

There's a cricket in my room!"

CongratulationsCongratulations

A cricket!

Congratulations.

Then with my own experiences:

The Washington D.C. Experience 1969 - 1971:

It was at the junction of New York Avenue, and 14th Street, the Old RKO Theater Building ( some one tell me if it still exists ), where I walked into The Arthur Murray Dance Studio, and was put into a Training Class for Dance Instructors by Glenda Nelson, then, one of the Supervisors, especially mine. Here I survived with Susan Avery, and David Malrich training class out of 27 who started. The reason why I stayed with it is due to finally dealing with some after of the affects of the Vietnam War, but the people who were connected with this studio, at that time about 19 to 23 personel listing, also were very encouraging.

These are the initial impressions I wish to give you and from which you will be able to see better what I am attempting to do.

Thanks from Roger M. Christian of Ithaca, New York