Guide to Halloween specials from DC area theatres – DC Theatre Scene

If theres one holiday that screams theatre its Halloween, and weve found some spooky spectacular events from our local theatre producers.

Master of horror Alex Zavistovich produces spine-tingling Edgar Allan Poe dramas on Poe on the Air heard over NPR. Part 1 of Never Bet the Devil Your Head is online now.Part 2 will be waiting for you in time for Halloween.Listen on NPR.

A Midnight Dreary: All Things Heard in the Heavens and the Earth

Bram Stoker agus Dracula from Solas Nua

Dracula has delighted fans of the creepy for more than a hundred years, but little is known of its creator, Bram Stoker or of how his Irish background influenced the Count himself. Solas Nua is presenting the 2011 documentary Bram Stoker agus Dracula followed by an after-film discussion with Dacre Stoker Great-grand nephew of Irish author Bram Stoker.Free. Register to watch

Halloween SPOOKTACULAR: A Radio Drama

Their graduation from Shakespeare Theatre Companys Academy for Classical Acting, marred by Covid, was turned into audio dramas. Two graduates were intrigued enough by that experience to produce some spooky radio plays based on old Victorian ghost stories, including works by Mark Twain, H.G. Wells, and W.W. Jacobs, among others in time for the holiday. The funs already begun on Instagram cast meets, spooky trivia and more @halloweenradiodrama.Available for listening October 30th and October 31st on YouTube.

An opening night Zoom party is scheduled for 7 PM EST on October 30. Celebrate with the cast in your best Halloween costume. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3o5f93v.

Synetic Theaters Virtual Vampire Ball

A live-streamed, interactive digital Halloween Party. Guests will enjoy clips from classic Synetic shows, and can participate in Halloween-themed trivia, as well as a costume contest judged via Instagram by favorite costume designer team, Erik and R Teague. The night will finish with a quick dance lesson to a famous spooky song, and a Zoom dance party where guests can show off their new moves.Tickets: Pay What You Wish available here.

Keegan Theatre Galaween Special

Original Halloween-themed entertainment written and directed by Monique Midgette and featuring some of DCs favorite artists, including Oscar Ceville, Solomon Parker, Rebecca Ballinger, Chani Wereley, Jade Jones, Dana Nearing, Katie McManus, Shayla Lowe, Andre Hines, and Willie Garner.Virtual pre- and post-show parties on Zoom will feature a Halloween costume contest, cocktail mixing demo of Galaween Signature Cocktails and the final countdown of the Galaween Silent Auction.Tickets start at $35. Details here.

TWIST Halloween at the Manor

Heres a virtual journey into the unexpected and unimaginable. TWIST combines the best elements of escape rooms, immersive theatre, and stab-you-in-the-back TV shows. Each journey into the TWIST Manor requires creative problem-solving and cunning collaboration to maneuver and masquerade your way towards victory. If this sounds like fun, dont wait until the last minute to get your tickets. TWIST nights sell out quickly.Tickets start at just $5. Details here.

To close out its aptly-named Parking Lot Concerts, NextStop Theatre turns from cabaret to comedy on Halloween night starring Rebecca Ballinger (co-star of the sketch comedy series Rebecca and Becca in Space) and Joshua Simon. The two have planned a night of games, songs and skits under the stars.$40 single stool; $80 table for two.Details here.

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