REPORT
FISCAL 2025
THEATRE
2024-2025 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
• Round House was honored with four Helen Hayes Award nominations for plays from the 2024 calendar year (two for Topdog/Underdog and one each for Next to Normal and Sojourners ), with acting wins for Renea S. Brown ( Sojourners ) and Yao Dogbe ( Topdog/ Underdog ).
• The highly anticipated world premiere of A Hanukkah Carol, or GELT TRIP! The Musical became the third best-selling production in Round House history.
• Our Teen Performance Company presented the 23rd Annual Sarah Metzger Memorial Play—and the first by a teen playwright and TPC member—Fin Davis’s Gallows Humor.
• Round House welcomed the Nigerian, West African, and African diaspora communities for a special performance of Sojourners. Members of the cast stayed after the show to meet, chat, and celebrate with audience members on one of our special Community Nights, established for specific cultures to celebrate and enjoy a performance that represents their community on the main stage.
• Sharyn Rothstein’s Bad Books anchored the fourth year of Round House’s newly renamed Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival, comprising world premieres and readings of new plays in development, and became the best-selling world premiere play in Round House history.
• In summer 2024, we welcomed more than 800 students into our buildings for summer camp.
• Round House celebrated our annual Broadway in Bethesda Gala featuring Tony Award winner and original Hamilton cast member René e Elise Goldsberry. The event became the highest-grossing gala in Round House history, raising more than $520,000 in support of Round House programs.
• When we lost a $20,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant slated to support the world premiere of Bad Books by Sharyn Rothstein, our community answered with breathtaking generosity, raising more than nine times the amount of the lost grant in just three weeks. Together, our supporters proved that art and community can rise to meet the moment, with passion, courage, and unstoppable impact.
The 2024-2025 Season was sponsored by Linda J. Ravdin and Don Shapero.
DEAR FRIENDS
OF ROUND HOUSE,
THANK YOU
for being a part of our remarkable 2024-2025 Season! We always strive to produce relevant work that explores current issues, inspires empathy, and demands conversation. While we had planned the timing of certain shows to respond to what is happening in the country, we couldn’t have predicted just how clearly the stories on our stage would address the most pressing issues of our day.
WE COULDN’T HAVE PREDICTED JUST HOW CLEARLY THE STORIES ON OUR STAGE WOULD ADDRESS THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES OF OUR DAY.
The 2024-2025 Season began with Sojourners by Mfoniso Udofia, a stunning reflection on the challenges of Nigerian immigrant life in America and how to decipher where you truly belong. The play is the first in the playwright’s expansive Ufot Cycle; Round House has commissioned the seventh play in the cycle, and we look forward to reuniting with some of these characters.
In the winter, we produced A Hanukkah Carol, or GELT TRIP! The Musical , the first of three world premieres to grace the Round House stage in the 2024-2025 Season. We were thrilled to welcome back Harrison Bryan, last seen onstage at Round House in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time , as one of the brilliant creators of this hilarious and heartwarming new musical, alongside lyricist Rob Berliner and composer Aaron Kenny. Critics and audiences alike were charmed by this new musical as a delightful addition to the canon of holiday shows.
What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck opened on January 21, 2025, the day after the Presidential Inauguration. We were honored to be the only theatre in the country to have the playwright’s permission to update the script in order to reflect the many significant political changes since the play was first performed in 2019, making our production one-of-a-kind. Director Morgan Gould’s additions succinctly incorporated these massive shifts very much
in the spirit of the original script, resulting in a resonant and thought-provoking artistic experience.
In the spring, the Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival was named in honor of longtime Round House supporter and former Trustee, Bonnie Hammerschlag. Our festival was nothing short of spectacular, including the world premiere of Bad Books by Sharyn Rothstein, an all-too-relevant exploration of censorship, parental rights, and all that lies between. The play premiered just as the Supreme Court heard a case about book banning in Montgomery County. The shifting perspectives throughout the story made it the perfect production to be staged in the round the first time we’ve achieved such a feat in our renovated Bethesda theatre. The festival also featured readings of four new plays in development, including Indian Princesses, which has since become a hit across the country and will premiere offBroadway next season.
We concluded the season with King James by Rajiv Joseph. This charming “bromantic comedy” offered a look at how male friendship can grow and evolve at a time in which discussions of a male loneliness epidemic have become common. It was fitting to end our season with a story that proves that you can always go home again.
In March, we achieved another long-held dream: for the first time ever, our Teen Performance Company (TPC) produced a world premiere play written by a teen playwright. Gallows Humor by Fin Davis had its world premiere on the Round House stage. Gallows Humor followed a group of high school students trapped in a classroom during a lockdown; a story that could only be told authentically by the students who live with this reality every day. We continue to be inspired by the remarkable teens who have found their artistic home at Round House.
Outside of TPC, Round House Education continues to thrive. We are grateful to grow deeper roots in our community by partnering with Montgomery County Public Schools to bring long-term arts education opportunities to students who might not otherwise benefit from creative learning. Our
popular Summer Camps continue to inspire hundreds of kids to discover their inner artist.
The record-breaking 2025 Broadway in Bethesda Gala gave us a much-needed chance to celebrate the importance of the arts. Tony Award-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry gave a stunning performance, featuring not only the popular songs that she has brought to life throughout her Broadway career, but also classic standards and original songs from her debut album. Round House actor Kimberly Gilbert led a rousing auction
THIS SEASON DEMONSTRATED THE URGENCY OF HEARING STORIES FROM NEW VOICES AND BEING OPEN TO SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH NEW PERSPECTIVES.
that helped make this year’s Broadway in Bethesda Gala the highest-grossing Gala in Round House history!
The 2024-2025 Season was truly monumental. This season demonstrated the urgency of hearing stories from new voices and being open to seeing the world through new perspectives. More than ever, Round House is a place where audiences can come together to connect, to ask questions, and to challenge themselves in a space that is safe and welcoming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community.
RYAN RILETTE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
ED ZAKRESKI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
OUR VALUES
MISSION AND VALUES
THEATRE FOR EVERYONE
We are a theatre of and for our community, committed to equity, diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility. We believe that engaging in the arts is essential to the human experience and that arts education should be available to all. Therefore, we intentionally and rigorously work to break down barriers to attending, learning, and creating theatre—including those based in race, gender, sexuality, ability, and economics. We amplify voices that have been historically under-represented and under-resourced by the theatre field and strive to incorporate anti-racist and anti-sexist practices across all aspects of our work.
ARTISTIC AMBITION
We hold ourselves to the highest professional standards in all our work. We aim to be an important voice in the theatrical world by creating art locally that has an impact globally.
We believe that fostering empathy creates stronger communities and that communities thrive when they represent a wide and diverse set of stories and viewpoints that reflect the breadth of human experience. We challenge audiences and theatre-makers to awaken their empathy through artistic risk on the stage and in the classroom.
INTEGRITY
We believe in treating everyone with respect—staff, artists, students, trustees, and patrons. We endeavor to create a supportive culture that allows our teams to do their best work with an appropriate work/life balance. We are transparent about achieving our mission-based artistic and education initiatives and are committed to doing so in a financially responsible manner.
BY MFONISO UDOFIA
“ THE WARMTH OF THE ACTORS LENDS AN ACHING HUMANITY TO THE PRODUCTION ”
—THE WASHINGTON POST
ROUND
HOUSE THEATRE OPENED THE 2024–2025 SEASON WITH a production of Sojourners by Mfoniso Udofia. This moving and powerful play followed the story of Abasiama, a Nigerian immigrant studying and living in Texas. Caught between two cultures—American and Nigerian—and struggling with the physical pain of preganancy and isolation from her homeland, Abasiama leans on unexpected friends and begins to forge her own path. With empathy and nuance, Sojourners examined the true complexity of the “American dream” and celebrated the tenacity, courage, and leadership of the first major wave of Nigerian immigrants to America in the 1970s.
Sojourners featured remarkable and nuanced performances from Opa Adeyemo, Renea S. Brown, Kambi Gathesha, and Billie Krishawn. Brown won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Supporting Performer for her riveting and funny portrayal of Moxie.
Sojourners is the first play in Mfoniso Udofia’s epic and ambitious nine-play Ufot Cycle, which depicts a Nigerian-American family over many generations. Round House workshopped another play in the cycle, Adia & Clora Snatch Joy , as part of our new play festival in 2022. We have also commissioned a third play in the cycle, and are proud to have been part of the growth of this large, sweeping story.
During the run of the show, we hosted a special Community Night for members of the Nigerian, West African, and African diaspora communities. Participants were encouraged to discuss the play’s themes with each other and met members of the cast after the performance at Round House’s Fourth Wall Bar and Café. Dozens of patrons took advantage of this Community Night to attend Round House for the first time, and relished meeting and discussing the play with each other.
Sojourners was sponsored by Nan Beckley and Jay & Robin Hammer.
NOV 20 – DEC 29, 2024
A HANUKKAH CAROL, OR GELT TRIP! THE MUSICAL
MUSIC BY AARON KENNY
LYRICS BY ROB BERLINER
BOOK BY HARRISON BRYAN & ROB BERLINER
ORIGINAL CONCEPT BY HARRISON BRYAN
DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY MARLO HUNTER
WORLD PREMIERE
JOYOUS AND POWERFUL
“
A DELIGHT... [FULL OF]
SHEER
CHARM AND CHUTZPAH...
WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GELT”
—THE WASHINGTON POST
AFTER A ONE-YEAR DELAY, ROUND HOUSE
THEATRE presented the highly anticipated world premiere of A Hanukkah Carol, or GELT TRIP! The Musical , a joyful reimagining of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic that celebrates making the world a kinder place. The heartfelt, family-friendly musical follows misanthropic millennial influencer Chava Kanipshin, who is visited by the ghost of deceased social media star Mimi Marley and other spirits who lead Chava on a madcap journey through Hanukkahs past, present, and future to help her reconnect with her spirit of generosity and her Jewish identity.
The production welcomed thousands of first-time visitors to Round House, as well as families and groups from local synagogues, on its way to becoming one of the best-selling productions in Round House history.
As an audience favorite in its early development process, and with a group of financial backers on board to guide the show to future productions, A Hanukkah Carol represents a new and unique addition to the holiday theatre canon. Round House is proud to have produced the world premiere production!
Lead Sponsors: David & Sherry Smith and The GPS Fund
Sponsors: Bonnie & Alan Hammerschlag and Martha Newman & Brian Sutton
Pegaschvitz Sponsors: Ellen & Jon Bortz
Additional Support from Nan Beckley and Gil & Rona Eisner
A Hanukkah Carol was produced by special arrangement with Daryl Roth, Jim Kierstead, and Feelin’ Gelty.
JAN 15 – FEB 16, 2025
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME
BY HEIDI SCHRECK
DIRECTED BY MORGAN GOULD
A THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND ESSENTIAL
PIECE
OF THEATRE —MARYLAND THEATRE GUIDE
NEVER HAS A PLAY BEEN SO TIMELY!
—BROADWAY WORLD
“ STIRRING... HAS NEVER ECHOED LOUDER ”
—THE
WASHINGTON POST
ONE DAY AFTER THE 2025 INAUGURATION,
WE opened What the Constitution Means to Me , Heidi Schreck’s beloved deep-dive into our nation’s founding document and its effects on the lives of four generations of women in her family. Inspired by Schreck’s real-life experiences competing in constitutional debate competitions as a teenager, this profoundly personal play asks thought-provoking questions about the Constitution and how it has failed our nation’s most vulnerable citizens. The production couldn’t have been more timely, and was made even more relevant by a series of brand-new, only-seen-at Round-House updates to the script (by director Morgan Gould, in collaboration with the playwright). These updates brought a fresh urgency to this popular, well-known play.
What the Constitution Means to Me featured DC theatre favorites Kimberly Gilbert and Michael Glenn, who often broke the fourth wall to speak directly to the audience with both heartbreaking pathos and hilarious irreverence. In the second act of the show, Gilbert had a live debate about whether or not the Constitution should be abolished with a local high schooler. The role of “debater” was played on alternating nights by two teen actors—Fadekemi Laniyonu and Kat Pascual—both making their Round House debuts. (Pascual would join us later in the spring for the developmental reading of Indian Princesses during the Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival—see page 21.)
What the Constitution Means to Me is one of the most produced plays in America, but due to the updated script, timeliness of its staging, Morgan Gould’s vision, and the star power of the actors, Round House’s production was uniquely transformative and galvanizing.
What the Constitution Means to Me was sponsored by Susan & Tim Gibson, John & Rachel King, and Rafael Hernandez Mayoral & Laura Roulet.
FEB 28 – MAR 2, 2025
THE 23RD ANNUAL SARAH METZGER
GALLOWS HUMOR &
BY FIN DAVIS
AT ROUND HOUSE, WE CHALLENGE STUDENTS TO DEVELOP
their skills not just in acting, but in movement, design, and playmaking. Even more importantly, we challenge our students to develop and express their own artistic voices. Our teen companies and Teen Takeover Weekend represent the best of Round House Theatre doing that.
The Round House Theatre Teen Performance Company (TPC) is a pre-professional program for a select group of teen artists. Round House covers the full cost of the program. In the 2024-2025 Season, 22 students representing 13 schools participated in the program. In the fall, TPC members attended Round House productions as well as a series of master classes with professional theatre artists. Their months of rehearsals and workshops culminated in The Sarah Metzger Memorial Play, a production of Gallows Humor . This world premiere play was directed, designed, stage managed, and performed by the members of the company, who worked closely at every step with experienced professional artists and practitioners as mentors.
Not only was Gallows Humor brought to life by teenagers, but it was also the first time TPC has produced a world premiere play written by a high school student. Fin Davis’ writing provided a remarkable, insightful look at how the looming threat of gun violence affects the daily lives of American teenagers.
The Teen Performance Company performed as part of Teen Takeover Weekend with The Roundlings, a group dedicated to teen improv and stand-up. The Roundlings’ performance is the culmination of another endeavor, one which features teen voices not just as actors, but as a creators in a truly special way. Working with mentor Kevin Corbett, students performed stand-up, sketch comedy, and improvisations created by the teens themselves.
“Round House Theatre’s Teen Performance Company is extraordinary. The experience they provide for these young people is singular.”
TPC Parent
“TPC was by far the most impactful experience of my child’s high school experience. The care that Round House took to provide my child with mentorship over the course of this experience was life-changing.”
TPC Parent
“TPC was a formative experience for me, and the mentorship that I received from Round House has made me a better artist, leader, and individual. It also revealed new avenues for me and my future as an aspiring theater professional.”
TPC Student
APR 2 – MAY 4, 2025
BAD BOOKS
BY SHARYN ROTHSTEIN
DIRECTED BY RYAN RILETTE
A NATIONAL NEW PLAY NETWORK
ROLLING WORLD PREMIERE
STUNNING AND THOUGHTFUL
—DC THEATER ARTS
THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND MOVING
—BROADWAY WORLD
A DEEPLY RIVETING PLAY.. NAVIGATES A TIMELY ISSUE WITH INCREDIBLE FINESSE, SHARPNESS, AND WIT
—MARYLAND THEATRE GUIDE
“ BOTH ACTORS DO BRILLIANT WORK BRINGING CONFLICTING VIEWPOINTS TO LIFE"
—THE
WASHINGTON POST
THE ANCHOR OF THE FOURTH ANNUAL BONNIE HAMMERSCHLAG NATIONAL CAPITAL NEW PLAY FESTIVAL WAS THE WORLD PREMIERE of Bad Books, a moving and funny examination of how empathy can bridge the deep debates dividing our country. Starring local acting legends Holly Twyford and Kate Eastwood Norris, the play asked us to see past our first impressions, and asks us what it truly means to care for future generations. Round House audiences loved this production, and Bad Book s became the best-selling world premiere play in Round House’s history.
For the first time, the Round House stage was transformed to literally be in the round! The inventive set design by Meghan Raham converted our theatre into an intimate arena. This unique configuration brought the audience much closer to the action on stage and heightened the emotional experience of the play. As part of the set design, we featured real banned books, and collected over 1,500 books contributed and loaned by members of the Round House community. In addition to these real banned books, the Round House creative team and staff created an additional 700 “faux books” to display as part of the on-stage library.
Bad Books first appeared at Round House as a reading in the 2023 Festival, and we were thrilled to be the first theatre to stage Rothstein’s incisive play. Since premiering at Round House, as part of a rolling world premiere, Bad Books has been or will be produced at Florida Studio Theatre, Curious Theatre Company, and Williamston Theatre. In addition to the multiple productions, Bad Books has also received the David Goldman Prize for New American Plays. This play has a bright and important future in American theatre, and we are proud to have been an integral part of its creation.
“ HEARTBREAKING, SNAPPY, AND FREQUENTLY HUMOROUS...SUPERBLY-DIRECTED ”
—MORRIS THEATRE DC
Bad Books was sponsored by Mitch & Heidi Dupler, Bonnie & Alan Hammerschlag, Rick Kasten, and Judy & Leo Zickler.
THE BONNIE HAMMERSCHLAG NATIONAL CAPITAL NEW PLAY FESTIVAL READING SERIES
In 2025, we renamed our new play festival “The Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival." Bonnie Hammerschlag has been one of Round House’s biggest fans for decades, and we are grateful to Bonnie and her husband Alan for a generous naming gift that allows us to continue to champion the future of American theatre.
New play development is an integral part of Round House’s DNA. The Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival Reading Series provides playwrights with a thrilling opportunity to workshop plays in development, and an equally thrilling opportunity for audiences to get an early sneak peek at works by brilliant up-and-coming playwrights. The 2025 lineup was socially relevant and artistically imaginative, and we look forward to seeing future renditions of these stories!
BABY SHOWER KATIE by Beth Hyland hilariously explores the absurd expectations placed on mothers and the terrors and uncertainty that can sometimes accompany pregnancy. With zany meltdowns and imaginative flair, this uproarious comedy is a powerful testament to friendship and parenthood.
INDIAN PRINCESSES b y Eliana Theologides Rodriguez is set at a Native American-themed father-daughter program, in which frustrations and tensions grow as a group of young girls try to build friendships while their fathers struggle to talk about race and diversity. This poignant and hilarious celebration of complicated identities went on to have a well-received world premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse, and will have an OffBroadway production at The Atlantic Theater in 2026.
by Harrison David Rivers explores
MAY 28 – JUN 22, 2025
KING JAMES
BY RAJIV JOSEPH
DIRECTED BY ROB RUGGIERO
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEATERWORKS HARTFORD AND BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY.
A
RICH PORTRAIT OF A FRIENDSHIP... COMIC YET
TOUCHING
“IN A TIME WHEN AMERICAN MEN REPORT INCREASED FEELINGS OF ISOLATION, THIS WARM-HEARTED PLAY SHOWS HOW SPORTS CAN STILL BE A GLUE FOR MEANINGFUL MALE FRIENDSHIP.”
—DC THEATER ARTS
ROUND HOUSE THEATRE CLOSED ITS 2024–2025 SEASON
with the regional premiere of King James , a heartfelt comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph and directed by Rob Ruggiero. Featuring performances by Blake Anthony Morris and Gregory Perri, the production explored the unlikely friendship between a Cleveland bartender and an aspiring writer, brought together by their shared love for basketball and the arrival of LeBron James in the 2003–2004 NBA season.
While King James takes its title from LeBron James’ nickname, this hilarious and heartwarming play went beyond being a sports-themed buddy comedy, and resonated deeply with audiences by highlighting the nuances of male friendship. In an era in which many men are feeling increasingly isolated, this play showed and celebrated the powerful connection that can happen through shared activities and open conversation. The play’s humor and emotional depth struck a chord with patrons and critics alike, earning praise for its authenticity and relevance, with one review acknowledging its honest portrayal of male friendship and noting, “You cheer for this relationship, mourn their rifts, and genuinely care [about them.]”
King James was presented in partnership with TheaterWorks Hartford and Barrington Stage Company. After finishing performances at Round House, this moving and entertaining play continued to delight audiences in Massachusetts.
EDUCATION
t Round House Theatre Education, students of all ages and backgrounds can experience the joy of creating and sharing theatre in programs that inspire creativity, exercise imaginations, and promote artistic risk-taking! We believe everyone is an artist and encourage them to explore all aspects of theatre—acting, movement, design, and play creation. We challenge our students to develop their own artistic voices and give them a platform to tell their stories on our stage.
SUMMER CAMP
Round House Theatre Education began the fiscal year with a great summer, offering ten weeks of in-person summer camps to 866 registrants ranging from age 4 to 18 across three Round House spaces.
Students in GRADES K-3 met for week-long sessions at the Round House Education Center in Silver Spring, and used their imaginations to travel to destinations from the Enchanted Forest to the Future. In a new partnership with Montgomery Country Public Schools, 35 students from New Hampshire Estates Elementary school joined us for four sessions of our popular Destinations program, while also receiving tutoring from teachers from their schools.
Students in GRADES 4-6 attended camps at our theatre in Bethesda and the Education Center and Civic Building in Silver Spring. During Playmakers camp, students wrote, designed, and rehearsed a live theatrical production. The Filmmakers camp offered students the chance to create, write, design, and shoot a film. We also offered several weeks of Improv, for those ready to think on their feet!
GRADES 6-12 attended camps in Bethesda, covering a variety of more specialized topics such as musical theatre and stand-up comedy.
In addition, our summer programs brought interns and teen educators into our buildings to support our teaching artists and learn about the art of teaching theatre. We were joined by fifteen teen educators and eleven college interns, as well as a Summer Rise Student through our partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools.
“This was AMAZING!! The boys had such a great time making this film. Thank you for everything!”
Parent, Filmmakers: Art Around the World
“The finished product is absolutely awesome... Our son is beyond excited and already asking to come back to Round House next summer.”
Parent, Filmmakers: Magic School
“I was able to attend the sharing on the last day and was so impressed with the energy and kindness expressed by all of the instructors and other staff...Thank you to everyone at Round House for creating such a fabulously enriching and fun learning experience for kids this summer!”
Parent, Destinations
ON SITE CLASSES AND DAYS OFF!
Weekends brought young students to the Education Center for various classes, from pre-K students exploring their creativity in Dramatots, to middle school students learning to trust their instincts and play through improvisation.
Our YOUNG ARTISTS PERFORMANCE COMPANY (YAPC) , which is designed to introduce students to the rehearsal and performance process, presented Little Red Reboot by Sonya Sobieski and Margaret Cradmeier’s Catalogue of Minor Yet Helpful Uncanny Abilities by Alan Haehnel.
ADULTS took classes with some of Round House’s favorite teaching artists including Kevin Corbett. This year, we began a new improv drop-in classes each month for adults wishing to explore improvisation just for an evening.
45 students also joined us for one or more days of our SPRING BREAK DAYS OFF! Program, which provided days
of theatrical fun in the Education Center when Montgomery County Schools were closed.
AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES AND PRODUCTION RESIDENCIES
Round House teaching artists taught AFTER-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES to approximately 344 students in local schools. Our regular after-school classes included 12 classes in five schools such as East Silver Spring, Kensington Parkwood, and Westbrook Elementary Schools.
We were invited to expand our partnership with the Montgomery County Public Schools Out-of-School Time program to provide programming to students at five elementary schools. For more than 20 weeks, teaching teams were in the school system five days a week providing arts programming to students in high-need schools through this partnership, funded by the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Maryland Out-of-School Time Program grant.
“[The students] are so unbelievably into acting and it warms my heart!”
Round House Theatre Teaching Artist
“This is my favorite part of my week!”
Student at Brookhaven Elementary
“I adore Viers Mill and all the kids we got the chance to work with this year.”
Round House Theatre Teaching Artist
TEEN NIGHT AND FREE PLAY
Over 1,500 high school and college students attended Round House productions at regular performances at no cost through our FREE PLAY program. We continued our Teen Nights, which invite teens to join us for pizza, a pre-show discussion, and a performance of one of our shows.
STUDENT MATINEES
Round House continued its long tradition of offering outstanding theatrical experiences to high school students through our STUDENT MATINEE PROGRAM , which hosted over 800 students from 17 schools at our student matinees.
“I know it is unique to the particular play in this case, but integrating an actual high school student into the performance and conversation was an outstanding point of connection and one that I hope you are able to repeat in other contexts!”
Teacher, Washington Waldorf School
“I thought it was very well-organized and a great opportunity for students to access work that they might not have considered seeing. I would love to bring my students back to future events or performances.”
Teacher, British International School
“Fantastic experience! Hoping to bring back students next year.”
Teacher, Huntington High School
“I thought the atmosphere was really welcoming and I enjoyed the way the theatre was set. I also think it’s very accessible for students.”
Student, British International School
DONOR EVENTS
During the 2024-2025 Season, Round House donors enjoyed an array of opportunities to go behind-the-scenes of the artistic process, meet our talented artists, and see how the magic of theatre happens. Visit RoundHouseTheatre.org/ InnerCircle to learn more about our exciting donor benefits and events.
OPENING NIGHTS
Round House’s Opening Nights bring together our Leadership Circle patrons, artistic leaders from the region, elected officials, press outlets, teaching artists, staff, and friends of the cast and crew to bear witness to one of the first public performances of a production. After the show, the artists and attendees gather for a dessert reception in the lobby to honor the artists onstage, crew behind the curtain, and to thank the show sponsors who helped support the show bring it to the stage.
INSIDE LOOKS
Inside Looks provide a special sneak peek behind the curtain into the process of a production as it makes its way from rehearsal to Round House’s stage. This donor benefit began as a smaller offering and has since grown to Round House’s most popular donor event, with an average of 120 attendees. Midway through a production’s rehearsal schedule, donors enjoy a moderated Q&A in the theatre with the cast, director, and designers about their experiences building the show, journey in developing its design elements, and what they’re hoping audiences will take away when it finally opens. The audience also gets the opportunity to ask questions of their own. At the end of the program, attendees enjoy a intimate reception in our lobby and mingle with the cast and designers.
BACKSTAGE TOURS AND TECHNICAL REHEARSAL
This past year, Round House invited donors at the Benefactor level and higher to step backstage and explore the sets of two unique productions in our 2024-2025 Season, A Hanukkah Carol, or Gelt Trip! The Musical and Bad Books . Donors were intrigued by A Hanukkah Carol ’s intricate backstage arrangement, the plethora of new props and costumes, and the inner workings of an exciting world premiere musical.
Bad Books was the first-ever production to be staged in the round at Round House. Donors learned more about how we transformed not only the set design, but the physical structure and seating of our audiences to accommodate an entirely new theatre arrangement, complete with a set that rotates throughout the entirety of the show.
BROADWAY IN BETHESDA GALA
For the 2025 Broadway in Bethesda Gala, we welcomed Tony and Grammy Award-winning actress Renée Elise Goldsberry to Round House. We also featured an impressive opening performance from beloved Round House artist Dendy ( The Tempest ), followed by special remarks from playwright Fin Davis and director Lark Jeffers (Teen Performance Company’s Gallows Humor ) about the impact of Round House’s educational programs on their futures. For the first time, the Broadway in Bethesda auction was led by an artist, Kimberly Gilbert ( What the Constitution Means to Me and Jennifer Who is Leaving ), who energetically enticed the audience to raise over $275,000 in auction bids and paddle raises, bringing the total Gala revenue to $525,000. This outpouring of support was a meaningful reflection of our community’s commitment to Round House’s programming and truly reinforced our theatre as a place of unity during uncertain times. The entire evening was catered by Susan Gage Catering with floral arrangements by Chevy Chase Florist.
LONDON TOUR
In fall 2024, Round House Theatre hosted two unforgettable trips to London—an immersion into the world-class theatre scene of the West End and beyond. Each week, a group of passionate theatre lovers, led by Artistic Director Ryan Rilette and Executive Director Ed Zakreski, journeyed across London for performances and insider experiences that deeply resonated. This limited-capacity tour sold out quickly, affirming the enthusiasm and appetite for the camaraderie and experiences.
During the trip, 52 participants stayed in style at the luxurious Sea Containers London on the South Bank. With each group seeing five shows in total, Week One guests enjoyed a fun stage adaptation of Dr. Strangelove starring the infamous Steve Coogan, the inimitable Mark Rylance in Juno and the Paycock, and a heartbreaking play about aging, A Tupperware of Ashes at the National Theatre. Week Two audiences saw John Lithgow tower as Roald Dahl in Giant , a beautiful musical adaptation of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button , and the inventive The Buddha of Suburbia by the RSC at The Barbican Centre. After each performance, guests returned to our apartment at Sea Containers for spirited discussions and reflections on the evening’s entertainment.
Beyond the performances, the trip wove in exclusive behind-the-scenes elements: a private tour of The Old Vic, exploring Sir John Soane’s museum, a behind-the-glass tour of the Churchill War Rooms, candid conversations with London theatre makers, scrumptious meals, elegant afternoon teas and a chance to enjoy the beautiful South Bank neighborhood of London. The 2024 London Trip reignited curiosity, fostered creative belonging, and strengthened the bonds between Round House champions. Attendees returned inspired, armed with fresh ideas, broadened perspectives, and deeper admiration for the universality and transformative power of theatre.
SPONSORS’ AUDITIONS
At Round House Theatre, the introduction of Sponsors’ Auditions —sometimes called backer’s auditions— proved to be both innovative and highly successful for our special production of A Hannukah Carol
For A Hannukah Carol , the August 2024 Sponsors’ Audition became a joyful launchpad. Hosted in an intimate setting, it combined spirited performances with direct conversation between artists and potential supporters, highlighting the play’s unique cultural resonance and festive energy. The event generated both enthusiasm and commitments that helped secure the resources needed for a robust production, while also broadening our circle of engaged donors.
This event demonstrated how Sponsors’ Auditions can serve not only as fundraising tools, but as communitybuilding celebrations that deepen investment in Round House’s mission.
BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Round House Theatre Business Advisory Council (BAC) brings together a select group of business and civic leaders who believe in the power of the arts to strengthen Montgomery County’s economy and quality of life. Council members serve as ambassadors, advisors, and advocates, helping Round House build deeper connections between the business and arts communities. Through invitations to special events and gatherings, members enjoy meaningful dialogue with theatre leadership, behind-the-scenes access to productions, and opportunities to shape the role Round House plays in advancing cultural vibrancy across the region.
Participation in the BAC is also a platform for visibility, networking, and impact. Members gain access to exclusive events like the Broadway in Bethesda Gala, receive recognition in Round House materials, and help develop initiatives that benefit both the business community and the arts. Most importantly, they join a dynamic network of leaders who understand that a thriving theatre enriches our community, attracts and retains talent, drives economic activity, and creates a more inspired and engaged workforce.
FINANCIALS
The 2024-2025 Season was the third highestgrossing season in Round House history, including the best-selling world premiere play in the history of the organization. Education and facility rental revenue grew, thanks in part to new and expanded partnerships. Round House donors once again demonstrated their dedication to the theatre, stepping up when a National Endowment for the Arts grant was revoked and contributing to the highest-grossing Broadway in Bethesda Gala, in addition to supporting Round House all season long.
As our economic situation began to show some stability, Round House worked to improve our financial standing after using our reserves and other fiscal safeguards to manage the challenges of the last several years. We reduced outstanding debt by nearly $600,000 and deferred surplus revenue to help reduce future financial risk as we work to enhance production quality and invest in our staff and facilities. We are grateful to Round House supporters for their unwavering commitment and for making the 2024-2025 Season such a success.
YEAR 2025 ( JULY 1, 2024-JUNE 30, 2025 )
REVENUE AND SUPPORT
As a non-profit arts organization, Round House raises funds from many sources to supplement earned income from ticket
Our artistic and educational programming accounts for 75 percent of our total expenses.
+$3,221,471
List is current as of June 30, 2025
2024-2025 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS
Jay Hammer, Chair
Amy Selco, Vice Chair
Joy Rhoden , Secretary
Michele Jawando, Assistant Secretary
Leslie Grizzard , Treasurer
Michael Heintz , Assistant Treasurer
TRUSTEES
Doug Bibby
Ro Boddie
Stephanie deSibour
Mitchell Dupler
Clare Evans
Susan Gibson
David Hantman
Rafael Hernandez
Dan Kaplan
Neil Kerwin
John King
Nancy Kopp
EMERITUS TRUSTEES
Linda Ravdin , Chair
Michael Beriss
Cathy S. Bernard
Elaine Binder
Donald Boardman
Mitch S. Dupler
Bunny Dwin
Maboud Ebrahimzadeh
Laura Forman
Ann Gilbert
Susan D. Gilbert
Bonnie Hammerschlag
Reba Immergut
Mary Kathryn Nagle
Michael Mael
Meka Parker
Linda Ravdin
Ryan Rilette*
Ruchi Sharma
Michael Steele
Nina Weisbroth
Ed Zakreski *
Judy Zickler
*Ex-officio Life Trustee
COUNCIL
Peter Jablow
Bruce Lane
Susan F. McGee
Sasha Olinick
Mark Shugoll
David Smith
Patti Sowalsky
Rochelle S. Steinberg
Riley K. Temple
Kathy Wenger
Mier Wolf
Judy Zickler
STAFF LISTING
LE ADERSHIP
Artistic Director:
Ryan Rilette
Executive Director:
Ed Zakreski
ADMINISTRATION
General Manager:
Tim Conley
Facilities Manager:
Liz Sena
Associate General Manager:
Carter Rice
Artistic & Executive Associate:
Amy Benson
ARTISTIC
Casting Director & Associate Producer: Sarah Cooney
Artistic & Dramaturgical Advisor: Naysan Mojgani
DEVELOPMENT
Director of Development:
Michael Barret Jones
Associate Director of Development: Katelyn Maurer
Development Operations Manager: Patrick Joy
Development Associate:
Natalie Cumming
EDUCATION
Director of Education:
Danisha Crosby
Education Programs Manager: Emily Lettau
LEAD TEACHING ARTISTS
Ian Anthony Coleman
Kelsey Hall
Faculty:
Sean Baldwin
Maddi Bard
Ian Anthony Coleman
Lila Cooper
Kevin Corbett
Fabiolla Da Silva
Anna DiGiovanni
Victoria Donnelly
Luke Dorris
Amanda Dullin-Jones
Emily Erickson
Jordan Essex
Deven Ferrer
Katie Fitz
Scean Flowers
Caitlin Frazier
Dominique Fuller
Liam Goff
Danielle Gover
Rose Hahn
Caitlyn Hooper
Alexis Jefferson
Darren Jenkins-Johnston
Claire Jones
Emma Lou Joy
Darcy Kaufman
JJ Kaczynski
Casey Kaleba
Shana Laski
Olivia Luzquinos
Sarah Mack
Mary Rose Madan
Arielle Moore
Mark Mumm
Benjamin Pallansch
Erin Pipes
Kelsey Powell
Olivia Reed
David Singleton
Dani Stoller
Elle Sullivan
Rick Westerkamp
Skylar Wilson
Che Wernsman
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Director of Marketing & Communications:
Hannah Grove-DeJarnett
Associate Director of Sales & Audience Services:
Brian Andrade
Associate Director of Marketing & Communications:
Megan Behm
Audience Services Manager:
Mason Catharini
Patron Experience and Rentals
Manager: Zoe Harr
Public Relations and
Partnerships Manager:
Amy Killion
Graphic Designer:
Kent Kondo
Food & Beverage Manager:
Jenna Buzard
Bar/Café Staff:
Mackenzie Bills
John Crawford
Kayla Earl
Ayana Graham
Jen McClendon
Ellen Mitchell
Jess Rampulla
MaryGrace Ruebens
Sam Weiser
Box Office Associates & House
Managers:
Helen Aberger
Nessa Amherst
Mercedes Blankenship
Rachel Borczuch
Erin Cleary
Lila Cooper
Alexus Crockett
Autumn Delahoussaye
Laura DeMarco
Marquita Dill
Carrie Edick
Allison Farrall
Kira Gandolfo
Jae Gee
Kennedi Hendrix
List is current as of June 30, 2025
Bailey Howard
Bella Lerch
Nicolas Lopez
Olivia Luzquinos
Trinity McCrorey
Artemis Montague
Tamisha Ottley
Dylan Parham
Denisse Peñaflor
Lauren Queen
Jessica Rampulla
Daniel Ricci
DeDe Smith
Phillippos Sourvinos
Lacey Talero
Sam Weiser
PRODUCTION
Production Manager:
Sydney Garick
Assistant Production Manager/
Company Manager:
Chassi Slappy
Technical Director: Matt Saxton
Assistant Technical Director:
Jose Abraham
Costume Shop Manager: Alison Johnson
Lighting Supervisor: Steven Burrall
Audio/Visual Supervisor: Delaney Bray
Scenic Charge:
Jenny Cockerham
Resident Stage Manager: Che Wernsman
DONOR SUPPORT
(as of June 30, 2025)
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
Michael Beriss and Jean Carlson
The GPS Fund
$100,000+
Cathy S. Bernard
The Roy Cockrum Foundation
Heidi and Mitch Dupler
Jay and Robin Hammer
Bonnie and Alan Hammerschlag
State of Maryland
Montgomery County Government
Linda J. Ravdin and Don Shapero
Judy and Leo Zickler
PLATINUM
CIRCLE
$50,000–99,999
We gratefully acknowledge the following donors who support the work of our 2024-2025 Season through Annual Fund and Gala contributions. These tax-deductible gifts help Round House continue to be a theatre for everyone and enrich our community through bold, outstanding theatrical and educational experiences that inspire empathy and demand conversation.
John and Rachel King
Janice McCall
Dian and Steve Seidel
David and Sherry Smith
The Sulica Fund
GOLD CIRCLE
$25,000–49,999
Anonymous
Nan Beckley
Walter A. Bloedorn Foundation
Ellen and Jon Bortz
James Burks and Bette Pappas
Lynn and Bill Choquette
Gilbert and Rona Eisner
Clare Evans
Pam and Richard Feinstein
Susan and Timothy Gibson
Michael and Ilana Heintz
Paul Henderson
Rafael Hernandez and Laura Roulet-Hernandez
Rick Kasten
The Sheldon and Audrey Katz Foundation
Ann and Neil Kerwin
Maryland State Department of Education
Sherman Fairchild Foundation
Still Point Fund
Susan and Bill Reinsch
SILVER CIRCLE
$10,000–24,999
Anonymous (2) Arronson Foundation
Gregory Dobbins
Susan Gilbert & Ron Schechter in honor of Kimberly G. & Maboud E.
David Hantman
Mindy A. Hecker
Robin Hettleman and Matthew Weinberg
Jan and Carole Ann Klein
Maureen and Michael
McMurphy and the Patrick
Michael McMurphy Memorial
Philip* & Lynn Metzger
Lisa M. Mezzetti
The Morgan Fund at Seattle Foundation
Martha Newman and Brian Sutton
Linda Ryan
Elaine and English Showalter
Nina Weisbroth and Larry Culleen
BRONZE
CIRCLE
$5,000–9,999
Celia and Keith Arnaud
Lorraine and Doug Bibby
Elaine Kotell Binder and Richard Binder
Don and Nancy Bliss
Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts
The Dimick Foundation
Stephanie deSibour and Marc Miller
Jim Eisner
Laura Forman and Richard Bender
Susie and Michael Gelman
Alan* and Hedda* Gnaizda
The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation
Leslie Grizzard and Joe Hale
John and Meg Hauge
John Horman
Sari Hornstein
Michele Jawando
Elaine Economides Joost
Nancy and Robert Kopp
Chris and Kathleen Matthews
John and Marie McKeon
Don McMinn and Harv Lester
Richard and Meka Parker
Evelyn Sandground and Bill Perkins
Linda Schwartz
Amy Selco and Kevin Keeley
Mark and Merrill Shugoll
Linda and Steve Skalet
Michael and Andrea Steele
Pamela Suan
Anne* and Robert Yerman
Bernard and Ellen Young
COPPER CIRCLE
$2,500–4,999
Marla and Bobby Baker, BakerMerine Family Foundation
James R. Beckers and Donna Mertens
Ellen Berman
Wendy and Eben Block
Don and Jan Boardman
Michael L. Burke and Carl W. Smith
Jane* and Fred Cantor
Paula Causey & Bruce Gregory
City of Rockville
Neil and Marcy Cohen
William Davis and Jane Hodges
Jean and Paul Dudek
Susan Dweck
Bunny R. Dwin
E&B Family Trust
Victoria Heisler Edouard
Joan Farragher
Burton and Anne Fishman
Lisa Gappa-Norris
Ann and Frank* Gilbert
Ellen G. Miles in honor of
Neil Richard Greene
Susan and Peter Greif
Edward Grossman and Rochelle Stanfield
Lana Halpern
Robert E. Hebda
Jeffrey and Rose Heintz
Donald Hesse and J
errilyn Andrews
Linda Lurie Hirsch
Jane Holmes
Robbins and Giles Hopkins
Howard and Ella Iams
Reba and Mark Immergut
Clifford Johnson and Margaret Roper
Daniel Kaplan and Kay Richman
Debra Kraft and Rob Liberatore
Dana and Ray Koch
Barry Kropf
The Henry Luce Foundation
Michael and Judy Mael
Ed Starr and Marilyn Marcosson
MetroBethesda Rotary
Foundation Inc.
Scott and Paula Moore
Joann Moser and Nicholas Berkoff
Mary Katherine Nagle and Jonodev Chaudhuri
Carl and Undine Nash
Onstage DMV
Michael and Penelope Pollard
Barbara Rapaport
INNER CIRCLE
Joy A. Rhoden
Mark Rothman
Margaret Ann Ross
The Rowny Foundation
Barbara and Mike Selter
Robin Sherman
Jay P. Siegel and Mona Sarfaty
Leslie and Howard Stein
Jay Sushelsky and Noreen Marcus
Leslie C. Taylor
William Tompkins, Jr. and Dana Brewington
The VAC Fund
Richard and Susan Westin
John and Val Wheeler
Lynda and Joseph Zengerle
SUSTAINERS
$1,500–2,499
Clement and Sandra Alpert
Designated Endowment Fund
Daniel and Nancy Balz
Leslie Bauer
Marian Block
Irene and Joseph Bromberg
Susan and Dixon Butler
John and Valerie Cuddy
Lisa Demarco
The Eacho Family Foundation
Hope Eastman and Allen Childs
FBB Capital Partners
Lois Fishman
Daryl Flatté and Richard David Fleishhacker Foundation - in honor of Mitch and Heidi
Dupler
Carole and Robert Fontenrose
Nikki Gettinger
Ellen and Dr. Michael Gold
Tom and Karen Guszkowski
Nicole Halmos
Adam and Erin Heintz
The Heintz Family
Connie Heller
Brenda and Dwayne Holt
Abigail Hopper and John Pietanza
Belinda Kane
John Keator and Virginia Sullivan
Margaret Kenny
Renee Klish
Kathleen Knepper
Ellen Kohn
Daniel Korengold and Martha Dippell
Ann and Bruce Lane
Sharon and Jim Lowe
Arthur and Sallie Melvin
Alan Miller and Susan O’Hara
Denise and Craig Pernick
Henry Kahn and Laura Primakoff
RBC Wealth Management
Janet Rosenbaum
Malcolm Russell-Einhorn
Ruchi Sharma and Apoorva Gandhi
Suzanne Shapiro
Victor Shargai* and Craig Pascal
Laura Sloss and Peter Lowet
Page and Amy Stull
Grant P. and Sharon R. Thompson
BENEFACTORS
$1,000–1,499
Dave and Toko Ackerman
Anonymous
Kate and Stephen Baldwin
Jeff Bauman and Linda Feinberg/Beech Street
Foundation
Gary and Linda Bittner
Harvey Maisel and Andrea Boyarsky-Maisel
Sharon Brown
Richard Cleva
Belle Davis
Janet Garber and Kris Keydel
Karen Garnett and Dan Hudson
Susan Gordon
Margaret Hennessey
Larry* and Sue Jeweler
Michael Kampen and Rachael Schroeder
James Kanski
Kyle F. Kerr and Stephen Bique
Chaz and Jane Kerschner
Shelley Klein and Cathy Bendor
Mimi and Michael Brodsky Kress
Barbara Kurshan
Isiah and Catherine Leggett
Stephen H. Leppla
Ann Hutchison Lung
Mary Maguire
Mary Lynne Martin
Barbara and Alan* McConagha
Doug and Mary Beth McDaniel
Anne McGuirk
Kathleen Meskill
Robert K. Musil and Caryn McTighe Musil
Nkechi Nneji
William and Paula Phillips
Mark and Teresa Plotkin
Steve Roberts
David and Gayle Roehm
Cynthia Rohrbeck and Philip Wirtz
Helene and Mitchell Ross
Judy and Mark Sandstrom
Kathy Sklar
Sarah Sloan
Donald M. Spero and Nancy Chasen
Rochelle S. Steinberg
Susan and John Sturc
Lucinda and Stephen Swartz
Marna Tucker and Lawrence Baskir
Richard and Elisabeth Waugaman
Kathy and Bob Wenger
Carolyn L. Wheeler
Lyric W. Winik
Ellie Zartman
ADVOCATES
$500–999
Boris Allan and Kathleen Pomroy
Anonymous
American Online Giving Foundation
Elisabeth Bahl
Naomi and David Balto
Lynn Barclay
Jane Beard and Jeff Davis
Howard Benjamin
Carol Blakeslee
Denise Brady
Robert Brewer and Connie Lohse
Jeremy Brosowsky and
Beth Tritter
Jeffrey and Joan Butvinik
Carol Chelemer
Janice Crawford
Donna Dana
Eileen and Paul DeMarco
Katherine DeWitt
David Drasin
John Driscoll
Laura Elliot
Kenny Emson
Dr. Julie M. Feinsilver
Jonathan Fellner
Steven Ferguson and Deen Kleinerman
Barry and Jeanette Filderman
Dr. Helene Freeman
Donna and Bruce Genderson
Brigid Haragan
Keith and Shelby Harper
James Heegeman
Thomas and Ann Humphrey
William and Jennifer Jacob
Rachel Jaffe
Elizabeth B. Jones
Michael and Jean Kaliner
Veronica Kannan
Erna Kerst
Monica Knor
Lerch, Early, & Brewer
Jessica Lerner and Daniel Pink
Edward Lieberman
Sharon Light and Gidon van Emden
Paul Love
David and Karen Marcellas
Winton Matthews, Jr.
Susan Freeman McGee
Anna McGowan
Rick McUmber and Melanie Folstad
Diane Meyers
Mike and Mary Morse
Joseph Mullinix
Jill Nelson
Geri Olson
Stan Peabody
Andrew Pierre and Joan Root
Vicken K. Poochikian and Irene Roth
Deborah and Lee Rogers
Michelle and KenYatta Rogers
Steven M. Rosenberg and Stewart C. Low III
Florence and Daniel Rosenblum
Sheryl Rosenthal and Marty Bell
Jane Rostov
Fanchon Silberstein
Ian and Marcia Solomon
David Stevens
Holly Stone
Tom Strikwerda and Donna Stienstra
Maxine Sushelsky
Ruth Tate
Sheila Taube
Travis Memorial Endowment
Joanne Tucker
Martha Tuohey
Jack Vanderryn and Margrit Venderryn
Walter Wentz
Wegmans Food Markets
Madeline and Gary Wilks
Ed and Judy Zakreski
Marc Zwillinger and Kirsten Chadwick
*in memoriam
+Denotes Business Council Member
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES
Synchrony Financial
IN KIND DONORS
Doyle Printing & Offset Co.
Mayorga Coffee
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
Provisions Catering
Barbara Rapaport
Susan Gage Caterers
Artist Housing at Round House Theatre is provided by major contributions from the Melissa Blake Rowny Fund for Artistic Development and the State of Maryland.
PHOTO CREDITS
COVER: Photo of Kate Eastwood Norris (The Librarian) and Holly Twyford (The Mother) in Bad Books by Margot Schulman Photography.
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Photo of Blake Morris (Shawn) in King James by Margot Schulman Photography; photo of Kimberly Gilbert (Heidi) in What the Constitution Means to Me by Kent Kondo; photo of Samantha Sayah (Chava Kanipshin) by Margot Schulman Photography; photo of Summer Camp 2025.
MISSION AND VALUES: Photo of Billie Krishawn (Abasiama) and Opa Adeyemo (Ukpong) in Sojourners and photo of Samantha Sayah (Chava Kanipshin), Nicole Halmos (Hanukkah Past), Katrina Michaels (Past Chava), and Bekah Zornosa (Past Barb) in A Hanukkah Carol, or GELT TRIP! The Musical by Margot Schulman Photography.
SOJOURNERS: Photo of Renea S. Brown (Moxie) and Billie Krishawn (Abasiama) in Sojourners by Margot Schulman Photography.
A HANUKKAH CAROL, OR GELT TRIP! THE MUSICAL: Photo of the cast of A Hanukkah Carol, or Gelt Trip! The Musical by Margot Schulman Photography.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME: Photo of Kimberly Gilbert in What the Constitution Means to Me by Kent Kondo.
TEEN TAKEOVER WEEKEND: Photo of Gallows Humor and Teen Performance Company by Danisha Crosby.
BAD BOOKS: Photo of Kate Eastwood Norris (The Librarian) and Holly Twyford (The Mother) in Bad Books by Margot Schulman Photography.
DEVELOPMENTAL READINGS: Photo of Miranda Cornell, Eliana Theologides Rodriguez, and Amy Benson in a talkback; photo of Harrison David Rivers, Otis Cortez Ramsey-Zöe, and Ryan Rilette in a talkback; photo of Naomi Jacobson and Maria Rizzo in Baby Shower Katie developmental reading; photo of Nicholas Gerwitz and Ahmad Kamal in PIN. developmental reading; photo of Mercedes Hesselroth, Samantha Yangilmau, Toni Avonne, Tsaitami Duchicela, and Kat Pascual in Indian Princesses developmental reading; and photo of Chelsea Shorte, Shayla Simmons, and Jasmine Brooks in Proximity developmental reading. All photos by Susan Gibson.
KING JAMES: Photo of Blake Morris (Shawn) and Gregory Perri (Matt) in King James by Margot Schulman Photography.
EDUCATION: Photos of summer camp students; photo of student matinee; and photo of Days Off! Students. All photos by Danisha Crosby.
DONOR EVENTS: Photo of Robert E. Hebda with Yao Dogbe by Cameron Whitman Photography;
photo of Ryan Rilette, Holly Twyford, Rick Kasten, and Kate Eastwood Norris by Cameron Whitman Photography; photo of Valerie Curtis-Newton and Ryan Rilette by Kent Kondo; and photo of Bad Books inside look by Kent Kondo.
BROADWAY IN BETHESDA GALA: Photo of Renée Elise Goldsberry ; photo of Dendy and Rachel Snitzer; photo of Renée Elise Goldsberry with TPC students; photo of Renée Elise Goldsberry with donors. All photos by Cameron Whitman Photography
LONDON TRIP: Photos of participants on the Round House 2024 London Trip by Amy Benson and Michael Barret Jones.
FINANCIALS: Photo of Kate Eastwood Norris (The Librarian) in Bad Books by Margot Schulman Photography.
2024-2025 BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Photo of Katrina Michaels (Young Chava) and Kit Krull (Mimi Marley) in A Hanukkah Carol, or GELT TRIP! The Musical by Margot Schulman Photography.
PHOTO CREDITS: Photo of Gregory Perri (Matt) and Blake Morris (Shawn) in King James by Margot Schulman Photography.
