Monday, July 16, 2007

Preview at the Palace

by Paul Gillis

The staff and many participants of the festival wrapped up a whirlwind tour of D.C.'s neighborhoods (actually, of D.C.'s neighborhood bars) with a big Preview Party on Wednesday, June 27. Many performers and companies from the festival were showcased on the cozy stage of the Palace of Wonders. This fascinating saloon & museum of oddities on H Street NE is just a block from the Atlas Performing Arts Center, which will be hosting a number of the festival's dance & theater performances.


Elbow room was in scarce supply, but I managed to get pictures of several different troupes thrilling the SRO crowd on both floors of the Palace. Here we see Lucifer and his minions, taking a break from "The Tragedy of Dr. Faustus" to tempt the audience with cans of cold beer.

For more pictures from this event, go to http://paulgillis.phanfare.com/album/338390/475574

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