Clyde's at Studio Theatre

Clyde's

Studio Theatre
1501 14th St. NW Washington

No one would accuse Clyde of having a soft heart: Sure she hires former convicts for the greasy kitchen of her truck-stop sandwich joint, but she knows what they owe her and holds that power tight. Her line cooks might be stuck, but their hopes haven't flickered out yet, fed by tentative connections and a fierce competition to create the perfect sandwich. Pulitzer-Prize winner Lynn Nottage's sweet and savory comedy trades in wonder, Wonder Bread, and the healing powers of food.

Thru - Apr 23, 2023

Show Type: Comedy

Box Office: 202-332-3300

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Washington Post - Somewhat Recommended

"...Don't tell the line cooks at Clyde's that a sandwich is simply the stuff of lunchboxes and hurried meals at office desks. For the ex-convict characters in "Clyde's," the funny and moving, if flawed, Lynn Nottage play directed by Candis C. Jones at Studio Theatre, a sandwich is much more."

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- Celia Wren

DC Theater Arts - Highly Recommended

"...At the heart of a hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop stands Montrellous, a sandwich sage who stacks his ingredients with the utmost care. In Clyde's, the latest national hit from Lynn Nottage, the sense of peace Montrellous finds in his artful creations is one of many layers that, like any good sandwich, brings out the qualities in everything around it. Now playing at Studio Theatre under the careful direction of Candis C. Jones, Clyde's builds on Nottage's work in the small town of Reading, Pennsylvania-which won her a Pulitzer Prize for her first entry, Sweat-culminating in a signature blend of pathos and insight."

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- Jared Strange

DCist - Recommended

"...Nottage has assembled a vivid, realistic cast of characters who are sympathetic in their struggles and impressive in their gumption. She teases glimpses of their back stories until we begin to better understand their journeys and the shells that protect them - Rafael's (Brandon Ocasio) bravado, Letitia's (Kashayna Johnson) underestimation of what she deserves romantically, Jason's (Quinn M. Johnson) disturbing tattoos he got inside to survive."

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- Missy Frederick

Washington City Paper - Recommended

"...Despite Clyde’s iron fist and the sometimes tragic circumstances that the characters find themselves in, this is a funny play that chugs along for its 100-minute run time. In TV, there are “hangout comedies,” and Clyde’s is something of a hangout play, following the daily rhythms of the kitchen crew as they go about their work, rib each other, and worry about their lives in the background. The cast has an easy, believable chemistry that makes watching them a pleasure even when there’s not a ton of action."

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- Stephanie Rudig

MD Theatre Guide - Highly Recommended

"...What is your ideal sandwich? A nostalgic classic like PB&J or pastrami on rye? An elevated farm-to-table grilled cheese on fresh crusty bread? Artisanal chicken breast with arugula and Aioli? Eat well before seeing "Clyde's" at Studio Theatre or else the delicious descriptions and scents of fresh ingredients will have your stomach growling within the first fifteen minutes. Entirely set in the kitchen of a truckstop sandwich joint, this slice-of-life comedy depicts the everyday dramas of its owner and staff, all of who are trying to make ends meet after time in prison. The latest play from two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winner Lynn Nottage, "Clyde's" is the most-produced play nationally of the 22/23 season (excluding Shakespeare and "A Christmas Carol" productions). In the hands of a top-notch cast and creative team directed by Candis C. Jones, it's obvious why this play has captured hearts across the country; "Clyde's" at Studio Theatre is thought-provoking, subtle, and charming."

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- Charlotte Selton

BroadwayWorld - Recommended

"...Candis C. Jones has made wonderful choices in her mount of Clyde's for the DC stage. In addition to the acting, there are many aspects of this production that are cool and of note.The moody lighting design (Colin K. Bills) is the atmospheric reminder that even electricity is tuned in to the energetic frequencies at play in the kitchen. Junghyun Georgia Lee (Set Design) gives a fully functioning kitchen with live ingredients and edible props. There are even essential oil scents dispersed via diffusers. It's an uninterrupted, immersive experience and participation is highly encouraged."

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- Martrese Meachum

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Washington Post - Somewhat Recommended

DC Theater Arts - Highly Recommended

DCist - Recommended

Washington City Paper - Recommended

MD Theatre Guide - Highly Recommended

BroadwayWorld - Recommended

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