Dissonance

Anacostia Arts Center
1231 Good Hope Road, SE Washington

Dissonance is a heart-warming conversation between two friends of 20 years that explores the international hurt following the murder of George Floyd and how it impacts both these black and white American women. Can a friendship survive the brutal honesty of differing experiences?

Presented by The Essential Theatre

Thru - Jun 11, 2023

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DC Theater Arts - Somewhat Recommended

"...Dissonance, a new play inspired by those conversations, imagines what a straightforward discussion about racism might look like if it is approached differently. Now performing through June 11 presented by The Essential Theatre, Dissonance sometimes stumbles but finds its footing when it stays grounded in the relationship at its center."

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- Jakob Cansler

MD Theatre Guide - Highly Recommended

"...James Webb’s direction is subtle where it needs to be and also surprisingly explosive inasmuch as he lets the women and their words fully embody the spotlight. There is an almost musical sensibility at work in the direction. The set design by Ruben Arana is both understated and hopeful—the perfect backdrop against which to allow the events of this play to transpire. This is a timely, topical, and most importantly, soulfully thought-provoking play that takes on some monumental issues while holding very little back. You don’t want to miss this one."

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- Anne Valentino

Dissonance presented by The Essential Theatre at Anacostia Arts Center

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