Ronald Rand brings to life Harold Clurman, the legendary co-founder of the Group Theatre and celebrated American theatre figure, in this critically-acclaimed solo play. The production opens the Logan Festival of Solo Performance and transports audiences to New York City, Paris, and Hollywood, meeting figures such as Stella Adler, Lee Strasberg, Marlon Brando, Clifford Odets, and Katharine Hepburn. Rand will also participate in artist discussions and post-performance talkbacks throughout the run. The piece has toured 29 countries and 21 states over 26 years, earning standing ovations across three Off-Broadway productions.
Cast and Creative Team for LET IT BE ART! at 1st Stage
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Ronald Rand
Harold Clurman
Creative Team
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Ronald Rand
Actor/Creator
News About LET IT BE ART! at 1st Stage
Review: LET IT BE ART! HAROLD CLURMAN'S LIFE OF PASSION at 1st Stage
August 24, 2026 Theater fans should run and catch Ronald Rand’s fascinating solo show about Harold Clurman's life and career, which is part of the Logan Festival of Solo Performance at 1st Stage in Tysons Corner, Virginia through August 30.
Review: BARON VAUGHN: CYCLE BREAKER at 1st Stage
August 24, 2026 Baron Vaughn tells tales of complex family relationships, generational trauma, and breaking that cycle through the way that he parents his own children and manages family life, with just the right amount of comedy.
LET IT BE ART! Starring Ronald Rand To Perform At Logan Festival Of Solo Performance
August 03, 2026 International Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand brings to life the legendary Harold Clurman-hailed as the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre'- in his critically-acclaimed solo play, LET IT BE ART!, in the Logan Festival of Solo Performance at 1st Stage.
LOGAN FESTIVAL OF SOLO PERFORMANCE to Return to 1st Stage in 2026
July 30, 2026 1st Stage in Tysons will present three solo shows during the Logan Festival of Solo Performance, featuring performers Ronald Rand, Diana Gitelman and Baron Vaughn, with support from the Revada Foundation.About the Theatre
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1st Stage Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at 1st Stage?
LET IT BE ART! Harold Clurman's Life of Passion (08/20/26-08/30/26)
Baron Vaughn: Cycle Breaker (08/21/26-08/30/26)
It Ends With Guinea Pigs (08/22/26-08/30/26)
Baron Vaughn: Cycle Breaker (08/21/26-08/30/26)
It Ends With Guinea Pigs (08/22/26-08/30/26)
What shows have played recently at 1st Stage?
It Ends With Guinea Pigs (08/22/26-08/30/26)
Baron Vaughn: Cycle Breaker (08/21/26-08/30/26)
LET IT BE ART! Harold Clurman's Life of Passion (08/20/26-08/30/26)
Indecent (06/04/26-06/21/26)
Young Americans (04/11/26-04/26/26)
Between Riverside and Crazy (02/19/26-03/08/26)
Birthday Candles (12/04/25-12/21/25)
Fair Play (10/16/25-11/02/25)
The Logan Festival of Solo Performance (09/18/25-09/28/25)
Baron Vaughn: Cycle Breaker (08/21/26-08/30/26)
LET IT BE ART! Harold Clurman's Life of Passion (08/20/26-08/30/26)
Indecent (06/04/26-06/21/26)
Young Americans (04/11/26-04/26/26)
Between Riverside and Crazy (02/19/26-03/08/26)
Birthday Candles (12/04/25-12/21/25)
Fair Play (10/16/25-11/02/25)
The Logan Festival of Solo Performance (09/18/25-09/28/25)
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Brian Henson's Puppet Up! Lincoln Theatre (9/30-9/30) |
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GARBO: EL ACTOR QUE SAVÓ AL MUNDO (Garbo: The Actor Who Saved The World) GALA Hispanic Theatre (9/03-9/27) |
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Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (10/09-10/18) |
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Special Event: ARTS By George!: Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Center for the Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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The Second-Best School Shooting NextStop Theatre (9/17-10/11) |
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Coming to America: An Immigrant Cabaret ExPats Theatre (9/30-10/18) |
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Some Like It Hot Bernard Family Theatre, Olney Theatre Center (9/18-11/08) |
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Stonewall's Bust The Writers Center (10/09-10/25) |
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Freddie: a girl Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (8/27-9/19) |
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Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Glorious Musical Jewels – Beethoven and Schubert Center for the Arts (10/11-10/11) |
