Internationally acclaimed playwright José Rivera directs his profoundly intimate tragicomedy that asks what it means to be human as we embrace the technology of our future – and it embraces us. Aislin needs constant support in her later years, and her care is placed in the hands of an AI robot-caregiver – designed to look and sound human – named Stacy. The unexpected relationship that blossoms between them sparks questions of what it means to have a soul, what defines humanity – and what happens when those definitions begin to shift. Blending magical realism with science fiction, Rivera’s Your Name Means Dream marries the tension of a thriller with the emotional rewards of a quest. Aislin’s body may be aging, but her mind cannot help but actively seek connection and grow an appetite for true friendship. Stacy’s body was designed to fulfill the role of a caregiver but fails to qualify as being alive. The relationship these women find in each other is both surprising and moving, taking us on a journey that challenges us to know the Other as we attempt to discover more about ourselves.
Chanukah in the Dark (12/6/25-12/21/25)
Theater J is at 1529 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC.
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Chanukah in the Dark
Theater J (12/6 - 12/21) | |
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Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (11/13 - 12/21) | |
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Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (12/5 - 12/23) | |
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The Snowman and The Snowdog
Imagination Stage (11/22 - 1/4)
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Guys and Dolls
Shakespeare Theatre Company (12/2 - 1/4) | |
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Fremont Ave.
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (10/8 - 12/7) | |
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Catch Me If You Can
Shenandoah Conservatory (2/26 - 3/1) | |
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A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Olney Theatre Center (7/2 - 8/23) | |
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A Christmas Carol
Ford's Theatre (11/20 - 12/31) | |
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The Holiday Show
Lincoln Theatre (12/13 - 12/20) | |
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November 4
Voices Festival Productions (11/12 - 12/7)
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Aesop's Fables
Adventure Theatre MTC (4/24 - 5/24) | |
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