JUST GREAT
FEBRUARY 5 - 13, 2026
Crazy parties, high-end fashion, glamorous homes, fame. Through his social media feed, high schooler Jason Carraway watches it all and wants it all. But it’s not until Jason and his sister Nick are enrolled in the exclusive Dalton Prep that Jason has a chance to see the world of the elite up close. Suddenly, all of Jason’s wildest dreams are within his reach—if his long-standing crush on It Girl Daisy Fay doesn’t ruin everything. Using F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterful classic novel as a springboard, Just Great is a biting look at social media, authenticity, and the ways we try to find self-worth in the modern world.
— Playscripts Synopsis
FEBRUARY 7- SATURDAY 1PM
FEBRUARY 7 - SATURDAY 7PM
FEBRUARY 12 - THURSDAY 7PM
FEBRUARY 13 - FRIDAY 7PM
2025 - 2026 THEATRE SEASON
October 30th - November 8th
HADESTOWN
by Anaïs Mitchell
This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and lady Persephone – Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell’s beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.
— Concord Theatricals Synopsis
February 5th - February 13th
JUST GREAT
by Dani Stoller
Crazy parties, high-end fashion, glamorous homes, fame. Through his social media feed, high schooler Jason Carraway watches it all and wants it all. But it’s not until Jason and his sister Nick are enrolled in the exclusive Dalton Prep that Jason has a chance to see the world of the elite up close. Suddenly, all of Jason’s wildest dreams are within his reach—if his long-standing crush on It Girl Daisy Fay doesn’t ruin everything. Using F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterful classic novel as a springboard, Just Great is a biting look at social media, authenticity, and the ways we try to find self-worth in the modern world.
— Playscripts Synopsis
May 1st - May 9th
INTO THE WOODS
by James Lapine
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
— Musical Theatre International (MTI) Synopsis
MEET OUR DIRECTOR, MR. CRUZ
Mr. Cruz is a dynamic, bilingual (English/Spanish) theater creator and educator with a passion for process-oriented work. His career began as a dancer in Puerto Rico, where he quickly advanced to cultural heritage projects sponsored by Compañía de Turismo and Oficina de Asuntos de la Juventud. As a performing artist Cruz has performed in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Las Vegas, New York City and Washington D.C.
As an educator, Cruz specializes in devising and developing process-oriented new works, teaching students of diverse ages and cultural backgrounds, blending techniques to foster engagement and creativity, cultivating positive collaborative relationships, and challenging students to incorporate various theater elements for effective storytelling.
Whilst residing in New York City, Cruz produced and devised the following productions under Night Lights Theater Group: "Tape" by Stephen Belber, "Say You Love Satan" by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, and a short film which was nominated for Best Short at Official Latino Short Film Festival in 2015. Other selected theatrical New York City collaborations include LAByrinth Theater Company, La MaMa ETC, Teatro SEA, Off-Broadway's 777 Theater, and more.
Since residing in the DMV area, Cruz has collaborated as a performing and teaching artist with Shakespeare Theatre Company, The Kennedy Center, GALA Hispanic Theatre Company, Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre & ATMTC Academy, Discovery Theatre, Smithsonian Institute, Round House, Washington Revels; and served as an adjunct professor at American University.
Cruz obtained a BA in Theatre with a minor in Psychology from Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, an MFA in Classical Acting from Academy for Classical Acting at George Washington University, completed a two-year acting conservatory program in Meisner Technique at Maggie Flanigan Studio, and is currently pursuing a Teaching Theater PK-12 graduate certificate at George Mason University.
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