ExPats Theatre: Cold Country

September 27, 2025 – October 19, 2025

"Strangers are not good in difficult times," commands the pastor, his words echoing through the isolated Swiss mountain village. But Hanna's world is already crumbling. Two years after her brother's mysterious death, and under the pastor's unsettling gaze, her voice is stifled by the community's rigid silence. When hikers from the city arrive, they become unwitting catalysts, prompting Hanna to confront the unspoken truths that bind her. As secrets unravel, Hanna's suppressed rage erupts, revealing the devastating price of enforced silence.  

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The 2025 DC Palestinian Film & Arts Festival is excited to kick off (and welcomes back) the festival’s opening night with DC based Palestinian performance artist Fargo Nissim Tbakhi. Fargo’s book is a debut collection of poems which acts against the many languages—interpersonal, legal, literary, rhetorical—constricting the lives and meanings of Palestinians.

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Broadway and Nashville star Rachel Potter takes the stage with songs from her brand-new album Stages—already streamed over 100,000 times and celebrated with two sold-out release shows—plus fan-favorite hits. Known for her crystalline vocals and acclaimed roles in Wicked, The Addams Family, and Evita, Rachel brings her powerhouse talent to an unforgettable evening of music. A night of Broadway brilliance and Nashville soul—perfect for all ages!

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Trap Orchestra Live! is a one-of-a-kind musical experience that fuses the raw energy of trap music with the elegance of live orchestra instruments supported by a band. This event takes you on a journey through trap music’s biggest hits.  

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CODE RED illuminates day-to-day life in an environment perpetually alert—the American public school system. Five women in rural upstate New York navigate teaching, parenthood, and friendship while trying to grapple with their greatest fear. When unfathomable situations make for breakroom banter, the question becomes—how do normal people do their jobs when nothing is normal anymore?

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Go behind the curtain at the Atlas! Broadway stars Christine Dwyer (Wicked, Waitress) and Matt DeAngelis (Hair, American Idiot) lead a master class with Theatre Lab students—coaching on stage presence, song selection, and performance. Then, enjoy a special mini-concert as Christine and Matt light up the stage with Broadway favorites. A rare chance to learn and be inspired in one unforgettable evening!

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Join award-winning drag performer, and beloved DC fixture, Tara Hoot for festive fun! She's here to help you ring in the holiday season with songs, sing-a-longs, and stories to warm your hearts! What more could you want? Tara can't wait to welcome you and lift your spirits! Let's have a HOOT together!  

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A fresh new comedy about starting out, starting over, and the enduring love of family. Recently retired Violet is ready to chart a new path forward, but her daughter Tilly and a summer heatwave seemingly stand in her way. A world premiere, Precarious offers insightful reflections on climate change and generational divides while imagining a brighter future.

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