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EDITOR’S PICK
WILL POWER
Take a journey through Ancient
Roman halls of power in the hands
of the master himself, William
Shakespeare. Two of the bard’s best
portrayals of the rise and tragic fall
of the powerful, Julius Caesar and
Antony and Cleopatra, will be
staged by the Shakespeare Theatre
Company this month at the Sidney
Harman Hall, a part of the Harman
Center for the Arts. Running from
April 26/27 through July 6; Sidney
Harman Hall, 610 F St., at the corner
of Sixth and F Streets; 202-547-1122.
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Andrew Long as Marc Antony and Suzanne Bertish as Cleopatra in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of Shakespeare’s “Antony and Cleopatra,” directed by Michael Kahn. Photo by Carol Rosegg.
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HOT TICKET
DOCU-EMPOWERMENT
The 2008 AFI/Discovery Channel
Documentary Festival opens on June 16
with the North American premiere of Bill
Maher’s RELIGULOUS, directed by Larry
Charles (Borat). The film is an exploration
of world religions and an equal opportunity
offender. The 2008 Guggenheim honoree is
Spike Lee, who’s most recent documentary
work is When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in
Four Acts. Lee will be honored by special guests,
including Danny Glover, and a gala celebration
of New Orleans will follow. Insider’s Tip: A
limited number of VIP festival passes will be
available, offering total access to galas, screenings,
exclusive VIP receptions and special programs.
$1000 per couple; www.silverdocs.com
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