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Author Archives: Chris Hobson

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Jean Gentil

by Chris Hobson April 13th, 2012August 29th, 2020

Jean Gentil is filled with quiet moments that scream out in pain. The titular Haitian character is a French teacher who has lost his job in Santo Domingo. He scours […]

Posted inArts

Front Line Troupes

by Chris Hobson August 8th, 2007August 29th, 2020
Getting the Lass Laugh: Saez?s all-female comedy show injects some estrogen into the D.C. scene.
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The Joker’s Riled

by Chris Hobson July 5th, 2007August 29th, 2020
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Windows of Opportunity

by Chris Hobson May 24th, 2007August 29th, 2020
Color Me Madd: Endress (in blue) and company wear color-coded jumpsuits while protesting throughout the city.
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Guile for the Camera

by Chris Hobson April 19th, 2007August 29th, 2020
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Kiss My Glass

by Chris Hobson March 8th, 2007August 29th, 2020

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