There is a reason why living across the river from Washington, D.C. has appeal. The other night, I saw “Woody Sez” at the Dupont Underground, and it was so good, I wanted to let readers who live just fifteen minutes away from Dupont Circle that this play is a perfect antidote to all the political upheaval we, on this side of the river, feel, more and more every week. The musician/actors have taken this around the country and internationally, thanks to Voices Festival Productions.  Created by David M. Lutken, the play is a joyful reincarnation of Woody Guthrie and his life in one of the most turbulent periods of the country, from the Dust Bowl to the Depression to the World War, to the McCarthy years to Vietnam. The music is superb, with Lutken playing guitar and harmonica, equally gifted banjo and guitar by Hubby Jenkins, and violin and cello and spectacular singing by Raquel Chavez and Margaret Dudasik.  When the audience bursts out in song more than once during the performance, you know you have reached them. Protest songs then, and now, give us an outlet for frustration, and this is the moment to sing them.  

The show is through Oct. 25. Don’t miss it. 

For more about this and other shows by VFP, see: voicesfestivalproductions.com

photo by Eden Brown