Who knew the image of Jackie Kennedy could be so disturbing? The icon is central to the proceedings of The House of Yes, the dark, intriguing, and frequently funny play being staged by Washington Shakespeare Company. The piece is being done in repertory with another contemporary work, Kafka’s Dick, at Clark Street Playhouse. Dysfunctional families are hardly untapped territory for artistic exploration, but the snobby Pascals definitely have more than the usual set of quirks….

Editor’s note: The following preview was written by Missy Frederick “Bard-37” … What does this phrase bring to mind? A punk band? A brand of malt liquor? A series of all of Shakespeare’s plays read in chronological order at a local Arlington playhouse? All snark aside, option C is correct. Washington Shakespeare Company has been performing each of the playwright’s works as part of its Bard-37 Canon Cabaret. Tonight, they will read King Lear at…

If you were hoping to catch the latest production of the Washington Shakespeare Company time is running out. Their engagement of “The Tempest” at the Clark Street Playhouse” ends Sept. 5. Although the Washington City Paper called the production (in print only) ” … often pretty, occasionally moving, alternately intriguing and infuriating … It is, to say the least, rather uneven,” DCist enjoys a little Shakespeare now and again. It might also help to keep…