Submitted by Washington Center for the Performing Arts
The Washington Center has an exciting October planned with comedian Henry Cho, the film “Tracks,” “The Land Has Spoken – Tales of Indigenous Horror,” BODYTRAFFIC, and “Adventure Series – Tracks: Alone Across the Outback with Rick Smolan,” in October! November continues the fun with “Coco Live-to-Film Concert!”
October 4 at 8 p.m. Henry Cho: From Here to There Tour 2024! Henry Cho was recently inducted as the 229th member of The Grand Ole Opry. This prestigious honor has not been extended to a comedian since 1973. Henry’s TV credits include appearances on NBC’s “The Tonight Show,” CBS’s “The Late, Late, Show,” and NBC’s “Young Comedians Special.” He served two years as host of NBC’s “Friday Night Videos” and had many guest roles on various network sitcoms. Henry was co-creator, co-producer and co-writer of “The Henry Cho Show” on GAC. Henry’s one-hour Comedy Central Special, “What’s That Clickin Noise?” was also on Netflix. Henry can be heard daily on SiriusXM, Blue Collar Radio, and Pandora. Some of Henry’s film credits include Universal’s “McHale’s Navy” with Tom Arnold and David Allen Greer, Say “It Isn’t So” with Heather Graham and Sally Field, and “Material Girls” with Hilary Duff and Angelica Houston produced by Madonna. Henry was the keynote entertainer for the 59th Annual Radio & Television Correspondents’ Dinner and has worked extensively with Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood, Reba, and many others. Henry’s clean comedy is so versatile that he can headline Vegas and then tour with Michael W. Smith. Henry filmed the Faith-based Indy film “Saving Faith”, which he co-starred and co-produced, released by Lions Gate. Henry has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film by the International Christian Film Festival.
October 5 at 6 p.m. Tracks! In 1977, a young Australian woman named Robyn Davidson set out from Alice Springs to trek across 2,700 kilometers of harsh desert of Western Australia to reach the ocean. Accompanied only by her dog and four camels, Davidson had no other purpose than to reach the ocean and find herself on a journey of self-discovery. National Geographic sent photojournalist Rick Smolan to interview her. Join us for a viewing of this 2013 adventure movie featuring Rick Smolan portrayed by Adam Driver. Then join us October 25 as Rick shares his story in person!
October 17 at 7:30 p.m. ‘The Land has Spoken – Tales of Indigenous Horror’! The Native American canon is rife with haunting stories, curses, omens, and portents; menacing monsters, treacherous shape-shifters, and cunning tricksters. “The Land Has Spoken” brings these stories to life with tales by Native Dark Fiction writers Shane Hawk (enrolled Cheyenne-Arapaho, Hidatsa and Citizen Potawatomi descent) and Andrea L. Rogers (citizen of the Cherokee Nation). Immerse yourself in a chilling radio-style drama with stories acted by all Indigenous cast. Their haunting performances will be underscored by the spectral compositions of Chantil Dukart (T’simshian and Sugpiaq (Aluutiq)) and eerie radio-style sound effects by Tuesday Mosshall. Prepare to journey into the dark depth of Indigenous folklore with “The Land Has Spoken”. The only question that remains is… “Will you return?”
October 22 at 7:30 p.m. BODYTRAFFIC! Led by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett, BODYTRAFFIC has conquered the contemporary dance world with its stunning performers, technical mastery, and commitment to the most challenging repertoire. Bursting with cutting-edge “vivid theatricality,” BODYTRAFFIC takes the stage with compelling works that embody the company’s energy, sophistication, and sheer joy in dancing.
October 25 at 7 p.m. Adventure Series – Tracks: Alone Across the Outback! When National Geographic got word that a 26-year-old woman named Robyn Davidson was planning a solo 1700-mile camel trek across the treacherous Australian outback, photojournalist Rick Smolan was dispatched to capture her journey several times during her nine-month sojourn. Intending to experience her journey alone, Robyn initially resents Rick’s presence but he eventually earns her trust. His story of their friendship and the images resulting from her journey led to an unforgettable 31-page National Geographic cover story. Robyn’s extraordinary trek is now captured in the award-winning feature film “TRACKS,” a love story, a dog story, an adventure story, and a mystery. In the film, Robyn is portrayed by Mia Wasikowska and Rick by Adam Driver.
Rick is a #1 New York Times best-selling author with over 5 million of his books in print. A Time, Life and National Geographic photojournalist, he created the “DAY IN THE LIFE” book series featuring the world’s leading photographers and combines creative storytelling with state-of-the-art technology. “The Good Fight: America’s Ongoing Struggle for Justice” was chosen by TED as the official book club selection and will become a TV series. Natasha’s Story, his TED talk about an 11-year-old child left to him in a dying Korean woman’s will, has been watched by over 1.4 million people.
Oprah Winfrey featured Rick’s “AMERICA 24/7” book on her “Favorite Things” program and Fortune describes Smolan’s Against All Odds Productions as “One of the 25 Coolest Companies in America.” In 2023, Rick was awarded the “Ellis Island Medal of Honor” presented to individuals who “embody the spirit of American patriotism, tolerance, brotherhood and diversity.” Rick’s latest undertaking is a dramatic TV series based on famed Science fiction author Robert Heinlein’s Tunnel in the Sky, in partnership with Miles Dale, Oscar-winning producer of The Shape of Water and the producer of Guillermo del Toro’s films.
November 2 at 6 p.m. ‘Coco The Live-to-Film Concert’! Disney Pixar’s “Coco Live-to-Film Concert” features a screening of the complete film with Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. In addition to the original score by Giacchino, “Coco” also features the Oscar-winning song “Remember Me” by Oscar-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and additional songs co-written by Germaine Franco and co-director and screenwriter Adrian Molina. Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Héctor (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. Disney and Pixar’s Coco is directed by Lee Unkrich (“Toy Story 3”), co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist “Monsters University”) and produced by Darla K. Anderson (“Toy Story 3”).
In the Gallery
Showing October 4 – November 24: Four Direction Lens – Photography by Christine Dellosso, Eunsil Kim, Melinda Holman And Rene Westbrook. Our Innovation-Award-winning Fall Arts Walk group show features the photography of four local women artists using the photographic medium in myriad ways to express their individual viewpoints on life in this world.
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Box Office Information
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