Anderson Franco, MaryKate Brouillet, Katie Tyler, and Jace Franco in Peter Pan at Toby's Dinner Theatre.

For this month’s Art of the Actor, MaryKate Brouillet shares the playful approach that keeps J. M. Barrie's beloved story fresh and magical for children and adults alike. You can see the results in Peter Pan at Toby's Dinner Theatre through June 12.

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Cameron McNary and Alan Wade in Dial 'M' for Murder at Olney Theatre Center.

Actor Alan Wade has long been a favorite of Washington audiences. For this month’s Art of the Actor, he shares his views on stage craft, his obsessions with English detective shows, and the pleasure he finds in channeling those intrepid inspectors for his role in Dial ‘M’ for Murder at the Olney Theatre Center through May 1.

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Jonno Roberts in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of Othello.

In this month's Art of the Actor, Jonno Roberts faces the challenge of breathing life into the villainous Iago in the Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of Othello, running through April 2. With his artisic roots planted in New Zealand, Roberts shares the lessons learned during a career that spans Broadway, film, television, and a wealth of classic stage roles.

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Luz Nicolás as Elizabeth Arden in Señorita y Madame: The Secret War of Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein at GALA Hispanic Theatre.

Nominated for a 2016 Helen Hayes Award for her portrayal of the title character in Yerma, Luz Nicolás returns to GALA Hispanic Theatre to play Elizabeth Arden in Señorita y Madame: The Secret War of Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein through February 28. Writer Jamilla Reddy caught up with Nicolás to learn about her creative process and explore her soulful approach to the The Art of the Actor.

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Holly Twyford plays Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Folger Theatre, January 26-March 6, 2016.

The recipient of four Helen Hayes Awards, actor Holly Twyford is crossing gender barriers to take on the role of Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Folger Theatre, January 26 through March 6. In this month's Art of the Actor, she shares her insights on the joys and responsibilities of her craft, and on the challenges of tackling one of Shakespeare's most beloved characters.

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