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December 22, 2018
Washington, DC
#NewlywedNovaks

Megan & Jack

    Mainstage
    Dramaturgy
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Dramaturgy

The Wedding Website of Megan Godfrey and Jack Novak
SCRIPT NOTES: The play is set in NW Washington, DC, in the winter of 2018. It's a city too often overshadowed by the Capitol. The locals know the truth: that it is a thriving city full of culture and hip bars. Anyone in the DC theatre crowd will tell you it's the second biggest theatre town in the country (though a Chicagoan has been known to raise an eyebrow at this assertion). The city is notorious for its traffic, so some choose to get around on the (similarly notorious) Metro system. The Metro gives you access to most corners of the Diamond and beyond. The Dupont Circle stop is on the Red Line, on which you can get into or out of the city readily. You can also get around via Uber & Lyft, or, if the weather's nice, Capital Bikeshare and many dockless scooter apps.

The Phillips Collection

1600 21st Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
, (202) 387-2151

Megan and Jack went to this amazing museum on their 2nd (3rd?) date. It's close to Dupont Circle!

Rebellion

1836 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
, (202) 299-0399

For a beer and a burger, try this favorite spot of Jack & Megan's.

Bar Charley

1825 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
, (202) 627-2183

For a great brunch, try Bar Charley! (Jack suggests you get the cinnamon rolls)

Washington Monument

Washington, DC 20024

A good landmark for some of the most vital DC sight-seeing. From here, take a walk west to the Lincoln memorial, or walk north to the white house, or east to the museums & the capitol, or south to the tidal basin.

Bethesda Row

4827 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
, (877) 265-7417

The backdrop for Jack & Megan's first date. Unfortunately some of the establishments we visited on our first marathon date are no longer here, but plenty of great bars, restaurants, and shops remain!

Olazzo

7921 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
, (301) 654-9496

Our favorite Bethesda restaurant, where Jack took Megan just before proposing to her (at Imagination Stage!). To complete the experience, after dinner go across the street for a beer at Rock Bottom Brewery.

ThreeFifty Bakery and Coffee Bar

1926 17th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
, (202) 629-1022

A good spot for coffee & baked goods that's around the corner from Megan & Jack's apartment.

Tryst

2459 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
, (202) 232-5500

Popular 24-hour cafe in the heart of DC's Adams Morgan neighborhood. Great for breakfast, or for planting yourself on a couch with a cappuccino to write a play.

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

7900 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
, (301) 652-1311

A favorite spot for Imagination Stage faculty, staff, cast, & crew.

Washington Improv Theater

1835 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
, (202) 204-7770

If you're taking a few extra days to enjoy Washington, consider taking in a show at Washington Improv Theatre, where Jack has been a teacher and performer for a number of years. Tuesday night is Harold night, which is free!

Studio Theatre

1501 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005
, (202) 332-3300

Another close-by theatre to consider is Studio Theatre--one of DC's most prominent regional theatres. Jack had his first DC job in the box office here, and recently understudied one of their shows.

Imagination Stage

4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
, (301) 280-1660

If you're coming with any young people, you might consider taking them to a show at Imagination Stage, where Megan and Jack met, and where Jack continues to work. They will be showing a fun spin on Cinderella the weekend of the wedding.

Larry's Ice Cream

Larry's Ice Cream

1633 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
, (202) 234-2690
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