John Doe

World Premiere
January 31 - February 22, 2026
Playwright
Angelle Whavers
Director
Josh Sticklin*
World Premiere

People-avoider Zia suffers from anthropophobia, the fear of people. People-watcher Doe suffers from being dead. And naturally, only Zia can see him. Brought together by chance, fate, or potentially ghostly revenge, the two set out on a journey to uncover Doe’s forgotten life while Zia faces perhaps a fate worse than death… socializing.

Commissioned by Keegan’s Boiler Room Series initiative for new works.

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Special Events & Performances
Matinee Child Care

February 8, 2026 | 2:30-6:30 pm
Parents are invited to join us for the matinee performance and register their Pre-K to 5th grade children for onsite child care with Keegan PLAY-RAH-KA Teaching Artists during the show! Registration is only $20 with sibling discounts for multiple children. (Limited capacity and all children must be registered in advance. Show ticket sold separately.)

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Audience Talkback: Meet the Artists

February 8, 2026 | Following the matinee performance
Free and open to all patrons.

Audience Talkback: Meet Playwright Angelle Whavers

February 15, 2026 | Following the matinee performance
Free and open to all patrons.

Student Night

February 18, 2026 | 8:00 pm
Discounted $20 tickets are available for the February 18 performance to current students with a valid student ID (to be checked at the door) — just use promo code 29JOHNDOE at checkout.

Young Professionals Happy Hour

February 20, 2026 | Happy Hour @ 7:00 pm, Show @ 8:00 pm
Patrons under 30 years old are invited to purchase discounted tickets, which include 1 drink coupon, exclusive access to our mezzanine for mingling, and a seat for the evening’s performance.

A World Premiere commissioned by Keegan's Boiler Room Series, an initiative designed to support and promote new works by the artistic voices that are driving theater in DC and beyond to new and unexpected places.
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Cast
Zia
Ariana Caldwell
Doe
Mitchell Alexander
Talisha
Alicia Grace
Nadia
Bianca Lipford
Mom / Oscar / Jenny
Patricia Williams Dugueye
Production Team
Director, Scenic Designer, & Technical Director
Josh Sticklin*
Lighting Designer
Niya John
Properties Designer
Luke Hartwood
Sound Designer
Brandon Cook
Costume & Hair/Wig/Makeup Designer
Anya Peregrino
Stage Manager
Mikayla Talbert
Production Manager
Jared H. Graham
Lead Electrics Technician
Dan Martin
Revolve Programmer
Isabella Tapia

*The Director is a Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.