Orly Salik

Oct 12, 2024 | georgetownvoice.com | Aidan Munroe |Zachary Warren |Joanna Li |Orly Salik

Every day, thousands of cars, buses, and bicycles make their way through the hectic roundabout known as Dupont Circle, slogging through ever-present construction projects and lackadaisical tourists alike. Yet, in the heart of the historic neighborhood lies a hidden gem, and it sits just a few feet underneath the concrete of the famous traffic circle.

May 26, 2023 | georgetownvoice.com | Eileen S Chen |Orly Salik |Emmy Buck |Brynn Furey

“It’s show business, not show history.” Those brutal words from a Hollywood mogul to an aspiring writer perfectly embody the thesis of Exclusion (2023), a play that investigates who gets the power of the pen and who gets silenced through a skillful incorporation of critical comedy. Exclusion is the tenth production in Arena Stage’s Power Play series—a collection of performances centered around the intersection of power and politics.