2019/20 Content Warnings

Signature now offers more detailed advisories about subject matter, organized by production below. We recognize that sensitivities vary from person to person, and if you have specific questions or concerns not addressed below please call the Box Office at 703 820 9771. Warnings below do contain more detailed plot information, so if you are spoiler-sensitive proceed with caution.

All info below is subject to change, especially with world premiere productions. Parents should use discretion about what is age appropriate for their children; Signature does not admit children under 6 years of age.

Assassins

Assassins contains gunshots, several instances of guns sweeping the whole stage across the audience (but not shot), depictions of marijuana smoke with herbal cigarettes, theatrical haze, strobe lights and a racial slur (n-word) during “The Ballad of Booth.”

Escaped Alone

Escaped Alone contains multiple satirical monologues about apocalyptic scenarios that are not depicted on stage, including flooding, disease outbreaks, children in peril, and other natural disasters.

A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line contains theatrical haze and coarse language. The show has scenes which include discussions of adult sexuality (no sexual acts are depicted on stage), bullying/molestation and suicidal thoughts.

Gun & Powder

Gun & Powder contains theatrical haze, one gunshot and two instances of guns pointed at the audience (but not shot).

Easy Women Smoking Loose Cigarettes

Easy Women Smoking Loose Cigarettes contains an onstage sex scene between a person who has recently turned 18 and someone much older, partial nudity, language some would consider profanity, and depictions of smoking with herbal cigarettes.

Camille Claudel

Camille Claudel contains full male and female nudity, an onstage sex scene and other sexual content.

Nijinsky’s Last Dance

Nijinsky’s Last Dance contains male nudity and depictions of significant mental health issues.

Hair

Hair includes significant full male and female nudity and depictions of marijuana use. Marijuana will be simulated with herbal cigarettes on the stage.