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American Premiere

In Clay

Dec 9, 2025 – Feb 1, 2026
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A witty, vivacious and charming new musical inspired by an overlooked twentieth century female artist.

On the eve of a visit from her estranged childhood friend, now an acclaimed painter, French ceramist Marie-Berthe Cazin recounts her life. From her early days as a gifted protégée discovering the art of pottery, to watching her husband rise to fame partly by claiming her work as his own, through the upheaval of World War I, Marie’s unwavering spirit reveals the beauty in the broken.

Set in early twentieth century Paris, with an upbeat, vibrant Parisian Jazz score, In Clay celebrates the joy of creativity, love of art and recognizing your worth.

“A celebration of passion and the human spirit…it is an instant classic” – West End Best Friend

Book and Lyrics by Rebecca Simmonds
Music and Lyrics by Jack Miles
Additional Music, Music Supervision, Arrangements, Orchestrations, and Music Preparation Matt Herbert
Directed by Kimberly Senior

Performance Information

Seating Chart

Seating chart

  • Running Time

    Running time is approximately 100 minutes with no intermission.

  • Content Warnings

    This show contains some adult themes.

  • Age Recommendation

    Appropriate for ages 10+, best enjoyed by adults. Signature does not admit anyone under 6.

Specialty Performances

Discussion Nights

January 7 at 7:30PM & January 27 at 7:30PM

Go behind the scenes with an exclusive post-show discussion following select Tuesday and Wednesday performances.

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Pride Nights

January 9 at 8PM & January 23 at 8PM

A special Friday event for members of the LGBTQ community, family and friends with a lively post-show reception.

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Accessibility

Signature Theatre offers several accessibility options to ensure our Theatre is welcoming to everyone.

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Accessible Performances

Masks Required

January 11 at 2PM

Closed Captions via the GalaPro app

All performances

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The Cast

Alex Finke

Alex Finke

Marie-Berthe Cazin

she/her BROADWAY: Come From Away (Janice & Others), Les Misérables (Cosette). NATIONAL TOUR: Anything Goes (Hope Harcourt). OFF-BROADWAY: Barrow Street Theatre: Sweeney Todd (Johanna); City Center: Nassim. REGIONAL: The Old Globe: Ride (US Premiere); Cape Playhouse: Joan (Young Joan/Melissa Rivers); Paper Mill Playhouse: Unmasked; The Denver Center: The Unsinkable Molly Brown; PCLO: Footloose; Music Theatre Wichita: Fiddler on the Roof, Legally Blonde. TV/FILM: Netflix: Partner Track. EDUCATION: University of Michigan: BFA Musical Theatre. www.alexfinke.com @finkeboutit
Sarah Anne Sillers

Sarah Anne Sillers

Understudy Marie-Berthe Cazin

SIGNATURE: Sweeney Todd, She Loves Me, RENT. DC AREA: Arena Stage: Damn Yankees; Olney Theatre Center: Frozen, Kinky Boots, The Music Man (Helen Hayes Award, Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical), Singin' in the Rain, Elf the Musical; Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences: Through the Sunken Lands, The Dragon King's Daughter, The Day You Begin; NextStop Theatre Company: The 39 Steps; Ordinary Days, 45 Plays for 45 Presidents, A Grand Night for Singing; Monumental Theatre Company: Songs for a New World; Avant Bard Theatre: Visible Language (Helen Hayes Award nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical). EDUCATION: Princeton University. www.sarahannesillers.com Instagram/TikTok: @sarah.anne.sillers

Creative Team

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Made In Clay: Women Ceramists

In Clay is inspired by the life of Marie-Berthe Cazin, an overlooked 20th Century female ceramist. To continue the exploration into women artists, check out our blog post featuring some more women ceramists, both historical and contemporary.

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From the Wheel

In the spirit of In Clay, we celebrate the local women ceramists working in Arlington today. Check out the Signature Shop on the 2nd floor and find items for sale that were created at The Studios, Arlington County's fully equipped professional studio for artists working in ceramics and printmaking.

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