mission is to produce plays that reflect a moment of remarkable change in the world view of the culture from which they were written. At a time when we, as artists, are being challenged to respond to a "new world", we think it is essential to investigate "catalytic" plays that have come before us, whether widely known or not, and to explore new works that possess a "catalytic spirit". By pursuing this mission, we hope to provide a new and dynamic voice for Washington-area theater artists and audiences.