Bill Schauman

Micro-playhouse in a back street of Anacostia. The resident company, Theater Alliance, is, to judge from their recent production of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, well- worth going to see. Anacostia has a rep for being a little... rough, is that the word? But there were lots of white folks there when we went who seemed perfectly at ease.

Solid bridge that enables you to cross from NW Branch Trail to Rachel Carson Greenway, the one that goes close to Rachel Carson's house (which you should see, BTW). Photos give you an idea of the neighborhood of the bridge in late April, when the May apples are out, the jack-in-the-pulpits are emerging, and the vernal pools are full.

Nice NYC park. Men's room a little shabby, but functional. Near housing for Russian consular employees and their families.

Good place to park your car, provided you have the requisite UMCP permit. Secure and plenty of room to turn around.

I have never seen a bad production here. The acting is always at least good and the plays are often provocative. I see maybe two or three a season. Ticket prices are very affordable esp compared with downtown theaters. Parking is chancy on the Colesville Rd side of the shopping center, easier in back. Access looks difficult for persons who don't do well on stairs, so call first to see if mgmt can help.