Sept. 9 – October 18
Wednesday – Saturday at 7 PM
Sunday at 3 PM
Written by José Rivera
Directed by Roy Steinberg
“A haunting meditation on what it means to be human.”
— DC Metro Theater Arts
“Lyrical and thought-provoking.”
~ BroadwayWorld ~
This new play is a powerful and poetic story that explores identity, resilience, and the pursuit of hope. Blending raw emotion with lyrical storytelling, it asks urgent questions about humanity in an age where artificial intelligence is reshaping our dreams and decisions. Bold, moving, and deeply human, this play shines a light on the courage it takes to define ourselves—beyond what any algorithm can predict.
As technology accelerates and the boundaries between human and machine begin to blur, Your Name Means Dream invites us to consider what cannot be coded or calculated: longing, imagination, and the fragile beauty of choice. At once intimate and expansive, it is a searching meditation on consciousness, connection, and the enduring mystery of what makes us truly human.
Special Show Dates:
- Wednesday, September 9: Preview Night with discounted tickets
- Thursday, September 10: Opening Night with Post-Show Party
- Friday, September 18: Best Value Night – All tickets available at the best value price of $35
- Friday, October 2: ASL Interpreted Performance
- Sunday, October 11: Pay-What-You-Wish Rush tickets – All available tickets on the day of the performance can be purchased at the box office for whatever price you wish to pay. Starts one hour before curtain, cash only.
Age Guide: 14+
Running Time: 90 minutes, No intermission.
Advisory: This production includes mature themes and some adult language.
From Academy Award–nominated playwright José Rivera, screenwriter of acclaimed film “The Motorcycle Diaries”.
Director’s notes for this show coming soon!
Roy Steinberg, Producing Artistic Director
Sponsor information coming soon!
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Casting information coming soon.
“Your Name Means Dream” is written by José Rivera.
José Rivera is an Academy Award®–nominated playwright and screenwriter whose work has been produced throughout the United States and internationally. He earned an Oscar nomination for his screenplay adaptation of The Motorcycle Diaries and has written extensively for film and television, including work for major studios and premium cable networks.
In the theatre, Rivera is widely celebrated for his distinctive blend of magical realism and emotional intimacy. His plays—including Marisol, Cloud Tectonics, Boleros for the Disenchanted, and References to Salvador Dalí Make Me Hot—have been produced at leading regional theatres and in New York, earning critical acclaim for their lyrical language and exploration of identity, memory, love, and faith.
With Your Name Means Dream, Rivera once again brings his poetic voice to the stage, examining consciousness and humanity in an era shaped by artificial intelligence.
Press photos coming soon!
Digital program coming soon.
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