The action in “Native Gardens” takes place in two adjoining back yards in the District’s Ward 3. The script does not specify exactly where the action takes place, just that it’s in a “stately neighborhood” in Washington. “This is not an award-winning garden,” Joe said. “This is an award runner-up garden.”To get a feel for what that meant, Joe consulted with a garden competition consultant. “Native Gardens” — directed by Blake Robison and a co-production with the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis — is at Arena Stage through Oct. 22.

Source: Washington Post September 20, 2017 20:37 UTC