Arena Stage

THE MOTION has brought Nancy Robinette—the "Meryl Streep of Washington theatre" (DC Theatre Scene)—back to the Fichandler Stage for her THIRTEENTH Arena production!

Let's take a look at the unforgettable performances that have made Nancy an Arena favorite and DC darling.

The Moderator, THE MOTION (2025/26 Season), photo by Kian McKellar

Salomé Otterbourne, AGATHA CHRISTIE'S DEATH ON THE NILE (2024/25 season), photo by T Charles Erickson

Lavinia Penniman, THE HEIRESS (2018/19 Season), photo by C. Stanley Photography

Essie Miller, AH, WILDERNESS! (2011/12 Season), photo by Scott Suchman

Agrippina, YOU, NERO (2011/12 Season), photo by Scott Suchman

Linda Loman, DEATH OF A SALESMAN (2007/08 Season), photo by Scott Suchman

Mrs. Lipari, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE (2007/08 Season) [not pictured]

Margarette Schroen, CHRISTMAS CAROL 1941 (2007/08 Season), photo by Scott Suchman

Ann Kron, WELL (2007/08 Season), photo by Scott Suchman

Mrs. Hedges, BORN YESTERDAY (2005/06 Season), photo by Scott Suchman

Mom, TRUE WEST (2001/02 Season) [not pictured]

Countess de Lage, THE WOMEN (1998/99 Season), photo by Stan Barouh

Beatrice, LOVERS AND EXECUTIONERS (1997/98 Season) [not pictured]