Crime & Punishment

This taut, award-winning adaptation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s literary masterpiece by Marilyn Campbell and Curt Columbus delves into the mind of troubled student Raskolnikov, who is emboldened to commit a horrible crime, believing himself superior and above the law. The three-actor production forces a “conversation on the nature of evil” and the search for redemption, with the audience itself becoming another character in this psychological and spiritual journey. Directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes, the production runs approximately 90 minutes and offers a thrilling, emotionally searing experience that reminds us how compelling a classic can be.

Venue: The Undercroft Theatre, located at 900 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001.

When: January 28 through February 21, 2027.

Showtimes: Performance schedule is not specified in the provided text; check the Washington Stage Guild’s website or contact box office for exact showtimes.

Tickets: Ticket prices are not listed; visit the Washington Stage Guild website or call for pricing and availability.

Lineup: Three actors perform all roles in this adaptation; specific cast members are not named in the source text.

Run time: Approximately 90 minutes.

Ages: Age restrictions are not explicitly stated; the production deals with mature themes and may not be suitable for young children.

Note: This production is part of Washington Stage Guild’s 41st season. The adaptation has been praised as “remarkably absorbing” by *The New York Times*, “stunningly lean, taut and emotionally searing” by the *Chicago Sun-Times*, and reminds us “how thrilling a classic can be” according to *Aisle Say Chicago*.