[caption id="attachment_1459" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="That's me (far left) with my mother, grandmother and great grandmother—four generations of my family. "][/caption] By Antoinette Ford When I was about ten years old my grandfather’s mother (Grandmom Mathis) would visit my grandmother’s mother, (Grandma Phyllis) every Sunday after church. They were both in their 60s—at a time when 60 was considered old! Yet

The Double Nickels Theatre Company has been invited to be an official participant in the 2012 Centennial celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.  We will stage a production called "Hanami Festival - Through the Eyes of Seniors" which will highlight the true stories from Seniors about their memories of Spring time in Washington in earlier years and the beauty of the Cherry Blossoms.  The production will be preceded by a VIP reception. 

The Double Nickels Theatre Company has been selected to participate in the centennial celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival beginning March 20 through April 27, 2012. This year the Festival will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the gift of trees from the country of Japan to the United States. The Double Nickels Theatre Company will present a theatrical production entitled "Hanami...through the Eyes of Seniors", on Monday, April

          Did you know Double Nickels had a video channel? You will find videos of our celebrations, performances, and activities on our YouTube Channel. We have recently added videos from our most recent performance, "Scattered Pictures". Also, you will find clips for one of our favorite productions, "Unsung Heroes" which was a collaboration with the Washington National Opera and Armed Forces Retirement Home. You can also

DOUBLE NICKELS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS SCATTERED PICTURES DOUBLE NICKELS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS SCATTERED PICTURED Debut performance of the extraordinary stories of seven veterans serving in World War II and the Korean War. Washington, D.C. – Audiences can experience the breathtaking stories of seven extraordinary veterans when the Double Nickels Theatre Company presents, Scattered Pictures at The Atlas Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November