Great Escape: A Little Theater

Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening. It’s your time. Take it.

Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier.

Escape from the winter doldrums by transporting yourself into the world of "Charming Billy" at the Round House Theatre.  The adaptation of Bethesda's own Alice McDermott's 1998 National Book Award-winning novel has been extended an extra week through Feb. 27.  Reviews have called the play "a gem" with a "fantastic cast" and a skillful adaptation.

"Charming Billy" is at the 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda, through Feb. 20. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Tuesday, Feb. 15; 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets range from $10 to $60. Call 240-644-1100 or visit www.roundhousetheatre.org.