Why Theater Matters, a regular feature of theatrewashington.org, owes its inspiration to Howard Shalwitz, artistic director of the Woolly Mammoth Theater Company, and remarks (part of which is listed below) that he made at Woolly's Dinner on September 17, 2011, an eloquent held event on stage.

These words capture the essence of why we at theatreWashington are inspired by theaters, artists, and audiences of all ages…