Washington Stage Guild to Stage JB Miller’s The Last Victorian

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Washington Stage Guild Prepares World Premiere of The Last Victorian

Two failed British antique dealers, partners in both business and in life, inherit the world’s oldest person – and try to monetize her. stageguild.org reported that the Washington Stage Guild will mount the world premiere of The Last Victorian, written by JB Miller and directed by Laura Giannarelli.

The production runs from November 19 through December 13, 2026. The narrative centers on business and life partners who inherit the world’s oldest person. Their immediate instinct to monetize her sparks friction as questions mount regarding the woman’s true provenance and age. Before long, the dealers find themselves outmaneuvered by the mysterious woman.

Playwright and Production Background

Playwright JB Miller brings an international background to the Washington stage, having staged plays across New York, Canada, and London. His theatrical credits include Bobby Supreme at the Basic Theatre and the 29th Street Rep, Shirkers at the Orenda Theater, and White Lies at Naked Angels and the Open Door Theatre. London audiences saw his work in The Dorchester at the Jermyn Street Theatre, while Munshimania was optioned by Tinderbox Productions.

Beyond his stage work, Miller authored three books—My Life in Action Painting, The Satanic Nurses, and Duch—and contributed journalism to publications including The New York Times, Paris Passion, Time-Out London, and The Oldie. His fellowships include support from New York State, Yaddo, and MacDowell. He lives in London.

Director Laura Giannarelli takes the helm for the Washington Stage Guild run, guiding the world premiere as the characters grapple with an inheritance that turns their professional and personal lives upside down.

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