Transforming Lives Through Theatre Education
We work to make both the artistic and the real-life benefits of theatre training accessible to all. The Theatre Lab enrolls over 2,800 adults, teens, and children a year. Offerings are designed for beginners and veteran actors alike through a wide range of programs—Saturday acting classes, summer camps for kids, public speaking for non-theatre professionals, the rigorous Honors Acting Conservatory, the community-driven Life Stories® program, and our workforce development program, the Arts Institute for Creative Advancement.
2026 Adult Classes Are Here!
Our Winter and Spring classes are now open for enrollment! Named by Backstage as one of DC’s top training programs, The Theatre Lab has classes for every skill and experience level. Don’t miss your opportunity to audition for our signature Creating a Musical Role and Creating a Role courses!
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Spring Break Camp 2026
Spring Break Camp 2026 is now open for enrollment! The Theatre Lab’s Spring Break Camp is the perfect way for children in grades 1-6 to hone their creativity and imagination when school is out! Elevate your spring break with this fun and welcoming program that nurtures your child’s creativity and confidence! This wildly popular program sells out each year, so we encourage you to register early.
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Honors Conservatory Final Showcase
Backstage Magazine Names The Theatre Lab as One of D.C.’s Top Acting Programs
Theatre Lab to Attend DC-Area Performing Arts Camp Fair
Where Are They Now? March 2024
Meet the Cast of Proof
The AICA Receives $50,000 in Funding from The National Endowment of the Arts
Queer Stories
The Theatre Lab’s Cabaret Benefit Raises $518,000 in Historic Night of Fundraising
Spur Local Selects The Theatre Lab as Critical Nonprofit for Class of 2026
Where Are They Now? 2025 Update
NEA Announces $36M to Support the Arts Nationwide
AICA Partners with Kennedy Center to Support Apprentices with Disabilities
Join Us – AICA Graduation Ceremony 2024 🎓
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
