The Theatre Lab

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 kids, teens, and adults a year. Offerings target beginners and veteran actors alike through a wide range of programs—summer camps for kids, Saturday acting classes, acting or playwriting classes for rookies, public speaking for non-theatre professionals, the rigorous Honors Acting Conservatory, and the community-driven Life Stories Program.

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Register Now: Summer 2024

One of the 50 “top arts- and humanities-based programs in the country serving youth outside of school hours.”—President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities.

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New Winter Classes for All Ages

The greatest gift is an experience you’ll never forget. ’Tis the season to treat yourself or a loved one to a winter drama class (offered in-person and online).

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Deb Gottesman and Life Stories Celebrated by Washingtonian Magazine

Congratulations to Theatre Lab Co-Director Deb Gottesman on being named a Washingtonian of the Year by Washingtonian Magazine!

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What Our Students Are Saying

“ The Theatre Lab will not only make you a better actor, if taken seriously, it will make you a better person ”

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Queer Stories

“This has been an incredible opportunity to create connections across generations to strengthen identity and build community through our individual and shared stori...

Where Are They Now: October 2022

Check out where our students, faculty, and alums are performing this month. Honors Alumni: Kellie Santos-DeJesus is Veil in Imagination Stage's S.P.I.E.S. 2: Fligh...

Bring Other People’s Stories to Life with Your Creativity and Passion

Learn how to give voice to under-heard people and create art. Two training opportunities: Life Stories® Institute, October 13-16 On-demand Life Stories® Instit...

Josh Halloway: 30 Stories for 30 Years

Editor’s Note: This feature is part of the 30 Stories for 30 Years series. Learn more. Photo Caption: (L to R) writer and Theatre Lab alum Josh Halloway, come...

$750,000 in Funding for Groundbreaking Job Training Program

The DC Arts Education Alliance Announces $750,000 in Funding for a Groundbreaking Program to Train Disconnected Youth to Work as Theater Technicians 17 of the city'...

Niam and Seema: 30 Stories for 30 Years

Editor's Note: This feature is part of the 30 Stories for 30 Years series. Learn more. Niam recently completed second grade and graciously took part in an interview ...

Theatre Lab Co-Director Deb Gottesman Named a Washingtonian of the Year

Deb Gottesman and Life Stories Celebrated by Washingtonian Magazine

The Theatre Lab’s Life Stories® Program Featured Front Page in The Washington Post!

The Theatre Lab was honored to see our Life Stories Program featured on the front page of The Washington Post this past Sunday! In partnership with Making a Differenc...

My Renaissance Weekend

My Renaissance Weekend by Buzz Mauro Last spring I received a letter - an actual letter in the actual mail - addressed to me as "Co-Founder and Co-Director" of ...

DC Arts Education Alliance announces $750,000 program to train disconnected youth to be theater technicians

The city’s largest arts education organizations unite to address the effects of the pandemic on marginalized youth and repair a disrupted workforce pipeline in DC's...

The DC Arts Education Alliance Announces $750,000 in Funding for a Groundbreaking Program to Train Disconnected Youth to Work as Theater Technicians

The DC Arts Education Alliance today announces the formation of the Arts Institute for Creative Advancement, a year-long education and apprenticeship program in te...

Arts Roundup: A new apprenticeship program supports young adults and the theater industry

Allow Me To Introduce: The Arts Institute for Creative Advancement is a new yearlong educational meets apprenticeship program that will train young people in techn...

Transforming Lives Through Theatre Education

Transforming Lives Through Theatre Education

Register Now: Summer 2024

New Winter Classes for All Ages

Deb Gottesman and Life Stories Celebrated by Washingtonian Magazine

What Our Students Are Saying

Events

Queer Stories

Where Are They Now: October 2022

Bring Other People’s Stories to Life with Your Creativity and Passion

Josh Halloway: 30 Stories for 30 Years

$750,000 in Funding for Groundbreaking Job Training Program

Niam and Seema: 30 Stories for 30 Years

Theatre Lab Co-Director Deb Gottesman Named a Washingtonian of the Year

The Theatre Lab’s Life Stories® Program Featured Front Page in The Washington Post!

My Renaissance Weekend

DC Arts Education Alliance announces $750,000 program to train disconnected youth to be theater technicians

The DC Arts Education Alliance Announces $750,000 in Funding for a Groundbreaking Program to Train Disconnected Youth to Work as Theater Technicians

Arts Roundup: A new apprenticeship program supports young adults and the theater industry

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