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.

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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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Life Stories/Life Pieces To Masterpieces Performance – “Soul Bag Stories: Parenthood Edition”

RSVP here Join The Theatre Lab Life Stories Program on Tuesday, April 22, at 7:30 PM as the Parents of...

The Theatre Lab’s 14th Annual Dramathon

Join us at the Theatre Lab for the fourteenth annual Dramathon, DC’s one-of-a-kind theatrical extravaganza happening on Monday, April 28...

Man of La Mancha

Written by DALE WASSERMAN Music by MITCH LEIGH Lyrics by JOE DARION Original Production Directed by Albert Marre Directed by...

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Theatre Lab to Attend DC-Area Performing Arts Camp Fair

CONTACT: Anastasia St. Hilaire asthilaire@arenastage.org Cassie Houy cassie@theatrelab.org ARENA STAGE ANNOUNCES FIRST ANNUAL DC-AREA PERFORMING ARTS CAMP FAIR ***Over a...

Where Are They Now? March 2024

Check out where our students, faculty, and alums are performing this month: Student alumni: Karin Rosnizeck is the Director of...

Meet the Cast of Proof

Proof, by David Auburn, directed by Randy Baker. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Tickets to see the Tony Award-winning Proof...

The AICA Receives $50,000 in Funding from The National Endowment of the Arts

The Arts Institute for Creative Advancement to Receive $50,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts Washington, D.C. —...

Queer Stories

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