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.

Programs

Programs

Programs

Register Now: Summer Youth and Teen Programs

Calling all drama llamas! Registration has officially opened for our award-winning summer youth programs.

Take advantage of EARLYBIRD savings—available only until February 21! (Not applicable to teen programs)

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Winter + Spring Classes for All

Sign up today and start the new year with creativity and community.

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‘night, Mother

'night, Mother, by Marsha Norman, directed by Madeleine Regina When Jessie reveals her plan to take her own life, Mama will go to any lengths to keep her daughter al...

Online Info Session: Life Stories® Institute

Are you interested in becoming a leader in your community? The Theatre Lab's Life Stories® Institute is an award-winning “train-the-trainer” program where you'll...

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...

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 ExPats Theatre's Migraaaaants or Ther...

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 are on sale now! Join us March 14-16 for the seco...

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. — The Theatre Lab is pleased to ann...

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...

Where Are They Now? 2025 Update

We're in the process of revamping our Where Are They Now listserv—our dedicated source for alumni news. While we make these improvements, we encourage you to contin...

NEA Announces $36M to Support the Arts Nationwide

DATE: January 31, 2025 CONTACT: Cassie Houy The Theatre Lab's Life Stories® Program and the Arts Institute for Creative Advancement to receive Grant awards from ...

AICA Partners with Kennedy Center to Support Apprentices with Disabilities

The Theatre Lab and the team behind the Arts Institute for Creative Advancement (AICA)--our workforce development program in technical theatre--are thrilled to announ...

Join Us – AICA Graduation Ceremony 2024 🎓

You are cordially invited to the Graduation Ceremony of the AICA Class of 2024. Please join us on August 20th to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduates of th...

Teen Alumni Sam Landa Brings an Acrobatic Hamlet to DC!

July 31 to August 11 Union Market District’s Dock5 1309 5th St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002 Use code: THEATRELAB for 20% off tickets Sam Landa, a Theatre Lab alum...

Washington Stage Guild is Hiring!

Our partners at Washington Stage Guild are looking for their next part-time Social Media Coordinator! Start Date: August 1st, 2024 Salary: $20/Hr. (Max. 10 hrs/w...