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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Get Tickets to Footloose the Musical
From small town to big dreams, get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes and dance with us! August 8-10 only at Atlas Performing Arts Center.
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The Secret in the Wings: August 9 only
When a frightening babysitter brings dark fairy tales to life, an extraordinary adventure unveils a world of wonder and dread.
Don’t miss this one-night-only performance on Friday, August 9 at 7:30pm. Presented by the Summer Acting Institute for Teens.
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Save the Date: Cabaret Benefit 2024
The Theatre Lab’s Annual Cabaret Benefit returns to the Ritz-Carlton Washington on Sunday, November 10. Save the date for our BIGGEST night of the year! Tickets on sale soon.
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Summer and Fall Classes Now Available
New Adult Classes! Our diverse range of courses offer a supportive and stimulating environment for all skill levels.
Explore CoursesWhat 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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Events
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The Secret in the Wings
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Footloose: The Musical
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Anyone Can Act: July 20
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Life Stories® Institute 2024
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Queer Stories
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Where Are They Now? March 2024
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Meet the Cast of Proof
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The AICA Receives $50,000 in Funding from The National Endowment of the Arts
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Queer Stories
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Where Are They Now: October 2022
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Bring Other People’s Stories to Life with Your Creativity and Passion
Washington Stage Guild is Hiring!
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Where Are They Now? July 2024
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Where Are They Now? June 2024
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AICA Alum Paying it Forward
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Strong Azz Mothers Return May 12, 2024
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Where Are They Now? May 2024
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Thank You To Our Sponsors!
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