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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 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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The Theatre Lab’s 14th Annual Dramathon

“Walk the boards” alongside some of Washington’s best-known actors! To earn your spot in the limelight, you just need to raise a minimum of $100 in support of our Send a Kid to Theatre Camp campaign.

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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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May 15

Man of La Mancha

Written by DALE WASSERMAN Music by MITCH LEIGH Lyrics by JOE DARION  Original Production Directed by Albert Marre  Directed by Deb Gottesman and Steve McBride C...
Apr 08

Queer Stories

Learn and Perform in QUEER STORIES We are currently seeking individuals ages 14-80+ who have personal experiences within the LGBTQIA community. This exciting program...
Apr 05

Free Circlesinging Workshop

Join us for a morning of spontaneous art-making and community-building! This free workshop will have you creating unique and inspiring communal soundscapes in the joy...
Apr 28

The Theatre Lab’s 14th Annual Dramathon

The Theatre Lab’s Dramathon is back! This is the most exciting, exhilarating performance of the year, as students and friends of The Theatre Lab perform staged read...
Jan 08

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...
Mar 04

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...
Feb 28

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...
Jan 31

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...
Dec 05

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...
Sep 29

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...
Feb 04

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...
Jan 31

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 ...
Oct 03

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...
Aug 12

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...
Aug 06

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...
Jul 12

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...

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