Queer Stories – Winter 2026
Day
WednesdaysDates
Feb 4 - Apr 22Time
6-9 PMInstructor
Madeleine Regina and Bryce Sulecki$0
Overview
This is a tuition-free community production presented by The Theatre Lab’s Life Stories® program.
We are currently seeking individuals ages 14-80+ who have personal experiences within the LGBTQIA community. This exciting program, called QUEER STORIES, is completely FREE and offers a unique opportunity for participants to share personal narratives shaped by their lived experiences in the DMV area. Participants will join a diverse group to explore the intersection of queer experiences across generations. Our goal is to create an original theatre production that will debut at the Undercroft Theatre at the Theatre Lab in April.
We welcome people of all gender identities and sexualities to participate in this program, as we will weave together each participant’s individual experiences to create a collective and original performance. Theatre Lab Life Stories® instructors will guide and work closely with the students throughout the 11-week program to craft a powerful and engaging production that amplifies the unique voices of each individual.
Please note that participants are expected to commit to the entire 11-week program. Classes will be held at the Theatre Lab in downtown DC on Wednesday (6-9 PM) starting Wednesday, February 4.
Performance: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at The Theatre Lab at 7 PM.
Please fill out this brief application here.
Selected participants will receive an email confirming their registration. While this is a tuition-free class, students must be admitted through this application form in order to participate.
Class Size*
6-16
* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our training philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are intentionally kept small to ensure every person receives extensive personalized feedback from instructors and meaningful collaboration with other students. If a class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.
Prerequisites or Prior Experience
No formal prerequisites are necessary. This class is recommended for people interested in exploring artistic self-expression. This is a fun and lively process open to seasoned performers as well as those who have no previous acting experience.
Tuition Discount
This is a tuition-free community production presented by The Theatre Lab’s Life Stories® program.
Class Policies
We encourage all students to review our Adult Class Policies prior to enrolling.
Location
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Instructor
Madeleine Regina and Bryce Sulecki
MADELEINE REGINA is a director, actor, producer, and acting coach who primarily operates out of the Washington D.C. area. Madeleine works in many capacities at The Theatre Lab, including in their youth, adult, and Life Stories programs. Though she works on many different audio drama projects, Madeleine most notably is the co-producer of Feminist Fairytales, an audio drama that reimagines the genre of fairy tales through a feminist lens. As an actor, you will soon be able to see her perform in "How the Light Gets In" at 1st Stage (Kat). In addition, she is a Meisner Acting Coach with the Matthew Corozine Studio in New York, and a Master Teacher with ArtStream's Inclusive Theatre Companies. When not making art, you can usually find Madeleine buried in a book or cuddling her little dog Boba.
BRYCE SULECKI is The Theatre Lab's Life Stories Manager and Program Administrator. He brings creativity, passion, and expertise to his role, helping to shape and manage programs that empower individuals to share their personal narratives through the performing arts. In addition to his work with The Theatre Lab, Bryce is also a musician who has performed his original pop music at Pride and music festivals across the United States.
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