Arena Stage | Washington, D.C.
Arena Stage produces plays that reveal all that is passionate, exuberant, deep and dangerous in the American spirit-the vast epic, the charged drama, the bittersweet comedy and the robust musical alike. While Arena always produce American classics, they also premier new American plays and supports works in progress. As the largest of the Washington, D.C. area's not-for-profit producing theaters, Arena Stage attracts an annual audience of over 250,000 patrons and 25,000 students.

Catalyst Theater Company, The | Washington, D.C.
The Catalyst Theater Company's mission is to produce plays that reflect a moment of remarkable change in the world view of the culture from which they were written.  At a time when we, as artists, are being challenged to respond to a "new world", we think it is essential to investigate "catalytic" plays that have come before us, whether widely known or not, and to explore new works that possess a "catalytic spirit".  By pursuing this mission, we hope to provide a new and dynamic voice for Washington-area theater artists and audiences.

Elden Street Players | Herndon, VA
The Elden Street Players were founded in 1988 and have been committed to providing affordable, high-quality theatrical productions. As a community theatre, our ESP'S volunteer staff and casts are continuously striving to push the limits of what is possible in their intimate "black box space" at the Industrial Strength Theatre.

Folger Theatre | Washington, D.C.
Folger Theatre annually performs a three-play season of innovative productions designed to forge strong connections with modern audiences, continuing the lively legacy of Shakespearean stagecraft.  While Shakespeare is central to its mission, the Theatre has produced a variety of other classical works, as well as new plays related to or inspired by Shakespeare.  

Ford's Theatre | Washington, D.C.
Ford's Theatre Society is a not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to produce live entertainment on Ford's historic stage. In tribute to Abraham Lincoln's love of the performing arts, Ford's Theatre produces musicals and plays that underscore our country's multiculturalism and illuminate the eclectic character of American life. For more information on Ford's Theatre, please call (202) 347-4833 or visit www.fordstheatre.org .

Kennedy Center, The | Washington, D.C.
The Kennedy Center is the nation's busiest arts facility, presenting more than 3,300 performances each year for audiences numbering more than 2 million. Now in its 30th season, the Kennedy Center presents the greatest performers and performances of many genres including music, dance, and theater. See what's on stage and buy your tickets now!

Le Neon Theatre | Arlington, VA
LE NEON Theatre was founded in 1987 by French-born actor, stage director, and doctor in theatrical studies Didier Rousselet, who worked with Ariane Mnouchkine and other renowned French directors. Monica Neagoy joined LE NEON in 1988 and became co-director in 1992 when LE NEON became a professional theatre company and settled into its own space, a minuscule store-front black-box theatre in North Arlington. In 1997, under the auspices of the Arlington County Cultural Affairs Division, LE NEON opened its 11th season in a spacious, 379-seat, elegant theatre in the heart of Rosslyn called The Rosslyn Spectrum.

McLean Community Players | McLean, Virginia
MCP, formed out of the Great Falls Players, C.A.S.T. in McLean, and the McLean Theatre Alliance, has been entertaining the community since about 1964. MCP welcomes new members, especially those who enjoy working behind the scenes. We are also always looking for suggestions for good shows. On this website you may register to get automatic email in advance of all auditions and shows and even our show selection committee meetings.

Meat & Potato Theatre Company |
Alexandria, VA
Meat & Potato Theatre is a small, professional theatre company dedicated to creating the most powerful theatrical adventures possible by utilizing forgotten, ignored, or distorted theatre styles, including puppetry, masks, farce, one-person plays, audience participation, liturgical dramas, and crystal-clear storytelling. Meat & Potato Theatre was founded in 2005 with the intention of strengthening the theater arts, supporting emerging artists, producing plays in intimate spaces, and promoting the benefits of dramatic entertainment to the general public. Meat & Potato Theatre strives to keep the arts affordable for the general public by maintaining ticket prices at or below $20. They perform at the Playbill Café at 1409 14th Street, NW, in Washington, D.C.

Mt. Vernon Community Children's Theatre |
Alexandria, VA
For over 20 years on, Mt. Vernon Community Children's Theatre has realized more than 40 professional-quality productions, instituted a highly regarded curriculum of young-actor training, created a fun and exciting multi-location summer camp, and championed an extensive Arts Outreach program bringing arts education into the community to supplement the fine arts programming in area schools, and reaching underprivileged families and children at-risk.

Natural Theatricals | Alexandria, VA
Natural Theatricals is a professional theater company dedicated to imaginative staging of classical, contemporary, and original works for audiences in the greater Washington, DC region. We are artists in residence at the landmark George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia. Our performances are presented in the indoor amphitheatre in the Masonic National Memorial, one of the most beautiful and accessible performance spaces in greater Washington, DC. This venue provides ample free parking and is across the street and up the hill from the King Street Metro station (Blue and Yellow lines). The stately, classical ambience of this performance hall and the traditional architecture of the Memorial lend themselves to performances with classical themes. At the present time Natural Theatricals is dedicated to presenting plays with classical themes derived from the ancient Greek theatrical tradition. These may include English translations of ancient works, adaptations by modern masters, or new works built upon or inspired by classical themes. We broaden this tradition in 2007 to present our first musical, Will You Know It's Me?

Port City Playhouse | Alexandria, VA
Port City Playhouse (PCP) was organized in 1977 with the intention of being an innovative theater group. PCP'S seasons are geared to the type of productions that challenge and stimulate audiences.  PCP presents plays that illustrate the cultural diversity of our society and attempt to convey a strong message to the play-going public. Furthermore, PCP selects plays that, because of their subject matter, may bring people to the theater who may never have attended a live performance before. PCP's goal is to present a season of challenging plays which meets the needs of a diverse audience. PCP selects plays that are either premieres, or have not been produced in the area in five years.

Potomac Stages | Washington, DC
Potomac Stages is the DC area's only guide to 196 live theaters in Virginia, Maryland and DC—something for every taste and every budget . Offering theater news, reviews, and discount ticket information, Potomac Stages offers a FREE e-mail Update every Wednesday to theater lovers.

Rosslyn Spectrum | Washington, DC
The Rosslyn Spectrum offers auditorium and theatre-style seating for 387 people. A vibrant performing arts venue of the Arlington County Cultural Affairs Division offers live theatre and music in the evenings and on most weekends. The Rosslyn Spectrum is located beside the old Newseum building, just two blocks from the Rosslyn Metro Station (orange and blue lines) in the heart of one of the Washington, DC region's fastest growing professional and commercial centers.

Round House Theatre | Bethesda, MD
Each season, Round House presents an eclectic body of work on its MainStage, with plays ranging from world premieres through the finest writing of this century to contemporary adaptations of the classics. Each season also includes special performances and limited engagements that explore different forms of theatre and the performing arts, including The New Voices Play Reading Series and a Cabaret Series. In addition to the stage productions, Round House is committed to providing educational theatre experiences , including a year-round theatre school, an arts-centered summer day camp program, outreach touring programs, and internship and apprenticeship opportunities.

Shakespeare Theatre, The | Washington, D.C.
The Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, DC has dedicated itself to becoming the nation's premier classic theatre. Each season, The Shakespeare Theatre presents five plays by Shakespeare and other classical playwrights in its 451-seat performance space in the heart of Washington, DC's Pennsylvania Quarter arts district. In addition, The Shakespeare Theatre educational  programs enhance appreciation, understanding and respect for classic theatre in learners of all ages.
Each summer, with the help of numerous community-minded sponsors, the theatre presents two weeks of free Shakespeare at Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park.

Signature Theatre | Shirlington, VA
Signature Theatre is a non-profit professional theatre dedicated to producing contemporary plays and musicals and to the development of new work. It has been honored with 35 Helen Hayes Awards, including Outstanding Musical in 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2000 and Outstanding Play in 1999. Signature Theatre is located at 3806 South Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA, immediately off 1-395 in Shirlington. To purchase tickets call tickets.com at 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566.

Springfield Community Theatre | Springfield, VA
Springfield Community Theatre (SCT) is a nonprofit community theatre based in the Springfield, Virginia area for over 40 years. SCT is partially funded by The Arts Council of Fairfax County. It is a member of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Northern Virginia Theatre Alliance (NVTA) and the Alliance of Community Theatres (ACT).

Studio Theatre, The | Washington, D.C.
Founded in 1978, The Studio Theatre is recognized across the nation for its "up-to-the minute, urban sensibility," synchronous with the pulse of the Washington community. With its innovative design of two exquisite, intimate theatres, the Mead and the Milton; over 180 Helen Hayes Award nominations for artistic excellence; proven leadership; the launch of a bold, new $9.5 million expansion and renovation; and its distinguished Acting Conservatory and Secondstage, The Studio Theatre has become a national model for midsize theatres.

Synetic Theater | Arlington, VA
Synetic Theater seeks to advance and enrich the theater arts through presentation and education in its unique performance style of a synthesis of the arts, fusing the classical elements of drama, movement, dance, mime, and music into a distinct form of non-realistic theater. As Synetic Theater begins to develop a bridge between the DC and New York theater scenes, the company also seeks to expand its international presence. The theatrical style of Synetic Theater lends itself beautifully to cross-cultural performances, and the company plans to share their work and vision with people from around the world.

Theater J | Washington, DC
Theater J has emerged as one of the most distinctive, progressive, and respected Jewish theaters in North America by virtue of its ambitious range of programming and the bold, imaginative artistry of its playwrights, directors, designers and actors. A program of the Washington DC Jewish Community Center, Theater J performs in the elegant 236-seat Aaron and Cecile Goldman Theater in the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood. Theater J has received 20 Helen Hayes Award nominations and performs to about 19,000 ticket holders each season.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company | Washington, D.C.
For more than two decades, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has held its place at theatre's leading edge. Acknowledged as Washington's most daring theatre company, as a regional and national leader in the development of new plays, and as one of the best known and most influential small theatres in America, Woolly Mammoth has gained this reputation by holding fast to its unique mission: to ignite an explosive engagement between theatre artists and the community by developing, producing and promoting new plays that explore the edges of theatrical style and human experience, and by implementing new ways to use the artistry of theatre to serve the people of Greater Washington, DC.

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