Calendar: Play Readings, Workshops, and Short-Run Theater Events in the DMV
Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information about workshops, readings, and short-run/single-performance events.
2024 Women’s Storytelling Festival to feature 21 performers
Better Said Than Done will host the spoken word festival from March 14 to 17 both in-person in Fairfax, VA, and streaming online.
Kelly Colburn named Flying V’s executive director
Known for her work as a designer, digital producer, and director, Colburn has served as Flying V's Artistic Lead of Theatre since 2021.
Woolly Mammoth presents Justin Weaks’ workshop of ‘A Fine Madness’
The Helen Hayes award-winning actor writes and performs his personal reflections on being diagnosed with HIV.
Rebecca Ende Lichtenberg departs STC, rejoins Studio Theatre
Stepping down after a brief stint as Executive Director of Shakespeare Theatre Company, she resumes the Executive Director position at Studio Theatre.
Alex Edelman’s hilarious ‘Just for Us’ returning to DC March 21–22
In his solo show, the comedian sends up antisemitic white supremacists. And he is so sly about it, you will double over in laughter before it hits you. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
Mosaic Theater to present free H Street Oral History Project Festival...
The event will include readings of new work by three local playwrights, inspired by interviews with H Street residents past and present.
Broadway at the National announces 2024/25 season
Nine-show lineup features several DC premieres, including hotly anticipated arrival of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'
American Shakespeare Center announces departure of artistic director Brandon Carter
Carter's legacy at ASC includes visionary leadership and groundbreaking initiatives as he guided the Center through the pandemic.
Stars announced for June run of ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ at Kennedy...
Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, and Ephraim Sykes to lead the Broadway Center Stage production.
Perisphere Theater appoints new artistic leadership
Gerrad Alex Taylor and Lizzi Albert to serve as co-artistic directors, beginning April 1.
Keegan announces new play by Northern Ireland’s c21 Theatre Company
'Expecting' by Charis McRoberts interweaves spoken and sign language, creating opportunity for connection between deaf and hearing audiences.
Raymond O. Caldwell to receive Zelda Fichandler Award
Presented by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the award recognizes accomplishment with singular creativity and deep investment in a particular community.
Strathmore and Woolly Mammoth announce third year of Arts and Social...
Twelve area high school students chosen for 2024 cohort.
Theatre Prometheus announces 2024 season
10th-anniversary season features world premieres and new partnerships.
Avant Bard and Longacre Lea to co-produce Shakespeare’s ‘Coriolanus’
Joint venture will blend innovative approach to the classics with intellectually adventurous artistic vision.
Shaquille Stewart joins Silver Spring Stage as executive director
Silver Spring native returns to lead the community theater where he got his start in the industry.
Theater Alliance names Shanara Gabrielle next producing artistic director
Acclaimed DC theatermaker to succeed Raymond O. Caldwell in 2024.
Nathan Lane to receive Signature Theatre’s 2024 Stephen Sondheim Award
The three-time Tony Award-winning actor will be honored at a gala on April 29.
Folger Shakespeare Library to open new galleries, café, and shop June...
Following a four-year renovation, historic building reimagined with welcoming and accessible new amenities.