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 adults, teens, and children a year. Offerings are designed for beginners and veteran actors alike through a wide range of programs—Saturday acting classes, summer camps for kids, public speaking for non-theatre professionals, the rigorous Honors Acting Conservatory, the community-driven Life Stories® program, and our workforce development program, the Arts Institute for Creative Advancement.

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Donate to Send a Kid to Camp!

Our Send a Kid to Theatre Camp initiative makes it possible for children and teens from low-income households in the Washington region to attend our award-winning summer theatre programs. This year, we plan to award $175,000 in scholarships for young people to attend our summer programs. Every donation—no matter its size—has a major impact!

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Summer Camp 2026

Summer Camp 2026 is open for enrollment! Our nationally recognized youth arts programs offer award-winning arts education to over 550 youth and teens each summer. Spots fill quickly, so act now!

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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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Events

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Cabaret

Join us at Dupont Underground for this electrifying production of Cabaret, the iconic Tony Award–winning Broadway musical by Joe Masteroff,...

KLEX ED: From Spark To Stage in 8-Days

Join the first class of Rorschach Theatre’s newest education program: Klex Ed, in partnership with The Theatre Lab! Klex Ed...

Honors Acting Conservatory Second Showcase

The Theatre Lab’s 2026 Honors Acting Conservatory students once again head to the stage for their second showcase of the...

News

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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 ***Over a...

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...

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...

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. —...

Queer Stories

“This has been an incredible opportunity to create connections across generations to strengthen identity and build community through our individual...