INDIE STAGE COLLECTIVE

INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL THEATRES IN THE DMV

INDIE STAGE COLLECTIVE is a group of small and micro theatres in the Washington, DC region. From wrestling to rock shows, poignant plays to magnificent musicals, DC’s small theatre scene has it all!

UPCOMING SHOWS & EVENTS

WHO WE ARE

Supporting Marginalized Genders In The Arts

Intersectional, Niche-Based Art (And Wrestling)

Plays With Engaging, Believable, Women's Roles

Pushing Beyond The Limits Of Ordinary

Feminist, queer, and diverse narratives

A Small Theatre Grappling With Big Ideas

DC’s Leading Peddlers Of Whimsy

Movement Reaching Beyond Realism

DC's Commedia dell'Arte Theatre Company

Plays That Tell Stories Of The Underrepresented

Confronting Systemic Oppression In America

Professional African-American Theatre Company

New Comedies In The Gaithersburg Area

Touring Theatre For Young Audiences

Theatre That Serves As A Starting Point To Tough Conversations

Inspire, Educate, Entertain, And Create

New Works And New Views On Established Works

International, Sensational Theatre

Throwing Normal Away To Highlight Theatre’s Importance

Contemporary Irish Arts In The U.S.

Space For BIPOC Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Artists

New And Diverse Works For New And Diverse Audiences

Smart Theatre For Smart People

Puppet Theatre For Children And Adults

Affordable, Enriching, and Diverse Experiences in Northern Virginia

Restoring Nighttime Vigor To Historic Anacostia

Theatre Company For Emerging Artists

Providing Performances And Education For Young People

Opera That Speaks. Theatre That Sings.

Providing Performances And Education For Young People

Theatre That Confronts What Separates And Unites Us

Increasing Knowledge And Understanding Through Theatre

Award Winning Musicals With Dinner Too

Making Theatre Exciting, Meaningful And Affordable

Rediscover And Reimagine Classic Stories

A Vibrant Arts Center That Offers Engaging Opportunities

DC SMALL ARTS NEWS

Schedule
Shaws Shorts

Washington Stage Guild presents Shaw’s Shorts

A fresh look at three of GB Shaw’s most delicious one-act plays, first produced by Stage Guild in 2007. In O’Flaherty VC, the winner of the Victoria Cross for outstanding bravery, is confronted by his Irish-to-the-core Catholic mother, incensed to discover he’s been fighting for the British. In the imaginative The Dark Lady of the Sonnets, Will Shakespeare goes to the palace to meet his Dark Lady to whom he addressed sonnets of love, only to find Her Majesty the Queen instead – followed by the Dark Lady herself who lambasts them both! Plus, The Interlude at the Playhouse, a comic curtain-raiser in which a nervous theater owner must give a big speech at a gala opening, but his wife may have to save the day.

“Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.” – GB Shaw

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Alice in Wonderland/Alicia en el País de las Maravillas

Creative Cauldron presents Alice in Wonderland/Alicia en el País de las Maravillas

"Curiouser and curiouser" Down the Rabbit Hole we go! Come join Alice on her fantastical journey through Wonderland. The White Rabbit, The Cheshire Cat, The Caterpillar, The Mad Hatter, The Queen of Hearts, all your favorite characters are here in this musical adaptation of the classic Lewis Carroll tale. Alice gives the entire family a chance to spend an utterly "Mad, mad day" at the Cauldron, enjoying one of the most famous and enduring children's classics of all time in a new bi-lingual format.

Read More →
Shaws Shorts

Washington Stage Guild presents Shaw’s Shorts

A fresh look at three of GB Shaw’s most delicious one-act plays, first produced by Stage Guild in 2007. In O’Flaherty VC, the winner of the Victoria Cross for outstanding bravery, is confronted by his Irish-to-the-core Catholic mother, incensed to discover he’s been fighting for the British. In the imaginative The Dark Lady of the Sonnets, Will Shakespeare goes to the palace to meet his Dark Lady to whom he addressed sonnets of love, only to find Her Majesty the Queen instead – followed by the Dark Lady herself who lambasts them both! Plus, The Interlude at the Playhouse, a comic curtain-raiser in which a nervous theater owner must give a big speech at a gala opening, but his wife may have to save the day.

“Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.” – GB Shaw

Read More →
The Shawshank Redemption

NextStop Theatre Company present The Shawshank Redemption

When Andy Dufresne is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in Shawshank prison, he must use his wits and newly forged friendships to keep himself and his hope alive. But will he be able to survive the corruption and danger he faces within this notorious prison’s walls? Based on the novella by Stephen King and popularized by the highly acclaimed movie, The Shawshank Redemption is a story of resilience and is sure to be a theatrical experience like no other.

Read More →
Alice in Wonderland/Alicia en el País de las Maravillas

Creative Cauldron presents Alice in Wonderland/Alicia en el País de las Maravillas

"Curiouser and curiouser" Down the Rabbit Hole we go! Come join Alice on her fantastical journey through Wonderland. The White Rabbit, The Cheshire Cat, The Caterpillar, The Mad Hatter, The Queen of Hearts, all your favorite characters are here in this musical adaptation of the classic Lewis Carroll tale. Alice gives the entire family a chance to spend an utterly "Mad, mad day" at the Cauldron, enjoying one of the most famous and enduring children's classics of all time in a new bi-lingual format.

Read More →
Shaw’s Shorts

Washington Stage Guild presents Shaw’s Shorts

A fresh look at three of GB Shaw’s most delicious one-act plays, first produced by Stage Guild in 2007. In O’Flaherty VC, the winner of the Victoria Cross for outstanding bravery, is confronted by his Irish-to-the-core Catholic mother, incensed to discover he’s been fighting for the British. In the imaginative The Dark Lady of the Sonnets, Will Shakespeare goes to the palace to meet his Dark Lady to whom he addressed sonnets of love, only to find Her Majesty the Queen instead – followed by the Dark Lady herself who lambasts them both! Plus, The Interlude at the Playhouse, a comic curtain-raiser in which a nervous theater owner must give a big speech at a gala opening, but his wife may have to save the day.

“Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.” – GB Shaw

Read More →
Alice in Wonderland/Alicia en el País de las Maravillas

Creative Cauldron presents Alice in Wonderland/Alicia en el País de las Maravillas

"Curiouser and curiouser" Down the Rabbit Hole we go! Come join Alice on her fantastical journey through Wonderland. The White Rabbit, The Cheshire Cat, The Caterpillar, The Mad Hatter, The Queen of Hearts, all your favorite characters are here in this musical adaptation of the classic Lewis Carroll tale. Alice gives the entire family a chance to spend an utterly "Mad, mad day" at the Cauldron, enjoying one of the most famous and enduring children's classics of all time in a new bi-lingual format.

Read More →
The Shawshank Redemption

NextStop Theatre Company present The Shawshank Redemption

When Andy Dufresne is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in Shawshank prison, he must use his wits and newly forged friendships to keep himself and his hope alive. But will he be able to survive the corruption and danger he faces within this notorious prison’s walls? Based on the novella by Stephen King and popularized by the highly acclaimed movie, The Shawshank Redemption is a story of resilience and is sure to be a theatrical experience like no other.

Read More →
Shaws Shorts

Washington Stage Guild presents Shaw’s Shorts

A fresh look at three of GB Shaw’s most delicious one-act plays, first produced by Stage Guild in 2007. In O’Flaherty VC, the winner of the Victoria Cross for outstanding bravery, is confronted by his Irish-to-the-core Catholic mother, incensed to discover he’s been fighting for the British. In the imaginative The Dark Lady of the Sonnets, Will Shakespeare goes to the palace to meet his Dark Lady to whom he addressed sonnets of love, only to find Her Majesty the Queen instead – followed by the Dark Lady herself who lambasts them both! Plus, The Interlude at the Playhouse, a comic curtain-raiser in which a nervous theater owner must give a big speech at a gala opening, but his wife may have to save the day.

“Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.” – GB Shaw

Read More →
Alice in Wonderland/Alicia en el País de las Maravillas

Creative Cauldron presents Alice in Wonderland/Alicia en el País de las Maravillas

"Curiouser and curiouser" Down the Rabbit Hole we go! Come join Alice on her fantastical journey through Wonderland. The White Rabbit, The Cheshire Cat, The Caterpillar, The Mad Hatter, The Queen of Hearts, all your favorite characters are here in this musical adaptation of the classic Lewis Carroll tale. Alice gives the entire family a chance to spend an utterly "Mad, mad day" at the Cauldron, enjoying one of the most famous and enduring children's classics of all time in a new bi-lingual format.

Read More →

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