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!

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UPCOMING SHOWS & EVENTS

Spooky Action Theater

Circus of the Self

May 29 - June 6, 2025

NextStop Theatre Company

Footloose

May 8 - June 8, 2025

Creative Cauldron

Disney's Aladdin Dual Language Edition

May 29, 2025 - June 15, 2025

Workhouse Arts Center

Jesus Christ Superstar

May 10 - June 15, 2025

District Fringe Festival

July 11 - July 27, 2025

Toby's Dinner Theatre

Disney's The Little Mermaid

May 23 - August 17, 2025

Faction of Fools

How the Sausage Gets Made

July 17, 2025 - August 9, 2025

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

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