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

The Puppet Co.

Hershel & The Hannukah Goblins

Dec. 11 - Dec. 22, 2025

Toby’s Dinner Theatre

Elf, The Musical

Nov. 7 - Jan 4, 2026

Toby’s Dinner Theatre

Rock of Ages

Jan. 9 - March 15, 2026

Washington Stage Guild

Accused!

Nov. 20 - Dec. 14, 2025

Dark Horse Theatre Company

God of Carnage

Nov. 14 - Dec. 7, 2025

Flying V

Flying V Fights: Fighter Fantasy

Dec. 20, 2025 @ 8:00p.m.

Workhouse Arts Center

Into The Woods

Dec. 20 - Jan. 22, 2026

Creative Cauldron

12 Dancing Princesses

March 13 - March 29, 2026

The Puppet Co.

The 37th Annual Nutcracker

Nov. 28 - Dec. 31, 2025

Shakespeare Opera Theatre

Hansel & Gretel

Dec. 5 - Dec. 14, 2025

Washington Stage Guild

Happy Days

Jan. 29 - Feb. 26, 2026

Washington Stage Guild

Caesar & Cleopatra

April 9 - May 3, 2026

Creative Cauldron

Madeline’s Christmas

Dec. 5 - Dec. 21, 2025

NOVA Night Sky Theatre

Sylvia

Jan. 22 - Feb 26, 2026

Creative Cauldron

Happy Days

Feb. 12 - March 8, 2026

Creative Cauldron

Little Women, The Musical

May 14 - June 7, 2026

WHO WE ARE

Supporting Marginalized Genders In The Arts

Plays With Engaging, Believable, Women's Roles

Movement Reaching Beyond Realism

Contemporary Irish Arts In The U.S.

Professional African-American Theatre Company

Confronting Systemic Oppression In America

Providing Performances And Education For Young People

Feminist, queer, and diverse narratives

Opera That Speaks. Theatre That Sings.

Theatre That Serves As A Starting Point To Tough Conversations

DC’s Leading Peddlers Of Whimsy

New Works And New Views On Established Works

Inspire, Educate, Entertain, And Create

Touring Theatre For Young Audiences

Throwing Normal Away To Highlight Theatre’s Importance

New And Diverse Works For New And Diverse Audiences

Original works in collaboration with DC Theatres

Eco-friendly theatre making new works in unconventional places

Space For BIPOC Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Artists

Making Theatre Exciting, Meaningful And Affordable

New and original works by new and emerging artists.

Opera with classical theatre featuring international artists

Smart Theatre For Smart People

Rediscover And Reimagine Classic Stories

Unconventional Community Theater in NOVA by people who are unconventional.

Providing support and resources for independently producing artists

Increasing Knowledge And Understanding Through Theatre

Blackbox theatre, improv, events, strong choices.

A performance laboratory promoting and elevating the archetype of the clown

Pushing Beyond The Limits Of Ordinary

Puppetry for children & adults

Intersectional, Niche-Based Art (And Wrestling)

Theatre That Confronts What Separates And Unites Us

Challenging Contemporary International Theatre

DC's Commedia dell'Arte Theatre Company

Creating opportunities for women’s stories

Plays That Tell Stories Of The Underrepresented

Affordable, Enriching, and Diverse Experiences in Northern Virginia

Providing Performances And Education For Young People

Theatre Company For Emerging Artists

New Comedies In The Gaithersburg Area

Award Winning Musicals With Dinner Too

A Vibrant Arts Center That Offers Engaging Opportunities

OUR PARTNERS