Join us for the Dramathon on May 18!
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 | | Rick Foucheux, Nancy Robinette, and Michael Russotto will be among the stars appearing in this year's Dramathon |
Don't miss a hilarious evening of new works by nationally renowned playwrights performed by Washington's favorite actors! On May 18th actors Rick Foucheux, Kimberly Gilbert, Christopher Henley, Nancy Robinette, Michael Russotto, Kim Schraf, Deidra Starnes, and Craig Wallace will perform in readings of new plays by favorite Washington playwrights Norman Allen, Joe Calarco, Renee Calarco, Allyson Currin, Amy Freed, Jennifer Nelson, Ari Roth, and John Strand at Theater J at 10:30pm. The late-night Dramathon performance is being produced by The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts to raise scholarship funds as part of its Send a Kid to Theatre Camp campaign. Volunteers have been soliciting donations for the campaign since April 4. Those that bring in the largest totals will be performing alongside professional actors in a unique evening of original works. Last year's Dramathon brought in over $10,000 to benefit The Theatre Lab's scholarship fund. "Playwrights will have just 24 hours to complete a brand-new ten-minute play," Theatre Lab Co-Director Buzz Mauro said. "They'll write in response to a prompt, and they'll know which professional will be playing the lead in their play. It's going to be a blast for everyone involved-especially the audience!" Tickets for the Dramathon are $15, $10 for students, and can be purchased online or by calling 202-824-0449. Proceeds go to benefit the Send a Kid to Theatre Camp campaign. Theater J is located at 1529 16th Street NW, Washington, DC.
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Master Class with Brooks Ashmanskas
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 Interested in what goes on in the mind of a Broadway actor? Here's your chance for a sneak peak at the inner workings of theatrical performance-how an actor goes from good to great. Tony Award-nominee Brooks Ashmanskas (John Adams in 1776 at Ford's Theatre) will present a special master class on Saturday, May 12 from 11am to 1pm at The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts. Mr. Ashmanskas will work with a group of pre-selected students on songs, monologues, and audition technique. Audience members will gain insight into the actor's process by watching a master teacher at work and participating in a Q&A session. Register online today! |
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Praise for My Soul Look Back and Wonder
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 | | Petrina Thomas in My Soul Look Back and Wonder. Photo by Sarah L. Voison/The Washington Post |
The April 30th performance at the Kennedy Center of My Soul Look Back and Wonder, an original piece created and performed by women in recovery at N Street Village as part of our Life Stories program, was one of the most artistic and emotional undertakings we've ever engaged in.
Washington Post reporter Katherine Boyle called it "the most moving performance I've seen at the Kennedy Center this year." Read her full review here.
Thank you to everyone who attended the performance, and a special thanks to our event sponsors Development Finance International, Inc., the National Endowment for the Arts, Jim Cantrell, Myrna Fawcett, Gayley Knight, and the Hargrove Pierce Foundation. Most of all, we thank the 15 courageous women who turned stories of unspeakable pain into moments of extraordinary beauty and reminded us all why theatre matters.
And in case you missed it, be sure to check out the article on the performance that made the front page of the Washington Post! |
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Summer and Fall Classes Now Available
| We're pleased to announce that our course offerings for the rest of 2012 are now available online. You'll find a great collection of beginner, intermediate, and advanced level courses, plus some brand-new classes we've never offered before!
You can download a PDF of the entire course catalog from our website, or view the Summer, Early Fall, and Late Fall sessions individually.
And don't forget about our referral discount! Any student who has completed at least one class and refers a new student gets a $25 credit towards a future class. And the new student gets $25 off their first class as well! Both credits take effect when the new student signs up and are good for one year. |
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Just a few spots left in Summer Camp!
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 The weather is getting warmer, which means summer is right around the corner! That also means that our summer drama camps for kids are filling up fast.
Camps begin June 18 and are offered in two-week sessions through August for ages 6-13. Last year our camps completely sold out and we're expecting the same this year! Reserve your child's spot today by enrolling them online! |
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Where Are They Now?
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Students and Alumni: Christina Kidd will be appearing in the ensemble and u/s Zaneeta in The Music Man at Arena Stage May 11 - July 22. Karin Rosnizeck will be appearing in Factory 449's The Ice Child at Flashpoint Mead Theatre Lab May 11 - June 3. Faculty: Paul Douglas Michnewicz has taken the position of Director of Arts and Events at Reston Community Center where he will be programming the Professional Touring Artist Series at CenterStage as well as festivals, classes, art exhibits and workshops. Kim Schraf will be playing Olga Katrina in You Can't Take it With You at Everyman Theatre May 15 - June 16. Donna Migliaccio will be playing Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man at Arena Stage May 11 - July 22. George Fulgniti-Shakar will be conducting 1776 at Ford's Theatre, developing a new musical, Lulu, at Imagination Stage, and developing a new musical, The Snow Queen, with the Kennedy Center's "New Visions, New Voices" project. |
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Internships
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If you've ever wanted to gain some hands-on experience in the nonprofit arts world, now's your chance! We are currently seeking both an Arts Admin Intern and an Events Intern. The Arts Admin Intern will assist the staff in marketing and development efforts, and the Events Intern will assist in the planning and execution of our annual gala. For more information, email Amal Saade. |
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Volunteer Corner
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We're always in need of enthusiastic volunteers to help out with our many events. For more information or to subscribe to our monthly volunteer newsletter, email Amal Saade. |
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Save the Date!
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Mark your calendars for these upcoming events at The Theatre Lab!
-May 18, Dramathon performance at Theater J
-June 9, 20th Anniversary Reunion BBQ, all are welcome!
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