Who We Are!
The Free Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)3, student-run, tuition-free company for students in 9th-12th grade who are passionate about creating theater. Through our mentorship and advisory program, students are trained to be leaders in the creative and production processes, taking on the positions of Director, Music Director, Choreographer, Stage Manager, and Crew/Designers for our full-scale musical productions. Students are supported by a team of mentors, working professionals in DC/MD/VA theatre, who serve as resources and advisors throughout the year.
The Free Theatre Non-Discrimination Policy: The Free Theatre shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, color, background, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical, mental or sensory disability, matriculation, socio-economic status, political or religious opinion, or affiliation in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Patron Accessiblity
The Free Theatre is 100% committed to creating an accessible experience for all members of the community who want to attend our productions. We recently lowered our ticket prices and are interested in what else would help you to come see us! Please let us know what you need from us to make your attendance possible and comfortable!
If you would like up-to-the-minute information, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Our info email is [email protected]
Summer 2024
Musical Theatre
Intensive
workshops!
100% FREE!
Thanks to all who participated in our Summer Intensive! This year we had 70 students and 16 teachers working on a myriad of musical theatre performance, production and leadership skills. We hope you will consider joining us next summer! Watch for information to come out in April, 2025!
Thank you to
BlackRock Center for the Arts and The Ratner Museum
for hosting our classes!
The Free Theatre’s summer programming was sponsored by a generous grant from
The Nora Roberts Foundation!
Next up
Hadestown: Teen Edition!
Performer and tech/crew applications have been posted on Instagram (@thefreetheatre), please follow us there! We are looking to cast a diverse company of 9th-12th graders (must be high school students, ages 14-18) – singers, actors, musicians and tech/crew/production people are welcome to apply! We are grateful for the opportunity to bring this story to our community!
For more specific information on the differences in the Teen Edition, the cast (expanded!), the orchestration, story, etc., please check out the details at https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/96564/hadestown-teen-edition
OUR ANTIRACISM
PLEDGE:
As an actively antiracist organization, we are condemning, speaking up, and taking action against systemic racist practices and microaggressions in theatre and in the greater community.
* We are committed to diverse, color-conscious casting, and expansive hiring of BIPOC designers, board members and staff.
* We are learning from BIPOC leaders in the community about ways we can effectively usher change into our lives and communities.
* We are amplifying BIPOC voices and those of other marginalized communities.
* We are striving to be leaders in active antiracism, and we welcome and encourage your engagement.
