The Studio Theatre is a non-profittheater production company located in the 14th Street corridor of Washington, D.C. It produces contemporary plays in a four-stage complex. Stages include the Metheny, the Mead and Milton, and Stage 4, a black box.
Joy Zinoman, the Founding Artistic Director of the Studio Theatre, Washington D.C.
Exterior of the Studio Theatre in Washington DC, taken from the southwest corner of 14th & P streets NW during evening twilight
In 1988, the Studio Theatre started its "2nd Stage" production series to provide opportunities for emerging and established local and national artists to share their talents.[1]
Facilities
Studio Theatre contains three main venues: the Metheny, the Mead, and the Milton. All three are thrust stages and seat approximately 200 people each. They were designed by co-founder Russell Metheny "to foster an intimate connection between actor and audience".[2] The fourth venue, Stage 4, is a flexible black box theater, used primarily for the former Studio 2ndStage and most recently Studio X.
Notable events
Washingtonian magazine, as part of its 50th anniversary commemoration, identified the Studio Theatre's move into its current space at 14th and P streets as one of "50 Moments That Shaped Washington, DC".[3]
Awards
Studio Theatre has been nominated for a total of 321 Helen Hayes Awards, winning 65 awards.
2015 Helen Hayes Awards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical - HELEN Production - Barbara Walsh in Carrie
Outstanding Play- HAYES Production - Cock by Mike Bartlett
2014 Helen Hayes Awards
The James MacArthur Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play - Ted van Griethuysen in The Apple Family Cycle
2013 Helen Hayes Awards
Outstanding Director, Resident Play - Christopher McElroen, Invisible Man
Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Play - Invisible Man
Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production - Mary Louise Geiger, Invisible Man
2012 Helen Hayes Awards
Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play - Erica Sullivan in Venus in Fur
Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical - Matthew Delorenzo in POP!
Other activities
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