In conversation with Theater Alliance’s next production, Still Life with Rocket by Mollye Maxner, consider this: Two women, any age, and a punch in the face. Write one 10-minute play, with no more than 3 characters, exploring the relationship between these people and the punch. TO…
Theater Alliance in collaboration with Stanford University’s National Center for New Plays & Planet Earth Arts and in partnership with DC’s Department of Energy & Environment present The First Washington DC Planet Earth Arts New Play Festival! We recently tasked DC Area Playwrights to think…
Dear Friend of Theater Alliance, At the start of every season I ask myself: Why do we make theater? Why does Theater Alliance need to exist? Are the stories we tell important, and relevant to our community? Is everyone welcome and invited to share and…
It’s no secret that going to live theatre can be expensive. With tickets for Broadway selling for hundreds of dollars, the average person is more than likely shut out. At Theater Alliance, we believe that theatre should be not only beautiful and thought-provoking, but accessible….
With the 5th Annual Hothouse New Play Development Series, Theater Alliance continues our commitment to fostering an environment that empowers artists to develop and grow their voices. A multi-faceted project, the Hothouse serves as an intellectual incubator—a place where local playwrights can nurture their ideas…
Anacostia is our home, and we love being part of a growing and thriving community, populated by families who have been in the neighborhood for generations. If you’ve ever been to one of our shows, you’ve seen the Playhouse, but there’s so much more to…