I have been a subscriber for years. I love this place. Contemporary shows of great quality, you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else. The theaters (there are four) are intimate and cozy. Yes, I attend the Kennedy Center also, but Studio Theater is a unique, wonderful gem of a theater.
Studio Theatre produces wonderful plays and events. See 'Translations' by Brian Friel, directed by Matt Torney.
Best evening, event, and partner for the most amazing show! It was magical!
Today was my second time seeing a show at this theater. It's a great venue and "Pipeline" was an incredible show with a great cast. I hope to see this again.
It's not big, but it is comfortable and since we saw Jonathon Pie there (who was very funny indeed), I'd have put up with a damn sight worse. Definitely somewhere we'd go back to.
Impressive space, in the theater me just outside where they often have receptions. The reception area is a tad funky with pillars breaking up the room. It's awkward unfortunately. Overall the theater makes up for that minus.
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So here's the skinny on The Studio Theatre Acting classes:
1) Latecomers: It's in the busy part of 14th street and most classes are during rush hour. There is only street parking, so you will most likely be in traffic or circling the block to find parking.
2) What Refund?: The refund policy is garbage. You can only cancel before your class starts or 3 days after the 1st class. In my case, the teacher started cancelling classes and we had substitute teachers around the 3rd class - bait & switch - no refund now.
3) Watch your Wallet: The classes are expensive in the area. Like over $500 for a class where you are doing pantomimes EVERY DAY!
4) The Hustle: You can't just sign up for the class you want to take yo further your acting experience. Oh no! You have to take their classes in order because they have assigned prerequisites for EVERY class. Sorry Julia Roberts, you too would have to take Principles of Realism too. It's part of the hustle to get you to spend thousands of dollars before you can take the class you want.
5) No one cares: I requested a refund do to the multiple changes in my class teacher. The guy who runs the conservatory would rather walk through hell in gasoline underpants than give any student their money back for being dissatisfied with the quality of their purchase. I've sent over 15 emails just asking to apply a credit for me to take the class next session. No dice. Nadda. No responses. And I emailed EVERYONE! (Maybe I should email a lawyer or Consumer Protection next)
Bottom line: Save your coins. Go to The Theatre Lab. I felt more welcomed and less swindled there.
Wonderful, quaint theater for local productions. I happened to see a production called "Fairytale" sponsored by the cultural wing of the South Korean embassy. A very nice space to see a production and meet and greet in the lobby for a mini-reception.
Great... if under-used ... building, great play (Kings)...
It was great big place it looks great on the inside
Studio theatre produces interesting, thought provoking works with great performers... All aspects of the shows are oozing with creativity.
Great local theatre with a varied program. Also teens theatre courses.
Great classes for those looking to refine their craft!
Sometimes edgy theatre with top notch acting and productions. Many food options steps away. Parking tough. Take D.C. Circulator or Metrobus,which run frequently on 14th St.
Great space. Good productions. Stay in character staff...
A very intimate setting. Every seat is a good seat.
VietGone was fantastic! Very creative play with imaginative staging. Terrific cast!
Excellent choice of plays by producer. Almost always extremely well acted.
Saw KINGS here. Absolutely loved it. Really interesting work and very beautiful spaces.
Great seating and great vibes from the design of the whole house. Support local theatre!
Intimate sized. They were being really pressed though
I think their plays are always well done & the sets realistic. Very good attention paid to details.
Fantastic theater! Have seen two productions here and both were absolutely excellent. Despite the smaller stage, it never felt like the actors were limited in any way. Performances were intimate and personal. Would highly recommend anyone to visit!
Beautiful space! oh me thespian high school days with Affleck and Damon. We really were the best. Just saw the play about mamas. We had a festival winning set like the one they used. I wish staff in world always had reason to smile... Thepush mom did so well an audience member called her a birch! In love it. over hard staff get a lil @$$ hurry overt it. Its okay cutie. I cuss at movie actors all the time. Too close?
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