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, and Stage Manager, and Crew/Design Leads 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.
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Registration is OPEN!
FREE
Summer Musical
Theatre Intensive
workshops!
We have some awesome options this summer! Check out our workshops in Directing, Choreography, Music Directing, Stage Management, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Scenic Design, Props Design, Playwriting, Dramaturgy, Improvisation, Dance Styles, MT Vocal Skills, Monologue Techniques, Music Theory, Reading Music and Auditioning Techniques. And possibly some other leadership intensive surprises!
We are bringing back veteran teachers and mentors, as well as adding new teaching artists to the roster.
Click on the Summer 2024 menu at the top of the page for all the links!
“The Prom”
We are excited to announce our cast, crew and leadership team. Click on the drop down menu for updated information!
WE LOVE ARTS GRANTS!!!
We have recently received generous grants from:
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
The Maryland State Arts Council!
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!
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 retooling our programs to engage in the work that needs to be done to amplify BIPOC voices and those of other marginalized communities.
* We are striving to be leaders in active antiracism, and we welcome and encourage your engagement.
* We have formed an internal committee to actively focus on becoming an antiracist theater company. BIPOC are represented and amplified in the fiber of our organization.
