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Imagination Stage was thrilled to receive the award for "Outstanding Production--Theatre for Young Audiences" for NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED...

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On May 9, 2003, Imagination Stage moved from two small, compromised spaces into our beautiful home on Auburn Avenue.

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While we are headquartered in Bethesda, Imagination Stage reaches students throughout the DMV. Explore this map to see where our work is being done.

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Get to know the faces behind our fall classes! We have a passionate and highly trained slate of teaching artists preparing to lead courses in acting, musical theatre, creative drama, dance, and more, starting September …Read more.

BETHESDA, MD (August 21, 2024). Imagination Stage™, the metro DC region’s largest professional theatre for young audiences and leader in positive youth development through the arts, transports the Hundred Acre Wood to the DMV with …Read more.

Get to know the faces behind our fall classes! We have a passionate and highly talented slate of teaching artists preparing to lead courses in acting, musical theatre, creative drama, filmmaking, and more, starting September …Read more.

We are so excited to have a powerhouse creative team working on our upcoming production of Miss Nelson is Missing, including Director Janet Stanford and Choreographer Tony Thomas! Janet Stanford recently retired from her role …Read more.

Imagination Stage is thrilled to welcome Joanne Seelig Lamparter–formerly our Artistic Director for Education and Theatre for Change–into her new role as Chief Artistic Programming Officer. We spoke with Joanne to learn more about her …Read more.

Joanne Seelig Lamparter is Chief Artistic Programming Officer Imagination Stage Board President, Dr. Kim W. Barnette proudly announces the selection of Joanne Seelig Lamparter as Chief Artistic Programming Officer of Imagination Stage, the nationally-prominent regional …Read more.

Imagination Stage’s Theatre for the Very Young production, Mouse on the Move, is now on tour and heading to Howard County! Our interactive production will be at the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard …Read more.

In honor of Women’s History Month and in anticipation of our 2024 Annual Gala: Celebrating the Women who Made Imagination Stage, we are spotlighting four incredible women who are an integral part of this organization’s …Read more.

Senior Faculty Member, Alison Gee (photo below), who has been part of Imagination Stage’s teaching staff for 22 years.

A Year with Frog and Toad is a loving retelling of the classic books by Arnold Lobel. For many of us, these beloved stories were among our first introductions to the beauty of friendships and …Read more.

Imagination Stage is proud to be part of the collaborative effort, ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence. It comprises six bold new plays about gun violence, all winners of a national short play competition: The Smiles …Read more.

You may not have known, but August is “National Make a Will Month.” You also may be surprised to learn that two thirds of Americans haven’t yet formalized their estate plans, leaving their loved ones …Read more.

BETHESDA, MD (August 22, 2023). Imagination Stage™, the metro DC region’s largest professional theatre for young audiences and leader in positive youth development through the arts, starts its ‘Greatest Hits’ series with the return of …Read more.

From its very inception Imagination Stage has welcomed ALL young people and families regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We use theatre arts to explore complex social justice …Read more.

Founding Artistic Director, Janet Stanford, has announced that she will depart Imagination Stage in the summer of 2024, after over 30 years at the youth arts powerhouse. Stanford, along with Founder Bonnie Fogel, was instrumental …Read more.

Imagination Stage welcomes all students at all points in their arts journeys. Some train here as an important stepping stone to their dream career as a professional theatre, dance, or film artist; others find the …Read more.

If you saw THE HULA-HOOPIN' QUEEN earlier this year, you will recognize the talented Kalen Robinson, who played the role of Kameeka. This summer, Kalen returns to Imagination Stage...

Did you know that Imagination Stage offers sensory-friendly performances and ASL interpreted performances? Imagination Stage’s Sensory-Friendly events are designed to be more accessible to individuals who have sensory-sensitivities. Our sensory-friendly performances provide a safe and …Read more.

Imagination Stage was delighted to talk with long-time friend and collaborator Deborah Wicks La Puma about her work on Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience and her storied (or should we say tuneful…?) …Read more.

Imagination Stage acknowledges that the land on which our theatre home sits was, and is, still inhabited and cared for by the Piscataway Conoy and Piscataway tribes.

The transition from education to the workplace can be a tricky time for young people with disabilities. Drawing together experts in disability rights, inclusive arts, and community employment, this Community Conversation offers families, students, and …Read more.

Imagination Stage selects Jason Najjoum as new managing director..

Imagination Stage endeavors to create an inclusive and welcoming environment, as well as equitable access to all artistic and educational programming for students, staff, patrons, professional artists, and visitors of all abilities. We offer both …Read more.

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