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.
History
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 398 Helen Hayes Awards, winning 75 awards.[4]
2023 Helen Hayes Awards
Outstanding Production in a Play—Hayes: John Proctor is the Villain
Outstanding Ensemble in a Play—Hayes: John Proctor is the Villain