The Anacostia Playhouse brings arts presentations, performances, exhibits and instruction to an underserved neighborhood, and provides a venue for local artists to create, perform, and display their work. Located in a place rich in history and great in promise, the Playhouse is uniquely positioned to serve the local community east of the river while it also introduces the neighborhood to members of other communities – and helps restore nighttime vigor to historic Anacostia and its economy. In addition to mounting three annual productions, it regularly partners with Theater Alliance (its resident company) and Essential Theater (an African American theater company in the metro area), and hosts a range of performers, from jazz musicians to puppeteers. Between performances, local schools, youth programs, nonprofits, and others utilize the space to make art and come together … as a community.
Headquarters: DC-Ward 8
Where They Operate: DC-Citywide; Historic Anacostia
Age Groups Served: All
Population(s) Served: Individuals with Disabilities; Individuals who identify as LGBTQ; Individuals living with HIV/AIDs; Low- to Moderate-Income Community Members; Men/Boys; Women/Girls; Students; Veterans/Military Families; Immigrants/Refugees
Awards & Recognition
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Press
- Theatre Review: ' 'night Mother' at the Anacostia Playhouse
Mon May 8 2023, Maryland Theater Guide
an impressive job of harnessing just about every emotional nuanceÂ…a sophisticated subtlety and a power inherent in the directionÂ…
- Intense "night, Mother' grips interest at Anacostia Playhouse
Fri Apr 28 2023, DC Theater Arts
The performances by Lezlie Hatcher and Patricia Williams-Dugueye evinced the tenacity and desperation of Jacob wrestling his angel.
- Anacostia Playhouse's "Night Mother' Tackles Love, Suicide, Stigma
Wed Apr 26 2023, Washington Informer
Anacostia Playhouse's "Night Mother' Tackles Love, Suicide, Stigma
Budget (FY2022)
- $3 million or higher
- $1 million to $3 million
- $500k to $1 million
- The current budget for Anacostia Playhouse is: Less than $500k
Catalogue charities range in size from $100,000 to
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