INDIE STAGE COLLECTIVE

INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL THEATRES IN THE DMV

INDIE STAGE COLLECTIVE is a group of small and micro theatres in the Washington, DC region. From wrestling to rock shows, poignant plays to magnificent musicals, DC’s small theatre scene has it all!

UPCOMING SHOWS & EVENTS

Flying V

Doctor Moloch

Oct. 17 - Nov. 2, 2025

Nu Sass

5th Date

Oct. 24 - Nov. 15, 2025

Creative Cauldron

Peter Pan and Wendy

Nov. 7 - Nov. 23, 2025

The Puppet Co.

Hershel & The Hannukah Goblins

Dec. 11 - Dec. 22, 2025

NextStop Theatre Company

Dream House

Sept. 11 - Oct. 25, 2025

The Puppet Company

Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure

Oct. 18 - Nov. 3, 2025

NextStop Theatre Company

The Last 5 Years

Oct. 30 - Nov. 23, 2025

Washington Stage Guild

Accused!

Nov. 20 - Dec. 14, 2025

Rorschach Theatre

So Late Into The Night

Oct. 4 - Nov. 2, 2025

We Happy Few

A Midnight Dreary

Oct. 30 - Nov. 22, 2025

Solas Nua

Lie Low

Nov. 6 - Nov. 23, 2025

The Puppet Co.

The 37th Annual Nutcracker

Nov. 28 - Dec. 31, 2025

Creative Cauldron

The Turn of The Screw: The Musical

Oct. 2 - Oct. 26, 2025

The Edge Of The Universe Theatre

Death and the Fool

Nov. 8 & Nov. 9, 2025

Theater Alliance

Furlough’s Paradise

Oct. 30 - Nov. 23, 2025

Creative Cauldron

Madeline’s Christmas

Dec. 5 - Dec. 21, 2025

WHO WE ARE

Supporting Marginalized Genders In The Arts

Plays With Engaging, Believable, Women's Roles

Movement Reaching Beyond Realism

Contemporary Irish Arts In The U.S.

Professional African-American Theatre Company

Confronting Systemic Oppression In America

Providing Performances And Education For Young People

Feminist, queer, and diverse narratives

Opera That Speaks. Theatre That Sings.

Theatre That Serves As A Starting Point To Tough Conversations

DC’s Leading Peddlers Of Whimsy

New Works And New Views On Established Works

Inspire, Educate, Entertain, And Create

Touring Theatre For Young Audiences

Throwing Normal Away To Highlight Theatre’s Importance

New And Diverse Works For New And Diverse Audiences

Space For BIPOC Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Artists

Making Theatre Exciting, Meaningful And Affordable

Smart Theatre For Smart People

Rediscover And Reimagine Classic Stories

Pushing Beyond The Limits Of Ordinary

Puppetry for children & adults

Intersectional, Niche-Based Art (And Wrestling)

Theatre That Confronts What Separates And Unites Us

Challenging Contemporary International Theatre

DC's Commedia dell'Arte Theatre Company

Creating opportunities for women’s stories

Plays That Tell Stories Of The Underrepresented

Affordable, Enriching, and Diverse Experiences in Northern Virginia

Providing Performances And Education For Young People

Theatre Company For Emerging Artists

New Comedies In The Gaithersburg Area

Award Winning Musicals With Dinner Too

A Vibrant Arts Center That Offers Engaging Opportunities

Increasing Knowledge And Understanding Through Theatre

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