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Attending a theatre or other fine arts performance is enriching
for any child! The combination of live music, colorful costumes
and storytelling is a magical experience that the whole family can
share. This season, start a new tradition with your family enjoy
an afternoon or evening theatre or musical performance. The
memories and rewards will last a lifetime.
This
year our Guide to Family Theatre and the Arts has been completely
updated and contains listings for:
This season, start a new tradition with your family enjoy
an afternoon or evening theatre or musical performance. The memories
and rewards will last a lifetime.
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Childrens
Theatre
Adventure Theatre
301-320-5331 7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo Park, MD
Carousel Puppets
703-444-9426 42361 Lucketts Road,
Lucketts Community Center
Leesburg, VA 1115 W. Church Road,
Sterling Community Center Annex
Sterling, VA
www.carouselpuppets.com
The Childrens Theatre
703-548-1154
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
125 S. Old Glebe Road Arlington, VA
College of Southern Maryland
301-934-9828
Harmonia School of Music & Art
703-642-1711
7373 McWhorter Place Annandale, VA
harmonia@harmoniaschool.org
www.harmoniaschool.org
Special Information: Harmonia offers a variety of performing and
visual arts programs. It includes instrumental and voice
instructions and performances, Early childhood music classes,
Musical Theatre program culminate in productions, Dance program
includes ballet, tap, jazz, hiphop, Pilates classes. All ages & all
levels. Taught by conservatory educated teachers.
Harmonia School of Music & Art
703-938-7301
2942 Hunter Mill Road Oakton, VA
harmonia@harmoniaschool.org
www.harmoniaschool.org
Special Information: Harmonia offers a variety of performing and
visual arts programs. It includes instrumental and voice
instructions and performances, Early childhood music classes,
Musical Theatre program culminate in productions and the Art program
features all media. All ages & all levels. Taught by conservatory
educated teachers.
Herndon Parks & Recreation
703-435-6868
814 Ferndale Avenue Herndon, VA
Imagination Stage
301-961-6060
4908 Auburn Avenue Bethesda, MD
info@imaginationstage.org
www.imaginationstage.org
Special Information: Imagination Stage (formerly BAPA) has been a
leader in inclusive arts education and innovative theatre for
families in the Washington region since 1979.
Mount Vernon Community Childrens Theatre
703-360-0686
Robert E. Parilla
Performing Arts Center
51 Mannakee Street
Rockville, MD
The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
202-252-0011
900 Jefferson Drive, SW
Washington, DC
www.discoverytheater.org
Special Information: Discovery Theater features live performances
for young audiences. Call now for our fall schedule and brochure.
Strathmore
301-530-0540
10701 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD
tickets@strathmore.org
www.strathmore.org
Special Information: Family performances in the new Music Center at
Strathmore- Trout Fishing, Dan Zanes, Sol y Canto, Cathy & Marcy and
Fred Garbo Inflatable Theatre Co.
Young Artists Theatre
301-604-2844
Cherry Tree Center, Rte. 29 @ Rte. 216
5 Miles North of Silver Spring, MD
contactus@yatheatre.com
www.yatheatre.com
Special Information: Live shows, performing arts classes, scout
activities, birthdays and field trips. Celebrating our 10th
anniversary!
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Theatre
Performances
Actors Theatre of Washington
202-319-7227
Source Theatre
1835 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC
African Continuum Theatre
202-529-5763
Alden Theatre at the McLean Community Center
703-790-9223
1234 Ingleside Avenue McLean, VA
American Century Theater
703-553-8782
Gunston Arts Center, Theatre II
2700 S. Lang Street Arlington, VA
Arena Stage
202-488-3300
1101 Sixth Street, SW
Washington, DC
Arlington Center for Dance and The Center Dance Company
703-522-2414
3808 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA
info@arldance.org
www.arldance.org
Special Information: The Nutcracker, Dec. 3 - 5, 2004 - Thomas
Jefferson Community Theater. Premier dance school and
pre-professional ballet company offering 140 classes/week to
students from ages 3 years - adult: ballet, jazz, Pilates, stretch,
tap and more. Check our website for ticket information and a
complete schedule of classes.
The Arlington Players
703-549-1063
Bowie Community Theatre
301-805-0219
Bowie Playhouse Whitemarsh Park
Route 3 S. Bowie, MD
Catalyst Theater Company
800-494-TIXS
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
545 Seventh Street, SE Washington, DC
Center Stage
410-332-0033
700 N. Calvert Street Baltimore, MD
Charter Theatre
202-333-7009
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
Georgetown Lutheran Church
Washington, DC
Cherry Red Productions
202-298-9077
Source Theatre
1835 14th Street, NW Washington, DC
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland
301-405-ARTS
University of Maryland College Park, MD
Classika Theatre
703-824-6200 Arlington, VA
Folger Theatre
202-544-7077 201 East Capitol St., SE
Washington DC
Fords Theatre
202-347-4833 511 10th Street, NW
Washington, DC
Gala Hispanic Theatre
202-234-1660
Georgetown University Theatre
202-687-3838
Greenbelt Arts Center
301-441-8770
Hartke Theatre/Drama Dept.
202-319-4000
The Catholic University of America
Heritage Theatre Company
301-770-9080
Bethesda/Chevy Chase, MD
Herndon Parks & Recreation
703-435-6868
814 Ferndale Avenue
Herndon, VA
Imagination Stage
301-961-6060
4908 Auburn Avenue Bethesda, MD
info@imaginationstage.org
www.imaginationstage.org
Special Information: Imagination Stage (formerly BAPA) has been a
leader in inclusive arts education and innovative theatre for
families in the Washington region since 1979.
Keegan Theatre
703-527-6000
Kennedy Center
202-467-4600
2700 F Street, NW
Washington, DC
The Little Theatre of Alexandria
703-683-0496
Lopez Studios, Inc.
Performing Arts School
703-787-0071
Reston, VA
Margaret Haddad
Studio of Classical Ballet
703-759-3366
9911 Georgetown Pike Great Falls, VA
Special Information: Russian Classical Ballet ages 2.5 to Adult.
Nutcracker Performances: Nov. 27 & 28. Spring Performance: May 7.
McLean Theatre Alliance
Box Office: 703-790-9223
Resv/Tktmastr: 202-432-7328
Info/Groups: 703-790-0128
Alden Theatre
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Avenue McLean, VA
Mechanic Theatre
410-481-SEAT
25 Hopkins Plaza Baltimore, MD
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre & Academy
301-762-1757
10076 Darnestown Road, Suite 202
Rockville, MD
contact@metropolitanballettheatre.com
www.metropolitanballettheatre.com
Special Information: MBT offers classes for ages 4 through adult -
including creative movement, ballet, jazz and choreography training.
Performing opportunities are available for ages 7 through adult.
Margaret Haddad
Studio of Classical Ballet
703-759-3366
9911 Georgetown Pike
Great Falls, VA
Special Information: Russian Classical Ballet ages 2.5 to Adult.
Nutcracker Performances: Nov. 27 & 28. Spring Performance: May 7.
The Metropolitan Ebony Theatre
301-322-0444
Metrostage
703-548-9044
1201 N. Royal Street Alexandria, VA
National Theatre
202-628-6161
1321 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Olney Theatre Center
301-924-3400
2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road
Olney, MD
Potomac Theatre Company
301-299-8571
Blair Family Center for the Arts
The Bullis School
10601 Falls Road Potomac, MD
Providence Players of Fairfax
703-425-6782
Frost Middle School 4101 Pickett Road
Fairfax, VA
Quotidian Theatre Company
301-816-1023
Rep Stage
410-772-4900
Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD
Reston Community of Players
703-476-1111
Rockville Little Theatre
240-314-8690
Rorschach Theatre
703-715-6707
Casa del Pueblo
at Calvary Methodist Church
1459 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, DC
Round House Theatre
Box Office: 240-644-1100
Administrative Office:
240-644-1099
P.O. Box 30688 Bethesda, MD
Shakespeare Theatre
202-547-1122
450 Seventh Street, NW
Washington, DC
Signature Theatre
703-820-9771
3806 S. Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA
Source Theatre Company
202-462-1073
1835 14th Street, NW Washington, DC
Stanislavsky Theater Studio
202-265-3748
1742 Church Street, NW
Washington, DC
The Sterling Playmakers
703-437-6117
Studio Theatre
202-332-3300
1333 P Street, NW Washington, DC
Synetic Theater
202-462-5364
Rosslyn Spectrum
1611 N. Kent Street Arlington, VA
Takoma Theatre
202-291-8060
4th & Butternut, NW Washington, DC
Teatro De La Luna
202-882-6227
Theater Alliance
202-396-2125
H Street Playhouse
1365 H Street, NE Washington, DC
Theater J
202-777-3229
District of Columbia
Jewish Community Center
1529 16th Street, NW Washington, DC
Trumpet Vine Theatre Company
703-912-1649
3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA
University of Maryland Department of Theatre
301-405-ARTS
Virginia Ballet Company
703-249-8227
5595 Guinea Road Fairfax, VA
Warner Theatre
202-783-400
13th and E Streets, NW Washington, DC
Washington Shakespeare Company
703-418-4808
Clark Street Playhouse
601 S. Clark Street
Arlington, VA
Weinberg Center for the Arts
301-228-2828 Frederick, MD
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
202-393-3939
The Young Peoples Theatre
703-717-0170
The Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre
Intersection of Route 1 (Richmond Highway) & Furnace Road Lorton,
VA
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Performing Arts Classes
or Instruction
A Class Act Acting for Young People & Adults, Inc.
703-307-5332
5506 Talon Court Fairfax, VA
mlechter@earthlink.net
www.actingforyoungpeople.com
Special Information: Fun, challenging classes for ages 5 - adult
taught by theater professionals. Specially designed in-school
programs and classes on demand. Summer Arts Camp.
Alicia Bokser Piano Studio
301-983-9436
7849 Heatherton Lane Potomac, MD
aliciabokser@hotmail.com
Special Information: Music & Piano lessons from an experienced
teacher & music therapist. All levels, ages 5 - adult.
Contemporary teaching techniques- affordable rates.
Arlington Center for Dance and
The Center Dance Company
703-522-2414
3808 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA
info@arldance.org
www.arldance.org
Special Information: The Nutcracker, Dec. 3 - 5, 2004 - Thomas
Jefferson Community Theater. Premier dance school and
pre-professional ballet company offering 140 classes/week to
students from ages 3 years - adult: ballet, jazz, Pilates,
stretch, tap and more. Check our website for ticket information
and a complete schedule of classes.
The Center for Music, Movement and Art, Inc.
301-251-1148
www.centerformusic.org
Special Information: The Center for Music, Movement and Art, Inc.
offers the metro area the most up-to-date, researched and
progressive curriculums for children 0 10 years. It is not too
late! Register now!
Creative Kids
School of Theatre Arts
703-451-9418
6144 Shiplett Boulevard Burke, VA
Special Information: Hey Kids! Lets put on a show! Children gain
confidence and pride in their accomplishments through our
satisfying creative drama experiences. Classes for children ages 5
12 after school and evenings during the school year. Also,
preschool morning classes for children 3 5 years old. We also
have half day summer camp programs for school aged children. Dont
miss out on the fun! Join us at Creative Kids where every child is
a star.
DC Dance Collective
202-362-7244
4908 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
office@dcdancecollective.com
www.dcdancecollective.com
Special Information: Dance Instruction- All Ages/All Levels. Call
for a schedule of classes.
Entertainment & Literary Management, Inc.
301-731-2003
8102 Powhatan Street Hyattsville, MD
Private violin instruction taught by an experienced teacher for
ages toddler-adult.
Gymboree Play & Music
703-836-2277
Alexandria, Chantilly, Fairfax
& Springfield, VA
www.gymboree.com
Harmonia School of Music & Art
703-642-1711
7373 McWhorter Place Annandale, VA
harmonia@harmoniaschool.org
www.harmoniaschool.org
Special Information: Harmonia offers a variety of performing and
visual arts programs. It includes instrumental and voice
instructions and performances, Early childhood music classes,
Musical Theatre program culminates in a production, Dance program
includes ballet, tap, jazz, hiphop, Pilates classes. All ages &
all levels. Taught by conservatory educated teachers.
Harmonia School of Music & Art
703-938-7301
2942 Hunter Mill Road Oakton, VA
harmonia@harmoniaschool.org
www.harmoniaschool.org
Special Information: Harmonia offers a variety of performing and
visual arts programs. It includes instrumental and voice
instructions and performances, Early childhood music classes,
Musical Theatre program culminate in productions and the Art
program features all media. All ages & all levels. Taught by
conservatory educated teachers.
Imagination Stage
301-961-6060
4908 Auburn Avenue Bethesda, MD
info@imaginationstage.org
www.imaginationstage.org
Special Information: Imagination Stage (formerly BAPA) has been a
leader in inclusive arts education and innovative theatre for
families in the Washington region since 1979.
International School of Music
301-657-0763
5110 Ridgefield Road, Suite 212
Bethesda, MD www.ismw.org
James School of Dance
703-356-3800
6723 Whittier Avenue, Suite L-1 McLean, VA
Janice Mauroschadt
Violin & Piano Studio
703-660-2351
Serving Northern Virginia
Studio Located 3 Miles South
of Old Town Alexandria
jmauroschadt@earthlink.net
Special Information: Music Instruction, Traditional & Suzuki
violin, Traditional piano. Group and private lessons available.
Now enrolling!
Jordan Kitts Music Keyboard Learning Center
800-968-4807
MD: College Park Bethesda
VA: Springfield Sterling Vienna
www.keyboardcenter.com
Special Information: Jordan Kitts Keyboard Learning Center
provides: piano lessons and early childhood music classes. Group
and private instruction are available. Ages 18 months - adult. All
levels and music styles taught.
Joy of Motion Dance Center
Bethesda, MD: 301-986-0016
Dupont Circle: 202-387-0911
Friendship Heights: 202-362-3042
www.joyofmotion.com
Special Information: Classes for children & teens in Creative
Movement, Creative Rythms, Pre-Ballet & Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap,
Street Jam, Street Jazz & Belly Dance.
Kindermusik
MD Locations:
301-805-5936
Bowie/Crofton/University of MD
301-926-9022 Gaithersburg/N. Rockville
VA Locations:
703-780-1967 Alexandria
703-370-2873 Alexandria
703-256-2134 Annandale
703-631-2046 Ashburn/Reston/McLean &
Fairfax/Centreville/Manassas
703-533-8062 Fairfax
703-866-4409
Falls Church/Arlington/McLean
703-594-3981
Manassas/Bristow/Gainesville
Special Information: Kindermusik gives your child the gift of
music to last forever.
Knock on Wood Tap Studio
301-495-0395
8700 Georgia Avenue, Suite B
Silver Spring, MD
knockonwoodtap@aol.com
www.knockonwood.org
Special Information: Rhythm tap classes & all ages, skill levels,
including popular parent/child classes. Lots of fun! Special
4-week January mini-session. Master classes, concerts & more!
Learn Now Music
240-687-0241
Serving DC, MD & VA
www.learnnowmusic.com
Special Information: Interested in taking music lessons but dont
want to travel? Call today for in-home lessons.
Levine School of Music
202-686-8000
Serving DC, MD & VA
www.levineschool.org
Special Information: Offering early childhood music and Suzuki
studies. Serving all ages & levels and provide private vocal and
instrumental lessons. Call for a catalog and information on all of
our programs.
Little Hands Kindermusik
703-631-2046
Ashburn, Centreville, Fairfax, Lake Ridge, Manassas & McLean, VA
www.littlehands.com
Margaret Haddad
Studio of Classical Ballet
703-759-3366
9911 Georgetown Pike Great Falls, VA
Special Information: Russian Classical Ballet ages 2.5 to Adult.
Nutcracker Performances: Nov. 27 & 28. Spring Performance: May 7.
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre & Academy
301-762-1757
10076 Darnestown Road, Suite 202 Rockville, MD
contact@metropolitanballettheatre.com
www.metropolitanballettheatre.com
Special Information: MBT offers classes for ages 4 through adult -
including creative movement, ballet, jazz and choreography
training. Performing opportunities are available for ages 7
through adult.
Music Tots
703-266-4571
barb@musictots.com
www.musictots.com
Fun and educational music classes designed for children aged 0-5.
Children, parents and teachers are all involved in creating music
together.
musiKids
301-215-7946
4900 Auburn Avenue Bethesda, MD
info@musikids.com
www.musikids.com
Special Information: Fun, educational and interactive music &
movement classes for newborn - 6 years. Intimate classes; relaxed,
flexible atmosphere. Family classes, birthday parties. MD/DC
locations.
Potomac Piano Studio
301-299-3349
Special Information: Highly qualified teacher teaches individually
designed program in piano & keyboard. For all levels, ages 4
years-adult.
Suzuki Music Studio
703-295-0659 Reston, VA
barretc@aol.com
www.barrettsuzuki.com
Special Information: Lessons and performing experience in violin,
viola, cello and piano with Suzuki group lessons and group
performances on a regular basis. Matsumoto-trained instructor.
Tiny Dancers
703-385-5580
10875 Main Street, Suite 113 Fairfax, VA
info@tinydancers.com
www.tinydancers.com
Special Information: Tiny Dancers offers exceptional performance
based dance instruction and birthday parties that provide children
with outstanding training while emphasizing a fun, nurturing and
motivating environment.
Travelling Teachers, Inc.
301-989-9174 703-385-8229
Serving, DC, MD & VA
Special Information: Travelling Teachers provide music lessons in
your home. Let our teachers do the travelling!
Young Artists Theatre
301-604-2844
Cherry Tree Center, Rte. 29 @ Rte. 216
5 Miles North of Silver Spring, MD
contactus@yatheatre.com
www.yatheatre.com
Special Information: Live shows, performing arts classes, scout
activities, birthdays and field trips. Celebrating our 10th
anniversary!
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Theatre
Performance Parties
Bob Brown Puppets
703-319-9102
2965 Palmer Street Oakton, VA
bobbrownpuppets@aol.com
www.bobbrownpuppets.com
Special Information: Most popular puppet company in the
metropolitan area. Birthday parties, preschools, libraries,
special events. Many different productions.
Carousel Puppets
703-444-9426 42361 Lucketts Road,
Lucketts Community Center
Leesburg, VA 1115 W. Church Road,
Sterling Community Center Annex Sterling, VA
www.carouselpuppets.com
Catrionas Castle
301-972-7549
www.catrionascastle.com
Imagination Stage
301-961-6060
4908 Auburn Avenue Bethesda, MD
info@imaginationstage.org
www.imaginationstage.org
Special Information: Imagination Stage (formerly BAPA) has been a
leader in inclusive arts education and innovative theatre for
families in the Washington region since 1979.
Kaydee Puppets
703-385-4543
4212 Sideburn Road Fairfax, VA
kdpuppets@aol.com
www.kaydeepuppets.com
Special Information: Kaydee Puppets, live performances at your
location; interactive theatre experience, audience participation
with moving-mouth hand puppets. Call us!
The Puppet Lady
703-631-2021
www.puppetlady.org
Special Information: The Puppet Lady is great for parties,
festivals, school events & more!
The Rainbow Company
703-239-0037
info@reciact.com
http://reciact.com
Special Information: Interactive childrens theatre. Entertaining
children since 1991 with our birthday parties, special events and
enrichment programs.
Silly Socks Puppet Theatre
202-829-5900
www.sillysocks.com
Special Information: Puppet shows and workshops for entertaining
kids.
Tiny Dancers
703-385-5580
10875 Main Street, Suite 113 Fairfax, VA
info@tinydancers.com
www.tinydancers.com
Special Information: Tiny Dancers offers exceptional performance
based dance instruction and birthday parties that provide children
with outstanding training while emphasizing a fun, nurturing and
motivating environment.
Young Artists Theatre
301-604-2844
Cherry Tree Center, Rte. 29 @ Rte. 216
5 Miles North of Silver Spring, MD
contactus@yatheatre.com
www.yatheatre.com
Special Information: Live shows, performing arts classes, scout
activities, birthdays and field trips. Celebrating our 10th
anniversary!
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