The Studio Theatre is a

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production company located in the 14th Street corridor of

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It produces contemporary plays in a four-stage complex. Stages include the Metheny, the Mead and Milton, and Stage 4, a black box.

History

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.

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". The fourth venue, Stage 4, is a flexible

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, 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".

Awards

Studio Theatre has been nominated for a total of 321

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s, winning 65 awards. 2015 Helen Hayes Awards * Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical - HELEN Production -

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'' * Outstanding Play- HAYES Production - ''Cock'' by Mike Bartlett 2014 Helen Hayes Awards * The James MacArthur Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play - Ted van Griethuysen in ''The Apple Family Cycle'' 2013 Helen Hayes Awards * Outstanding Director, Resident Play - Christopher McElroen, ''Invisible Man'' * Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Play - ''Invisible Man'' * Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production - Mary Louise Geiger, ''Invisible Man'' 2012 Helen Hayes Awards * Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play - Erica Sullivan in ''

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'' * Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical - Matthew Delorenzo in ''POP!''

Other activities

References

External links

Official website

Studio Theatre records, Special Collections in Performing Arts, University of Maryland Libraries.

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