Intimate Black Box Theatre and Gallery in the heart of Adams Morgan

The 40-seat black box theater at the DC Arts Center provides an essential and accessible platform for local, national, and international theatre groups, musicians, and performance artists in one of the nation’s most artistically vibrant cities. Perfect for intimate performances, the theater is a modest but ready space with lighting and sound equipment and a small backstage. Our theater is prepared to welcome any type of performance, including full-length plays and musicals eligible for Helen Hayes nominations, find-your-own-venue Capital Fringe performances, monthly showcases, poetry readings, stand-up comedy, improv shows, independent film screenings, and album release parties. Our space can also be rented for rehearsals, auditions, photoshoots, events, meetings, and more