Inclusive Theatre Companies

For individuals with cognitive and/or physical disabilties

Inclusive Theatre Company Schedule for 2009/2010:


About Inclusive Theatre Companies

About Scripted Companies

The companies are directed by trained theatre professionals. An original script is developed during the rehearsal process through improvisation techniques. A play is scripted and then blocked, memorized by the actors and performed for the public. The final production is designed to showcase each actor’s unique talents.

Each company will be limited to 15 people. Actors who are between the Gaithersburg location and Silver Spring location are urged to join the Silver Spring company.

Inclusive Theatre Companies require an audition in order to participate.

What is required at auditions?

Actors will be expected to prepare a short piece. This can be a song, a poem, a monologue or a dance. The directors may also lead some acting or movement exercises for the group.

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Arlington Inclusive Theatre Companies 2010 - 2011 (Adult)

HasBeenaLooza: The Benefit Concert

Auditions for Arlington Inclusive Companies A and B - Two companies, twice the fun!

Date: Thursday, September 16
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Place:

 

Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church
1500 N. Glebe Road
Room L-3
Arlington, VA 22207

Both companies will audition at the same time.
Everyone who auditions gets the opportunity to join.  We just want to see what you can do!
Auditions should be short and highlight some of your skills for the directors - this may be a poem, a song, a dance, a monologue or a short story.  Here are some ideas for a short story:

  • "You left before I had the chance to tell you..."
  • "Last night I dreamed..."
  • "When I was little, I wanted to..."

Auditions are friendly and low pressure.

Rehearsals will be held on Thursdays, September 2010 - March 2011.

Dates: Thursdays, September 30 - March 24
  no rehearsals Nov. 25, Dec. 23, Dec. 30
Company A Rehearsal Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Company B Rehearsal Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Place:

 

Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church
1500 N. Glebe Road
Room L-3
Arlington, VA 22207
Tech Week: March 28 - 30
Performance Place:

Gunston Theatre One
2700 South Lang St.
Arlington, VA 22206

 

Still not sure if Arlington Inclusive Theatre is a good fit for you?  Check out photos from our past shows!
You can also email us at info@art-stream.org with specific questions.

All ArtStream rehearsals are held in a friendly, supportive environment and led by trained professionals.

ArtStream's Inclusive Theatre Companies are specifically designed for adults with intellectual disabilities.


Mark Your Calendars!

Dates for Arlington Inclusive Companies' 2011 shows have been announced!

Thursday, March 31 at 7:30pm
Friday, April 1 at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 2 at 2:30pm

Thursday, April 7 at 7:30pm
Friday, April 8 at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 9 at 2:30pm


Recent Press

The Washington Post recently mentioned Arlington's double bill of Those Were The Days... and HasBeenalooza: The Benefit Concert in their weekend Going Out Guide (we're at the bottom of the page).

Our Arlington shows were also highlighted in the Mix 107.3 FM Mix Cares Community Calendar.

"Free in DC," a local events blog recommended our Arlington double bill for its many followers.

Those Were The Days... and HasBeenalooza: The Benefit Concert got a nice little blurb in the Arlington Connection (this one has a few pictures from the event).

Press Highlights

The Arlington Inclusive Theater Company's performance of Kickball The Musical! was featured in the Arlington Connection. Read the full article.

Past Productions

Read about the Arlington Inclusive Company's 2008-09 production Kickball The Musical!

Read about the Arlington Inclusive Company's 2007-08 production Trouble at the No-Way Chalet

Read about the Arlington Inclusive Company's 2006-07 production That Thing Called Love!

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Silver Spring Inclusive Theatre Company 2009-2010 (Adult)

The Silver House Speakeasy

The 2009/10 Silver Spring Inclusive Theatre Company presented What's the Frequency Johnny? The Great Case Caper! on April 15-18, 2010.
DVDorder a DVD »  Registration Formview flyer »
Photosview photos from What's the Frequency Johnny?

 

 


Mark Your Calendars!

Dates for Silver Spring Inclusive Company's 2011 shows have been announced!

Friday, April 29 at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 30 at 2:30pm
Sunday, May 1 at 2:30pm

Friday, May 6 at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 7 at 2:30pm


Recent Press

Listen to a clip from WAMU's ArtBeat.  Opening night for What's the Frequency Johnny? was included in their daily arts rundown.

Bob Madigan, WTOP's "Man About Town" paid a visit to a rehearsal for What's the Frequency Johnny?
Listen to the Clip »


Past Productions

Read about the Silver Spring Inclusive Company's 2008-09 production Keep the Studio Rockin'

Read about the Silver Spring Inclusive Company's 2007-08 production Mission: Environment

Read about the Silver Spring Inclusive Company's 2006-07 production Lost in a Dream at the Super Hero Diner.

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Gaithersburg Inclusive Theatre Company 2009-2010 (Adult)

The Gaithersburg Inclusive Theatre Company presented a double bill of A Three Ring Fiasco and Once Upon a Time...Again on June 18, 19, 20 and 25, 26, 27 at the Asbury Methodist Village, Rosborough Theatre.

Photosview photos from A Three Ring Fiasco and Once Upon a Time...Again RFlyerview flyer »

 


Mark Your Calendars!

Dates for Gaithersburg Inclusive Company's 2011 shows have been announced!

Friday, June 17 at 7:30pm
Saturday, June 18 at 2:30pm
Sunday, June 19 at 2:30pm

Friday, June 24 at 7:30pm
Saturday, June 25 at 2:30pm


 

Press Highlights

June 2009: Read the The Montgomery County Gazette review of the double bill "A Mystery to Me" and "It's a Wonderful Pie!".

The Gaithersburg Inclusive Theater Co. was featured on WUSA Channel 9 News. Read the full article »

Past Productions

Read about the Gaithersburg Inclusive Company's 2008-09 double bill of It's a Wonderful Pie! and A Mystery to Me

Read about the Gaithersburg Inclusive Company's 2007-08 double bill of The Curious Quest and Fast Times at the Woolsey High Breakfast Club

Read about the Gaithersburg Inclusive Companies' 2006-07 productions Saving the Starlight and Return to the Starlight.

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Playback Theatre Company (Adult)

It is our intention to offer Playback Theatre Workshops and a Playback Performing Company in the future. Keep checking back for more details.

About Playback Theatre

Ensemble members perform unscripted original works incorporating storytelling, improvisation, music and movement. Each performance is different, as audience members are invited to “tell us your stories”, which the ensemble acts out.

Company members who are eligible will be welcomed to participate in both a scripted company and the Playback Theatre company. No memorization of lines is necessary for Playback Theatre but attentive listening and improvisational skills are essential.

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