The Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory: A History of Artistic Excellence

The Studio Theatre is known locally and nationally for creating the best in contemporary theatre. The finest acting talent performs in its beautiful four-theatre complex. In recognition of its high artistic standards, The Studio Theatre is honored with over 200 Helen Hayes nominations, many of them for Outstanding Acting. A second producing wing, The Studio 2ndStage offers a signature blend of provocative and irreverent performances.

The third component of The Studio Theatre is The Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory. Now in its 36th year, it is the most established and renowned institution of its kind in the Washington DC area. From the first production season of The Studio Theatre in 1978 to its most recent production season, acting students from The Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory have performed on the stages of The Studio Theatre. The conservatory has trained over 10,000 actors and directors, now working in theatre and film in the Washington DC area and in all major regions of the country.