THEATRE DOWNTOWN INC

The Washington Stage Guild is professional theatre operating on a small professional theatre contract with Actors' Equity Association. We are committed to producing eloquent plays of idea and argument, passion and wit - plays from all periods of world drama presented by a classical ensemble with a contemporary sensibility - smart theatre for a smart town! We produce four full productions each season - roughly from August through May. 2025-26 will be our 40th Season producing theatre in Washington, D.C.

Since its founding, the Stage Guild has been committed to non-traditional casting, believing that the best actor should play a role, regardless of race. As a result, our productions have often featured BIPOC, non-binary, and neurodivergant actors in leading roles, and in families with siblings, parents, and romantic interests of different ethnicities and backgrounds. This has been expanded to include a more diverse pool of directors, designers, and technicians.