On The List is geared towards local emerging African American LSDT Artists and Guest Artists creating work under the Light Switch Dance Theatre socially conscious multi-disciplinary mission. Artists will have the opportunity to present work for new audiences as well as connect with other artists in the community. This series provides a safe and engaging […]
Join us as we dive deep into uncovering the artistic process behind Inversion/ Submersion. Over the course of his artist residency at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW), Billy Friebele explores the Anacostia River from shallow waters near his home in Riverdale Park, MD to deeper areas near Capitol Hill. Using two floating video cameras, Billy […]
Come out for this community event with our Teaching Artist, Ms. Nancy. She will guide children of all ages through a craft project they can create and take home. This is a drop in class and will take place on our front lawn. If the weather is poor, we will cancel and reschedule for a […]
Join us on Saturday April 2nd as we celebrate 50 years of CHAW with CHAWbaret GOLD, a cabaret style performance that promises to be a fun and fabulous celebration of CHAW's rich 50-year history. Conceived of and built by a collective of neighbors who knew the importance of community arts and wanted a dedicated space […]
Fiveplay is a new play from local playwright Erica Smith (writer of 2014's Come Out and Say It and 2019's Stonefish) and directed by Sean Butler (2017's Tiresias' Tits) taking an affectionate look at polyamory and the modern family. Emerson's dating Sawyer, who's married to Monty, who's dating Ray, who's also dating Avery, who's married to Emerson. And their friend Keegan lives […]
The Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL) will open its new show, “Untitled” with a reception, on Saturday, April 9th from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) at 545 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC. 20003. The show will be on display in the CHAW Gallery, from April 9th to May 6th, 2022. In addition […]
Four short complete works by four BIPOC artists presented by LSDT; featuring Sandra Atkinson, Truly Austin, Jaclyn Martin, and Darryl Pilate Saturday, May 7th - 7:00pm-8:30pm in the Black Box Theatre Tickets for this In-Person performance available HERE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shorts-tickets-321609822637 Note: This performance also has a virtual option - Tickets for the virtual performance will be […]
The Residents Collective (TRC) is pleased to announce the opening of their inaugural group exhibition, Superposition, in partnership with Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) and curated by Mandy Cooper. The show will take place at CHAW, 545 7th St. SE, with an opening reception on Friday, May 13, 6:30-8:30pm that is free and open to […]
We Happy Few Productions presents Desdemona: A Play About A Handkerchief By Paula Vogel Helen Hayes Recommended We Happy Few (PERICLES, 2018; LOVERS’ VOWS, 2019) takes a step forward by looking back this spring. In their first Shakespeare-adjacent piece since 2018’s PERICLES, and their first live stage production since the COVID-19 pandemic, the company journeys […]
Shorts presented by LSDT is now on sale for virtual performance - May 20th-22nd, 2022. Featuring work by: Sandra Atkinson, Truly Austin, Jaclyn Martin, Darryl Pilate Visit the link below for tickets to this online showing: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shorts-tickets-341455421357
Awesome Free Introduction to Improv About this event Proof of vaccination is required (two weeks passed final shot, booster is recommended, but not required) and medical grade masks (N95 or KN95) must be worn inside the building in order to participate in this workshop. Accessibility: This building is not wheelchair accessible. Washington Improv Theater is […]
Parents and students are invited to join us on Saturday, June 11th, 12:00pm-1:30pm, for our Spring Showcase. There will be performances by the theater classes, student art on display, and games to play. Come meet some of our YAP instructors, and celebrate the wonderful work our young artists have done this semester! Please note: Masks are […]
