Dominion Stage is thrilled to announce our 75th Season!
3 full productions - 1 special event - 2 venues
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‍THE CRUCIBLE
by Arthur Miller
August 9 - 24, 2024
T‍heatre on the Run, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA 22206
Widely considered a masterpiece, this timeless classic challenges American ideas of power, intolerance, and justice. In the Puritan community of Salem, Massachusetts, a servant girl accuses a farmer’s wife of witchcraft. One accusation spirals into many, uncovering a web of bigotry and deceit that changes their lives forever. Among the most produced plays since its 1953 debut, THE CRUCIBLE is both a gripping historical drama and an evergreen parable of contemporary society.
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‍FUN HOME
Music by Jeanine Tesori, Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel
October 25 - November 9, 2024
Gunston Theatre Two, 2700 S Lang Street, Arlington,  VA 22206
A contemporary musical based on Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir. As Alison navigates her past, she reflects on her relationship with her enigmatic father, Bruce, a closeted gay man and funeral home director, and she grapples with the challenges of coming to terms with her identity amidst her father's secrets and her family's hidden truths. Filled with humor, heartache, and unforgettable music by Jeanine Tesori and a compelling book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, Fun Home explores themes of family, memory, and the courage it takes to be true to oneself. From the playful exuberance of childhood to the complexities of adulthood, this Tony Award-winning musical captivates audiences with its emotional depth and authenticity.
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‍THE CITY OF CONVERSATION
‍by Anthony Giardina
January 31 - February 15, 2025
Theatre on the Run, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA 22206
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In 1979, Washington D.C. was a place where people actually talked to each other...where adversaries fought it out on the Senate floor and then smoothed it out over drinks and hors d'oeuvres. But it was all about to change. In this play spanning 30 years and six presidential administrations, Hester Ferris throws Georgetown dinner parties that can change the course of Washington’s politics. But when her beloved son suddenly turns up with an ambitious Reaganite girlfriend and a shocking new conservative world view, Hester must choose between preserving her family and defending the causes she's spent her whole life fighting for.
SPECIAL EVENT
Watch this space for upcoming details on a special event to be presented in 2025.
Our previously announced production of XANADU will be presented in Season 76 (2025-2026).
Since a group of neighbors formed a play-reading group in 1949, Dominion Stage has been a part of Arlington. Â We are Arlington's oldest community theatre. Â We seek stories that reflect everyone in our community, especially those not usually highlighted. Â To us, "Anything But Predictable" means you'll see stories about the good, the bad, the ugly, and even the undead. Â We've explored incest, suicide, drug abuse, mental illness, sexuality, prejudice, puppet sex, and crime, as well as life in a trailer park, on a desert isle, in a locker room, in colonial Salem, and in prehistoric times. Â Sometimes we're not the best choice for Grandma or the kids, and we'll let you know. Â We ARE the best choice for theatre that makes you think, helps you understand, makes you laugh (frequently), makes you cry (sometimes), and celebrates the community we are all a part of. Â
GUNSTON THEATRE TWO,
2700 S Lang Street, Arlington, VA:
Dominion Stage's current black-box home (the original library of Gunston Middle School) gives us space to present musicals with large casts and sets, as well as the intimacy necessary for more dramatic pieces and comedies. Â Seating configuration changes with each production, and audience members are rarely more than a few steps from the actors. There is plentiful free parking. Â Patrons enter via the main glass doors, pass Theatre One on the left, and follow the signs down the hall to Theatre Two, or may drive around the building to park closer to Theatre Two's entrance (look for the neon art). Â The closest Metro (though not walkable) is Pentagon City. If arriving by car service, tell the driver the Theatres are located uphill, away from the soccer fields.
THEATRE ON THE RUN,
3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA:
For more intimate shows, Dominion Stage will use the smaller black box theatre located in the Arlington Cultural Affairs building. Seating for fewer than 100 patrons, less than 10 feet from the action! Parking and an entrance are located behind the building, in addition to the Theatre On The Run entrance at the side of the building on S. Oakland Street. There are overflow parking lots at the ends of both side streets.
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Dominion Stage is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Â Federal ID number 52-1349392.