Up and atom: Iconic Japanese anime character Astro Boy takes flight at Studio Theatre on Feb. 15. (freaz89 via Flickr)
Yes, this blog, which caters to apartment renters in the D.C. area (showing you why renting here is better than renting nearly anywhere else), has featured quite a few theaters lately.
With cerebral entertainment like this all over town, you may get cultured by osmosis just walking around the city.
Now, just think if you actually ventured into the Studio Theatre? The culture would be dripping out of your ears!
The Studio Theatre’s roots go back to 1978, and its mission “is dedicated to producing the best in contemporary theatre.” It has a “restless, innovative spirit” that helps generate a diverse and rich body of work. They are committed to connecting the audience and actors, evinced by the fact that of their four performance spaces, none of them seats more than 225 theatergoers.
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So you’re right there in the action, seeing and hearing every nuance. It’s cozy.
The 2011/2012 schedule is well under way, and the renter can catch a few plays in February.
For instance, “Time Stands Still” “follows an injured photojournalist who returns home from the battlefields of Iraq only to learn that some images can never be erased.” This sober offering is currently running until February 12.
“Astro Boy and the God of Comics” tells the story of “a crime-fighting robot.” This play runs into March. Check out the link above for an informative interview with creator and director Natsu Onoda Power.
There are two full-service bars, where you can eat an eclectic snack and quaff a drink of your choice (yes, wine and beer are served), and a bookstore, where you can nab a souvenir or even a play script.
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The Studio Theatre also offers the Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory for aspiring thespians.
Ticket prices are a little involved, depending on when you attend and where you sit. They can go for as much as $69 or as little as $35. Here is a helpful seating chart.
Studio offers two lesser-expensive options though. On the Studio 2ndstage, performances can be viewed for $30 ($35 on Saturdays), and they also offer the Studio Lab, where you can watch stripped-down versions of plays for $20. You can also find other pricing discounts on the ticket page itself.
Located in Logan Circle in Northwest, the Studio Theatre is a big supporter of area businesses and helpfully points out nearby restaurants, where you can grab a bite to eat and make a night of it.
Studio is located between two Metro stations – the Mt. Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center stop on the Green/Yellow Line and the Dupont Circle stop on the Red Line – each a little less than a mile away.
But you can always take a bus, cab or drive: How you get there is up to you. Just come out, and enjoy yourself this winter.
