About the Theatre
OVATIONS THEATRE is a queer and Black-owned small business that provides a vibrant space for artists of all ages to create, perform, and grow. Our programming offers enriching and thought-provoking opportunities for emerging and established theatre professionals to explore their craft, push boundaries, and develop their unique artistic voices. At OVATIONS, we foster a creative environment that encourages open-mindedness, dedication, and collaboration, where artists of all backgrounds come together to build not just performance skills, but confidence, problem-solving abilities, and lasting connections. Founded by DMV native Darnell Patrick Morris, OVATIONS THEATRE is the DC-metro area’s only black and queer owned theatre education and performance program for all ages. OVATIONS THEATRE rehearses in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and performs in local professional venues, including our very own The Harriet, with the benefit of top-notch production value. Our seasons are filled with exciting offerings, including full-scale productions, master classes, workshops and more.Upcoming Shows
Joy, strength, love, courage, catharsis, LIFE: everything we want in a Broadway show can be found in this Tony and Grammy Award-winning new musical about...
by Lisa A. Crayton - June 05, 2026
What did our critic think of BOUNCE at Strand Theater Company?...
by Kirby Povilaitis - June 02, 2026
In a world of change and confusion, some essential truths will always remain. Chief among these truths is this: Campy, irreverent, John Waters-style comedy will always have a home in Baltimore. Its current place of residence: Vagabond Players’ 110th season closer, The Divine Sister. ...
by Lisa A. Crayton - May 08, 2026
In the best way possible, MISS HOLMES RETURNS is predictably Sherlock Holmes. And yet so much more—thanks to a recasting of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic characters Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as women....
by Tina Collins - April 23, 2026
This staging of The Heidi Chronicles at the Vagabond Players finds the tension between what was promised and what was delivered, with performances that let the humor land and the questions linger....
by Lisa A. Crayton - April 23, 2026
What did our critic think of HER PORTMANTEAU at Strand Theater Company?...
by Cybele Pomeroy - March 26, 2026
SUFT has a great deal to be proud of with this production of RAPUNZEL: It's a cute and colorful show which even backstage is devoted to teamwork, personal ethics, resourcefulness and an untiring devotion to the quality of experience for people participating in theatre for perhaps their first time. S...
by Cybele Pomeroy - March 24, 2026
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS: The beautiful theater inside of CCBC Dundalk hosts an equally beautiful production. What a treat to view this classic, seeing and hearing people respond to its twists and turns as if seeing it for the first time- or perhaps actually seeing it for the first time- realizi...
by Jack L. B. Gohn - March 15, 2026
A logistically and artistically ambitious mashup of Shakespeare's play and modern American songs with some great acting....
by Cybele Pomeroy - March 14, 2026
Iron Crow’s brave production of NEXT TO NORMAL deserves a longer run. The script is a dramatic treatment of a nearly untouched topic, and the music is gorgeous and brilliantly rendered by excellent musicians and vocalists....
by Timoth David Copney - February 26, 2026
The Act II energy, the dazzling effects, and the powerhouse leads make for a wildly entertaining night at the theatre....
Videos
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God of Carnage Cockpit in Court (6/12-6/28) |
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10 Minute Play Festival The Colonial Players of Annapolis (7/17-7/26) |
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Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical Milburn Stone Theatre (6/12-6/21) |
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The Importance of Being Earnest New Spire Arts (7/24-8/20) |
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As You Like It Maryland Ensemble Theatre (6/25-6/28) |
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Toby''s Dinner Theatre Presents: Summer - The Donna Summer Musical Toby's Dinner Theatre Columbia (8/28-11/01) |
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A Midsummer Night's Dream Compass Rose Theater (7/31-8/09) |
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How to Train Your Dragon, the Musical, Jr. Maryland Ensemble Theatre (7/30-8/02) |
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Disney's Dare to Dream Cockpit in Court (7/10-7/19) |
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The Crayon King, or Learning How to Share Spotlighters Theatre (6/12-7/05) PHOTOS |
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