The Last Martyr is a new touring play for teens, premiering at Imagination Stage and written by Malik Work. Directed by Alina Collins Maldonado, it tells the story of Najad Washington and Nour Youssef, navigating themes of grief, revenge, and community after a cycle of violence affects their lives. This production integrates hip hop, spoken word, and poetry to resonate with young audiences, encouraging them to reflect on their own heroic journeys toward forgiveness and change. The play is part of a broader initiative to engage and educate students in middle and high schools across Montgomery County and Washington, D.C.
Havana Hop (2/14/26-3/7/26)
Good Morning, Good Night (3/21/26-4/19/26)
Pete the Cat: A Live Rock Musical (6/17/26-7/26/26)
Balloonacy (1/10/26-2/15/26)
The Snowman™ and the Snowdog (11/22/25-1/4/26)
Educational Theatre Program (10/1/25-10/1/28)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (9/17/25-10/12/25)
Dory Fantasmagory (6/18/25-8/3/25)
Mother Goose (3/1/25-4/13/25)
Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood (12/14/24-2/8/25)
Petite Rouge, A Cajun Red Riding Hood (12/11/24-2/8/25)
Winnie the Pooh (9/21/24-10/27/24)
Imagination Stage was founded as BAPA (Bethesda Academy of Performing Arts) in 1979 in response to the urgent need for arts education for young people. The company was renamed Imagination Stage in 2001 in anticipation of its move to its downtown Bethesda theatre arts center in 2003. Imagination Stage has grown from a handful of children in a single classroom to a full-spectrum theatre arts organization, with theatre productions by professional actors and artists. Unlike most children’s theatre companies, Imagination Stage commissions new works for children every year. These productions have been recognized with awards and productions by other companies around the world.
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LA CASA DE BERNARDA ALBA (The House of Bernarda Alba)
GALA Hispanic Theatre (2/5 - 3/1) | |
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Paranormal Activity
Shakespeare Theatre Company (1/28 - 2/7) | |
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↓D←R←O←W←N←E←R [Renword]
NextStop Theatre (1/29 - 2/22) | |
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Chez Joey
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (1/30 - 3/15) | |
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Constellation Theatre Company (1/23 - 2/15) | |
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Catch Me If You Can
Shenandoah Conservatory (2/26 - 3/1) | |
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Romeo & Juliet & Their Friend Mario
The Roguish Players (1/30 - 2/1) LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN NEW PLAY WASHINGTON DC PREMIERE | |
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Wish World: a Bad Medicine Sketch Comedy Show
DC Improv Comedy Club (3/17 - 3/17) NEW COMEDY | |
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25th Anniversary Tour of Patti LuPone Matters of the Heart
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (3/5 - 3/5) | |
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Midiculous
Keegan Theatre (2/24 - 3/8) | |
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Pete the Cat: A Live Rock Musical
Imagination Stage (6/17 - 7/26) | |
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Our Town
Shenandoah Conservatory (3/26 - 3/29) | |
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Lovers and Legends
DAR Constitution Hall (2/15 - 2/15) | |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Washington DC (3/14 - 3/14) | |
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