Theatre Lab Dramathon
#### Explore the Area. ### Events. ### Business + Community. Join the Theatre Lab for Dramathon 2026, DC’s one-of-a-kind theatrical extravaganza! One of our most exhilarating performances of the year, the Dramathon brings together some of Washington DC’s best-known actors, directors, playwrights, and theatre enthusiasts for a one-night-only live show of short plays written for this event. Whether you’re a Theatre Lab student or alumni, a fan of local DC theatre, or just want to support the arts, we welcome everyone to the stage! All funds from the event benefit the theatre’s Send a Kid to Theatre Camp campaign, which provides scholarships to children and teens for the renowned summer camps and institutes. For more details, and to register for the events, please visit The Theatre Lab. Just so you know, we’re all about Downtown DC We only post events that fall within our 140 block boundary. All events are subject to review and posting at our own discretion.
#### The Theatre Lab’s annual Dramathon is one of Washington DC’s most exciting nights of performance and social impact. DC’s one-of-a-kind theatrical extravaganza, the Dramathon brings together some of Washington DC’s best-known actors, directors, playwrights, and theatre enthusiasts for a one-night-only live show of world premiere short plays written for this event. Part theatrical showcase, part fundraiser, the Dramathon raises tens of thousands of dollars each year for our Send a Kid to Theatre Camp initiative, which provides need-based scholarships for young people to attend The Theatre Lab’s nationally recognized youth summer camps and renowned teen training institutes. Every year, area theatergoers have a one-night only chance to sample the best and the freshest of the scene’s present while contributing to its future: The Theatre Lab’s Dramathon.”. Dramathon performers work with and perform alongside DC area directors, actors, and playwrights in a one-of-a-kind theatre experience that raises money for a great cause.
This year's Dramathon will take place in person at the home of The Theatre Lab (900 Massachusetts Ave NW). It's free to watch, but performers must raise $100 to