Constellation Theatre Company

Epic theatre in an intimate space. Constellation Theatre Company tells big, powerful stories in an intimate space.

We spark the curiosity and imagination of the people of greater Washington, DC with world-class entertainment that features visual spectacle, dynamic movement, live music, and passionate acting ensembles. Drawing from the genres of fantasy, farce, and epic adventure, Constellation transports audiences to new and exciting worlds where the action is larger than life. Since our founding in 2007, Cons

09/09/2024

CONSTELLATION HAS STIMULATED THE CITY'S CREATIVE ECONOMY FOR 17 YEARS 💫

Our theatre has sold over 120,000 tickets to residents of all DC wards, Maryland, Virginia, and visitors to the capital. Our patrons enjoy dining, shopping, and exploring the vibrant 14th St. NW neighborhood 💥

We partner with local businesses like Colada, Room & Board, TRADE, Barcelona, Franklin Hall, Saint Ex, Bar Pilar, and Miss Pixies to host events and cross-promote. During the pandemic, we paid contractors in full for canceled projects and have since created opportunities for over 200 artists!

Stay tuned for an exciting announcement coming soon! 🌌

09/08/2024

✨🌌 OUR CORE VALUE: Produce excellent theatre that is engaging, challenging and entertaining 🌌✨

•Create art that has both emotional and intellectual impact.
•Connect audiences to the communal power of live theatre.
•Spark curiosity, conversation and imagination.
•Showcase diverse stories that reflect the vast range of human experience.

We have a big announcement we can't wait to share with you! Stay tuned for more coming soon 💙

09/08/2024

✨ABOUT OUR HISTORY ✨

Since our funding in 2007, we have brought to life numerous diverse and vibrant stories. Constellation received the John Aniello Award for Outstanding Emerging Company from the Helen Hayes Awards in 2009 and the prestigious National Theatre Company Award from the American Theatre Wing in 2013. 🔥

According to Metro Weekly magazine, Constellation does "some of the best, most adventurous, most reliable work in town, all presented on an epic scale with a level of intimacy that can’t be beat.” 🌌

Stay tuned for our soon-to-be-announced Season 18!

09/05/2024

GET READY TO DREAM BIGGER WITH US 🌟

Soon after our founding in 2007, The Washington Post called our first production, "a promising debut for a company that seems determined to dream big." Today, with more Helen Hayes awards than seasons under our belt, we celebrate our commitment to telling big, powerful stories in an intimate space. 🌌

Our 1,880 square-foot black box at Source has been countlessly transformed into extraordinary worlds. From Broadway scores played by a six-piece orchestra to intricate soundscapes created by world-renowned Tom Teasley and Chao Tian, we share these stories mere steps away from the audience.

We are excited to continue to dream big with you. Stay tuned for the grand reveal of our Season 18! 🔥

08/31/2024

LOOKING BACK THROUGH THE SPOTLIGHT ✨

How many of these shows have you seen? Let us know in the comments and relive the magic with us! 🌌💫

08/29/2024

THROWBACK THURSDAY 🔥

An adaptation by Sarah Ruhl of Virginia Woolf’s luminous novel, Orlando was on stage October 12th through November 11th, 2023. Directed by Nick Martin, this production traced a young man's journey over 300 years of self-discovery, in pursuit of love, power, and personal fulfillment.

Labeled "visually delicious and humorous" by DC Theatre Arts, Orlando captivated audiences with its rich, imaginative storytelling and engaging performances.

With Season 18 around the corner, we're eager to soon reveal a lineup of productions that promise to transport you to dramatic worlds where the action is larger than life!

Stay tuned for exciting announcements as we embark on another thrilling season together. Thank you again for being an essential part of our constellation! ⭐️

08/28/2024

💥INTIMACY MEETS EPIC STORYTELLING 💥

Since our founding in 2007, Constellation Theatre Company has redefined what theatre can be, turning our intimate black box into a stage where stories come to life with boundless creativity. As an innovative theatre company, we're renowned for creating dramatic spectacles with heightened style. 🌌

Each production transforms our intimate space with intricate sets, vibrant costumes, colorful lighting, and live music. 🎶

We also continuously adjust our audience setup to immerse you in the action, enhance dramatic experience, and forge unique connections with the actors. ✨

Stay tuned for an exciting announcement coming soon!

08/25/2024

17 YEARS OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE 🎭

Since our founding in 2007, we have built a reputation for artistic excellence and inventive storytelling, transforming our stage into a realm of boundless imagination 💫

With 17 seasons under our belt and 56 stories from 17 countries brought to life, our theatre stretches the ordinary boundaries of theatre to tell imaginative, epic tales infused with adventure. From our 2007 production of A Dream Play to our 2024 presentation of Is God Is, Constellation tells stories where the action is larger than life 🔥

We're excited to share a lineup of productions that elevate our tradition of imaginative, epic storytelling with you. Stay tuned for soon-to-be-announced Season 18 🎉

08/24/2024

LOOKING BACK THROUGH THE SPOTLIGHT ✨

How many of these shows have you seen? Let us know in the comments and relive the magic with us! 🌌💫

08/23/2024

THROWBACK THURSDAY 🔥

Written by Aleshea Harris, our production of Is God Is was on stage June 13th through July 14th, 2024. Directed by Helen Hayes Award-winning KenYatta Rogers, Is God Is was celebrated by Broadway World as "the most action-packed 100-minute show in DC."

A fierce and funny drama, Is God Is followed the story of impassioned twin sisters and their epic journey across America to exact righteous revenge on the man who betrayed their family. 🌞

With Season 18 around the corner, we're eager to soon reveal a lineup of productions that promise to transport you to dramatic worlds where the action is larger than life!

Stay tuned for exciting announcements as we embark on another thrilling season together. Thank you again for being an essential part of our constellation! ⭐️

08/18/2024

LOOKING BACK THROUGH THE SPOTLIGHT ✨

How many of these shows have you seen? Let us know in the comments and relive the magic with us! 🌌💫

08/15/2024

Honoring Your Support on National Nonprofit Day ✨

With National Nonprofit Day coming up this Saturday, August 17th, we want to take a moment to celebrate you. This day recognizes the incredible impact nonprofit organizations make, and we are deeply grateful for the role you play in supporting our mission to tell big, powerful stories in an intimate space. ⭐️🌌

From making our theatre a place where creativity blooms and diverse voices are heard to winning 19 Helen Hayes Awards, you have been an essential part of every success. As we celebrate National Nonprofit Day, we extend our deepest thanks for your unwavering support and partnership:

THANK YOU for being an essential part of our constellation! 💙

08/14/2024

Did you know we offer special discounts to different groups? 🤔

Whether you’re a first responder, healthcare provider, teacher, military personnel, theatre artist, or student, we've got something special for you! 🌌

Learn more about our special rates at https://www.constellationtheatre.org/special-offers and stay tuned for our soon-to-be-announced Season 18 lineup to enjoy our productions at 50% OFF! 🎟️✨

08/14/2024

SEASON 18 IS COMING UP SOON 🔥

We're excited to announce we’ve curated a season full of must-see shows that will ignite your imagination and stir your soul! Get ready for a thrilling new lineup of unforgettable stories, epic adventures, and breathtaking performances. ✨

Stay tuned—we can't wait to share what we've been working on with you! 🎭✨

08/10/2024

Thank you to our audiences for making Season 17 forever memorable. We can’t wait to see you again! ✨

Your unwavering support and enthusiasm for the arts have been the heartbeat of every performance. As we close one chapter, we are thrilled to invite you to join us for the next. 🌌

Stay tuned for exciting announcements as we embark on another thrilling season together. Thank you again for being an essential part of our constellation! ⭐️

08/09/2024

THROWBACK THURSDAY 🔥

Our production of Desperate Measures was Helen Hayes Recommended! Running from February 15, to March 17, 2024, Desperate Measures captivated audiences with its playful charm.

Described by the Washington City Paper as "hilarious," Desperate Measures was celebrated as an "irreverent, sexy, silly musical seriously funny." Directed by our Founding Artistic Director, Allison Arkell Stockman, this rollicking musical was inspired by Shakespeare’s Measure For Measure.🌵

With Season 18 fast approaching, we're eager to soon reveal a lineup of productions that promise to transport you to dramatic worlds where the action is larger than life!

Stay tuned for exciting announcements as we embark on another thrilling season together. Thank you again for being an essential part of our constellation! ⭐️

08/08/2024

THANK YOU TO THE TALENTED ARTISTS WHO MADE OUR SEASON SHINE ✨

Epic poems, a nun with a gun, and the pursuit of righteous revenge. Constellation Theatre Company's Season 17 was one for the books thanks to the dedication and talent of our incredible artists! 🔥

With Season 18 fast approaching, we are eager to soon reveal a lineup of productions that promise to transport you to dramatic worlds where the action is larger than life.

Stay tuned for exciting announcements as we embark on another thrilling season together. Thank you again for being an essential part of our constellation! ⭐️

08/06/2024

✨🌌OUR MISSION 🌌✨

Constellation Theatre Company tells big, powerful stories in an intimate space. We spark curiosity and imagination with plays and musicals from all over the world that feature visual spectacle, original music, dynamic movement and passionate acting ensembles. We draw from the genres of fantasy, farce, and epic adventure to transport our audiences to dramatic worlds where the action is larger than life.

Stay tuned for upcoming announcements as we continue to create theatre that is engaging, challenging, and entertaining. THANK YOU for being an essential part of our constellation. 💫

We'd love to hear from you! Let us know in the comments about your favorite Constellation production ⭐️

08/02/2024

🌌⭐️Discover Our Special Events and Enjoy Engaging Theatre for All ⭐️🌌

In anticipation of soon-to-come Season 18, we are excited to celebrate spaces at our theatre where affinity and belonging can flourish with each Constellation Theatre Company's production. 🎇

Our Epic Exchanges are part of a series of special events designed to bring together our diverse communities into an environment where everyone's stories and love for the arts are celebrated. ✨

Designed for curious theatre enthusiast who wish to further explore the rich themes and narratives of our performances, join us during our Epic Exchanges to engage in post-show discussions with artists and special guest speakers!

Learn more about our special events @ https://constellationtheatre.org 🔥

07/30/2024

🌌⭐️THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT ⭐️🌌

As Season 18 approaches, we find ourselves looking back on the exciting achievements of Season 17. Thank you for joining us on this journey filled with unforgettable performances, inspiring conversations, and captivating stories. ✨

Aleshea Harris' IS GOD IS, celebrated by Broadway World as "the most action-packed 100-minute show in DC" performed to full houses on multiple evenings. Celebrated for exploring riveting themes of familial violence and relationship dynamics with brilliant comedy and emotional power, IS GOD IS was on stage at our theatre June 13th - July 14th.

Stay tuned for upcoming announcements as we continue to pursue our mission to produce excellent theatre that is engaging, challenging, and entertaining. THANK YOU for being an essential part of our constellation. 💫

We'd love to hear from you! Let us know in the comments if you were there 👇

07/26/2024

🌌⭐️Your Support Has Helped Us Constellate Stellar Success ⭐️🌌

As Season 18 approaches, we find ourselves looking back on the exciting achievements of Season 17. Thank you for joining us on this journey filled with unforgettable performances, inspiring conversations, and captivating stories. ✨

Our production of DESPERATE MEASURES, directed by our Founding Artistic Director, Allison Arkell Stockman, is HELEN HAYES RECOMMENDED. On stage February 15, 2024 – March 17, 2024, DESPERATE MEASURES was a rollicking new musical inspired by Shakespeare’s Measure For Measure.

Stay tuned for upcoming announcements as we continue to pursue our mission to produce excellent theatre that is engaging, challenging, and entertaining. THANK YOU for being an essential part of our constellation. 💫

Learn more @ https://constellationtheatre.org

07/16/2024

THANK YOU! 🌞
Your support made IS GOD IS a star of our season

Our hearts are brimming with pride and joy as we reflect on the incredible journey of Aleshea Harris' IS GOD IS. Thank you for your enthusiasm and heartfelt support that made this show stellar 🌌

We'd love to hear from you. Comment below if you experienced this explosive production with us!👇💥

07/14/2024

🚨CLOSING NIGHT ALERT 🚨

Celebrated by audiences and press for exploring riveting themes of familial violence and relationship dynamics with brilliant comedy and emotional power, IS GOD IS closes TONIGHT!

Get your tickets NOW and don't miss out on this production Broadway World labels "the most action-packed 100-minute show in DC." 🌞

🎟️FINAL chance to grab your tickets @ https://constellationtheatre.org
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