Mead Theatre Lab Floorplan
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Inventory
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Production Policies
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Rental
Reservation Form
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MEAD THEATRE LAB

In the Mead Theatre Lab, audiences experience innovative new work and interact with an exciting mix of contemporary performers. It is a venue for talented playwrights, producers, directors, designers and actors to present pieces that explore new and challenging ideas. The intimate, flexible space has presented readings, workshops, small theatrical productions, dance, movement and performance pieces and other experimental forms. Through the Mead Theatre Lab, CuDC works to nurture emerging performing artists and organizations and expand the visibility of established performers and theater companies.

Mead Theatre Lab Program
CuDC's Mead Theatre Lab Program is an intensive program for performing artists and independent theatre companies. Over the course of the season the program provides fifteen weeks of theatre space, production management support and mentoring. An advisory panel of noted DC theatre professionals selects the projects and provides guidance to the chosen producers, creating a nurturing environment in which emerging performing artists can grow — and resulting in an eclectic group of innovative, edgy productions. Past Mead Theatre Lab Program participants include Anu Yadav, BosmaDance, Q. Terah Jackson, Solas Nua, Taffety Punk Theatre Company and Washington Improv Theater.

During the 2008 – 2009 season, CuDC will sponsor six productions in the Mead Theatre Lab.

Programming for the Mead Theatre Lab Program is overseen by an advisory panel including:

Michael Baron, Associate Director, Signature Theatre

David Dower, Associate Artistic Director, Arena Stage

Renee Littleton, Senior Director of Special Projects, Washington National Opera

Jenny McConnell Frederick, Artistic Director, Rorschach Theatre

Mark Ramont, Associate Producer–Artistic, Ford’s Theatre

For more information, contact , Manager, Performing Arts & Business Center, phone 202.315.1306, fax 202.315.1303.

The Mead Theatre Lab Program at Flashpoint, a Cultural Development Corporation project, is made possible by the generous support of the Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, the Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, the Aaron & Cecile Goldman Foundation, the Mary & Daniel Loughran Foundation, the MARPAT Foundation, Jaylee & the late Gilbert Mead, the Eugene & Agnes E. Meyer Foundation, Prince Charitable Trusts, Jon and NoraLee Sedmak, the Summit Fund and many other sponsors. Hotel Helix is Flashpoint’s 2008-2009 Hotel Partner. Barefoot Wine is Flashpoint’s 2008 – 2009 Wine Partner.

Flashpoint is also available to rent for private or corporate events. For private event rates and availability, contact us via or by phone at 202.315.1329.

To view Flashpoint floorplans click here.