# Studio Theatre (Washington, D.C.)

The Studio Theatre is a non-profit theater production company located in the 14th Street corridor of Washington, D.C. It produces contemporary plays in a four-stage complex. Stages include the Metheny, the Mead and Milton, and Stage 4, a black box.

## History

In 1988, the Studio Theatre started its "2nd Stage" production series to provide opportunities for emerging and established local and national artists to share their talents.

## Facilities

Studio Theatre contains three main venues: the Metheny, the Mead, and the Milton. All three are thrust stages and seat approximately 200 people each. They were designed by co-founder Russell Metheny "to foster an intimate connection between actor and audience". The fourth venue, Stage 4, is a flexible black box theater, used primarily for the former Studio 2ndStage and most recently Studio X.

## Notable events

Washingtonian magazine, as part of its 50th anniversary commemoration, identified the Studio Theatre's move into its current space at 14th and P streets as one of "50 Moments That Shaped Washington, DC".

## Awards

Studio Theatre has been nominated for a total of 398 Helen Hayes Awards, winning 75 awards.
2023 Helen Hayes Awards
* Outstanding Production in a Play—Hayes: John Proctor is the Villain
* Outstanding Ensemble in a Play—Hayes: John Proctor is the Villain
2019 Helen Hayes Awards
* Outstanding Ensemble in a Play—Hayes: The Wolves
* Outstanding Choreography in a Play—Hayes: Stephanie Paul, The Wolves
2018 Helen Hayes Awards
* Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play—Hayes: Ted van Griethuysen, The Father
2017 Helen Hayes Awards
* Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play—Helen: Tom Patterson, Constellations
* Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play—Hayes: Liam Forde, Hand to God
* Outstanding Set Design—Hayes: Daniel Conway, Hand to God
* Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play—Helen: Lily Balatincz, Constellations
2016 Helen Hayes Awards
* Outstanding Choreography in a Musical—Helen: Jessica Redish, Silence! The Musical
2015 Helen Hayes Awards
* Outstanding Play—Hayes: Cock
* Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical—Hayes: Barbara Walsh, Carrie
2014 Helen Hayes Awards
* James MacArthur Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor—Resident Play: Ted van Griethuysen, The Apple Family Cycle
2013 Helen Hayes Awards
* Outstanding Lighting Design—Resident Production: Mary Louise Geiger, Invisible Man
* Outstanding Ensemble—Resident Play: Invisible Man
* Outstanding Director—Resident Play: Christopher McElroen, Invisible Man
2012 Helen Hayes Awards
* Outstanding Lead Actress—Resident Play: Erica Sullivan, Venus in Fur
* Outstanding Supporting Actor—Resident Musical: Matthew DeLorenzo, Pop!
2011 Helen Hayes Awards
* Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor—Resident Play: Johnny Ramey, Superior Donuts
2009 Helen Hayes Awards
* Outstanding Resident Play: Blackbird
* Outstanding Lead Actress—Resident Play: Lisa Joyce, Blackbird
2008 Helen Hayes Awards
* Outstanding Resident Musical: Reefer Madness
* Outstanding Lead Actress—Resident Play: Nancy Robinette, Souvenir
* Outstanding Lead Actor—Resident Play: J. Fred Shiffman, Souvenir
* Outstanding Director—Resident Musical: Keith Alan Baker, Reefer Madness
* Outstanding Costume Design—Resident Production: Reggie Ray, Souvenir
2007 Helen Hayes Awards
* Outstanding Resident Musical: Caroline, or Change
* Outstanding Lead Actress—Resident Musical: Julia Nixon, Caroline, or Change