Washington City Paper: As an acting student at Greensboro College in North Carolina, Justin Weaks was assigned to research a major American theater market and report on everything from the type of work its companies put on to the cost of renting an apartment. As fate would have it, Weaks’ professor assigned them Washington, D.C.
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As someone who’s lived in the Washington DC area their whole life, I don’t think I truly appreciated its theatrical scene until recently, as I’ve been studying theatre. While New York City will always, and rightfully so, have the reputation of being one of the most prominent and excellent theatrical regions in the world, Washington DC has gradually become known as a prominent theatrical area as well. Despite its history as the capital of the United States, and well-known historical venues such as the National and Ford’s Theatre, its reputation to the un-immersed is often subjected to “another city stop for national tours”. Reading this article truly emphasized just how many innovative opportunities are available with residencies, film work, and regional theatre highlights. That being said, Washington DC as a city is known for its hub of corporations and government associations, frequently favoring these values over local networks, but I hope to see the theatre industry embrace the community aspects of Washington DC.
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