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'''Adventure Theatre''' is the longest running children's theatre in the Washington, D.C. area. Located in [[Glen Echo Park, Maryland|Glen Echo Park]] in [[Glen Echo, Maryland|Glen Echo]], [[Maryland]] has been performing for children since 1951 and educating children in creative drama since 1978.<ref>[http://www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org] adventuretheatre-mtc.org .</ref>
{{Short description|Children's theatre at Glen Echo Park, Maryland, US}}
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'''Adventure Theatre''' (AT) is the longest running children's theatre in the [[Washington, D.C.|Washington]], D.C. area. Located in [[Glen Echo Park, Maryland|Glen Echo Park]] in [[Glen Echo, Maryland|Glen Echo]], [[Maryland]], it has been holding performances since 1951, and educating children in creative drama since 1978.<ref>[http://www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org] adventuretheatre-mtc.org .</ref>


== History ==
==History==
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Adventure Theatre was founded in 1951 by a group of women from the Community Arts Association’s drama classes.


In 1955, Adventure Theatre began commissioning plays by children’s theater playwrights Flora Atkins and Helen Avery.
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• 1951. Adventure Theatre is founded by a group of women from the Community Arts Association’s drama classes, who believed that children deserve to experience excellent theater.


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The In-School Players - a traveling troupe, was launched in 1969 in response to a request by the Director of Language Arts for the District of [[Columbia Public Schools]]. The In-School Players remains a vital part of AT programming.
• 1955. Adventure Theatre begins commissioning plays by award-winning, nationally-recognized children’s theater playwrights, Flora Atkins and Helen Avery. Both are recipients of the prestigious Charlotte B. Chorpenning Award from The Children’s Theatre Association of America.


Adventure Theatre moved to Glen Echo Park in 1971 after years of touring.
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• 1969. The In-School Players, a traveling troupe, is launched as a result of a request by the Director of Language Arts for the District of Columbia Public Schools. The In-School Players remains a vital part of AT programming.


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Between 1974–79, Adventure Theatre expanded programming by partnering with the Junior League to create The Picture Book Players - a performance troupe for pre-school and early elementary-aged children.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adventure Theatre MTC |url=https://theatrewashington.org/theatres/adventure-theatre-mtc |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=TheatreWashington |language=en}}</ref> Adventure Theatre also began offering its first theater-education classes and created a puppet division, now known as The Puppet Co., another resident of Glen Echo Park.
• 1971. Adventure Theatre moves into a new permanent space of its own after years of touring, at Glen Echo Park, its current location.


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In 1986, New Plays Books published ''Six Adventure Theatre Plays'', which were distributed to bookstores and children’s theaters around the country. The County Council of Montgomery County proclaimed June as “Adventure Theatre Month,” in honor of the theater’s 35 years of service.
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• 1974 -79. Adventure Theatre expands programming by partnering with the Junior League to create The Picture Book Players, a performance troupe for pre-school and early elementary aged children. Adventure Theatre also began offering its first theater-education classes and created a puppet division, now The Puppet Co., another resident of Glen Echo Park.


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Renovation of the home space was completed in 2007. The extensive renovation now includes a theatre, rehearsal spaces, and room for an expanded administrative staff.
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• 1986. New Plays Books published Six Adventure Theatre Plays, which were distributed to bookstores and children’s theaters around the country. The County Council of Montgomery County proclaimed June as “Adventure Theatre Month,” in honor of the theater’s 35 years of service.


In 2012, AT merged with the Musical Theater Center to form Adventure Theatre MTC.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ADVENTURE THEATRE MTC {{!}} Glen Echo Park |url=https://glenechopark.org/adventuretheatre |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=glenechopark.org}}</ref> ATMTC fosters collaborations and partnerships with local and national arts, humanities and civic organizations, ensuring that all programming is diverse, affordable and accessible.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adventure Theatre MTC {{!}} Kennedy Center |url=https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/a/aa-an/-adventure-theatre-mtc/ |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=The Kennedy Center |language=en}}</ref>
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• 2007. Renovation of the home space is completed. The extensive renovation, which includes a state-of-the-art theatre, new rehearsal spaces, and room for an expanded administrative staff, Adventure Theatre, enables the theater to expand its programming and offer services to thousands of additional patrons each year.


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==See also==
• 2010. Producing Artistic Director, Michael J. Bobbitt receives the 2010 County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts – Emerging Leader and becomes President of the League of Washington Theaters. Adventure Theatre partners with Montgomery College to co-produce Harry Connick, Jr’s, THE HAPPY ELF, directed by Tony Winner John Rando and starring Tony winner Michael Rupert. Additionally, Adventure Theatre adapted and produced the classic television special – RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER. Adventure Theatre’s production of IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE, breaks box-office records, receives both critical and public acclaim, and is featured in American Theatre Magazine.

Both, IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE and THE HAPPY ELF, receive national recognition and help solidify Adventure Theatre’s position as a leader in arts and arts education for youth.

• 2011, Adventure Theatre will celebrate 60 years of commissioning new works, cultivating many generations of theatre artists and audiences, and transitioning from a community-based arts organization to a nationally-recognized children’s theater.

== The Facility ==

In September 2007, Adventure Theatre introduced renovations including a new [[Stage (theatre)|stage]] and audience seating, a [[state-of-the-art]] sound and light system, new [[rehearsal]] and education spaces, and party rooms.

== Reviews ==
*{{cite news | last=Horwitz | first=Jane| url= http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/artsfun/afterhours/22547.html | title=Theater Review: The Snowy Day at Adventure Theatre
| publisher=Washintonian.com | date=2007-11-07 | accessdate=2012-01-25 }}
*{{cite news | last=Wren | first=Celia | url= http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/a-night-before-christmas-to-remember/2011/11/22/gIQAyVNImN_story.html?wprss=rss_lifestyle | title=A 'Night Before Christmas' to remember
| publisher=Washingtonpost.com | date=2007-11-07 | accessdate=2011-11-22 }}
*{{cite news | last=Wren | first=Celia | url= http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/27/AR2011012707001.html | title='Mirandy and Brother Wind' exuberance in the air
| publisher=Washingtonpost.com | date=2011-01-27 | accessdate=2011-11-22 }}


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== See also ==
*[[Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington]]
*[[Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington]]
*[[League of Washington Theaters]]
*[[League of Washington Theaters]]
*[[Theater in Maryland]]
*[[Theater in Maryland]]


== Notes ==
==Notes==
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== References ==
==References==
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*{{cite news | last=Horwitz | first=Jane | url= http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/06/AR2007110602128.html | title=A New Adventure
*{{Cite news |last=Horwitz |first=Jane |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/06/AR2007110602128.html |title=A New Adventure |date=2007-11-07 |access-date=2008-07-28 |publisher=Washingtonpost.com}}
*{{Cite news |last=Slattery |first=Chris |url=http://www.gazette.net/stories/110707/entenew213521_32355.shtml |title=World of Whimsy |date=2007-11-07 |access-date=2008-07-24 |publisher=Gazette.net}}
| publisher=Washingtonpost.com | date=2007-11-07 | accessdate=2008-07-28 }}
*{{cite news| last=Slattery | first=Chris | url=http://www.gazette.net/stories/110707/entenew213521_32355.shtml
*{{Cite news |last=Slattery |first=Chris |url=http://www.gazette.net/stories/020608/entenew143807_32359.shtml |title=Children’s crusade: A look at Ruby Bridges and friends |date=2008-02-06 |access-date=2008-07-24 |publisher=Gazette.net}}
*{{Cite news |last=Slattery |first=Chris |url=http://www.gazette.net/stories/071608/entenew161846_32358.shtml |title=Thinking Outside the Barn |date=2008-07-16 |access-date=2008-07-24 |publisher=Gazette.net |archive-date=2016-03-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303204014/http://www.gazette.net/stories/071608/entenew161846_32358.shtml |url-status=dead }}
| title=World of Whimsy | publisher=Gazette.net | date=2007-11-07| accessdate=2008-07-24 }}
*{{cite news | last=Slattery | first=Chris | url=http://www.gazette.net/stories/020608/entenew143807_32359.shtml | title=Children’s crusade: A look at Ruby Bridges and friends | publisher=Gazette.net | date=2008-02-06 | accessdate=2008-07-24 }}
* {{Cite news |last=Toscano |first=Michael J. |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/08/AR2007110800687.html |title=A New Adventure |date=2007-11-09 |access-date=2008-07-29 |publisher=Washingtopost.com}}
*{{cite news | last=Slattery | first=Chris | url=http://www.gazette.net/stories/071608/entenew161846_32358.shtml |title=Thinking Outside the Barn | publisher=Gazette.net | date=2008-07-16 |accessdate=2008-07-24 }}
*{{Cite news |last=Wren |first=Celia |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/04/AR2008060403687.html |title=No Whispering Hush In a Delightful ‘Moon’ |date=2008-06-05 |access-date=2008-07-24 |publisher=WashingtonPost.com}} *
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*[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A36159-2004Jan21.html Got Plans? With Kids, January 21, 2004 - WashingtonPost.com]
* {{cite news | last=Toscano | first=Michael J. | url= http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/08/AR2007110800687.html | title=A New Adventure | publisher=Washingtopost.com | date=2007-11-09 | accessdate=2008-07-29 }}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080215061013/http://www.dcurbanmom.com/submission/event.2008-02-10.0770554572 Adventure Theatre: “How Old is a Hero?”, February 10, 2008 – DCUrbanMom.com]
*{{cite news | last=Wren | first=Celia | url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/04/AR2008060403687.html | title=No Whispering Hush In a Delightful ‘Moon’ | publisher=WashingtonPost.com | date=2008-06-05 | accessdate=2008-07-24 }} *
*[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A36159-2004Jan21.html Got Plans? With Kids, January 21, 2004 - WashingtonPost.com]
*[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/28/AR2008052801765.html What’s Happening, May 29, 2008 – Washington Post.com]
*[http://www.dcurbanmom.com/submission/event.2008-02-10.0770554572/ Adventure Theatre: “How Old is a Hero?”, February 10, 2008 – DCUrbanMom.com]
*[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/11/AR2008061101740.html Best Bets, June 12, 2008 – Washington Post.com]
*[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/28/AR2008052801765.html What’s Happening, May 29, 2008 – Washington Post.com]
*[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/24/AR2008062401251.html Adventure Theatre’s New Season, June 25, 2008 – WashingtonPost.com]
*[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/11/AR2008061101740.html Best Bets, June 12, 2008 – Washington Post.com]
*[http://www.potomacstages.com/NewsArchives/NewsArchiveJune08.htm News Archive for June, 2008 – Potomac Stages]
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*[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/24/AR2008062401251.html Adventure Theatre’s New Season, June 25, 2008 – WashingtonPost.com]
*[http://www.potomacstages.com/NewsArchives/NewsArchiveJune08.htm News Archive for June, 2008 – [[Potomac Stages]]]
*[http://www.culturecapital.com/organization.php?id=222 Cultural Capital.com]
*[http://www.culturecapital.com/organization.php?id=222 Cultural Capital.com]
*[http://www.nps.gov/clba/planyourvisit/cbplay.htm Clara Barton National Historic Site]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080725180204/http://www.nps.gov/clba/planyourvisit/cbplay.htm Clara Barton National Historic Site]

== External links==
*[http://www.adventuretheatre.org/ Official Website]
*[http://imaginationstage.org/ Imagination Stage]
*[http://www.atlasarts.org/ Atlas Performing Arts Center]
*[http://www.cultural-alliance.org/ Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington]
*[http://www.dccollaborative.org/ DC Arts & Humanities Education Collaborative]
*[http://www.discoverycreek.org/ Discovery Creek Children’s Museum]
*[http://discoverytheater.org/ Discovery Theater]
*[http://glenechopark.org/ Glen Echo Park]
*[http://www.our-kids.com/ Our Kids Activities and Resources]
*[http://www.thepuppetco.org/ The Puppet Co. Playhouse]
*[http://www.helenhayes.org/sub/ed.cfm The Washington Theatre Legacy Project]


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Latest revision as of 02:42, 10 August 2024

Adventure Theatre (AT) is the longest running children's theatre in the Washington, D.C. area. Located in Glen Echo Park in Glen Echo, Maryland, it has been holding performances since 1951, and educating children in creative drama since 1978.[1]

History

[edit]

Adventure Theatre was founded in 1951 by a group of women from the Community Arts Association’s drama classes.

In 1955, Adventure Theatre began commissioning plays by children’s theater playwrights Flora Atkins and Helen Avery.

The In-School Players - a traveling troupe, was launched in 1969 in response to a request by the Director of Language Arts for the District of Columbia Public Schools. The In-School Players remains a vital part of AT programming.

Adventure Theatre moved to Glen Echo Park in 1971 after years of touring.

Between 1974–79, Adventure Theatre expanded programming by partnering with the Junior League to create The Picture Book Players - a performance troupe for pre-school and early elementary-aged children.[2] Adventure Theatre also began offering its first theater-education classes and created a puppet division, now known as The Puppet Co., another resident of Glen Echo Park.

In 1986, New Plays Books published Six Adventure Theatre Plays, which were distributed to bookstores and children’s theaters around the country. The County Council of Montgomery County proclaimed June as “Adventure Theatre Month,” in honor of the theater’s 35 years of service.

Renovation of the home space was completed in 2007. The extensive renovation now includes a theatre, rehearsal spaces, and room for an expanded administrative staff.

In 2012, AT merged with the Musical Theater Center to form Adventure Theatre MTC.[3] ATMTC fosters collaborations and partnerships with local and national arts, humanities and civic organizations, ensuring that all programming is diverse, affordable and accessible.[4]

See also

[edit]

Notes

[edit]
  1. ^ [1] adventuretheatre-mtc.org .
  2. ^ "Adventure Theatre MTC". TheatreWashington. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  3. ^ "ADVENTURE THEATRE MTC | Glen Echo Park". glenechopark.org. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  4. ^ "Adventure Theatre MTC | Kennedy Center". The Kennedy Center. Retrieved 2024-02-19.

References

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