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Jan 08, 2019

‘We Want To Make Sure We Deserve It’: After Anacostia Playhouse Robbery, Community Donates $22,000

When the theater was burglarized over the Christmas holiday, the tightly knit community around it sprang into action.

Dec 27, 2018

GoFundMe Created For Anacostia Playhouse After Burglary Over Christmas

“Burglars stole laptops, a computer, a tablet, all the cash from the box office, blank checks, and credit cards.”

Oct 23, 2015

Zombie-Fighting Recruits Take On The D.C. Dead: Mutation

Here you are, with a bunch of strangers, deciding the fate of the world while distracted by the eerie sounds of imminent zombie attack. You’ll probably want to wear sneakers.

Dec 12, 2014

Preview: Mayor for Life @ Anacostia Playhouse

Local journalist and historian John Muller on his play about Marion Barry.

Aug 30, 2013

Anacostia Playhouse In Danger Of Closing Over IRS Holdup

The Anacostia Playhouse may not make it through the year if they don’t get nonprofit exemption status from the IRS.

 
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