Here is a List of Washington D.C. Theaters Whose Doors Are Open to Protesters
By: Chloe Rabinowitz Jun. 04, 2020
As protests against police brutality continue around the country, many theatre spaces are opening their doors to provide safe spaces for protesters seeking respite from the demonstrations.
Here is a list of theater spaces in Washington D.C. whose doors are open to protesters.
Arena Stage
Location: 1101 Sixth St. SW
Time: Open 12pm-5pm
We will be opening our lobby (located at 1101 Sixth St. SW) today until 5 p.m. for protesters to grab water and use the restroom. Staff will be present to ensure that everyone is social distancing and maintaining safety guidelines. We will also be open Friday from 12 - 5 p.m. pic.twitter.com/HtKA0XsWAf
- Arena Stage (@arenastage) June 4, 2020
Woolly Mammoth
Location: 641 D St. NW
Time: 12pm- 1 hour before curfew, beginning Friday, June 5
Thank you for holding us accountable. Our lobby will be open for those participating in the protests starting tomorrow, Friday June 5 - Sunday June 7 from 12pm until 1 Hour Before Curfew. #OpenYourLobby pic.twitter.com/bhti0Zxodx
- Woolly Mammoth (@woollymammothtc) June 4, 2020
Studio Theatre
Location: 14th & P Streets NW
Time: Open June 4, 2pm-6pm
We are opening our building today, June 4, from 2pm to 6pm for protesters to use our bathrooms and take a break. We ask that everyone wear a mask and use P St entrance. Capacity will be limited to provide space for social distancing. Staff will be onsite to help. #OpenYourLobby pic.twitter.com/2NjNStGXwy
- Studio Theatre (@Studio_Theatre) June 4, 2020
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Location: 450 7th Street NW
Time: Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
The theater will be offering water, snacks, bathrooms, WiFi, charging stations, first aid, and A/C. They are asking that all entrants wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines and be respectful of each other's needs. STC staff will be on hand to help facilitate social distancing and keep the spaces cleaned and sanitized.
Keegan Theatre
This Sat, June 6 from 4:00-8:00 pm, we're making our lobby & restrooms available as a resource & safe facility for anyone attending rallies in the Dupont Circle area.
Keegan Theatre: 1742 Church St NW, between 17th & 18th and P&Q Streets, NW. #blacklivesmatter #openyourlobby pic.twitter.com/lbpcNuDg5o - keegantheatre (@keegantheatre) June 5, 2020
New York Ave Presbyterian Church
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Thank you for holding us accountable. Our lobby will be open for those participating in the protests starting tomorrow, Friday June 5 - Sunday June 7 from 12pm until 1 Hour Before Curfew. #OpenYourLobby pic.twitter.com/bhti0Zxodx
- Woolly Mammoth (@woollymammothtc) June 4, 2020
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