Welcome to First Draft

Our mission at First Draft is to develop audiences that love live theater as we develop new plays. We recognize the modern trend in entertainment involves audience participation in the selection and programming of that entertainment. We are committed to reflecting that preference in theater. We encourage audiences to explore, experience and engage in the wonderful world of live performance theater by offering free, interactive access to the development and presentation of new work and emerging artists.

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What's Going On

Funny for kids. Smart for adults.

First Draft presents a reading of the hilarious new adaptation of the children’s classic

Jack and the Bean-Stalk

By Mario Baldessari
Music By Rex Daugherty

as part of The Kennedy Center’s Page-to-Stage Festival on

Saturday, September 4th at 2pm
Family Theater, Kennedy Center
Free to the public

Actors rehearse... Why not Playwrights?

First Draft Workshops and Classes

Now offering: "Practical Playwrighting" with Playwright-in-Residence Richard Washer and acclaimed DC-area actress Hope Lambert.

Special Low Introductory Offer

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Coming Soon

New space, new play, new experience...

Inaugural Reading
First Draft: Arlington

Join us Tues. Sept. 14th @ 7:30pm
Theatre on the Run
Arlington, VA

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Calendar

Man up, write like a girl!

Naked Ladies Lunch

Beginning Sat. Sep 25th
Theatre on the Run
Arlington, VA

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Community News

What happens when love meets stand-up meets spoken word meets DJ?

Slam Theatre 1.0

New Galaxy

First Draft is proud to partner with the world premiere of Slam Theatre 1.0, an innovative theatrical experience from the mind and heart of DC-area playwright Malcolm Pelles, produced by New Galaxy Theatre Group. Opening October 2010.

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