STUDIO THEATRE
DAVID MUSE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | MERIDITH BURKUS MANAGING DIRECTOR
WELCOME TO STUDIO THEATRE It is a pleasure and honor to welcome you to Washington DC, our neighborhoods, and our theatre. We’ve been looking forward to your arrival. In this guide, you’ll find information about the theatre, your housing, and the surrounding areas. We have included convenient (and staff recommended!) places to eat, drink, and get caffeinated, and some suggestions about where to begin exploring our nation’s capital. I suspect you’ll enjoy your time here. Please don’t hesitate to ask any of us to assist you during your stay. We’re delighted to host you.
DAVID MUSE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
ABOUT STUDIO THEATRE Now in its seventh season under the leadership of Artistic Director David Muse, Studio Theatre produces exceptional contemporary theatre in deliberately intimate spaces, fostering a more thoughtful, more empathetic, and more connected community, in Washington DC and beyond. Studio’s Main Series is the core of our programming, offering a repertoire of provocative contemporary writing from around the world and inventive stagings of contemporary classics. Studio X is our home for particularly innovative, immersive, or experimental projects. Throughout the Theatre’s 38-year history, the quality of its work has been recognized by sustained community support as well as with 341 nominations and 64 Helen Hayes Awards for excellence in professional theatre.
DIRECTORY ARTIST SERVICES TEAM Assistant Production Manager and Company Manager Chelsea Cranshaw 202.232.7267 x321 cell: 202.294.9815 ccranshaw@studiotheatre.org Company Management Apprentice Andrew Zaccagnini 202.232.7267 x464 companymanagement@studiotheatre.org Production Manager Josh Escajeda 202.232.7267 x322 jescajada@studiotheatre.org Associate Artistic Director Matt Torney mtorney@studiotheatre.org 202.232.7267 x461 Urgent 202.294.9815 or 954.298.0490 STUDIO TICKET SERVICES Studio Theatre Box Office 202.332.3300 boxoffice@studiotheatre.org GENERAL MANAGEMENT General Manager Elisabeth Bayer 202.232.7267 x331 ebayer@studiotheatre.org
ADDRESS Studio Theatre 1501 14th Street NW Washington DC 20005 (corner of P and 14th Street NW) BUILDING WIFI Studio Theatre has two wifi networks: StudioTheatre WIFI and StudioTheatre-Guest. StudioTheatre WIFI is a protected network. The password is pr0v0cative. StudioTheatre-Guest is an open network. To log onto this network, simply check into Studio on Facebook.
GETTING AROUND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION For complete schedules and fares, visit: http://www.wmata.com or phone the Metro information line at 202.637.7000.
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Metro Rail: Closest stations to Studio and Apartments: U Street – Yellow and Green Lines Dupont Circle – Red Line McPherson Square – Orange, Blue and Silver Line
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Routes 52/53/54 along 14th Street NW Routes 90/92 along U Street NW Routes S2/S4 along 16th Street NW Route G2 along P Street NW SmarTrip Card: The SmarTrip card is a permanent, rechargeable farecard that can be purchased at any Metro Rail station. With this card, you receive discounts on fares, compared to paper cards. If you are going to use the Metro frequently, investing in one of these cards is a great idea. Circulator Bus: The DC Circulator is a low-cost, efficient transit system that connects District neighborhoods (Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Anacostia, Rosslyn, Capitol Hill and Union Station). For a complete schedule, visit their website: http://www.dccirculator.com/. Trains: Amtrak, MARC Train (Maryland Commuter Service), and VRE (Virginia Railway Express) all depart from Union Station. Car Services: Yellow Taxi: 202.546.7900 Diamond Taxi: 202.387.2221 Washingtonian Cab: 202.526.5655 Uber: https://get.uber.com/ Lyft: https://www.lyft.com/ Capital Bike Share: Capital Bike Share is a great, inexpensive way to get around the city. It is a city wide bike-sharing program that extends into parts of Virginia and Maryland. For complete map and pricing, please visit their website: https://www.capitalbikeshare.com/.
Zipcar: Actors’ Equity discount offered. There are six locations around Studio or artist housing: www.zipcar.com/ actorsequity. PARKING There is no parking available at Studio Theatre. Studio receives a discounted daily and monthly rate at the Washington Plaza Hotel, located at 10 Thomas Circle. If you would like to take advantage of the daily discount, you may purchase a discounted pass at the Box Office. If you would like to take advantage of the monthly rate, please contact Company Management. Metered Street Parking can be found in the area surrounding Studio Theatre, a majority of which has a two hour limit. For a more detailed area map, please contact Company Management.
ARTIST HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS If you are joining us from out of town, you will be staying in one of the following buildings: Corcoran House: 1736 Corcoran Street NW Washington, DC 20009 Corcoran House has five apartments, located across four floors. There is no elevator in this building. Kogod House: 1630 Corcoran Street NW Washington, DC 20009 Kogod House has four apartments, located across four floors. There is no elevator in this building. Webster House: 1718 P Street NW Washington, DC 20006 Webster House has four apartments, located across ten floors. There is an elevator in this building. AMENITIES Studio provides a single private housing unit with a full kitchen and bathroom. The following furnishings are supplied: bed and mattress in good condition; nightstand; reading lamp; armchair or sofa; table and chairs; lamp; dresser; mirror; hangers; linens/towels; pillows; blankets; wastebasket; radio alarm clock; and television and cable. MAIL AND PACKAGE DELIVERY Please have all of your mail forwarded directly to the theatre and in care of yourself. There is no mail delivery at the apartments. Artist Name Studio Theatre 1501 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Company Management delivers mail to the rehearsal or performance spaces Monday–Friday. TELEPHONE AND TELEVISION SERVICES Each apartment is equipped with a telephone and local telephone service. Your number can be found on a sticker on the back of this book. INTERNET SERVICES Each apartment is equipped with wireless internet. The wireless network name and password can be found on a sticker on the back of this book.
TRASH/RECYCLING Corcoran House: Trash and recycling bins are located outside the back door on the first floor. Kogod House: Trash and recycling bins are located in the alley to the right of the building. Webster House: Trash and recycling bins are located on each floor and in the basement. LAUNDRY Corcoran House Apartment 1, 2A, and 2B: The washer and dryer are located on the first floor near the back door. Corcoran House Apartment 3 and 4: The washer and dryer units are located inside each apartment. Kogod House: The washer and dryer units are located inside each apartment. Webster House: The washer and dryer units are located on each floor of the Webster House. The laundry machines use a card system. Each resident will receive a laundry card preloaded with $40.00 that will be refilled upon request by Company Management. HEATING AND COOLING Each apartment is equipped with heating and air conditioning. Please feel free to adjust the temperature to your comfort level. If you need a fan or a heater, please contact Company Management.
PEST CONTROL All residences receive regular pest treatment. Please report any pest issues to Company Management. NO SMOKING Smoking is not allowed in any Studio Theatre property. If smoke damage is discovered in your unit, you will be subject to a cleaning fee. PETS Pets are welcome in all units with a $250.00 nonrefundable cleaning deposit. All pets must be arranged with Company Management prior to their arrival. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES If there is an emergency, do not hesitate to immediately contact the Company Manager at 202.294.9815 or 954.298.0490. Emergencies include but are not limited to: medical emergencies, flooding, injury, lock-outs, etc. For non-urgent concerns, communication after 6:00 PM Monday through Friday will not be responded to until the following work day. Email is the best way to report a non-urgent issue. Company Management will respond to every issue within 24 business hours.
ARTIST INFO PAYCHECKS All payments are processed on Thursdays and are distributed by 7:00 PM to the rehearsal or performance space by Company Management. If you opted for direct deposit, your check will appear in your account early on Friday mornings. If you wish to cash your check, Capital One, the official Studio Theatre Bank, is located on the corner of 18th Street NW and M Street NW. You will need a photo ID to cash the check. LOCAL GYM Studio Theatre has a partnership with Vida Metropole. There is no membership fee for actors. Designers interested in gym membership can contact Company Management. Gym access starts on the first day of rehearsal and terminates on closing. Vida Metropole is located at 1517 15th St NW, Washington, D.C. The membership is only valid for this location. To register, you will need to go to the front desk to sign a waiver and get your fingerprint scanned For more information on classes and hours, please visit their website. TICKETS Each artist receives four (4) complimentary tickets. Two (2) tickets for Opening Night that can also be used throughout the run. To arrange these, please email both Company Management and rsvp@studiotheatre.org. Two (2) tickets for the run. To arrange these, please email Company Management or fill out the comp ticket form that can be found on the call board and turn it into Stage Management. If the show extends, we will send around further information about tickets. As a member of the cast, you can also receive two (2) space available passes for any performance besides Opening Night. To arrange space passes ahead of time, email Company Management. Guests with space passes are seated within 10 minutes to curtain at the discretion of the House Manager. If your guest cannot be seated, they are welcome back to a different performance. Additional Ticket Deals: Friend of Company Discount - This discount is 20% off regular ticket price. Please contact Company Management for the promo code. There are a number of other ticket discounts available, all of which are listed on our website at studiotheatre.org/ tickets/promotions_and_discounts. You can purchase these online or in person at the box office. Tickets are subject to a $4.00 fee.
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LOCAL DIRECTORY COFFEE AND BREAKFAST
10. Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse 1609 17th Street NW
Close to the residences:
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Java House 1645 Q Street NW
Ted’s Bulletin 1818 14th Street NW tedsbulletin.com
2. Starbucks 1600 U Street NW starbucks.com
12. Ben’s Chili Bowl 1213 U Street NW benschilibowl.com
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3. Slipstream 1333 14th Street NW slipstreamdc.com
13. Barcelona 1622 14th Street NW barcelonawinebar.com
Dolcezza 1418 14th Street NW dolcezzagelato.com
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Cork Wine Bar 1720 14th Street NW corkdc.com
5. Starbucks 1425 P Street NW starbucks.com
15. Logan Tavern 1423 P Street NW logantavern.com
6. The Coffee Bar DC 1201 S Street NW coffeebardc.com
16. Stoneys 1433 P Street NW stoneys-dc.com
DINING
17. 17. Sweet Green 1461 P Street NW sweetgreen.com
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Close to the residences: 7. Hanks Oyster Bar 1624 Q Street NW hanksoysterbar.com 8. Sushi Taro 1503 17th Street NW 9. Trio Restaurant 1537 17th Street NW triodc.com
18. 18. The Pig 1320 14th Street NW thepigdc.com 19. 19. Rice 1608 14th Street NW ricerestaurant.com 20. 20. Great Wall Szechuan House 1527 14th Street NW
DRY CLEANERS/ LAUNDRY 21. Bessons Cleansing 21. 1329 14th Street NW bessonscleaner.com 22. Dupont Custom 22. Cleaners 1638 R Street NW, #LL2 23. Dupont Court Cleaners 23. 1755 S Street NW
GROCERIES 24. Whole Foods 24. 1440 P Street NW 25. 25. Safeway 1701 Corcoran Street NW 26. Trader Joes 26. 1914 14th Street NW 27. Farmers 27.
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HOTELS 28. Mason and Rook 1430 Rhode Island Ave NW masonandrook.com 29. Holiday Inn 1501 Rhode Island Ave NW ihg.com 30. Washington Plaza 10 Thomas Circle NW washingtonplaza.com
DRINKS 31. The Drafting Table 1529 14th Street NW draftingtabledc.com 32. Pearl Dive 1612 14th Street NW pearldivedc.com
BANKS 33. Wells Fargo 1447 P Street NW 34. BB&T Bank 34. 1804 14th Street NW 35. TD Bank 35. 1489 P Street NW 36. Capital One* 36. 925 15th Street NW McPherson Square Studio’s bank where you can cash your check with photo ID 37. PNC Bank 1405 P Street NW 38. Bank of America 1152 15th Street NW
PHARMACIES 39. CVS Pharmacy 37. 1418 P St NW 40. CVS Pharmacy 38. 1637 P St NW 41. Care Plus Pharmacy 39. 1601 17th St NW 42. 40. Walgreens 1325 14th St NW
URGENT CARE 43. Whitman-Walker Clinic 41. 1525 14th St NW 44. Medics USA 42. 1700 17th St NW
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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE STAFF DC is a city of well-known spots and hidden gems. A few favorites from several Studio staff members:
ADRIEN-ALICE HANSEL Literary Director: Slipstream: Brooklyn prices, with ambiance, exposed industrial elements, and unparalleled coffee craft to match. The monuments at sunset/just after dark: Marble + sunset is only marginally more gorgeous than marble + the lights at night.
AMY HORAN Marketing & Publicty Supervisor: Rice: The best pad thai in town. Menomale: It’s way over in Brookland but it’s the best pizza in the district.
ANDERSON WELLS Education Manager: Stoney’s: If you’re into shortening your life span, try the Super Grilled Cheeseburger. Zengo: $35 Bottomless brunch. Food and drink. Asian fusion breakfast foods. Every time I go I have such a good time I cry.
DEB THOMAS Properties Director: ThaiTanic has the best chicken lemongrass in the city.
JOSHUA GLENN DECKER Facilities and Event Management Apprentice: Potter’s House in Adams Morgan: Delightful bookstore/coffee shop (with lots of vegan & vegetarian friendly dishes), with an extensive and diverse book collection that focuses on international issues, down to local, DC happenings. Hip City Veg: A bit of a trek towards the Convention Center & Chinatown, but it’s a vegan ‘fast food’ joint. (P.S. Get the Philly “Cheesesteak”).
LAUREN HALVORSEN Associate Literary Director: The Phillips Collection: There’s an admission fee, but it’s worth it to see a wide-ranging collection on display in very intimate spaces. Kramerbooks: Bookstore open until 1AM on weekdays, 3AM on weekends. The café/bar is A+. Dangerously Delicious Pies on H Street. Once you’re in the area, get the goat cheese and honey bagels at Bullfrog Bagels, mussels at Granville Moore’s, and fancy coffee at Maketto.
MARY GRACE SHORT Manager of Institutional Advancement: Coffee: Check out La Colombe (in Shaw); Big Bear Cafe (Bloomingdale); The Wydown (by U St). Union Market (indoor market, mostly food vendors, worth the trek); Dumbarton Oaks (beautiful gardens in Georgetown, $8 entrance fee, but the gardens are seriously gorgeous and seemingly endless).
MERIDITH BURKUS Managing Director: Favorite Monument: The Barbie Pond on Q Street Best food/ drink: Hank’s Oyster Bar, Sette Osteria, Annie’s Steakhouse, Sotto
MATT TORNEY Associate Artistic Director: Duke’s Grocery: Killer burger. Also does a mean ‘English breakfast’. Showtime Bar: For a real treat go on Sunday night for see their house band ‘Granny and the Boys’. An 80 year old Granny funking it up on keyboards with some lads on drums and guitar. Definitely a unique DC experience. Old Ebbits Grill: If your dad comes to visit, take him to Old Ebbits for a Club Sandwich and a craft beer. Open since the Civil War, this is a dark wood DC institution with some fancy murals and actual gas light fixtures.
RACHAEL WILKINSON Senior Digital Marketing Manager: The Society of Cinncinnati - Larz Anderson House: Part art museum, part maintained historical mansion, part secret society club house (really). It’s free and a must-see. Mason & Rook’s outdoor patio: Yes, they’re our hotel partner, but also have you had the fries with powdered bacon fat? The cozy outdoor patio has fire pits and an expanding roof for year-round all-weather enjoyment. Baan Thai: Serves authentic Northern Thai cuisine. Personal favorite is the garlic rice with fried chicken, curries or soups (aka khao pad grà-tiiam gài), but it is hard to go wrong with their curries or soups - especially the tom yum. The chef is very particular about serving food her way and will not honor any requests or substitutions.
RAVENN MCDOWELL Education and Operations Associate: The Renwick Gallery: As one of the Smithsonian Institute’s best kept secrets, Renwick is filled with peculiar yet incredibly refreshing works of art.
ARTISTS WITH CHILDREN Local Playgrounds: Stead Park: (P St between 16th and 17th NW) Good climbing structures for kids 5-7, a little-kids’ side, along with a splashing fountain (Memorial Day Labor Day). Harrison Playground: (V Street between 14th and 13th NW) Colloquially known as The Music Playground, there’s a water-spouting clarinet and French horn (Memorial Day - Labor Day) and a fun climbing structure loosely based on the design of a piano. Bit of a hike from artist housing, but perfect for early weekend mornings with kids before rehearsal/tech. Smithsonian Museums: They are free. There are almost always places to run. Depending on your kid’s age, you’ll gravitate towards one or another.
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