OUR STORY

We love Audiences.

We believe in “audience first.” Featuring up-and-coming artists alongside celebrated award-winning professionals, we offer innovative theatrical programming free-of-charge, to foster the glorious alchemy that occurs when audiences and artists come together to discover, delight and share in a common experience.

We love New Plays.

THE ROSE is passionately rooted in the idea that new plays have an important place in the future of American theatre. For more than a dozen seasons, we have been lucky to work with some of the most vibrant playwrights and theatre artists in the country. We've debuted over 45 new plays through our New Play Development Series FIRST DRAFT, with more than half receiving full productions in DC, on Broadway and around the globe. Our established record of vetting and developing stage-worthy new plays has provided a vital lifeline to theaters in DC and across the country looking to produce new work.

We love New Ideas.

THE ROSE is proud to partner with FABUM | For A Better Understanding of Mankind and its innovative programming for wellness and self-expression through the arts and community dialogue.

We celebrate Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity.

THE ROSE respects and celebrates all audiences and artists regardless of age, ethnicity, race, socio-economic status, and sexual orientation. We believe in the healing powers of the arts and strive to serve the magnificent diversity of the people of the DC metro region by providing FREE programming at friendly, accessible venues, and a safe welcoming environment where every voice can be acknowledged, recognized and heard.