Gunston Arts Center

2700 S. Lang St., Arlington, VA 22206 | 703-228-1850

Neighborhood:

Arlington

Venue Type:

Theater

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An Arlington County facility that's home to a variety of theatrical performances.

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Run by the Arlington County government, the Gunston Arts Center is a multi-faceted facility that offers space for music and dance productions, as well as theater.

The center, a former county elementary school, offers theater companies two venues, the massive Theatre I, a 460-seat auditorium with a conventional proscenium stage, and the 125-seat black-box Theatre II, which has been converted from the old school library.

The community theater company, Dominion Stage, performs its entire season in Theatre I, while small, professional companies gravitate toward the smaller space in Theatre II, which offers a variety of stage configurations. The American Century Theater and the Teatro de la Luna, which offers productions in Spanish with English interpretation, both perform at the smaller venue. Two of the area's celebrated professional troupes -- Signature Theatre and the Washington Shakespeare Company -- got their starts at the Gunston Arts Center.

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Go see J.B.!

Posted by tigerlilly71 | Sep 16, 2012 | Mark as Inappropriate

This is a provocative play that to me seems quite timely as unanswered questions of religion and the polarizing views of historians, scientists and the clerics converge into our lives. I’m sure it was controversial when it was written in the 50’s and maybe still would be for some. The roles are beautifully acted and they really pull you in to the story. I enjoyed the verse as it’s not something you hear often. Bravo to American Century Theater for this gem!

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Gunston Arts Center
2700 S. Lang St.
Arlington, VA 22206
703-228-1850

 
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