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Theaters across the Washington, DC-area are offering free and discounted tickets to federal workers affected by the ongoing shutdown. In uncertain times, theater can be a powerful communal experience \u2013 a place to seek a deep understanding or to simply be entertained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the full list of participating theatres and their offers.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDC-area theater is rooted in the vibrancy and diversity of its residents and visitors. At a time when federal workers find themselves living through another period of uncertainty, we open our theater doors to them. Theater is a place you can be uplifted, find laughter, or find catharsis. Together, the DC-area theater community says, \u2018You are welcome here!\u2019\u201d said Amy Austin, President and CEO of Theatre Washington.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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“STC believes art should be accessible, and in addition to our ongoing dedication to a range of ticket prices, we have extended offers of low-price seats to as many performances as possible for furloughed employees. In addition, as theater artists, it is important to us that art be a community, and that the theater is a safe place where people can find comfort, joy, or an escape, without the added financial strain,” said Angela Gieras, Executive Director of Shakespeare Theatre Company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Whether you’re looking for a deeper connection to what it means to be human, or just in need of a night of escapism \u2013 a night at the theater fits the bill,\u201d said Jenny McConnell Frederick, Artistic Director of Rorschach Theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n

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About Theatre Washington<\/strong>
Through collaborative partnerships, advocacy and programs, Theatre Washington supports the Washington, DC-area\u2019s professional theater community to celebrate artistic achievement, strengthen the theatrical workforce, support institutional growth and advancement, and cultivate collective action. Theatre Washington\u2019s core programs include: the Helen Hayes Awards, Theatre Week, Theatre Work, and the Taking Care Fund.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Full list of participating theaters and offers available through Theatre Washington.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":383280,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_cover_media_provider":"image","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_cover_video_id":0,"apple_news_cover_video_url":"","apple_news_cover_embedwebvideo_url":"","apple_news_is_hidden":"","apple_news_is_paid":"","apple_news_is_preview":"","apple_news_is_sponsored":"","apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-383278","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news"},"acf":[],"apple_news_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\nDC-area theaters offer free and discounted tickets to federal workers affected by shutdown - 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