Theater J

Theater J is a professional theater company located in Washington, D.C. It is a program of the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (EDCJCC) and is dedicated to presenting new works and contemporary plays that explore Jewish themes, identity, and history.

Theater J's mission is to create, produce, and present bold, progressive, and relevant theater that celebrates, examines, and elevates the complexities and nuances of both the Jewish experience and the universal human condition. It also aims to foster intercultural understanding through its programming and community engagement initiatives.

The company produces a full season of plays each year, typically including world premieres, regional premieres, and revivals. In addition to its mainstage productions, Theater J offers a variety of educational programs, workshops, and community events designed to engage diverse audiences.

Theater J is recognized for its commitment to artistic excellence, its dedication to developing new plays, and its role in fostering dialogue about important social and political issues. The theater has received numerous awards and accolades for its productions and its contributions to the Washington, D.C. theater community.