Physical Theater · Puppetry
Alex and Olmsted
Internationally acclaimed puppet theater.
In residence since2018
Alex and Olmsted (Alex Vernon and Sarah Olmsted Thomas) is an internationally acclaimed puppet theater and filmmaking company based in Baltimore, Maryland. A&O has been recognized by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and awarded four Jim Henson Foundation grants, two UNIMA-USA Citations of Excellence, the Baker Artist Award, and several awards from the Maryland State Arts Council. They have taught masterclasses at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center. Tour highlights include France, South Korea, Germany, Italy, HERE Arts in New York City, and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Queer · Theatre
Iron Crow Theatre
Baltimore's queer theatre.
Founded2009
Iron Crow Theatre is an award-winning, professional, not-for-profit organization and Baltimore’s queer theatre. We define queer broadly as the celebration of the renegade and unorthodox in all of us. We don’t seek to define queer for others but rather hold space for those who identify themselves or their work as being queer or in support of the queer experience. For us, queer can manifest itself through aesthetic, thematic elements, gender identity, sexual orientation, and/or theatrical approach or convention.
Whimsical · Devised
Happenstance Theater
“Happenstance Theater’s ensemble comedy is a gut-busting kind of funny.” - Wash. City Paper "Visually striking and whimsical without being precious" and calls Happenstance Theater "DC’s leading peddler of whimsy” - Washington Post
Company founded2006
HAPPENSTANCE THEATER, founded in 2006, is a professional, award-winning company committed to devising, producing and touring original, performer-created visual, poetic, ensemble theater. Under the Artistic co-Direction of Mark Jaster and Sabrina Mandell, we harvest imagery from the past and re-contextualize it in performances that address the universal themes of mortality and the ephemeral, while also acknowledging the humor in existence.
Creative · Connecting
Deep Vision Dance Company
Choreography that immerses, questions, transforms.
In residence since2013
Founded in 2011 by Artistic Director Nicole A. Martinell, Deep Vision Dance Company is a Baltimore-based nonprofit contemporary dance company that creates original work exploring the complexity of human experience. Through imaginative choreography, interdisciplinary collaboration, and immersive performance, the company invites audiences into thought-provoking worlds that spark curiosity and connection. Deep Vision presents work in both traditional and unconventional spaces while fostering artistic growth through workshops, mentorship, and community engagement. Rooted in collaboration and creative exploration, the company is committed to enriching the cultural landscape of Baltimore and beyond.
Intense · Contemporary Dance
VTDance / Vincent E. Thomas
"A sanctuary, celebration, invitation, and hope."
At Theatre Project since2010
VTDance/Vincent E Thomas is multi-dimensional, building on the use of contemporary dance, improvisation, text/ movement, a variety of sound sources, and collaborations with other artists, including dancers, musicians, poets, visual artists, and others [to be discovered]. These ideas coupled with witty, poignant, athletic, and gestural movement are the rich palette for VTDance.
Experimental · Improvisation
High Zero
"Cataclysmic, creative music, improvised on the spot."
At BTP since2001
High Zero is the premier festival of Improvised, Experimental music on the East Coast, being fully devoted to new collaborations between the most inspired improvisors from around the world. The festival has a unique structure. HIGH ZERO is focused solely on new collaborations in freely improvised experimental music. Internationally famous musicians play side by side with younger “unknowns,” united by their commitment to the musical imagination. Each year, Baltimore becomes a fertile meeting-ground for a large group of inspired players, drawn from a fascinating international subculture.
Intimate · Transformational
IN Series
Opera that speaks. Theater that sings.
In Residence since2019
Based in Washington, D.C., and serving audiences across the Baltimore–Washington region, IN Series creates theater from music - transforming artists, audiences, and community through bold, interdisciplinary performance. Since 1982, IN Series has reimagined opera by challenging expectations, fostering empathy, and sparking dialogue around the issues that shape our world. Innovative productions bring together diverse artistic voices in unexpected spaces, making opera more accessible, inclusive, and deeply connected to contemporary life. IN Series believes art is an act of optimism, a catalyst for meaningful conversation, and a powerful way to build stronger, more compassionate communities.
Opera · Innovation
Peabody Opera Theatre
America's first conservatory. Intimate productions.
Conservatory founded1857
Peabody Opera Theatre presents opera as a living art form through theatrically compelling productions featuring the exceptional young artists of the Peabody Conservatory. Programming ranges from historically informed performances on period instruments to innovative chamber opera and the development of new works. Where tradition meets discovery, Peabody Opera Theatre honors opera’s rich heritage while embracing new artistic voices, cultivating the next generation of singing actors through creative collaboration, musical excellence, and powerful storytelling.
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