Nomadic Theatre
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Nomadic Theatre is a co-curricular, student-led theatre group at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. in the United States. Focused on being "technically ambitious and socially engaged," it is dedicated to producing new works that have an aspect of social awareness and using the theatre process to allow students to learn about theatre.[1] The group takes its name from its history of having no permanent theatre to work in.
Formation | 1982 |
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Type | Collegiate theatre troupe |
Legal status | Active |
Purpose | Student-run alternative |
Location | |
Region served | Washington, D.C. |
Executive Producer | Antoinette Kersaint |
Associate Producer | Cameren Evans |
Website | Nomadic Theatre |
The group produces three main stage shows a year, usually performed in the Walsh Black Box (no longer in use), the Village C Theatre, or the Devine Theatre in the Davis Performing Arts Center in the center of Georgetown's campus. Main stage shows are directed, produced, acted, designed largely by students. Often students in large roles such as director, producer, or designer, will have an assistant who they train to be able to perform that role on a future show.
The group also produces "Dead Bunny Productions" (an homage to the original name of the group and formerly known as "Square Pegs"), opportunities for students to get involved in theatre without a large time commitment. These have a much shorter rehearsal process and have minimal technical elements and are often performed in the open air amphitheatre in Red Square or in Bulldog Alley in the Leavey Center.