Woolly Mammoth Theatre Co

EIN: 52-1242900 · Washington, DC

Innovative Theater Productions

Community Engagement

Outreach Programs

Support for New Playwrights

Our Story

Founded in 1978 by visionary actors Howard Shalwitz and Roger Brady, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company emerged in Washington, DC, with a mission to revolutionize the theater landscape. The inaugural season kicked off in a church hall near Metro Center in 1980, driven by a commitment to assemble a talented ensemble of actors and explore innovative scripts that challenge societal norms. Woolly Mammoth is not merely a theater; it embodies an ongoing inquiry and experiment in the performing arts, fostering creativity and risk-taking.

Impact

Woolly Mammoth has garnered over 240 nominations and 52 prestigious Helen Hayes Awards, including accolades for Outstanding New Play and Outstanding Director. The theater's commitment to political theater was recognized with the Otto Réné Castillo Award, and it has received the Mayor’s Arts Award for Excellence twice, showcasing its significant impact on the cultural fabric of the community.

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