Imagination Stage in Bethesda, Maryland, is a children’s theater company that offers productions of modern and classic plays throughout the year. The organization also offers drama, acting, dance, musical theater and film classes for children of all ages. Summer drama camps provide campers the opportunity to participate in an entire production of a musical or play.
Imagination Stage was founded as BAPA (Bethesda Academy of Performing Arts) in 1979 and located in the White Flint Mall. In 2003, the organization was renamed the Imagination Stage and opened its current 40,000-square-foot facility in downtown Bethesda.
The building includes two theaters, six classrooms, a digital media studio, a cafeteria, and a gift shop. School field trips, groups, birthday parties, and summer camps. Theaters, studios and galleries are available to rent for business meetings, private parties or events.
In addition to performances, My First Imagination Stage’s early childhood programming includes the popular Saturday Song Circle and Sunday Fun-Day. These workshops are themed on popular children’s books and involve children and parents in multi-sensory play. There are also early childhood classes, ranging from 4 to 10 weeks for caregivers and children.
Location
4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD
Imagination Stage is about a 10-minute walk from Bethesda Subway Station.
Parking lot
There is a public parking lot adjacent to the building with metered parking during the week and free parking on Saturdays and Sundays. The garage can be accessed from Auburn Avenue or Del Ray Avenue. Street parking is free on Sundays only.
