DODGEBALL THEATRE
The Next Generation
of Theatre Artists
Dodgeball Theatre produces new plays and original devised work. Dodgeball is dedicated to empowering young artists and developing their theatrical voices through all-ages classes, independent productions, and its youth company, the Teen Ensemble.
Dodgeball makes theatre focused on questions of identity, narrative, and storytelling. Its training method combines movement, improvisation, and nonfiction writing to develop mutimedia performances.
History
Dodgeball Theatre was founded in 2008 by Haley Murphy.
Teen Ensemble, Dodgeball's flagship program for young artists, was founded in 2007 by Haley Murphy and Heide Zufall. Teen Ensemble has performed across the region, including Wolftrap, GRACE Art, and FCPS.
Dodgeball has produced new work for the Capital Fringe Festival and hosted readings and development workshops for new plays by emerging playwrights.
Dodgeball is committed to bringing together established artists from Washington-area theatrical and educational communities and young people who are beginning to develop their artistic voice.
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Our Artists
Haley Murphy
Artistic Director
Amanda Quain
Teaching Artist
Jeff LeLoup
Technical Director
Heide Zufall
Teen Ensemble Co-Founder, Choreographer
Emma Choi
Playwright in Residence, 2017
Annie Bryan
Playwright in Residence, 2016
Karl Meier
Playwright in Residence, 2015
John Waldron
Teaching Artist
Cynthia Adler
Costume Designer
Sally Cusenza
Makeup Artist
Kevin King
Scenic Designer
Book Dodgeball
Contact dodgeballdirector@gmail.com to:
* Bring a Dodgeball production to your event or school
* Hire a Dodgeball teaching artist for a workshop or individual coaching, or to direct your school/educational production
* Add a Dodgeball program to your class roster
* Inquire about booking rates