Washington Revels fosters multicultural and multi-generational bonds by engaging people in a diverse range of artistic expression. Offering over 400 free programs year-round, it celebrates different historical and cultural traditions with music, dance, storytelling, and drama. From outdoor parks to large theaters, audiences participate in virtual community sings, pub sings, parade shows and marches, four different ensemble groups, and family-friendly festivals. Its Juneteenth festival is the only one in the region focusing on local history, while a long-standing annual Christmas Revels event – one of its few ticketed programs – is a professionally staged and directed show that remains accessible to households with lower incomes. Each year, through its participatory and educational performances, Washington Revels brings over 25,000 residents of all backgrounds to connect across cultural divides and revel in the differences that make us unique.
Headquarters: MD-Montgomery County
Where They Operate: DC-Citywide; MD-Montgomery County; MD-Prince George's County; VA-Arlington County; VA-Fairfax County; VA-City of Alexandria; VA-City of Fairfax; VA-City of Falls Church
Age Groups Served: Youth (5-11); Pre-teen/teen (12-17); Young adult (18-24); Adult (25-49); Seniors (50+)
Population(s) Served: All
Schools They Work In: Under our Community Initiative, Revels partners with school, church and neighborhood groups to produce Revels-style community theater, with Revels producing and directing while engaging the people of the partner communities as the performers and part of the production team.
Awards & Recognition
2010/11 Catalogue for Philanthropy
Press
- Troupe Celebrates a Truly Old Fashioned Christmas
Fri Dec 17 2010, Voice of America
It's Christmas time in Washington. For hundreds of families... that means attending a production of the Chrristmas Revels...
- Review & Contest: Christmas Revels!
Wed Dec 8 2010, FoBoBlo -- The Foggy Bottom Blog
I have learned to love and embrace the Christmas season, and part of that is due to annual performances by Christmas Revels...
- The Washington Revels 28th Annual Christmas Revels
Tue Dec 7 2010, ShowBizRadio.net
In its 28th year, Washington Revels has spread the impact of darkness and light, and the joy of the season, from diverse cultures ...
Budget (FY2015)
- $3 million or higher
- $1 million to $3 million
- The current budget for Washington Revels is: $500k to $1 million
- Less than $500k
Catalogue charities range in size from $100,000 to
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