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

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

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