The DC Area Theatre Census opens on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 12:00pm.

The DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities aims to identify and showcase the importance of having measurable information about artists who work in the theatre industry in the Washington, DC region in order to provide them with better support.

The results of this census will be made available to the thousands of theatre industry professionals, nonprofits, and government agencies in our area, as well as to the countless theatre patrons and consumers who are the lifeblood of our theatrical ecosystem.

The census asks questions specific to the realities of theatre workers, including general information about their demographics and occupation types as well as their perspective on issues such as diversity, equity, and belonging.

Yes. The census does not collect any personal identifiers or IP addresses. Any individual responses highlighted in the published results will be attributed as “Census Respondent.”

From 10-20 minutes, depending on your respondent category. (Artist, Organization, Industry Pro, etc.) and whether you type in lengthy comments.

Those working in the theatre industry in ANY capacity who are 18 years or older and living in the greater Washington, DC area including Virginia and Maryland.

Eligible Counties include: Washington D.C, Montgomery, Prince Georges, Anne Arundel, Howard, Frederick, Charles, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, Prince William.

Additional Jurisdictions Include: Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax City, Manassas, Manassas Park.

You should participate in the census if you contribute any type of theatre-related work, with or without compensation, and you believe your skills and commitment are worthy of acknowledgment and support.

This includes part-time work, rarely paid work, volunteer work, and work that is more administrative than creative.

Each respondent will have an opportunity within the census to provide info on work done in one or more identity categories.

No. You can use a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Note that if you wish to leave and finish your response later, you will need to use the same device.

Results of the DC Area Theatre Census will be made public during the first quarter of 2025.