our history so far:

Catalyst Theater Company has established itself as one of the most promising and exciting young companies on Washington DC’s vibrant theater scene. We formed the company in the summer of 2001 to bring a different kind of theater to DC: “catalytic” plays from theater history mixed with newer works that embrace fresh perspectives and challenge conventions. Our inaugural production — Georg Büchner’s pioneering Woyzeck — was hailed by the Washington City Paper for its arresting imagery and flair. We have since produced four seasons of stimulating, visceral and entertaining theater, including acclaimed productions of Endgame, The Learned Ladies, 1984 and The Elephant Man, which earned the company’s first two Helen Hayes Award nominations. In 2005, the Theater Lobby honored Catalyst with a Mary Goldwater Award for consistent excellence.

Catalyst is part of "The Edge," an informal promotional and resource-sharing partnership with fellow up-and-comers Rorshach Theatre Company and Theater Alliance.