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Audience Enrichment Programs offer opportunities for Arena Stage patrons to deepen their theater-going experience by exploring the many facets of Arena Stage productions in greater detail. Audience Enrichment Programs provide contextual and historical information about Arena Stage productions, investigations of the dynamic themes and issues explored in contemporary theater, and a forum for audiences to converse with the Arena Stage artistic staff and guest artists.

In the spirit of artistic and literary salons of the past, The Salon features Artistic Director Molly Smith and other artistic leaders from Arena Stage in a series of lively, in-depth conversations with the playwrights, actors, directors, designers and audiences which make Arena Stage so unique.

The Salon takes place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the theater of each production (for example, The Salon for 33 Variations is in the Fichandler) in most cases on the Monday before opening nights. Molly’s Salon is free to Arena Stage subscribers and donors ($75+), and only $3 for the general public. Reservations must be made through the Arena Stage Sales Office at (202) 488-3300.

The Salon dates can be found on the season calendar >

Engaging post-show conversations provide background information and backstage anecdotes about Arena Stage productions and an opportunity for the audience to interact with the actors from the shows. Scheduled on selected Tuesday and Thursday evenings and selected matinees. No additional charge.

Post-Show Discussion dates can be found on the season calendar >

See special Post-Show discussion panels for Resurrection >