Alrighty where do I start. My niece did several productions here and overall my family and I were dissatisfied. First off, to be in a production you must pay upwards of $500. With that price I would expect a broadway grade performance, not to mention tickets to see your child are also very pricey. My niece, who is a shining star and gets leads everywhere else, was stuck in the ensemble for each performance!!! She was given an ill fitting costume and expected to have fun being a background singer!!! When we addressed this with the staff they could care less, they said that they rotate leads so I gave them 2 more chances. And guess what folks?? My precious niece in the ensemble again. I highly do not recommend, you can learn so much more in a free community theater.-Karen S

DLC is a great place for children of all ages to learn, develop, and have fun! I love that they get to learn from smart, caring staff with a wide variety of professional experience. Highly recommended!

We gave DLC another chance with Matilda this time but they keep disappointing us. (1) No opportunity to rotate lead roles, the same kids get the lead role on all productions. Also, same age group but one get better role than the other. This is inequality (2) I may be over react, but it seems like Asian kids get a fewer lines and white kids get a lot more this is consider race discrimination. (3) No learning or development, if the child always be an ensemble over and over again, how do they develop? The kids are there to learn, develop, be confidence, and enjoy, not to be disappointed and discourage. They spent hours and hours at the center and at the end, they only get to say 1 or 2 lines in the entire show, thats very discouraging. (4) We raised our concern to the director and he didnt even bother to response. This is rude and unprofessional in my opinion.

Refuses to refund for no camp this summer. Do not register for Fall because if there is a Covid shutdown, the owner will not return your funds.

DLC is a wonderful place for my child to experience theater, gain confidence, and shine.

I have been at Drama Learning Center for almost 10 years now. I love it there so much. They have something for everyone. From their Broadway Babies class all the way to TYA Teen Professionals, Drama Learning Center teaches all of their students different theatre skills, while making sure they are have fun as well. Their general classes on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights are basically like a recreational class. Just like in soccer you have rec, rev plus, travel, etc., these general classes will teach you the basic theatre skills. The next class up isnt exactly a class. It is a company. It is called TYA Teen Proffesionals. TYA is for the older, more advanced students.(grades 8-12). TYA so has a Junior Company, and for short, JCo.(grades 6-12)If youre child is interested in theatre, this will be the place for them! If you are a child and you are reading this, and you are interested in theatre, tell your parents about Drama Learning Center!!!

DLC has been home to my daughter for the last 7 years. The training that she has received has been stellar and has given her the confidence AND competence to pursue her passion - musical theater. Weve tried other programs in the DC metro area, and DLC is by far the best. Children begin by becoming a cast member in DLCs many popular shows, and then can proceed if there is interest, in DLCs Teaching Young Actors Junior (JCo) and Senior companies (TYA) where they hone important auditioning skills, experience the importance of ensemble work, and achieve success outside of ones comfort zone. Also offered are voice lessons, which our daughter and I totally embraced. So if your child is interested in musical theater, DLC is the GO-TO Location:)!