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The Arena Players

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Arena Players Incorporated (or Arena Playhouse) is the oldest continually performing and historically African-American community theatre in the United States located in Baltimore, Maryland. The theater runs several productions throughout the year as well as jazz and comedy shows, which take place every other month. It also offers programs for both children and adults who wish to perform: the Youtheatre program is for children between 4–18 years old and offers performing arts classes such as drama, music and dance as well as theater production; Studio 801 Program is a training and community outreach program for adults who want to perform.

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McCulloh Street, Baltimore Sowebo

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McCulloh Street 801
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