FREE programming for the community

The Firefly Amphitheater

HOW DO I GET TO THE FIREFLY?

Join us at the Firefly Amphitheater for free programming throughout the festival! The Firefly is located at the Outdoor Amphitheater of the University of District Columbia Campus.

  1. Arrive at the University of the District of Columbia campus. The address is 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC.

  2. Enter the campus through the main entrance on Connecticut Avenue.

  3. Follow the main driveway straight ahead, passing the campus center and parking areas.

  4. Look for directional signs for the Outdoor Amphitheater, which is located near the center of campus.

  5. The Outdoor Amphitheater is an open-air venue nestled among the green spaces, clearly visible as you approach.

  6. “Firefly” will be staged at the Amphitheater, so proceed to the seating area. Ushers will assist if needed.

  7. For accessibility assistance or additional directions, contact the venue staff upon arrival.

Enjoy the show at the Outdoor Amphitheater on the UDC campus!

FIREFLY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

STARS = bring the kids!

Weekend Three (July 24-27)

  • Presented at the Flicker Bar

    A staged reading of Eclipsing Stars, a historical drama set in the 19th century and narrated by circus showman P.T. Barnum. The play follows the Booth family—famous for their Shakespearean performances—as their personal and political conflicts unfold in the years leading up to Lincoln’s assassination.

Thursday, July 24th

  • FAMILY FRIENDLY PROGRAMMING

    TYA Play by Alli Hartley-Kong and Kim Dungey

    Charlotte's just an average kid who likes spending time with her family, gardening and baking. But when her grandmother moves into a hospice, her family's relationships change and shift as they discover just what it means to have a meaningful transition.

    This is a TYA play cowritten by Alli Hartley-Kong (a playwright) and Kim Dungey (a hospice and grief professional). It's aimed at fostering conversations with young people about the very real things that they experience. Description text goes here

  • FAMILY FRIENDLY PROGRAMMING

    Justin Heath, consummate artist and teacher at School of Musical Traditions, hosts a night of picking and singing. Pull up a chair and join in! sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0_np-Ez58CoNZbg0kCuX8XqdRZMg60kojwKLrL-vatil23Q/viewform?usp=header

Friday, July 25th

  • Development Reading for a Play by C.C. Gallagher

    (Show up and help a playwright get feedback!)

    DesFlora and Kelly, two young autistic women, navigate love, sex, and identity in an ever-shifting pseudo-realistic world of movement theatre. Flora watches from afar as her friend and crush, Kelly, struggles to find a genuine connection and experiences sexual assault. Through their friendship and growing romance, Flora comes to accept her sexuality, and Kelly reclaims her power of choice, deciding that she is deserving of unconditional love after all.

  • Anastasia Lee is a soloist gracing the Firefly stage with captivating renditions of classic and contemporary show tunes. With a voice that blends Broadway flair and heartfelt storytelling, she brings beloved musical numbers to life with elegance, passion, and charm.

Saturday, July 26th

Sunday, July 27th

  • The Vico Cycle is a Washington, DC–based band that fuses rock, funk, blues, soul, and hip‑hop into an electrifying live experience. Their debut EP, Tomorrow’s Free (April 2020), blends upbeat originals like “Bandwagon” and “Space Funktasy” with soulful storytelling, showcasing their cross‑genre versatility. Known for lively, spontaneous performances, they've earned moments on main stages like Tenleytown Arts Festival and hit venues across the DC metro area.

    A Vico Cycle show is a communal celebration, where grooves collide, the energy builds, and the fusion of styles keeps audiences moving long after the final chord.