The DC area's only all-youth musical theatre company

Wildwood Summer Theatre was founded in 1965 by a group of students from Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, Maryland. These theatrically minded students wanted to extend their high school musical experience into the summer. However, they were unable to find an adult sponsor, so they decided to strike out on their own. That summer, on a shoestring budget, and with little in the way of material supplies or support, they put on a production of Bye, Bye Birdie. The show was a rousing success, and WST was born. For the last 51 years, WST has presented at least one, and occasionally two musical productions, with the entire company aged 14 to 25.

PRESS

SUMMER 2016 – PRESS COVERAGE FOR GREASE & NINE

DC Metro Theater Arts Review - "NINE at Wildwood Summer Theatre"
DC Metro Theater Arts Review - "Grease at Wildwood Summer Theatre at the Arts Barn"
Culture Spot MC – "A rts Barn Goes Wildwood"

Summer 2015 – Press Coverage for RENT

DC Metro Theater Arts Preview – “50th Anniversary: ‘RENT’ at Wildwood Summer Theatre”

Summer 2014 – Press Coverage for Into the Woods

DC Metro Theater Arts Review – “Into the Woods at Wildwood Summer Theatre”

Summer 2013 – Press Coverage for A Chorus Line

DC Metro Theater Arts Review – “A Chorus Line at Wildwood Summer Theatre”
DC Metro Theater Arts Preview – “Wildwood Summer Theater presents A Chorus Line“
MD Gazette — Youth-run theater company presents ‘A Chorus Line’ in Bethesda

Summer 2012 – Press Coverage for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

ShowBizRadio Review — Wildwood Summer Theatre A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Summer 2011 – Press Coverage for City of Angels

MD Theatre Guide Review – “City of Angels at Wildwood Summer Theatre”
ShowBizRadio — Interviews City of Angels Director Pamela Freedy
Video – Featured Production Photo Slideshow
BethesdaPatch – “There’s No Business like Show Business: Youth-run Wildwood Summer Theatre presents City of Angels.”
The Silver Spring Voice – “Area Youth Theater Presents DIY Drama”
MD Gazette – “Wildwood Summer Theatre is more than just another pretty performance”

SUMMER 2010 – PRESS COVERAGE For Merrily We Roll Along

MD Gazette - "Wildwood Summer Theatre's 'Merrily' rolls along"

Summer 2009 – PRESS COVERAGE AND RUBY GRIFFITH AWARD FOR THE PAJAMA GAME

DC Theatre Scene – “The Kids Are More Than All Right!”
Photo – “All Round Production Excellence winner Wildwood Summer Theatre for their production of The Pajama Game“

SUMMER 2008 – PRESS COVERAGE FOR Parade

ShowBizRadio - "Wildwood Summer Theatre Parade"

SUMMER 2007 – PRESS COVERAGE FOR Thoroughly Modern Millie

ShowBizRadio - "Wildwood Summer Theatre Thoroughly Modern Millie"

SUMMER 2002 - PRESS COVERAGE FOR West Side Story

Potomac Stages - Untitled Review of West Side Story

SUMMER 2000 - PRESS COVERAGE FOR SUGAR

Mongtogmery Gazzette - 'Sugar' could use some sweetening