As we continue our recap of cool spring/summer events, catch a glimpse into … The Theatre Lab’s Dramathon fundraiser for the “Send a Kid to Theatre Camp” campaign this past May. The Dramathon participants that raised the most for the campaign (between April 4 and May 6, 2011) had the chance to perform alongside some of DC’s most recognized professional actors in an evening of original ten-minute plays by local playwrights.

So how does this story end? The Theatre Lab exceeded its campaign goal by 19%, bringing in $58,676 for their youth scholarship fund, which enables low-income local youth to participate in The Theatre Lab’s drama programs at little or no cost. The Dramathon was to thank for over one-quarter of those funds. Check out the stars below — and learn here how you can support programs at the Theatre Lab all year round!

Helen Hayes Award-winner Sarah Marshall with Theatre Lab student & fundraiser Richard Fiske in Elizabeth Pringle’s Relocation.

Helen Hayes Award-winner (and Theatre Lab faculty member) Deidra LaWan Starnes with student and fundraiser Manu Kumasi in a David Emerson Toney’s One More Day.

Helen Hayes Award-winner Jennifer Mendenhall with Theatre Lab student and fundraiser Colleen Sproull in Ari Roth’s Staff Meeting.