Original Stories
Nostalgic Eras
True Connection
Rooted in Northern Virginia, produced in the DMV, and streamed world-wide, our family-owned and woman-led production studio creates immersive audio dramas, theatrical stage plays, and immersive, themed experiences that help you see yourself and the world more clearly.
Founded by lifelong performer, writer, and director Ashley Snow, Eralore Studios was created to foster community, connection, and collaboration through the arts.
We didn’t set out to be a theatre company.
We wanted to create experiences rooted in community and connection. Storytelling is how we did it.
We started with a simple belief that like-minded people gathering in a safe supportive room, around stories that question our ideals and beliefs, can change something. So we built a space where people could show up fully as creators, collaborators, and audience members. Eralore is just the spark that brings us together. The story is what keeps building the genuine desire to become between citizens, neighbors, and humans. Everything we do grows from that intention.
Our guiding principles
01 | nurture original stories
02 | build an inclusive community
03 | showcase collaborative projects
04 | create immersive experiences
05 | hold space for connection
06 | support & serve our community
Meet the founder, Ashley
With over 33 years of theatre experience, Ashley has had the honor of performing on community, regional, and professional stages, portraying characters from many diverse walks of life. It is hand-in-hand with those characters that she has found a deep awareness and appreciation of the beautiful, messy humanness that is found in us all, through this wild, unpredictable story we call life.
“When we started Eralore in 2022, I truly never imaged it as a “theatre company.” The idea was always to create a way to connect with others through unique experiences. However, due to the pandemic, our bridge to others started as an online community bonding over original hand-drawn characters, professionally recorded stories, and one themed immersive experience per series! I loved it, but each time we entered the studio, there was something else calling me, something more wanting to be born.
In 2024, I began writing the first “on-stage” production for Eralore Studios. Though the first draft was born through me, it became a truly collaborative experience through script-workshops, live-audience readings, and a whirlwind 5 day production week!
That is when it became crystal clear to me: while I love being on, behind, & around the stage, I love collaborating & creating with others even more! ”