Auditions for As You Like It, Shakespeare in the Parks, Feb 1

Auditions for As You Like It, Shakespeare in the Parks, Feb 1

Shakespeare In the Parks Auditions: As You Like It

Audition date rescheduled to: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Performances May 16 – July 8, 2026

Audition location: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Join the cast! The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Division invites you to audition for Shakespeare in the Parks’ Tour Production of As You Like It in summer 2026. Each year, we present a professional, free, family-friendly production of a Shakespearean play, touring various parks across Prince George’s and Montgomery counties.

Seeking actors ages 18 and older who are comfortable performing outdoors. Actors must be available for rehearsals and performances between May 16 – July 8. Actors will also assist with packing up sets and props after each performance. Understudies may also take on additional responsibilities with stage management or crew roles.

For more information and to sign up, click here or contact Megan Merchant, Arts Specialist, at megan.merchant@pgparks.com.

The Spitfire Grill by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Jan 23-Feb 8

The Spitfire Grill by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Jan 23-Feb 8

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse presents:
The Spitfire Grill
Music and Book by James Valcq
Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley
Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff
Directed by Karen Fleming
Produced By Crista Drysdale & Otega Okurume
Music Directed by Valerie A. Higgs

January 23 – February 8, 2026
Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm; closing Saturday at 2pm

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

Based on the hit film and featuring a gorgeous, folk-inspired score, THE SPITFIRE GRILL is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption and perseverance. Ex-convict Percy Talbott moves to Gilead, Wisconsin, a tiny town that has seen better days and isn’t looking to help a stranger. What she finds will help both town and outsider find their way to renewal.

Tickets for shows at Bowie Playhouse are $30.00 for General Admission, $27.00 for seniors (60 and over), military and full time students, and $19 for Children 11 and under. Buy tickets here.

Auditions for Assassins by Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jan 17 & 20

Auditions for Assassins by Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jan 17 & 20

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents:
Assassins
Directed by Phillip Wong
Music Directed by Mimi McGinniss
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Audition dates: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am and Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7pm. Callbacks if needed will be held Saturday, January 24th at 10am.

Performances April 3 – May 3, 2026

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

For more information, see the LMP Facebook page.

Save My Black Soul at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jan 16-Feb 1

Save My Black Soul at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jan 16-Feb 1

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents:
Save My Black Soul
by Evan Carrington
Director – Jeremy Keith Hunter
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Performances January 16 – February 1, 2026
Performances Fri. at 8 PM; Sat at 8 PM; Sun. at 2 PM.

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

“Save My Black Soul” is a period drama that takes place during the Golden Age of Hollywood, and follows a young, struggling African-American actor named Edward Foster. Edward, being fed up with the roles that are being offered to him in Hollywood, decides to move to New York City to create a theatre space where he can mold the next generation of up-and-coming actors of color. While his aspirations may be pure, the journey to get there will be anything but flawless.

Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults: $20, Children 18 and under, Seniors 65 and over, and active duty military: $15

For further information, please call 301-617-9906, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Broken Chains … She Earned Them, at the Bowie CPA, Jan 10

Broken Chains … She Earned Them, at the Bowie CPA, Jan 10

Neeci Hinton Bazemore presents:
Broken Chains … She Earned Them!

Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 5pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

During a much anticipated audition, dancers share testimonies of storms experienced and overcome… and left with Broken Chains. Chains that weren’t fragmented from rust and deterioration, but from tests they had suffered through. And as a result, strongholds were released and they are now healed!

Tickets: $65. Click here.