Auditions for The Maltese Falcon by Upstage Artists, Jun 22-23

Auditions for The Maltese Falcon by Upstage Artists, Jun 22-23

Upstage Artists announces auditions for:
The Maltese Falcon
by Dashiell Hammett
directed by John Cusumano

Audition Date: Monday & Tuesday, JUNE 22 and 23, 2026 AT 7 PM

Performance Dates: September 18-20 and 25-27, 2026

Location: Upstage Artists, performing at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705

Based on Dashiell Hammet’s noir classic about private investigator Sam Spade as he gets entangled in a dangerous hunt for a priceless statuette, the titular Maltese Falcon. Spade’s partner is murdered, and he’s drawn into a web of deceit, betrayal, and greed involving a cast of ruthless criminals all vying for the Falcon.

For more information, click here.

Nature’s Diary at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Jun 21

Nature’s Diary at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Jun 21

The Greenbelt Arts Center present:
Nature’s Diary
by Kate Buckholdt

June 21, 2026 at 6pm

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

A body of sung poetry on relationships with and within nature, relationships with others and with life itself. Educational pieces on animals, bees, human-caused environmental damage, and a couple short biographies on powerful people both good and wicked.

Each musical book report in this performance is accompanied by visual art or images related to each piece.

Tickets: $21 General Admission. Buy tickets here.

Around the Snake Turn at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jun 19-28

Around the Snake Turn at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jun 19-28

Pipeline Playwrights Presents
Around the Snake Turn
A new play by Patricia Connelly
Directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell

June 19 – 28, 2026

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

When Baaba’s son is accused of a crime, the local fetish priest curses the extended family—a curse that can only be lifted when a young virgin becomes a trokosi or wife to the gods, in reality, a slave to the priest. With her young daughter at risk, Baaba pits herself against family, religion, and tradition to keep her daughter safe.
Pipeline Playwrights

Pipeline Playwrights is the only theater collaborative in the Washington, DC area dedicated to producing new plays by women playwrights. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded by women playwrights, Pipeline seeks to close the theatre gender gap one play, one reading, one production at a time. The members of Pipeline Playwrights are Crystal Adaway, Nicole Burton, Patricia Connelly, Jean Koppen, and Ann Timmons. Find out more at https://www.pipelineplaywrights.org

Tickets $33 General; $23 Students, Industry, Essential Workers. Click here.

2026 Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It, Jun 16-Jul 5

2026 Shakespeare in the Parks: various locations, Jun 16-Jul 5

The Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division Presents the Prince George’s Summer Shakespeare Festival.

Performances May 16 – July 8, 2026

2026 Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks presents As You Like It

Description: Join Shakespeare in the Parks for Shakespeare’s comedy: As You Like It

Get ready for another summer of Shakespeare in the Parks! The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Division proudly presents the 2026 Shakespeare in the Parks Tour, bringing a professional, FREE, and family-friendly theatrical experience to parks throughout Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. This beloved annual tradition invites audiences of all ages to enjoy the magic of live performance in the beauty of the outdoors.

This summer’s featured production is As You Like It, one of William Shakespeare’s most delightful comedies. Filled with mistaken identities, witty banter, music, romance, and playful adventure, the story follows Rosalind and her companions as they flee to the Forest of Arden, where love is tested, friendships are forged, and everyone discovers that life can be sweeter when we embrace joy, freedom, and being true to ourselves. Charming, humorous, and full of heart, As You Like It offers a whimsical celebration of love and laughter perfect for the whole family.

Note: For outdoor performances, please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating and comfort. Picnic meals are encouraged, and this pet-friendly production welcomes your furry companions.

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a FREE performance in your favorite park!

For more information, including rain dates, click here.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 7 pm Riversdale Historic Site and Museum 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737 Performance
Thursday, June 18, 2026 7 pm Montpelier Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708 Performance Sign Langauge Interpreter
Saturday, June 20, 2026 7 pm Meadowside Nature Center 5100 Meadowside Ln, Rockville, MD 20855 Performance
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 7 pm Darnall’s Chance Historic Site and Museum 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Performance
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 7 pm National Harbor Plaza Stage National Harbor Blvd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Performance
Thursday, June 25, 2026 7 pm Harmony Hall Arts Center 10701 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744 Performance Indoors
Saturday, June 27, 2026 7 pm Prince George’s Publick Playhouse 5445 Landover Road, Hyattsville, MD 20784 Performance Indoors; Sign Language Interpreter; Post-show Q&A with the Artistic Director and Cast
Sunday, June 28, 2026 3 pm Prince George’s Publick Playhouse 5445 Landover Road, Hyattsville, MD 20784 Performance Indoors/No tickets required
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 7 pm Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 Performance Join us at 6:30 pm for live music by the Shakespeare in the Parks Band; Sign Language Interpreter
Sunday, July 5, 2026 7 pm Watkins Regional Park 331 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Performance Located in field in front of Watkins Nature Center

Enjoy free, entertaining, and accessible productions of the work of the greatest playwright of the English language at parks and arts centers throughout Prince George’s County! Each summer Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks tours a professional, family-friendly production of one of Shakespeare’s plays throughout the county, making great theatre available to everyone. For more information, call 301-446-3232; TTY 301-699-2544.

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Auditions for To be announced by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Jun 11 & 13

Auditions for To be announced by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Jun 11 & 13

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse announces auditions for:
Musical to be announced
Directed by Rooster Sultan

Auditions: June 11 & 13, 2026 (Invitation Only; signup is below)
Thursday, June 11th from 7pm-10pm, and Saturday, June 13th 11am-3pm

Performances: September 18 – October 3, 2026

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

We can’t announce this title quite yet, but we look forward to sharing the news with you this July!

There’s a circus of magic to do when a prince learns the true meaning of glory, love and war in Stephen Schwartz’s iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece. Heir to the Frankish throne, a young prince is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power. In the end, though, the prince finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.

(Please note that due to temporary licensing restrictions, we can’t quite announce our show title yet, but the work needs to get started! Thanks for understanding!)

For more information, a list of characters, and to sign up, click here.