Monthly Archives: April 2014

Maryland Day Open House at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Apr 26 10am-4pm

Maryland Day Open House at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Apr 26 10am-4pm

Saturday, April 26, 2014 . 10AM – 4PM

Presented By:
Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Free.

Sat, Apr 26, 2014 . 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Description:

This community open house has something for the entire family with more than 40 different events throughout the Center — on stage, in the studios and behind the scenes. – See the extensive schedule at: http://claricesmithcenter.umd.edu/events/2014/maryland-day#sthash.mAH4o75p.dpuf

The Nina Simone Project at the Publick Playhouse, April 25-27

The Nina Simone Project at the Publick Playhouse, April 25-27

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Weekend Performance
Friday, April 25, 8:00pm Saturday, April 26, 8:00pm Sunday, April 27, 4:00pm

Dallas Black Dance Theatre: The Nina Simone Project

Description: Dallas Black Dance Theatre presents the life, music, and story of acclaimed pianist, singer, performer and civil rights activist Nina Simone. Narrated and set to the gospel, blues, folk and jazz that shaped Simone’s life and career, this extraordinary production is choreographed by renowned dance artist Dianne McIntyre. The presentation of The Nina Simone Project was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and additional funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Tickets: $25/$20 seniors, students and groups.

Auditions for Macbeth by the Rude Mechanicals at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Apr 21 & 22

Auditions for Macbeth by the Rude Mechanicals at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Apr 21 & 22

Auditions for Macbeth by the Rude Mechanicals.

April 21 & 22, 8 PM
Greenbelt Arts Center
6 men and 6 women, including two children of either gender

Performances at the Capital Fringe Festival, July 2014
and at the Greenbelt Arts Center, August 15-23

Auditions will consist of readings from the Sides (PDF). For more information, see the character descriptions.
Shakespearean monologue optional
Lady Macbeth has already been cast; all other roles are open

Darkness pervades the Rude Mechanicals’ production of the fabled Scottish Play. Actors must be comfortable seeing in the dark.

You can come either day. For more information see: http://www.rudemechanicals.com/2014/Macbeth/

Register for Camp Encore with the Greenbelt Recreation Department

Register for Camp Encore with the Greenbelt Recreation Department

CAMP ENCORE Ages 13-17

Lotsa Lazzi!

Join director Kate Magill Robinson and the Camp Encore troupe leaders on a hilarious exploration of the raucous roots of western comedy. Commedia dell’ arte originated in the Italian Renaissance with stock comic characters and recognizable comic bits (called lazzi). It permeated European theatre for several hundred years and has inspired theatre artists from Shakespeare to Saturday Night Live. In this ensemble-based camp, students will take on stock characters and play with Lotsa Lazzi, as we explore what makes us laugh and learn to build a performance driven by physicality, music, dance, rollicking scenarios and slapstick comedy. So bring your funny, and let’s play.

At the end of the camp session, campers will present a live theater performance at the Greenbelt Arts Center. Students unable to attend the entire session may enroll, but their participation in the shows may be limited. If your camper has significant schedule conflicts with the camp schedule, please consult Kate at katemagill3@gmail.com before enrolling. Attendance in the final week and at both shows is mandatory to enroll.

A four-week pass to the Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center is included with tuition.

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

TIME: 9:30am-3:30pm (Note that camp will extend until 6:00 pm on July 11 for our late afternoon performance for parents.)

SESSION: DATES: FEES:
346200-1 June 16 – July 12 R: $539, NR: $646
(No camp on July 4)

To register click here.

PERFORMANCES: Wednesday, July 10 at 1:00 pm and Thursday, July 11 at 4:00 pm

Register for Summer Stagecraft Teen Internships and Adult Volunteer Opportunities with the Greenbelt Recreation Department

Register for Summer Stagecraft Teen Internships and Adult Volunteer Opportunities with the Greenbelt Recreation Department

Stagecraft Teen Internships and Adult Volunteer Opportunities with the Creative Kids Camp

Teen interns (ages 15-17) and adult volunteers (ages 18+) are invited to help make original costumes, masks, props, puppets and set elements (as needed) for this year’s Creative Kids Camp shows. No prior training needed – just an interest in creative collaboration with fellow artists of all ages. Flexible schedule. No fee to participate.

Stagecraft artists work primarily with each other and with a staff mentor in our production studio. Interns and volunteers also help facilitate classes in which the campers themselves can help make elements for their shows, and assist backstage during dress rehearsals and performances. While projects are under construction, stagecraft artists may work for extended periods in the studio without constant staff supervision, although staff are available if questions or issues arise.

To register click here.

Contact person: Nicole DeWald, Arts Supervisor, Production Designer and Stagecraft Program mentor ndewald@greenbeltmd.gov, 240-542-2057