Monthly Archives: December 2016

Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre at Wendy’s, Dec 21

Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre at Wendy’s

Solve A Murder on the third Wednesday of every month at the Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre.

Starring Role – for You! Be the investigator who solves this Murder Mystery!

Location: Wendy’s located at 16400 Harbour Way in Bowie, MD 20716.

Third Wednesday each month, starting at 7:00PM

Visit our Facebook page to find out this month’s current murder: https://www.facebook.com/BowieCommunityTheatre

FREE! Be a Captive Audience and Support YOUR Local Theatre! We hope you enjoy dinner at Wendy’s between 6pm-9pm on this night as 20% of all your food and drink purchases (as well as drive-through sales) are donated to Bowie Community Theatre.

BCT’s Murder Mystery Troupe will present the interactive Murder Mystery

I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus

It’s Christmas time again and the toy department at Lacy’s is selling more merchandise than its chief competitor, Tidewater’s Toys. The main reason for this explosion of sales is Elmer Ellsworth, Lacy’s holiday Santa Claus.

Before Elmer was hired for last year’s Christmas season, Lacy’s toy receipts were so bad that the store was ready to stop selling toys altogether. Now, business is booming because Elmer makes Santa come alive to young and old alike. In a daily ritual, kids hug Santa and mothers give him kisses as photos are taken for Christmas albums.

But, in the midst of parents and children lined up to tell the jolly ol’ elf all about their wish lists, Elmer stands up, utters a faint, “ho, ho, ho,” and falls to the floor in front of his chair. He is dead. Someone has done in the department store Santa before he could grant everyone’s wishes.

Who would put the ice on the iconic idol? What could Santa have done to elicit such a raucous response? And, how would the authorities go about determining what happened to the holiday mirthmaker? It would require a team of seasonal sleuths to lambaste the lies and come up with a killer.

Join us on December 21, 2016!

Register for the 2017 Winter Youth Musical, Buried Treasure, with the Greenbelt Recreation Department, Dec 18-Mar 11

Register for the 2017 Winter Youth Musical with the Greenbelt Recreation Department, Dec 18-Mar 11

Greenbelt Youth Musical Grades 7-12

Location: Greenbelt Community Center Gymnasium

The 2017 Greenbelt Winter Youth Musical:
Buried Treasure
By Chris Cherry

December 18, 2016 to March 11, 2017

Come be a part of the 17th Greenbelt Youth Musical! Teen performers will present a new version of Buried Treasure, an original musical written and directed by Chris Cherry. This is an open-enrollment program, so everyone who signs up is cast in the show. Attendance is required at casting rehearsals, dress rehearsals and all performances. Participants also must generally be available for weekend rehearsals starting January 6. Visit http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/youthmusical to view the full schedule, read a description of the show, and learn about the casting and rehearsal process.

CASTING REHEARSALS:
December 18 and 19, 2016, 6:00pm-8:00pm

REGULAR REHEARSALS:
Fridays: 5:30-8:30pm
Saturdays: 2:00pm-6:00pm
Sundays: 5:00pm-7:00pm

SHOW DATES:
Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 7:00pm
Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 3:00pm
Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Costs: R: $173, NR: $196

Josh is as brave as a lion, Harriet is as wise as an owl, and Miranda is always as good as gold – or so they think, until an adventure in the Underworld challenges their surface notions and impels the trio to a deeper understanding of courage, wisdom, and goodness. In a world where dragons and gnomes are real, can three high-school kids break a spell of ignorance and rescue Sophia, the Underworld’s rightful queen?

To register click here.

The Snow Queen at the Greenbelt Community Center, Dec 17, 3pm

The Snow Queen at the Greenbelt Community Center, Dec 17, 3pm

Location: Greenbelt Community Center Gymnasium 15 Crescent Rd.

The Greenbelt Dance Studio, a program of Greenbelt Department of Recreation, presents an original production of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Snow Queen. The inspiration for the movie Frozen, The Snow Queen tells the story of a brave young girl who rescues her best friend from the clutches of the cold-hearted Snow Queen. Our production features a talented cast of over twenty performers ages 5 and up performing a range of dance styles including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and more.

Free admission.

Wolf Pack presents A Christmas Carol at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Dec 15-18

Wolf Pack presents A Christmas Carol at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Dec 15-18

Wolf Pack Theatre Company, Community Crisis Services Inc. and Joe’s Movement Emporium Proudly Present:
A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens
Original adaptation by William Leary

December 15 to 18, 2016
Thursday, December 15th at 7 pm
Friday, December 16th at 7 pm
Saturday, December 17th at 2 pm
Saturday, December 17th at 7 pm
Sunday, December 18th at 3 pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

“William Leary and the talented members of the Wolf Pack Theatre Company have taken one of the most well-known holiday stories, brought it into the present time by exploring contemporary social and political issues, and added familiar songs of the season to create a brilliant version of A Christmas Carol” – Paul M. Bessel and Barbara Braswell, DC Metro Theater Arts

Based on the Charles Dickens classic tale, this unique and moving musical theatre adaptation is like nothing you’ve seen in the hundreds of film, television or stage adaptations available. The poverty and indifference to human suffering is skillfully portrayed in this present day drama as Bob Cratchitt, young Tim and the rest of the Cratchitt family deal with the loss of their home and subsequent shelter stay due to Tim’s illness, low wages and the high cost of health care. While the story structure follows Dickens original work, there are plenty of creative twists in store and both young and old will be delighted by this beautiful and thrilling adaptation!

Starring 2015 DC Metro Theater Arts ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ Tim Jansen as Ebenezer Scrooge this is one production you will not want to miss!

Auditions for Laughter on the 23rd Floor by the Laurel Mill Playhouse, Dec 12 & 13

Auditions for Laughter on the 23rd Floor by the Laurel Mill Playhouse, Dec 12 & 13

Auditions for Laughter on the 23rd Floor
By Neil Simon
Directed by: John D’Amato

Auditions for Laughter on the 23rd Floor will be held on:
December 12, 2016 at 7:00 PM
December 13, 2016 at 7:00 PM
Note: December 12 auditions will be held at Laurel Board of Trade, 383 Main Street, Laurel. Callbacks (If needed) Thursday: December 15 from 7:00 pm – 9:30pm at Laurel Mill Playhouse.

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse.

Performances: February 17 – March 12, 2017

Description: Inspired by Neil Simon’s early career experience as a junior writer for Your Show of Shows, the play focuses on Sid Caesar-like Max Prince, the star of a weekly comedy-variety show circa 1953, and his staff, including Simon’s alter-ego Lucas Brinkman, who maintains a running commentary on the writing, fighting, and wacky antics which take place in the writer’s room.

Audition will consist of telling a joke and then be prepared to read from the script. Note: The play is dialogue driven and characters are quick witted. Expectation is actors will be off book by end of January. If you have questions prior to the audition please contact John D’Amato at john_damato@hotmail.com

No roles are precast and roles open to all ethnicities and could cast women for a couple of the men’s roles. Bring resume and headshot and list of conflicts from December 12, 2016 through March 12, 2017. Further questions can also be directed to maureencrogers@gmail. com or 301-452-2557.

Read through: December 19 at 7:00 pm to get scripts out prior to holiday. Location to be determined.

Rehearsals will begin 1st week of January, 2017 and 3 days a week thereafter prior to tech week.

For more information and a list of roles to be cast, see: http://www.laurelmillplayhouse.org/auditions.php