Monthly Archives: August 2019

Auditions for Afflicted: Daughters of Salem at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 15-20

Auditions for Afflicted: Daughters of Salem at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 15-20

Auditions for Afflicted: Daughters of Salem
Directed by Daniel Johnston
Assistant Directed by Lori Bruun
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Thursday, August 15th, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday, August 17th, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Tuesday, August 20th, 7:00pm-9:00pm

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

In 1691 Puritan New England, fear and superstition were rampant. Singing, dancing and amusement of any kind was forbidden. The devil was everywhere. Five girls coming of age in
Salem Village, desperate for release of their thoughts and feelings, find an ally in Tituba, a slave who longs for freedom. Deep in the woods the girls make a pact and build a sisterhood. Then alliances are formed, promises made and broken, power taken.

Afflicted:
Daughters of Salem tells the story of the Salem girls—Abigail Williams, the leader, Ann Putnam, Mercy Lewis, Mary Warren and Betty Parris, and the events that led up to the infamous Salem witch trials. This origin story examines how these teenage girls became accusers and caused 20 people to be put to death for witching.

Auditions will include lightly prepared readings from sides and some movement. Please were clothes you can move in. LMP is all volunteer community theater. No appointment necessary. Bring a head shot/photo and be prepared to list all conflicts from August 26th-November 10th. Show Dates: October 18th-November 10th. Shows are Friday & Saturday @ 8pm and Sundays (11/03, 11/10) at 2pm. All Roles are open. Any questions Email: maureencrogers@gmail.com or call Maureen Rogers at 301-452-2557.

Auditions for A Christmas Carol by 2nd Star at the Bowie Playhouse, Aug 11-14

Auditions for A Christmas Carol by 2nd Star at the Bowie Playhouse, Aug 11-14

Auditions for A Christmas Carol, the Musical, by 2nd Star Productions, will be held on Sunday August 11, and Wednesday August 14, at the Bowie Playhouse.

A Christmas Carol, the Musical
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent
Direction by Brian Douglas
Assistant Direction by Mary Wakefield
Music Direction by Mimi Kuhn McGinnis
Choreography by Kristin Rigsby

Location: 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

Auditions are Sunday, August 11th and Wednesday August 14th at 7 pm at the Bowie Playhouse (16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie, MD 20715). Doors open at 6:40 pm, please arrive by 7 pm if at all possible. Callbacks will be Thursday, August 15th at 7 pm (by invitation only.)
Performances will be October 25 – November 10, 2019.

Performances are November 15th through December 14th.

A Christmas Carol is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’ most well-known story. Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors) and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Seussical, Once on This Island), breathe fantastic new life into the classic tale!

For more information, click here.

Auditions for Motherhood Out Loud at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Aug 11-12

Auditions for Motherhood Out Loud at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Aug 11-12

Auditions for Motherhood Out Loud, will be held on Sunday August 11, and Monday August 12, at the Greenbelt Arts Center.

Motherhood Out Loud
Directed by Rikki Lacewell

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Director Rikki Lacewell is casting 6 women and 2 men. All roles are open.
Audition will consist of cold readings from the script, no monologues are needed.

Motherhood Out Loud is a play depicting significant stages of Motherhood, from birth to great-grand parenting. It shatters traditional notions about parenthood, unveils its inherent comedy and celebrates the deeply personal truths that span and unite generations. From moms to stepmoms, mothers-in-law, and even dads who double as moms, Motherhood Out Loud skewers and savors the journey of parenthood.

Rehearsals start the week of August 19th, generally 2-3 times a week.

Performances will be October 25 – November 10, 2019.

Ally Theatre Company’s The War Boys at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Aug 10-31

Ally Theatre Company’s The War Boys at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Aug 10-31

The War Boys
By Naomi Wallace
Directed by Matt Ripa

Saturday, August 10th at 2 pm
Saturday, August 10th at 8 pm
Sunday, August 11th at 4 pm
Thursday, August 15th at 8 pm
Friday, August 16th at 8 pm
Saturday, August 17th at 2 pm
Saturday, August 17th at 8 pm
Sunday, August 18th at 4 pm
Monday, August 19th at 8pm (Industry Night)
Thursday, August 22nd at 8 pm
Friday, August 23rd at 8 pm
Saturday, August 24th at 2 pm
Saturday, August 24th at 8pm
Sunday, August 25th at 4 pm
Thursday, August 29th at 8 pm
Friday, August 30th at 8 pm
Saturday, August 31st at 2 pm
Saturday, August 31st at 8 pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

In their spare time three vigilantes, childhood friends, enjoy patrolling the U.S./Mexican border. But these youths soon learn that even the most guarded borders are permeable. When the lines between fantasy and reality become dangerously blurred, these young men are forced to decide what it means to be an American, and who has the right to belong.

Content warning: This play contains adult content including acts of violence, guns, partial nudity, simulated sexual activity/assault, simulated masturbation, racist, xenophobic, homophobic and misogynist language. Ally recommends this for ages 16 and up.

Tickets: Adults: $25, Students/Seniors/Veterans/Teachers: $15. Click here.

Amélie, the Musical by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Aug 9-24

Amélie, the Musical by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Aug 9-24

Amélie, the Musical
August 9-24, 2019
Music by Daniel Messé
Lyrics by Messé and Nathan Tysen
Book by Craig Lucas
Direction/Choreography by Kelsey Meiklejohn
Music Direction by James Huchla

August 9 – 24, 2019
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 3 pm, with the closing performance Saturday August 24th at 3 pm.

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

Based on the 2001 romantic comedy film, Amélie is the story of an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that to find happiness she’ll have to risk everything and say what’s in her heart. Be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection, and sees possibility around every corner!

Tickets for shows at Bowie Playhouse are $22.00 for General Admission, $19.00 for seniors (60 and over) and full time students, and $12 for Children 11 and under. Buy tickets here.