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Auditions for Legally Blonde the Musical by 2nd Star Productions, May 5-7

Auditions for Legally Blonde the Musical by 2nd Star Productions, May 5-7

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse announces auditions for:
Legally Blonde the Musical
Directed by Summer Moore
Produced by Otega Okurume

Audition dates: Monday, May 5, 2025, and Wednesday May 7, 2025

Performances: September 5 – October 4, 2025

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

For more information, click here.

Help is on the Way at the Bowie CPA, May 3

Help is on the Way at the Bowie CPA, May 3

MDJ Productions presents:
Help is on the Way
A Stage Play
By Marissa D. Jackson
Inspired by: Smiley J. @smileyjartistzone

Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 4pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Confronting the silent legacy of generational stress and mental health wellness in the Black Community. As we take a deeper dive into life situations that are most times just not talked about enough, which in turn can cause a Mental Health crisis.

Tickets: $35-$55. Click here.

Opera Scene Study at the Clarice, May 1-2

Opera Scene Study at the Clarice, May 1-2

The University of Maryland and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center present:

Maryland Opera Studio presents:
Opera Scene Study

May 1 & 2, 2025 • 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

First-year Maryland Opera Studio students demonstrate their talent in this showcase featuring scenes from a wide operatic repertory. To keep the focus on beautiful, pure sounds and vivid acting, the performance is accompanied only by piano and minimal props.

The Maryland Opera Studio is dedicated to the future of opera. Preparing the next generation of great singers and offering performances ranging from classic repertoire to provocative new works, it is building contemporary audiences for opera and advancing the art form to sustain those audiences.

Free, no tickets required, click here.

Auditions for Laughing Stock at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 29-May 1

Auditions for Laughing Stock at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 29-May 1

Laurel Mill Playhouse announces auditions for:
Laughing Stock
By Charles Morey
Directed by Tatum Moss
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Audition dates: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, and Thursday, May 1, 2025

Performances: July 11 – 20, 2025

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

When “The Playhouse,” a rustic New England summer theatre, schedules a repertory season of Dracula, Hamlet and Charley’s Aunt, comic mayhem ensues. We follow the well-intentioned but over-matched company from outrageous auditions to ego-driven rehearsals through opening nights gone disastrously awry to the elation of a great play well told and the comic and nostalgic season close.

For more information, click here.

Tags: Auditions, Laurel Mill Playhouse, Laurel Maryland, Maureen Rogers, Laughing Stock, Charles Morey, Tatum Moss

Maryland Day at the Clarice, Apr 26

Maryland Day at the Clarice, Apr 26

The University of Maryland and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center present:
Maryland Day 2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025 • 10AM-4PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Explore the creativity of Terps and the local community on Maryland Day! This annual campus-wide open house features artistic and creative performances, experiences and activities at The Clarice, and across the University of Maryland campus. Bring your family and your friends for a day of fun and frolic!

The day includes a free performance of Hip Hop Anansi.

Tickets: free, no tickets required, click here.