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Romeo and Juliet a comedy at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Jan 30-Feb 7

Romeo and Juliet a comedy at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Jan 30-Feb 7

The Rude Mechanicals in residence at Greenbelt Arts Center presents:
Romeo and Juliet, a comedy
by Lope de Vega
directed by Liana Olear

January 30 – February 7, 2026
Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM
Sunday, February 1st at 2PM – mask required*
Wednesday, February 4th at 8PM is Pay What You Will

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Contemporary with Shakespeare’s famous work and based on the same older story, Lope de Vega’s hilarious twist on the star-crossed lovers offers plenty of laughs to anyone who might have ever wished Romeo and Juliet a happier ending.

Tickets: $24 General Admission, $22 Seniors/Military, $12 Student/Youth. Buy tickets here.

The Boy Who Grew Too Fast at the Clarice, Jan 30

The Boy Who Grew Too Fast at the Clarice, Jan 30

Operaterps presents:
Gian-Carlo Menotti’s “The Boy Who Grew Too Fast”

Fri, Jan. 30, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. and Online livestream.

Audience Advisory: The Boy Who Grew Too Fast deals with themes of gun violence.

The UMD School of Music’s student-led opera company, OperaTerps, presents Gian-Carlo Menotti’s The Boy Who Grew Too Fast. A tale of highlighting the value of originality and being unafraid to be one’s true self, this single-act opera tells the story of an immensely tall nine-year-old and his desires to fit in. This event includes a post-performance discussion in partnership with PROGRESS, a campus organization focused on preventing gun violence, to both contextualize the work and offer a contemporary perspective on the story and its cartoonish representation of a prominent lived reality.

Tickets: Free, no tickets required. Also livestreamed. Click here.

Auditions for As You Like It, Shakespeare in the Parks, Feb 1

Auditions for As You Like It, Shakespeare in the Parks, Feb 1

Shakespeare In the Parks Auditions: As You Like It

Audition date rescheduled to: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Performances May 16 – July 8, 2026

Audition location: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Join the cast! The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Division invites you to audition for Shakespeare in the Parks’ Tour Production of As You Like It in summer 2026. Each year, we present a professional, free, family-friendly production of a Shakespearean play, touring various parks across Prince George’s and Montgomery counties.

Seeking actors ages 18 and older who are comfortable performing outdoors. Actors must be available for rehearsals and performances between May 16 – July 8. Actors will also assist with packing up sets and props after each performance. Understudies may also take on additional responsibilities with stage management or crew roles.

For more information and to sign up, click here or contact Megan Merchant, Arts Specialist, at megan.merchant@pgparks.com.

The Spitfire Grill by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Jan 23-Feb 8

The Spitfire Grill by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Jan 23-Feb 8

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse presents:
The Spitfire Grill
Music and Book by James Valcq
Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley
Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff
Directed by Karen Fleming
Produced By Crista Drysdale & Otega Okurume
Music Directed by Valerie A. Higgs

January 23 – February 8, 2026
Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm; closing Saturday at 2pm

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

Based on the hit film and featuring a gorgeous, folk-inspired score, THE SPITFIRE GRILL is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption and perseverance. Ex-convict Percy Talbott moves to Gilead, Wisconsin, a tiny town that has seen better days and isn’t looking to help a stranger. What she finds will help both town and outsider find their way to renewal.

Tickets for shows at Bowie Playhouse are $30.00 for General Admission, $27.00 for seniors (60 and over), military and full time students, and $19 for Children 11 and under. Buy tickets here.

Auditions for Assassins by Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jan 17 & 20

Auditions for Assassins by Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jan 17 & 20

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents:
Assassins
Directed by Phillip Wong
Music Directed by Mimi McGinniss
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Audition dates: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am and Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7pm. Callbacks if needed will be held Saturday, January 24th at 10am.

Performances April 3 – May 3, 2026

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

For more information, see the LMP Facebook page.