Category Archives: Children & Teen

Much Ado About Nothing at College Park Arts Exchange, Jul 10-11

Much Ado About Nothing at College Park Arts Exchange, Jul 10-11

College Park Arts Exchange presents:
Teen Summer Shakespeare Intensive’s
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare
directed by Kate Magill Robinson

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7pm
Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2pm adn 7pm
at the Old Parish House.

Location: College Park Arts Exchange

This is the performance for the Teen Summer Shakespeare Intensive camp.

Love, laughter and lies collide in what is arguably Shakespeare’s greatest rom-com! Much Ado About Nothing takes us on a romp through the juxtaposed romances of two sets of lovers — Beatrice and Benedick, who give us some of Shakespeare’s most sparkling battles of wits (and wills!) – and Hero and Claudio whose quiet adoration leaves them vulnerable to the scheming machinations of the villainous Don John. As these romances build, we watch it all through a tapestry of misunderstandings, mistaken identities, deceptions, pure villainy, and some of the goofiest clowns in Shakespeare’s comedic repertoire. But never fear – despite the interweaving of tragic elements, our lovers’ paths culminate in a celebration where love conquers all!

Rumpus in the Rainforest children’s show at MAD, Jun 24-Aug 2

Rumpus in the Rainforest children’s show at MAD, Jun 24-Aug 2

MAD’s 2026 Children’s Show:
Rumpus in the Rainforest
directed by James Pildis

Auditions: June 24, 2026 at 5:30pm
Rehearsals: June 29 – August 1, 2026.
Performance: August 2, 2026.

Location: Goddard Space Flight Center’s MAD Theater.

After last year’s successful run of The Garden Show, MAD will be continuing this new tradition with another children’s performance. The Rumpus in the Rainforest is the story of a frog in the rainforest who longs to see the sky, but with the thick canopy trees that is easier said than done. There are a lot of different creatures in the rainforest… but will any of them be able to help?

The show is recommended for those in elementary and middle school, but children of all ages are welcome! All children who come out to auditions are guaranteed a role. Auditions will be held in the NASA GSFC Building 3 Auditorium on Wednesday, June 24th at 6:00pm.

To sign up for auditions, complete the following Google Form. For information on badging, please contact Badges@MADTheater.org. If you would like to volunteer to help with this production or have any questions, please contact James Pildis (James@Pildis.com).

A Princess Party: Snow White at the Publick Playhouse, Apr 12

A Princess Party: Snow White at the Publick Playhouse, Apr 12

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
A Princess Party: Snow White

Sunday, April 12, 2026, 2pm

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Jump into spring with a little cosplay costume and some animated magic! Join us at the Publick Playhouse for our annual Family Dress-up & Movie Day. Dress as your favorite royal character and capture memorable photos with our special guest, a real-life princess. Enjoy craft activities for kids and then settle in to watch the film Snow White (2025). Please note, this event is recommended for ages 3-12, however, everyone must have a ticket to enter.

Tickets: $8 adult, $6 child. Click here for info, and here for tickets.

The Lion King Jr. by Thomas Pullen K-8 at the Bowie CPA, Nov 20

The Lion King Jr. by Thomas Pullen K-8 at the Bowie CPA, Nov 20

Thomas G. Pullen Theatre Co. presents:
Disney’s The Lion King Jr.

Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 7pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Presented by the Thomas G. Pullen K-8 Performing Arts School

Tickets: $10 adults, $5 senior/student. Click here.

Enough! Plays to End Gun Violence at the Clarice, Oct 6

Enough! Plays to End Gun Violence at the Clarice, Oct 6

Clarice Presents: Suitland High School
ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7pm

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence creates space for teens to confront gun violence by creating new works of theatre that will spark critical conversations and inspire meaningful action in communities across the country. Their mission is to promote playwriting as a tool for self-expression and social change, harnessing this generation’s spirit of activism and providing a platform for America’s playwrights of tomorrow to discover and develop their voices today.

On Mon, Oct 6 across the country, The Clarice will join theaters, schools and community groups for staged readings of six new 10-minute plays by teen writers confronting gun violence, selected by a committee of renowned playwrights out of plays received in a national call for submissions. The plays will be read by students from the Center for the Visual and Performing Arts at Suitland High School.

Free, tickets required. Click here.