Category Archives: Children & Teen

Sign up now for Spring Break Theatre Camps, Apr 15-19

2019 Spring Break Theatre Camp at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Apr 15-Apr 19

Location: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

An acting camp for young performers who want to sharpen their theater skills and increase their confidence while having fun. Activities will include theatre games, comedy, improv, pantomime, scene study, characterization and musical theater techniques. A field trip to a local theatre performance is included.

Dates: April 15 – April 19, 2019. Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm.
Fees: Residents $170, Non-Residents $221.

To sign up click here and search for keyword “Theatre”.

2019 Spring Camp with the Greenbelt Recreation Department, Apr 15-Apr 19

Location: Greenbelt Community Center Gymnasium

Warmer days are on their way, and Spring Break is right around the
corner! We’ll keep your kid’s break action packed with a combination of
events both at the Youth Center and off premises. All campers must be in
kindergarten through sixth grade and are responsible for providing their
own non-perishable lunch and drink.

Dates: April 15 – April 19, 2019. Time: 8:45am to 3:30pm.
Fees: Residents $204, Non-Residents $235.

Before and after care available.

To register click here.

Taratibu Youth Association presents Unspoken Stories at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mar 16

Taratibu Youth Association presents Unspoken Stories at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mar 16

Taratibu Youth Association
Unspoken Stories

Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 4 pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

The unspoken stories of tragedy, survival and emancipation of people of color are told through the eyes of our youth. The lessons learned and the battles won will be told and experienced in honor of Black History Month. Best known for their powerful and high energy dancing, unique choreography, and exceptional vocal harmonies, Taratibu Youth Association’s performers, ages 12 to 18, bring eclectic and diverse musical influences to modern dance, ballet, hip hop, and African dance traditions.

Tickets: $30, click here.

Soul Child at the Bowie CPA, Feb 8-9

Soul Child at the Bowie CPA, Feb 8-9

Soul Child
A Black History Month Celebration

February 8 & 9, 2019, 7:30pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Enjoy an evening of music, dance, and more as we celebrate Black History Month 2019. This production features the new Bowie Center in house youth performing arts program, COLOURS. There will be special performances included by the Oh! Ballet Arts Academy and a special art installation in our gallery by Bowie State University. Spread the word: a show that will have
you grooving in the aisles.

Tickets: $15 on-line here, or at the door: $20, $15 under 17 or over 65.

Madre Africa – African Heritage in Latin America at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 5

Madre Africa – African Heritage in Latin America at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 5

Midweek Matinee: Education on Stage
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 10:15 am & 12 noon

Madre Africa – African Heritage in Latin America

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Description: Learn how African cultures influenced and inspired fascinating rhythms, instruments and musical styles, such as candombe, festejo, tango, and salsa. As we travel through South America and the Caribbean, hear how each country developed its own blend of cultural and religious traditions while sharing a similar African heritage. Tracing migration through music, geography and social studies become lively subjects that are especially relevant in today’s diverse school and work environments! This fast paced musical tour is interactive with clapping, dancing and African-style call and response. Audience members can join the group on stage to try instruments and dance steps.

Recommended for grades K-5. Curriculum Connections: History, Language Arts.

Tickets: $8/person, $6/groups of 20 or more

Here We Go Team! at the Publick Playhouse, Jan 31

Here We Go Team! at the Publick Playhouse, Jan 31

Tiny Tots Thursday
Thursday, January 31, 2019, at 9:30 am & 11:15 am

Here We Go Team!

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Description: This Discovery Theatre original scores big in a musical play about sharing and taking turns, the importance of personal space, and the awesome power of teamwork. Five-year-olds Mika and Casey are aspiring soccer stars and best friends–but they’ve ended up on separate teams! Through a mishap
on the field, they discover that helping people is cool, thanks to another kind of ‘team’–of medical stars who make everyone feel great.

Recommended for grades Pre-K – 2. Curriculum Connections: Science, Language Arts

Tickets: $5/person