Bob Brown Puppets: Second Hand Stars at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 9

Bob Brown Puppets: Second Hand Stars at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 9

Tiny Tots Thursday:
Bob Brown Puppets: Second Hand Stars

Thursday, November 9, 9:30 am & 11:15 am

Location: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Rescued from thrift shops and garage sales, these charming group puppets were given a new lease on life when Bob Brown transformed them from cast off toys into lovable puppet friends. Goonie Bird Gertrude, tap dancing bugs Bingo and Bob, and Snirdley and his Scooter are just a few of the recycled pals in this performance that is so much more than a puppet show.

Recommended for grades Pre-K and Kindergarten

Tickets: $5/person

Bullysaurus Rex at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 7

Bullysaurus Rex at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 7

Midweek Matinee
Bullysaurus Rex

Tuesday, November 7, 10:15 am & 12 noon

Location: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

In The Land Before Kind, Bullysaurus Rex is doing everything he can to stop the other dinosaurs from accepting and being kind to the new dinosaur on the block – Terri Dactyl. You’ll roll with delight and have a dino-mite time as these young dinos learn how to end bullying when they see it, how to stop someone from bullying, and teach Bullysaurus how to be kind.

Recommended for grades K-2

Curriculum Connections: Anti-Bullying, Character Education, Language Arts (Foundational Skills, Informational Text, Literature, Reading, Speaking & Listening, Writing)

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

2017 Fall Theatre Workshops at Clarice Smith, Nov 9, 16 & Dec 16-Jan 13

2017 Fall Theatre Workshops at Clarice Smith, Nov 9, 16 & Dec 16-Jan 13

Junior Academy for the Performing Arts presents

Movement in Theatre
Thursday, November 9, 2017, 6 – 8 pm (Register here – ticket code: ACHD-WRK-GA-20171109)
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Prince George’s County Room

Open to ages 8 – 15

Do you ever feel awkward and unsure how to add gestures and physical characteristics to your performance? Join us for an in-depth workshop that will explore your physical self and teach you to be comfortable moving as your character dictates.

Improv Extravaganza

Thursday, November 16, 2017, 6 – 8 pm (Register here – ticket code: ACHD-WRK-GA-20171116)
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Prince George’s County Room

Open to ages 8 – 15

Yes and… a key rule of improvisation. Want to discover and learn the rest of the rules to be a master improviser? Come have fun exploring improvisational theatre through engaging theatre games and scene work.

Ace it! Audition Intensive Workshop Series

Saturday, December 16, 2017: Dance Audition Workshop (Register here – ticket code: ACHD-WRK-GA-20171216)
Saturday, January 6, 2018: Singing Audition Workshop (Register here – ticket code: ACHD-WRK-GA-20180106)
Saturday, January 13, 2018: Acting Audition Workshop (Register here – ticket code: ACHD-WRK-GA-20180113)

All workshops are 9 am – 1 pm, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Prince George’s County Room

Open to ages 8 – 15

Want to audition for musicals and plays in your school and community? Don’t fear your next audition – Ace it! Join us for three audition intensive workshops to learn and discover the skills needed to stand out at your next casting call.

Location: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

About the Junior Academy for the Performing Arts

The Junior Academy of the Performing Arts (JAPA) introduces musical theater to students who have a talent and curiosity for the performing arts and strengthens the knowledge and skill level of students already interested in pursuing theatre as a profession.

Through the disciplines of singing and dance, the students will grow in their confidence, team-building, problem-solving, as well as artistic knowledge and skills. In an intimate setting, they will discover the very best of themselves and be encouraged to share their stories in their own unique way.
Instructors

Our instructors and guest artists are seasoned professionals in their field—respected actors, singers, and dancers of the performing arts. This program will foster a greater understanding of the necessity of the arts and creative expression in forming healthy, happy and productive adults.

Free

To register for upcoming workshops, please email Art Specialist and Program Supervisor Elizabeth Malone at elizabeth.malone@pgparks.com, or call 301-446-3259.

Garry Krinsky: Toying with Science at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 1

Garry Krinsky: Toying with Science at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 1

Midweek Matinee
Garry Krinsky: Toying with Science

Wednesday, November 1, 10:15 am & 12 noon

Location: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Circus tricks, mime, original music, and audience involvement are all part of this exciting exploration of the scientific principles of gravity, leverage, fulcrums, and simple machines brought to life with original, up-beat songs and science-based toys.

Curriculum Connections: Science, Mathematics, Engineering

Recommended for grades 3-5

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

Watkins Nature Center Puppet Show, Oct 20 at 2pm

Watkins Nature Center Puppet Show, Oct 20 at 2pm

Watkins Nature Center at Watkins Park presents a nature-themed puppet show and a chance to meet an animal.

Watkins Nature Center, Location: 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro MD 20774, Phone: 301-218-6702

Tickets: $3 for residents of Prince George’s County; $4 for non-residents.