Category Archives: Children & Teen

The Great Zucchini at the Publick Playhouse, Oct 12

The Great Zucchini at the Publick Playhouse, Oct 12

Tiny Tots Thursday:
The Great Zucchini

Thursday, October 12, 9:30 am & 11:15 am

Location: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Tots love this hilarious, interactive entertainer who keeps them mesmerized with magic tricks, jokes, and games. He has performed at the White House Easter Egg Roll, The Vice President’s House, embassies, and many D.C. area festivals and schools to thousands of tots who can’t stop laughing when he’s on stage.

Recommended for grades Pre-K and Kindergarten.

Tickets: $5/person

Beech Tree Puppets presents The Crystal Ball at Christian Community Church in College Park, Sep 30 at 11am

Beech Tree Puppets presents The Crystal Ball at Christian Community Church in College Park, Sep 30 at 11am

Beech Tree Puppets presents
The Crystal Ball
based on the Grimm’s tale.
Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11am

Location: Christian Community Church, 4221 Metzerott Road, College Park

Follow the young prince on his journey to save his brothers, who have been transformed into animals by an evil sorceress. To save his brothers and win the princess, he overcomes great challenges. Ingrid and Ole Hass guide their handcrafted, multicultural marionettes while singing, narrating and playing instruments. The 40-minute performance will entertain audiences of all ages. Admission is free, though a free-will offering would be welcome.

Admission is free.

Sign up for 2017 Fall Camps and Classes

Sign up for 2017 Fall Camps and Classes

Prince George’s County
Registration for 2017 Fall classes opens August 14, 2017 for residents and August 21, 2017 for non-residents of Prince George’s County.
2017 Fall Children Drama Classes at the Kentland Community Center, Mon-Fri, Sep 6-29, Oct 2-31, Nov 1-30
2017 Fall Children Drama Class at Bowie State University, Sat, Sep 9-Nov 18
2017 Fall Teen Drama Class at Bowie State University, Sat, Sep 9-Nov 18
2017 Fall Teen Theater Skills Workshop at Huntington Community Center, Mon & Fri, Sep 9-Nov 18
2017 Fall Home-School Theater Class at Huntington Community Center, Tue, Sep 19-Nov 7

2017 Dance Theater Experience Camp Show at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Aug 11

2017 Dance Theater Experience Camp Show at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Aug 11, 2017

Dance Theater Experience Camp Show

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

Future stars will shine on Joe’s stage in a modern and original take on classic musical theater. Young movers of all experience levels will thrive under the direction of talented teachers who blend elements of contemporary, hip hop, and Latin-based dance. Campers will develop dance technique, foster acting and vocal skills while establishing an understanding of stage use and teamwork. This four (4) week camp concludes with a performance on Friday 8/11 at 5:30 pm, $5 per adult, children 13 & under free.

For more information see: http://www.joesmovement.org/summer_arts_camps

Into the Woods, Jr. at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 4-20

Into the Woods, Jr. at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 4-20

The Musical Theater Intensive at Laurel Mill Playhouse
Into the Woods Jr.
Book by James Lapine
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Original Broadway production produced by Heidi Landesman, M. Anthony Fisher, Rocco Landesman, Frederick H. Mayerson, Rick Steiner, Jujancyn Theaters
Originally Produced by the Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, CA

Directed by Michael V. Hartsfield
Produced by Maureen Rogers
Assistant Producer – Dani Kellner
Costumer – Lynn Kellner

AGES: 8-18
DATES: June 12, 2017-August 20, 2017
TIMES: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00pm
Saturdays from 11:00am-2:00pm

PERFORMANCES: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from August 4-August 20

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Be careful what you wish for as Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this adaptation of their groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical. Into the Woods JR. features all of your favorite characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.

Performances run weekends from Friday August 4, 2017 through Sunday August 20, 2017 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22 for general admission. Admission for students (12 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $17. Tickets can be purchased by clicking the link below. For further information, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Buy tickets here.