Category Archives: Children & Teen

Drama Kids of Bowie at the Bowie CPA, May 18

Drama Kids of Bowie at the Bowie CPA, May 18

Drama Kids of Bowie presents its 14th annual Spring production

Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1pm, and 4:30pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Sunday, May 18, 2025 — 1:00 pm

Paradesia
Come with us to the beautiful island of Paradesia, where peaceful serenity is disrupted by sudden danger. Discover hidden treasures, explore the sandy beaches, and collect magical seashells as you dive into this tropical escape full of surprises and excitement. Enjoy sun, sand, and mysterious shells on this delightful tropical excursion.
*Performed by Robert Goddard Montessori School Location

The Bold Buccaneers
Ahoy, Mateys! It’s a pirate’s life for them, but what happens when sailors from Her Majesty’s Service get picked up by the pirates? Put a group of rough and tumble personalities on one ship, and SOMEBODY may have to walk the plank…!
*Performed by Robert Goddard Montessori School Location

Jason & The Golden Fleece
Drop into the comical final dress-rehearsal of this high school play. Cast members are challenged to play two roles at once, alternating between a stereotypical high school student and a formal Greek character in this retelling of the classic Greek Tragedy. *Performed by DKI Acting Academy; Samuel Ogle MS Location

Sunday, May 18, 2025 — 4:30 pm

Pirate Joe
Feared by everyone across the sea…ARGH!!! Their dream pirating adventure turns out to be a NIGHTMARE! Join us aboard Captain Joe’s Pirate Ship where this swarthy crew of pirates is about to stage a mutiny! Will Pirate Joe be able to keep them in line or will the crew take over? You’ll just have to watch and find out!
*Performed by Yorktown ES Location

The Bold Buccaneers
Ahoy, Mateys! It’s a pirate’s life for them, but what happens when sailors from Her Majesty’s Service get picked up by the pirates? Put a group of rough and tumble personalities on one ship, and SOMEBODY may have to walk the plank…!
*Performed by Tulip Grove ES Location

Jason & The Golden Fleece
Drop into the comical final dress-rehearsal of this high school play. Cast members are challenged to play two roles at once, alternating between a stereotypical high school student and a formal Greek character in this retelling of the classic Greek Tragedy.
*Performed by DKI Acting Academy; Samuel Ogle MS Location

Tickets: $20 each or $30 for both performances. Click here.

Secret Circus at the Greenbelt Community Center, Mar 1-8

Secret Circus at the Greenbelt Community Center, Mar 1-8

2025 Greenbelt Youth Musical
Secret Circus
written and directed by Chris Cherry

Saturday, March 1, 2024, 7 pm
Sunday, March 2, 2024, 3 pm
Saturday, March 8, 2 pm and 7 pm

Location: Greenbelt Community Center Gymnasium 15 Crescent Rd.

As the tide of fascism rises in 1930’s Europe, a traveling circus races against time to smuggle a disabled girl named Anya to safety. With each glittering performance, the border draws nearer — and the danger grows.

Tickets: $5; advance sales (highly recommended) at (301) 397-2208, starting February 4

Auditions for Teen Performance Ensemble, Anansi the Spider, by M-NCPPC, Feb 16

Auditions for Teen Performance Ensemble, Anansi the Spider, by M-NCPPC, Feb 16

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission announces auditions for:
Teen Performance Ensemble
Anansi the Spider

Audition dates: Sunday, February 16, 2025, 3pm

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Prince George’s County Suite at the Clarice.

Join the Teen Performance Ensemble and be part of an exciting new production of Anansi the Spider, a vibrant African folk tale brought to life through music, dance, and drama! This is your chance to perform in a professional tour, develop your acting skills, and get paid for doing what you love. Rehearsals run from April to June, with performances from June 30 to August 8. Pay is $15/hr. Don’t miss this opportunity to shine on stage!

For more information and to fill in the form, click here.

Contact:
Megan Merchant, Career – Arts Specialist
Megan.Merchant@Pgparks.com

High School Musical Jr. at the Bowie CPA, Jan 14

High School Musical Jr. at the Bowie CPA, Jan 14

Star Makers Acadamy of Dance presents:
Disney’s High School Musical Jr.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 7pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Join Star Makers Academy of Dance for Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR!

Tickets: $25. Click here.

Upstage Artists presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Aug 16-25

Upstage Artists presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Aug 16-25

Upstage Artists presents:
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
music by Tim Kelly
lyrics by Bill Francoeur
directed by John Cusumano

Show dates: August 16 – 25, 2024
August 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2024 at 7:30
August 18 & 25 at 2:00 pm

Location: Upstage Artists, performing at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705

All our old friends, plus a few new ones, are here in this classic, marvelous musical adaptation. We’ll meet the captivating Princess Snow White, the prince, the evil queen, and, of course, the seven mischievous dwarfs – Sarge, Gabby, Gloomy Gus, Ticklish, Spritely, Snore, and Slowpoke. There’s also a hilarious palace cat and an enchanted vixen — a fox, you could say! Following the traditional storyline, the fairy tale is brought to life with an eclectic score of toe-tapping tunes.

This is our family show with a cast made up primarily of children with a few adult roles.

Tickets: $11.50. For more information click here.