Category Archives: Children & Teen

The Tempest at Laurel Mill Playhouse, May 29-June 14

The Tempest at Laurel Mill Playhouse, May 29-June 14

The Tempest – Laurel Mill Playhouse Shakespeare Teen Theatre
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Michael Hartsfield
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Friday May 29, 2015 through Sunday June 14, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 P.M.
Sunday matinee performances on May 31, June 7 and June 14 at 2:00 P.M.

The magician Prospero, rightful Duke of Milan, and his daughter, Miranda, have been stranded for twelve years on an island. Prospero casts a spell raising a tempest that causes a ship to run aground on their island. Will it free Prospero and Miranda or doom everyone?

Performances run weekends from Friday May 29, 2015 through Sunday June 14, 2015 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission. Admission for students (12 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $15. For reservations, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2. For further information visit the web site at http://www.laurelmillplayhouse.org or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Dog Loves Books at the Publick Playhouse, May 12

Dog Loves Books at the Publick Playhouse, May 12

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Dog Loves Books

Based on The New York Times best-selling children’s book, ArtsPower’s new musical is about the irresistible dog who loves books so much that he decides to open his own bookstore. At first, no customers come to his store, but Dog decides that he’s not alone if he’s surrounded by books, and he begins to read everything in his store. When customers finally arrive, he knows exactly which books to recommend. The delightful performance celebrates the power of imagination, encourages self-expression, and helps ignite the desire to read.
Curriculum Connections: literature-based, language arts, reading, music
Recommended for grades K-2
Tickets: $8; $6/groups of 20 or more

Connect the Dots Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty at College Park Arts Exchange, May 9

Connect the Dots Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty at College Park Arts Exchange, May 9

Connect the Dots Ballet Concert: The Sleeping Beauty
May 9, 2015 at 3:00pm

Location: College Park Arts Exchange

Connect the Dots Dance Company and the College Park Arts Exchange proudly present a free and abridged version of “The Sleeping Beauty.” The performance features a ballet craft, costume try on session and a free ballet class. Performance is May 9th from 3pm-4pm. For more information contact Amber Shriver at connectthedotsdancecompany@gmail.com.

Our Earth, What a Gas! at the Publick Playhouse, May 6

Our Earth, What a Gas! at the Publick Playhouse, May 6

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Our Earth, What a Gas!

The Grand Falloons use their former career with the Big Apple Circus to examine the bubble of our atmosphere, what we need to survive in it, and the carbon/oxygen/hydrogen exchange between plant and animal kingdoms. Circus skills, Vaudeville routines, and song and dance numbers engage the audience in how litter, pollution, and other wasted resources threaten life. The program represents a collaboration with several museums and other non-profit organizations to produce an entertaining program based on earth science curriculum standards for public schools. Dishing up intriguing facts with laughter and fun, the Grand Falloons help start their young audiences on a life-long journey of awareness of our limited resources and the part everyone plays in keeping nature’s balance.
Curriculum Connections: earth science, health, biology, recycling, theatre arts
Recommended for grade K-6 Tickets: $8; $6/groups of 20 or more

My Little World—Your Heart Jumps to the Beat at the Bowie CPA, Apr 29, 3:30pm

My Little World—Your Heart Jumps to the Beat at the Bowie CPA, Apr 29, 3:30pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

My Little World—Your Heart Jumps to the Beat

Saturday, April 29, 2015, 3:30pm

This is a celebration for National Healthy Heart Month! This fun-filled performance entertains and educates children ages 3–12 years, and all who are young at heart. This is a wonderfully vibrant, interactive theatre production, makes achieving 60- minutes of daily physical activity and eating fresh fruits and vegetables easy and fun! Everyone learns awesome healthy living lessons from the class teacher Mr. Goodman Learner, the school Chef, Trya Veggeline, our grumpy Janitor, Mr. Ray-Monde and the renowned heart specialist, Dr. A. Orta Thumpbabump. This event is sponsored in part by a generous grant by the City of Bowie. Tickets are $5 at the door. http://www.NatiiArts.com