Category Archives: Children & Teen

Auditions for Taratibu Youth Association at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mar 21

Auditions for Taratibu Youth Association at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mar 21

Taratibu Youth Association is a young people’s performing arts company that focuses on African and African American culture. We use traditional and contemporary songs, dance and movement to teach principles of community building, self-determination, and spirituality.

Taratibu Youth Association holds auditions twice a year in the spring and fall.

The next auditions are being held March 21, 2015, 12:00 – 4:00pm.

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

Ideally auditioning youth should be strong vocalists and experienced in dance, however, no previous experience is necessary. Youth interested in auditioning should be between 11-18 years old.

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium
3309 Bunker Hill Road
Mt. Rainier, Maryland

What to bring: artistic resume listing any training and performance experiences

Youth auditions should include three well-rehearsed performance pieces:
Dance or step
Song
Poem or monologue

Youth should be prepared to present each piece as a solo dressed to dance and/or move with athletic shoes.

For more information click here.

Berenstain Bears LIVE! at the Publick Playhouse, Mar 20

Berenstain Bears LIVE! at the Publick Playhouse, Mar 20

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Friday, March 20, 2015, at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Berenstain Bears LIVE!

Following their hit off-Broadway run in New York and based on the award-winning book series, everyone’s favorite bear family arrives at the Playhouse to sing and dance through a life full of complications. Brother Bear’s grades are slipping, Sister Bear still has a few things to learn about making new friends, and Papa Bear just can’t stop eating junk food. But we can always depend on Mama Bear and her loving patience to help set things right. “A fantastic experience for kids!” NYTheatre.com

Curriculum Connections: literature based, theatre arts, language arts, social studies, health and physical education, relationships

Recommended for grades Pre-K-2

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

Movin’ and Groovin’ with Bridgette and Dawn at the Bowie CPA, Mar 7, 11am

Movin’ and Groovin’ with Bridgette and Dawn at the Bowie CPA, Mar 7, 11am

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

Movin’ and Groovin’ with Bridgette and Dawn

Saturday, March 7, 2015, 11am – 12pm

Want to come MOVIN’ & GROOVIN’ with BRIDGETTE & DAWN in the Caribbean? This dynamic female duo has been entertaining families for the last 6 years with their unique, upbeat style of Caribbean-themed music. Come see their new whimsical show that combines reggae-inspired tunes with two hilarious fish puppet friends at Bowie Center for the Performing Arts on January 17, 2015 at 11AM. Admission: Canned food donation or $5.00 per family. All proceeds will go to the Bowie Interfaith Pantry and Emergency Aid Fund. This event brings the Arts to everyone and is generously supported by a grant from the City of Bowie! Don’t miss this movin’ and groovin’ necessity, mon! For more information on Bridgette and Dawn, visit their website at www.bridgettemichaels.com. This event is sponsored in part with a generous donation from the City of Bowie.

Beech Tree Puppets presents The Hollow Stump at the New Deal Cafe, Mar 1

Beech Tree Puppets presents The Hollow Stump at the New Deal Cafe, Mar 1

Beech Tree Puppets presents
The Hollow Stump
New Deal Cafe in Greenbelt

Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 2pm

Beech Tree Puppets perform “The Hollow Stump”, based on the folk tale, The Mitten, retold and adapted for table-top rod-puppets. Various animals, sometimes at odds with each other in nature, find community as they seek shelter from an unexpected snow in early spring. Founders Ingrid Cowan Hass and Ole Hass guide the animal puppets as they sing and narrate. (all ages)

World Premiere.

This is a free performance sponsored by the Friends of New Deal Cafe Arts, with support from the City of Greenbelt. (2 to 4pm)

Secret Circus in the Greenbelt Community Center, Feb 28 – Mar 7

Secret Circus in the Greenbelt Community Center, Feb 28 – Mar 7

Secret Circus
The Greenbelt Winter Youth Musical
Greenbelt Community Center

Christopher Cherry, Director and Author
Stefan Brodd, Musical Director
Nicole DeWald, Production Designer
Angella Foster, Choreographer
Ian Brown-Gorrell, Assistant Director

Location: Greenbelt Recreation Department

Saturday, February 28, 2015, 7pm
Sunday, March 1, 2015, 3pm
Saturday, March 7, 2015, 2pm and 7pm

Secret Circus is the story of a traveling circus in 1930’s-era Europe, racing against time to smuggle to safety people deemed physically unacceptable by the rising fascist regime. One refugee, Anya, must confront her own discomfort with the sideshow prodigies of the circus even as she accepts their help in fleeing persecution. It is a touching, exciting, and beautiful show. Secret Circus was last performed in Greenbelt ten years ago, by Camp Encore. The 2015 edition of the show features an expanded story, with additional songs, new dialogue, and enhanced circus production values.

Tickets: $5; advanced sales at 301-397-2208.