Category Archives: Children & Teen

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.

Four Score and Seven Years Ago at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 26

Four Score and Seven Years Ago at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 26

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Thursday, February 26, 2015, at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Four Score and Seven Years Ago

Lemuel has escaped slavery in Georgia and finds a new life in Gettysburg, but his ideas about the North and the South are challenged when he unexpectedly befriends Jacob, a young Confederate soldier. Understanding and empathy combat racial prejudice when these young men realize that fighting back is not the path to peaceful resolution, and that each has much to teach each other about bravery and loyalty. Gary Blackman, ArtsPower’s producer, says “By encouraging young people to see history through the eyes of characters who endured and succeeded despite facing tremendous adversity, children are able see new possibilities in their own lives.”
Curriculum Connections: American history, relationships, language arts, music
Recommended for grades 3-8
Tickets: $8; $6/groups of 20 or more

Register for Greenbelt Youth Circus with the Greenbelt Recreation Department, starting Feb 17

Register for Greenbelt Youth Circus with the Greenbelt Recreation Department, starting Feb 17

GREENBELT YOUTH CIRCUS 2015: TIME WARP
Ages 9-16

July 20 to August 14, 2015, from 8:45am to 3:30pm.

Our 2014 Greenbelt Youth Circus production, Game On!, was a smash hit! Now, join us in 2015 as we present our next full-length youth circus show: Time Warp. It’s a circus trip through history that you’ll never forget! Under the direction of Greg May, campers will develop, rehearse, and perform in this one-of-a-kind youth circus production. Students under age 9 admitted with Director’s approval. Contact: Greg May at gregorymay@verizon.net.

Scheduling notes: Please note that the four performances take place on evenings and weekend days, not during the regular camp hours and days. Attendance in the final week and at all four performances is mandatory to enroll in the Greenbelt Youth Circus. Campers with limited absences in the first weeks may enroll, but their participation in the shows may be limited. Previous circus camp experience is not required, but new campers especially should commit to daily attendance all four weeks. To discuss how your child’s absence will affect their participation, please contact Greg May before enrolling, at gregorymay@verizon.net.

Session: 336203-3, Fees: Resident: $726, Non-Resident: $862.

Performances:
Friday, August 14 at 7:00pm
Saturday, August 15 at 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, August 16 at 3:00pm

Performance Location: Greenbelt Community Center (Greenbelt MD).

Register for Spring Break or Summer Circus Camp with the Greenbelt Recreation Department, starting Feb 17

Register for Spring Break or Summer Circus Camp with the Greenbelt Recreation Department, starting Feb 17

SPRING CIRCUS CAMP Ages 7-14, April 6-10, 2015

SUMMER CIRCUS CAMP Ages 8-13, 3 sessions, June 22 – August 21, 2015

Join former Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus performer Greg May for a fun-filled session of circus skills training. Learn juggling, stilt-walking, unicycling, balance boards, rolling globe, partner acrobatics, clown gags, and single-point and fabric trapeze.
The development of circus skills translates into immediate life advantages: balance, hand-eye coordination, public presentation, teamwork, creativity, and how to slip on a banana peel without getting hurt! Campers are safely taught at their individual skill levels. On the last day of each camp session, campers will demonstrate their new skills in a show for parents and other guests. Students under age 8 admitted with Director’s approval.

Spring Break session: 236203-1, Dates: Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10, 8:45am-3:30pm, Fees: R: $190, NR: $228, Performance April 10 at 2:30pm.

Session: 336203-1, June 22 – July 2, Fees: R: $318, NR: $377, Show: Thursday, July 2 at 1:00pm
Session: 336203-2, July 6 – July 17, Fees: R: $351, NR: $417, Show: Friday, July 17 at 1:00pm
Session: 336203-5, August 17 – August 21 (1 week), Fees: R: $196, NR: $233, Show: Friday, August 21 at 2:00pm

To register click here.

Performance Location: Greenbelt Community Center (Greenbelt MD).