Location: College Park Arts Exchange
Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park MD
Nutcracker Ballet
Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 3:30pm
Connect the Dots Dance Company presents the Nutcracker, an interactive, family friendly experience that includes a narration, a ballet craft, a ballet class, and a chance to explore our costumes and sets.
Open enrollment for Greenbelt Winter Youth Musical.
The Greenbelt Winter Youth Musical will be Perseus and the Gorgon, written and directed by Chris Cherry.
Come be a part of the 14th Greenbelt Youth Musical! Teen performers in grades 7 through 12 will present Perseus And The Gorgon, an original musical written and directed by Chris Cherry. This is an open-enrollment program, so everyone who signs up is cast in the show. Participants must attend the casting rehearsals on December 15 and 16 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Participants also must be available for weekend rehearsals beginning January 10 and for all four performances during the first two weekends of March.
Location: Greenbelt Community Center
To view the full rehearsal and performance schedule, read a description of the show, and learn about the casting process, visit www.greenbeltmd.gov/youthmusical.
Fees for participation: Greenbelt Residents: $154, Non-residents: $177. Generous scholarship assistance is available for Greenbelt residents from the Mary Purcell Geiger Scholarship Fund. (Applications are available from the Community Center business office; please contact Ruth Campbell at 240-542-2058.)
Obtain a brochure and registration form here, or register on-line for program 144230-1.
by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim
Location: Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 5, 6 and; 7 at 7:00pm
Tickets: $6 in advance, $9 at the door.
Description: The Brothers Grimm hit Broadway with an epic fairytale where worlds collide. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together.
The story follows a Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
One of Sondheim’s most popular works, INTO THE WOODS is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy.
INTO THE WOODS performs on December 5, 6, and 7th at 7pm in the Boarman Auditorium at ERHS. Tickets are 6 dollars presale and 9 at the door.
Directed and Designed by Christopher Mannino
Pit Director: Sally Wagner
Stage Manager: Rebecca Bell
Choreography/Assistant Directors: Alyssa Brown and Sofia Zocca
Construction: Amelia Benson and Maliyah Womack
Paints: Suzannah Noyes
Costume Design: Joan Briggs
Props: Kyla Sellers
Lights/Sound: Scott Candey and David Gardner
Presented by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI).
Date & Time: Monday, December 2 & Wednesday, December 4, 5:30-7:30 pm
Description: Teens who love to act, dance and sing, are invited to audition for the Prince George’s Traveling Players! Those selected will be employed to perform a one-act, live musical theater production at various venues throughout the community. This is a paid position and requires 100% dedication from all employees. Actors hired for this seasonal company will be employed part-time from January to May. Rehearsals for the production will be Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Cost: FREE
Ages: 16-19
Location: Oakcrest Community Center, 1300 Capitol Heights Boulevard, Capitol Heights 20743
Contact: 301-446-3241; TTY 301-446-6802
Description: WonderWorks is a new professional theater company at Bowie State University that produces shows for young audiences. The company will present Theater for the Very Young: Autumn Leaves,” a production suitable for very young audiences ages 2-4. There will be stories, songs and movements for children, toddler through pre-school to enjoy together with adults.
Location: Main Stage Theatre, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Bowie State University.
Contact: Bob Bartlett
bbartlett@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3769
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