Category Archives: Children & Teen

The Dancing Princesses at the Bowie CPA, Oct 5

The Dancing Princesses at the Bowie CPA, Oct 5

Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

Sat, October 5, 7pm

Description: The Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents “The Dancing Princesses.” Where do the dancing princesses go each night? Adventure with Damien, our young hero, as he solves the mystery and discovers a secret world of magic where he must help the princesses break an enchantment and defeat the Goblin Queen before she takes over the kingdom. The princesses will dance their way into your heart in this original, dramatic retelling of the popular Grimm’s tale. Subscription Ticket Info here. Call 410-224-5644 or e-mail btmmgr@balletmaryland.org for questions and info. Sponsored by the City of Bowie.

Come early (6pm) dressed as a princess for the Princess Party, free with paid admission.

A Mile in My Shoes at Bowie State, Sep 19-20, 4pm

A Mile in My Shoes at Bowie State University, Sept 19-20

BSU Theatre presents a staged reading of the new children’s play, “Mile in My Shoes,” by Jennifer L. Nelson.

Location: Black Box Theatre, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Bowie State University.

Thursday and Friday, September 19 and 20 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Cost: $3 for children; $5 for BSU faculty, staff, students and senior citizens; $10 general admission

Box office opens 1 hour before performances. Call 301-860-3717 or email rcharlow@bowiestate.edu for ticket information.

Description: BSU Theatre presents a staged reading of the new children’s play, “A Mile in My Shoes,” by Jennifer L. Nelson, one of the foremost playwrights and theater administration in the Washington, D.C. area. There will also be a preview reading of “Secret Life Under the Stairs,” another play for young audiences.

Beech Tree Puppet Theatre at CPAE, Sep 8

Beech Tree Puppet Theatre at CPAE, Sep 8

Location: College Park Arts Exchange
Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park MD

Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 3:00pm.

Ingrid Cowan and Ole Hass, classically trained singers and actors, present an old fairy tale with marionettes and sets hand-crafted from silk, wool, and wood, as well as songs written for the show sung and played on simple musical instruments.

Follow the young Prince on his journey to save his brothers who have been transformed into animals by an evil sorceress. Bravely and against all expectations, he overcomes great challenges, including two giants and a fierce dragon, to save his brothers and win the princess.

AHA! Kids events are FREE and ideal for ages 3 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Greenbelt Youth Circus at the Greenbelt Community Center, August 9-11

Greenbelt Youth Circus presents Legends

Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt MD 20770
301-397-2208

Tickets are almost sold out — get yours soon!

Friday, August 9 at 7pm
Saturday, August 10 at 3pm and 7pm
Sunday, August 11 at 3pm

The greatest show in Prince George’s County! Now in its 3rd year, the Greenbelt Youth Circus is directed by Greg May, former Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey clown, now of Center Ring Circus School. The multi-talented children of PG County put on a fantastic show with fabric trapeze, stilts, juggling, tight-rope walking, unicycles and clowning.

Tickets sell out quickly for this popular show. Call: 301-397-2208.

Seussical at Laurel Mill Playhouse, July 26-Aug 17

Seussical at Laurel Mill Playhouse, July 26-Aug 17

Friday July 26, 2013 through Sunday August 17, 2013
Seussical the Musical
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Directed by Jocelyn Knazik
Produced by Patti Knazik
Words and Music by Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Co-Conceived by Eric Idle
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss
Musical Director: Stu Knazik
Choreographer: Hannah Mollerick

Laurel Mill Playhouse

Performances run weekends from Friday July 26, 2013 through Saturday August 17, 2013 with Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. The closing performance on Saturday, August 17 will be a matinee at 2 p.m.

LMP’s 2013 Summer Youth Production, The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge–not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Tickets are $18 for general admission. Admission for students (18 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 Patti Knazik at pattiknazik@yahoo.com.