Category Archives: Children & Teen

Willy Wonka, Jr. at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 5-21

Willy Wonka, Jr. at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 5-21

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents
Willy Wonka, Jr. and the Kids’ Cabaret
Director – Michael Hartsfield
Musical Director – Mimi McGinniss
Cabaret Director – Meg Nemeth
Choreographer – Malarie Zeeks
Costumer – Marge McGugan
Producer – Maureen Rogers

August 5 – 21, 2022
Friday August 5 at 8pm
Saturday, August 6 at 8pm
Sunday August 7 at 2pm
Friday August 12 at 8pm
Saturday August 13 at 8pm
Sunday August 14 at 2pm
Friday August 19 at 8pm
Saturday August 20 at 8pm
Sunday August 21 at 2pm

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Laurel Mill Playhouse is excited to announce the return of its Summer Youth Program! This summer’s production will be Willie Wonka, Jr., plus the ever-popular Kids’ Cabaret! The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.

Ticket prices: $20 general admission, $15 students, seniors and military. Tickets must be purchased online.

LMP strongly urges that all patrons that come to LMP be vaccinated and wear masks. At this time, we will not require vaccination cards and masks in LMP but reserve the right to change the guidelines should the positivity rate rise significantly.

Buy tickets here.

For further information, please call 301-617-9906, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Upstage Artists presents The Wizard of Oz, Jul 22-31

Upstage Artists presents The Wizard of Oz, Jul 22-31, In Person

Upstage Artists presents:
The Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
adapted by John Cusumano

July 22-24 & 29-31, 2022

Location: Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705

For more information click here.

Join us for UpStage Artists first ever kids show, The Wizard of Oz. This delightful show is based on L. Frank Baum’s timeless classic “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Join the actors as they transport you to the magical land of Oz where you’ll meet Dorothy and her dog Toto, The Scarecrow, The Tin-Man, The Cowardly Lion and much more. This is a great show for families. We hope you can join us!

Upstage Artists, Beltsville Maryland, Emmanuel United Methodist Church, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L Frank Baum, John Cusumano

Tickets: $11.50. ​ALL TICKETING TRANSACTIONS WILL BE CASHLESS (either sold in advance, or by credit or debit card at the door).

Sign up now for 2022 Summer Camps and Classes

Sign up now for 2022 Summer Camps and Classes


Prince George’s County classes:

Click here and enter keyword “theatre” and “theater”.

Junior Academy of the Performing Arts Summer Camp, biweekly, June 27 – August 5, 2022
Theater Camp, Mixed Ages, biweekly, June 27 – August 19, 2022
Virtual Clubhouse: Performing Arts, Ages 6-12, July 18 – 22, 2022

City of Greenbelt Recreation Department

Click here for the 2022 Summer Camp Brochure. Camps include combinations or choice of virtual and/or in-person participation. Registration begins April 11 (residents) or April 18 (non-residents.)

Creative Kids Camp, half or full day, Ages 6-12, biweekly, June 27 – August 19, 2022. Performance will be Summer Circus.
Camp Encore, Ages 13-17, Fooles, Faeries & Frivolity, June 27 – July 8, 2022. Performance July 8 at 11:30am
Camp Encore, Ages 13-17, Scenes, Swords & Soliliquies, July 11 – July 22, 2021. Performance July 22 at 11:30am

There are a variety of before and after camp activities including dance, circus skills, and mask-making.

Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

Click here for Bowie CPA’s summer theater camp, Broadway Bound, August 1-12, 2022

Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mount Rainier

Click here for Joe’s Movement Emporium Summer Camp Program
Camps are weekly, July 20 through August 26, 2022

Laurel Mill Playhouse

Click here for Laurel Mill Playhouse’s summer theater camp, Willy Wonka Jr., June 7 through August 21, 2022

Auditions for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Upstage Artists, May 21-22

Auditions for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Upstage Artists, May 21-22

Upstage Artists announces auditions for:
The Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
adapted by John Cusumano

This is a show for children from age 6 to 16. All shows and rehearsals take place at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Rehearsals begin on June 6 and will occur on Monday, Thursday, and Friday Evenings.
Show Dates July 22-24 and 29-31, 2022

To sign up, click here.

Location: Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705

For more information click here.

Join us for UpStage Artists first ever kids show, The Wizard of Oz. This delightful show is based on L. Frank Baum’s timeless classic “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Join the actors as they transport you to the magical land of Oz where you’ll meet Dorothy and her dog Toto, The Scarecrow, The Tin-Man, The Cowardly Lion and much more. This is a great show for families. We hope you can join us!

COVID NOTE: We are dedicated to keeping everyone safe during the run of this show. All actors will be required to wear a mask while rehearsing, and while backstage during the performance. The only time you will be permitted to remove your mask is while ON stage.

Please note: All audience members over the age of 12 must be fully vaccinated in order to attend a performance. Proof of vaccination will be required. Masks and social distancing are required. No refunds will be given to anyone refusing to abide by these rules.

Register for Summer Camps

Register for Summer Camps

Prince George’s County classes:

Click here and enter keyword “theatre” and “theater”. All classes are online.

Senior Theater – Virtual, Ages 60+, Thursdays, June 17 – July 22, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Musical Theater, Teen, Ages 12-15, July 19-30, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Songwriter, Teen, Ages 12-15, August 2-13, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Vocal, Teen, Ages 12-15, July 5-9, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Theatre, Teen, Ages 12-15, August 2-6, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Musical Theater, Children, Ages 8-11, July 5- 16, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Vocal, Children, Ages 8-11, July 12-16, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Theatre, Children, Ages 6-10, July 19-23, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Theatre, Children, Ages 8-11, July 26-30, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Theatre, Children, Ages 6-10, August 9-13, 2021

City of Greenbelt Recreation Department

Click here for the 2021 Summer Camp Brochure. Camps include combinations or choice of virtual and/or in-person participation. Registration begins April 19 (residents) or May 3 (non-residents.)

Creative Kids Camp at Home, Ages 6-12, biweekly, June 21 – August 13
Creative Kids Camp at the Community Center, Ages 6-12, biweekly, June 21 – August 13
Camp Encore, Ages 13-17, Much Ado about Nothing, June 21 – July 9
Camp Encore, Ages 13-17, Twelfth Night, July 19 – August 6