Category Archives: Children & Teen

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

Free Play Series Toward an Antiracist Tomorrow by Eleanor Roosevelt High School and Greenbelt Arts Center, May 1 & 2, Online

Free Play Series Toward an Antiracist Tomorrow by Eleanor Roosevelt High School and Greenbelt Arts Center, May 1 & 2, Online

Eleanor Roosevelt High School students Mecca Lartigue and Anya Wilkinson, in association with the Greenbelt Arts Center present:

a series of FREE PLAYS toward an ANTIRACIST TOMORROW
by idris goodwin
directed by andi fontaine, rikki howie, danya ford, kate magill and niya john

Performance DATES: May 1 – 2, 2021
Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 7pm
Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 3pm
Discussion to follow each show

FREE PLAY Series by Idris Goodwin

Produced by Eleanor Roosevelt High School students Mecca Lartigue and Anya Wilkinson in association with Greenbelt Arts Center, Online.

THE WATER GUN SONG
finds a parent trying to find the words to explain to a child why a water gun isn’t simply a toy
Directed by Niya John

#MATTER
is a two hander about former high school friends debating matters of life and race.
Directed by Andi Fontaine

BLACK FLAG
finds two new dorm-mates excited to start their freshman year together, until one decides to decorate their room with a little piece of ‘Southern pride.’
Directed by DaNya Ford

Click here for more information.