Category Archives: Comedy

Camp Encore presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Greenbelt Arts Center, July 13-14

Camp Encore presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Greenbelt Arts Center, July 13-14

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
What fools these mortals be!
By William Shakespeare

Join director Kate Magill Robinson and the Camp Encore troupe leaders on an adventure of magic and mischief, set in the Forest of Athens, where Fools, Fairies and Folly abound! The script will use Shakespeare’s original language, combined with original music, movement, and stage combat. Teen actors will tell the story of two groups of mortals — the mismatched lovers and the hilarious amateur actors (the ‘rude mechanicals’) — who retreat to the forest, only to find it inhabited by a troupe of feuding and mischievous faeries. Will everything be set right before the royal wedding in the morning? Come find out, as we present one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies!

PERFORMANCES: Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at 1:00pm and Thursday, July 14, 2016, at 4:00pm and 7:00pm.

Performance Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Tickets: Email katemagill3@gmail.com with: Your name, the performance you wish to attend, and the number of seats you’re requesting. You will receive a reply, confirming your reservation. There are no physical tickets. All seats are general seating (no reserved seats). Audience members will check in with the reservation list upon arrival, so if you make a reservation for a large group, please tell them what name to give upon arrival.

Shakespeare in the Parks: Twelfth Night at various locations, Jul 7-17

Shakespeare in the Parks: Twelfth Night at various locations, Jul 7-17

The Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division Presents the Prince George’s Summer Shakespeare Festival.

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a
FREE performance in your favorite park!

TWELFTH NIGHT – Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks

“If music be the food of love, play on,” says Duke Orsino in Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT. Shipwrecks, mistaken identity, and a character by the name of Sir Toby Belch round out the adventure, one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. Relax under the stars and enjoy Shakespeare’s poetry and song with your family.

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a
FREE performance in your favorite park!

Thursday and Friday, July 7 & 8, 2016, 7:30 pm
Magruder Park
40th Avenue and Hamilton Street, Hyattsville, MD 20782
Rain location: City of Hyattsville Multipurpose Room
4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Saturday, July 9, 2016, 7:30 pm
Hillcrest Heights Community Center
2300 Oxon Run Drive
Temple Hills, MD 20748
Rain location: Hillcrest Heights Community Center Gym

Sunday, July 10, 2016, 3:00 pm
Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
15200 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715

Wednesday, July 13, 2016, 7:30 pm
Riversdale House Museum
4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park, MD 20737
Rain location: Riverdale Elementary School Multipurpose Room
5006 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, MD 20737

Thursday, July 14, 2016, 7:30 pm
Watkins Regional Park
301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Rain location: Kettering Largo Community Center
431 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Friday, July 15, 2016, 7:30 pm
Montpelier Mansion Grounds*
9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708
Rain location: Deerfield Run Community Center
13000 Laurel Bowie Road, Laurel, MD
*This performance will be interpreted for the hearing impaired.

Saturday, July 16, 2016, 7:30 pm
Fairwood Community Park
12390 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20720
Rain location: Glenn Dale Community Center
11901 Glenn Dale Boulevard (Rte. 193)
Glenn Dale, MD 20769

Sunday, July 17, 2016, 3:00 pm
Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center
10701 Livingston Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744

For more information call;
301 446-3232 TTY; 301-699-2544.
http://www.pgparks.com arts.pgparks.com

Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre at Wendy’s, Jun 15

Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre at Wendy’s Jun 15

Solve A Murder on the third Wednesday of every month at the Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre.

Starring Role – for You! Be the investigator who solves this Murder Mystery!

Location: Wendy’s located at 16400 Harbour Way in Bowie, MD 20716.

Third Wednesday each month, starting at 7:00PM

Visit our Facebook page to find out this month’s current murder: https://www.facebook.com/BowieCommunityTheatre

FREE! Be a Captive Audience and Support YOUR Local Theatre! We hope you enjoy dinner at Wendy’s between 6pm-9pm on this night as 20% of all your food and drink purchases (as well as drive-through sales) are donated to Bowie Community Theatre.

Quicker than the Eye

He was a prestidigitator beyond compare. The Amazing Roberto Clappini built a reputation for performing card tricks that could deceive even the most well-trained eye. His latest trick was proclaimed to be one that would take the art of sleight of hand to a new level.

The trick was always performed with cards manufactured by Svengesi’s Strong Suits, the Bulgarian company that is known worldwide for its outstanding product. Clappini swore by the cards’ quality and refused to consider using any other brand.

Now, though, Svengesi’s renown has taken a hit – struck by the same blow that killed Clappini after last night’s performance at Finger Lake. But, authorities have a clue about the identity of the murderer, or to be more accurate, a handful of clues.

For before he died, Clappini had the strength and wherewithal to pull several cards from the deck and attempt to tell authorities what happened. It would take skill and investigative expertise to identify the perpetrator of the crime – and to deal out a hand that could only be described as a “royal flush.”

The Importance of Being Earnest at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jun 10-26

The Importance of Being Earnest at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jun 10-26

The Importance of Being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
Directed by Rocky Nunzio
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Friday June 10, 2016 through Sunday June 26, 2016
Sunday matinee performances on June 19th and June 26th at 2:00 P.M.
Special Thursday night performances on June 16 and June 23rd at 8:00 PM.

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Set in the late 1800’s in England, young countryman Jack Worthing has decided to propose to the love of his life Gwendoline. The only problem is that she knows him by a false name: Ernest. Before he has a chance to come clean on the name Gwendoline reveals that she only ever truly love someone with the name Ernest. Jack then decides that the only way to win his true love is to head back to his estate and receive a new christening under the name Ernest. Things get complicated, high jinks ensue and a lot of fun is to be had in one of the greatest comedy of manners ever written!

Performances run weekends from Friday June 10, 2016 through Sunday June 26, 2016 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission. Admission for students (12 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $15. Tickets can be purchased by clicking the link below. For further information, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Grimm Fairy Tales Spectaculathon at Hard Bargain, Jun 10-26

Grimm Fairy Tales Spectaculathon at Hard Bargain, Jun 10-26

Grimm Fairy Tales Spectaculathon
By Don Zolidis
Director: Trey Thomas

June 10 – 26, 2016

Location: Hard Bargain Players

PARENTAL GUIDANCE: This is NOT your kids fairy tale! This play contains mature content and themes.

The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are turned on their heads in this fast-paced, rollicking ride as two narrators and several actors attempt to combine all 209 stories ranging from classics like Snow White, Cinderella, and Hansel and Gretel to more bizarre, obscure stories like The Devil’s Grandmother and The Girl Without Hands. A wild, free-form comedy with lots of audience participation and madcap fun.

Tickets for Hard Bargain Players performances are $10 for adults, $8 for students, seniors and members of the Alice Ferguson Foundation.

To reserve tickets, click here.