Silver Linings at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Nov 18-20

Silver Linings at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Nov 18-20

Silver Linings
by Ted Tally
Directed by Jen Sizer

Friday November 18, 2016 through Sunday November 20, 2016
Sunday matinee performances on November 20th at 2:00 P.M.

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Ranging over a wide variety of topics and situations there is no story line as such but, instead, a clever mosaic of telling observations and brightly funny events, all dealing with matters of particular moment to today’s young people. In one sketch a visiting Soviet comedian, through a long-suffering interpreter, amuses himself but not his audience with stale jokes and turgid punch lines long out of date in America; in another two men and a woman, who find themselves in bed together, decide to get acquainted; while in still another a couple meeting at a party engage in a long conversation which runs backwards, ending with their introduction. In these, as in the other sketches, the keynote is freshness and wit, blending into a lighthearted, highly theatrical and fast-paced program which will bring pleasure to both sides of the footlights.

Ten delightfully zany and irreverent short sketches created by one of our theatre’s most accomplished writers. Originally presented by the Yale Cabaret Theatre, and then produced by The American Place Theatre in New York City, the sketches range widely in subject and style, but combine into a continually hilarious and brilliantly imaginative program.

Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service. Performances run weekends from Friday November 18, 2016 through Sunday November 20, 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.

Blacula: Young, Black and Undead at Bowie State University, Oct 27-31

Blacula: Young, Black and Undead at Bowie State University, Oct 27-31

BSU Theatre:
Blacula: Young, Black, and Undead
Thursday, October 27, 2016 7:30pm
Friday, October 28, 2016 7:30pm
Saturday, October 29, 2016 7:30pm
Monday, October 31, 2016 10:00pm

Parental Advisory: Comedy/Horror. Recommended for high school students and above.

Vampires, Ghouls, Heroes, oh my! Get ready for Halloween with BSU Theatre’s annual fundraising event. This years play is written by Regina Edmund, and directed by Bob Barlett, BSU’s faculty director. This play will take you on a journey with Franklin Park, who discovers that the love of his life is dating an ancient African vampire, no one believes him, so he enlists the help a strange vampire-slaying duo to help save the girl – and maybe even the world.

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

Tickets: $7

Contact:
Bob Bartlett
bbartlett@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3769

Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre at Wendy’s, Oct 19

Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre at Wendy’s

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.

BCT’s Murder Mystery Troupe will present the interactive Murder Mystery

The Disappearance of Death

Last night, The Great Radinski, world-renowned magician and entertainer to royalty, returned to his home on Mystic Lake to perform before a Halloween costume party of friends, relatives and admirers at the nearby Mystic Inn.

As he amazed the crowd with incredible illusions and magic tricks that defied explanation, he suddenly looked at his pocket watch and realized he was late for an important “appointment.” He disappeared in a cloud of smoke as individuals in the crowd looked at each other in disbelief.

Fifteen minutes later, a muffled explosion was heard and police arrived to inform everyone that Radinski was dead. His body was found along the shore of the lake. He had been killed by an explosive device. Only through careful questioning and expert sleuthing would motive and murderer emerge.

A little over a week ago, The Great Radinski had returned home from a triumphant tour of Asia and Europe where he had appeared before packed houses in major cities. European newspapers reported that, in Prague and Budapest, the magician had received death threats in the form of letters that were sent to his dressing rooms. Both letters are in the hands of European authorities, undergoing analysis.

Radinski’s fame was assured a decade ago when, live on a BBC broadcast, he made London’s Tower Bridge and St. Paul Cathedral disappear, then reappear ten minutes later. It is considered by many to be the greatest illusion ever performed. For years, it had been rumored that Radinski stole the trick from another magician. Those allegations have never been proven.

Born in Poland as Igor Radinski, he had emigrated with his parents to Mystic Lake. It’s said that he also had psychic powers and may have left documents that would help pinpoint the name of the culprit.

Join us on October 19, 2016!

Synetic Theater presents The Miraculous Magical Balloon at the Greenbelt Community Center, Oct 2 at 3pm

Synetic Theater presents The Miraculous Magical Balloon at the Greenbelt Community Center, Oct 2 at 3pm

Synetic Theater presents
The Miraculous Magical Balloon
Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 3pm

Location: Greenbelt Community Center Gymnasium 15 Crescent Rd.

Synetic Theater presents a comedic series of pantomime sketches fusing music, ballet, clowning, and audience participation.

Greenbelt Community Center
Sunday, October 2, 1-4pm
Halloween mask workshop (FREE) with Artist in Residence Celestine Ranney-Howes (1-3pm)
FREE performance of “The Miraculous Magical Balloon” by Synetic Theater (3pm)
Plus: Greenbelt Museum exhibit (FREE) and house tours, 1-5pm ($3);
Studio Open House and Sale with the Community Center’s 8 Artists in Residence (1-4pm).

Performance and craft workshop are free.

Lost in Yonkers by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Aug 12-27

Lost in Yonkers by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Aug 12-27

Lost in Yonkers
Written by Neil Simon
Directed by Ken Kienas
Produced by Malia Murray
August 12 – 27, 2016

Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

By America’s great comic playwright, this memory play is set in Yonkers, NY in 1942. Bella is 35-years-old, mentally challenged and living at home with her mother, stern Grandma Kurnitz. As the play opens, ne’r do-well son Eddie deposits his two young sons on the old lady’s doorstep. He is financially strapped and taking to the road as a salesman. The boys are left to contend with Grandma, with Bella and her secret romance, and with Louie, her brother, a small-time hoodlum in a strange new world called Yonkers.

Tickets for all shows: $22 Adults, $17 Seniors/18 & Under

Tags: Bowie Maryland, Bowie Playhouse, Prince George’s Little Theatre, Lost in Yonkers, Neil Simon, Ken Kienas, Malia Murray