Category Archives: Comedy

Death by Design at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Nov 7-23

Death by Design at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Nov 7-23

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Death by Design
By Rob Urbinati
Directed by Ann Lowe-Barrett

November 7-23, 2014

Description: What happens when you mix the brilliant wit of Noel Coward with the intricate plotting of Agatha Christie? Set during a weekend in an English country manor in 1932, Death by Design is a delightful and mysterious “mash-up” of two of the greatest English writers of all time.

November 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 at 8:00
November 9, 16, and 23 at 2:00

Ticket prices: $20 General Admission, $16 Students/Seniors/Military, $14 Youth (12 and under with adult)

The Murder Room by the Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Oct 31-Nov 15

The Murder Room by the Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Oct 31-Nov 15

The Murder Room
by Jack Sharkey

Location: Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

Performances: October 31 to November 15, 2014.

Description: Mavis Templeton Hollister returns home for the night to Brynwood Cottage in northern England, surprised that her new husband, Edgar Hollister is still alive. Her aim must have been terrible since she shot him three times! After filing a missing persons report on her husband, Mavis is visited by the police who inform Mavis that her cat was found dead from ingesting a poisoned cup of cocoa meant for Edgar. Do you think she’s trying to kill her husband? Add to the zaniness, Susan Hollister, the dimmest bulb in the chandelier, and Edgar’s only child by his first wife. Mavis is distressed to learn that upon Edgar’s death, the bulk of his estate will go to Susan. But if the girl suddenly dies . . .

Week 1: October 31st and November 1st at 8 pm, November 2nd at 2 pm
Week 2: November 7th at 8 pm, November 8th at 2pm and 8 pm, November 9th at 2 pm
Week 3: November 14th and 15th at 8pm

Adults – $20.00
Seniors/Students – $15.00
Buy tickets on-line.

The Mixed-Up Fairy Tale at the Publick Playhouse, Oct 30

The Mixed-Up Fairy Tale at the Publick Playhouse, Oct 30, 10:15am & noon

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Thursday, October 30, 2014, at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Page Turner Adventures: The Mixed Up Fairy Tale

The Emmy Award-Winning Comedy Story Theatre sparks children’s imagination, curiosity and laughter. Everyone in the audience becomes the main character, solving clues and participating in the storytelling experience. Recommended for grades K-3.

Curriculum Connections: Literature, Music, Theatre Arts.

Tickets: $8, $6 groups of 20 or more.

Brighton Beach Memoirs by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Aug 29-Sep 13

Brighton Beach Memoirs by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Aug 29-Sep 13

By Neil Simon
Directed by Ken Kienas

Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

Performances are three weekends, August 29 – September 13, 2014

Friday, August 29, September 5 and 12 at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 30, September 6 and 13 at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 31 and September 7 at 2 p.m.

Description: Fifteen-year-old Eugene Jerome narrates the trials and experiences of his family, fighting the hard times and sometimes each other in 1937 Brooklyn during the heart of the Depression. Dreaming of baseball and girls, Eugene must cope with the mundane existence of his family life which includes a formidable mother, an overworked father, and his worldly older brother Stanley. Throw into the mix his widowed Aunt Blanche and her two young daughters you have a recipe for hilarity, served up Simon-style.

Tickets: $20 Adults, $15 Seniors/18 & Under PGLT Box Office: 301.937.PGLT (7458). Buy on-line.

Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, July 16-27

Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, July 16-27

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

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
by William Shakespeare

Please join us for edge-of-your-seat storytelling with an incredible cast of characters. A Midsummer Night’s Dream has young lovers, fairies, clowns, and a talking wall, guaranteed to entertain the whole family! Be transported by live music, magical movement, and Shakespeare’s enchanting poetry… all under the stars.

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

Wednesday July 16, 2014 7:30 pm
The Patio Amphitheater at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
3800 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD 20742
Rain location: The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Thursday July 17, 2014, 7:30 pm
Watkins Regional Park
301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Rain location: Largo/ Kettering/ Perrywood Community Center
431 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Friday July 18, 2014, 7:30 pm
Montpelier Mansion Grounds*
9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708
Rain location: Deerfield Run Community Center
13000 Laurel Bowie Road, Laurel, MD

Saturday July 19, 2014, 7:30 pm
Hillcrest Heights Community Center
2300 Oxon Run Drive
Temple Hills, MD 20748
Rain location: Hillcrest Heights Community Center Gym

Sunday July 20, 2014, 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

Saturday July 26, 2014, 7:30 pm
Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center
10701 Livingston Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744

Sunday July 27, 2014
Publick Playhouse
5445 Landover Road
Cheverly, MD 20784

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