Category Archives: Drama

Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World at Clarice Smith, Nov 14-15

Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World at Clarice Smith, Nov 14-15

The Javaad Alipoor Company: Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World
November 14 & 15, 2024 • 8PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Fereydoun Farrokhzad is invisible to everyone apart from, mostly, Iranians, because nobody apart from them ever has to think about him.

In 1992, the Iranian pop sensation and refugee Fereydoun Farrokhzad, sometimes called Iran’s Tom Jones, was found brutally murdered in his home in Germany, only six months after playing to sold-out audiences at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The case was never solved.

This witty, fast-paced and cutting-edge production cuts to the heart of the biggest true crime case that you have never heard of. An investigation into both an iconic murder and an investigation into the nature of the investigation itself.

Part free-wheeling comic lecture, part podcast and part play and accompanied by live music, Things Hidden is a thrilling ride down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia and murder mystery podcasts, sorting through the tangle of information available online in a post-colonial world to reveal the limits of the search engines in solving a decades-old cold case.

Things Hidden builds on the success of Rich Kids: A History of Shopping Malls in Tehran which made its US debut at Public Theatre’s Under the Radar Festival in 2021, before playing at Sundance Film Festival and being selected as one of Helen Shaw’s “Best Theatre of 2021” in Vulture Magazine.

Tickets: $30 or $10 student/youth. Click here.

Not the Man I Married at the Bowie CPA, Nov 9

Not the Man I Married at the Bowie CPA, Nov 9

The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
CMR Impact Productions presents:
Not the Man I Married
The Stage Play
written and produced by C. Michelle Lee
directed by Debbie Arnold-Franklin

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 6:00pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

NOT THE MAN I MARRIED is a play written and Produced By C. Michelle Lee. This playwright has been on the rise for over ten years or more with plays like He’s Not Your Soul Mate and The TEA. Her comedic viewpoint is done with style and grace, bringing comedy to reality with real-life experiences. Not the Man I Married is being presented on Saturday, November 9, 2024, by CMR Impact Productions at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

This play has been touring from the South now to the North, it was seen here in DC at the DC Arts Festival with wonderful reviews in 2022 and now is back by popular demand. Not the Man I Married is based on a dysfunctional family that has endured years of domestic violence. Aunt Robin is not only funny but she is suffering from ”CMS”—“Can’t Member Smack” disorder, living in the house with her brother who goes to strip clubs with a bag of quarters to make it rain.

Mrs. Lee is the Producer of the play along with Debbie Arnold-Franklin as her director, her Daughter TayJuana Lee as her Production Manager, and Crystal Allen as her Assistant Production Manager. These four ladies have brought together a strong play that features a star-studded cast. The play features C. Michelle Lee (Aunt Robin), Mario Booker (Uncle Buck), Annisa Hargrove (Shawn), Donnie Brown, Jr. (Kevin), and many more. The cast of this production will be using comedy and laughter to address the traumas of domestic violence — “The play is serious, but it’s like a rollercoaster. You can just go up, up, up, but the humor softens the downs. Give people something to smile about, to laugh through the pain, hurt, and misunderstandings.” Come out to see the play; you will not regret it! You will cry, laugh, relate, dance, and sing. We have traveled through the South; now we are bringing this cast to the DMV.

Tickets: $45-$55 Click here.

Bully’D at the Bowie CPA, Nov 2

Bully’D at the Bowie CPA, Nov 2

The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
MDJ Productions & SIXN1 Entertainment presents:
Bully’D
The Stage Play
written and produced by Marissa Jackson
directed by Barry AlstonRay

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm and 3:30pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Generational curses will always be prevalent in the world today, but what happens when these curses saturate every part of your life, from your own home, the schools, the streets and even the church? Do we count it all a loss or could there be a slight glimmer of hope? Let’s explore… Based on a true story. “Generational Curses begin with me but Generational Blessings begin with me”

Tickets: $25 Click here.

Out of the Vineyard at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Oct 22

Out of the Vineyard at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Oct 22

You are invited to a fundraising reception for
Out of the Vineyard
by Psalmayene 24
directed by Tony Thomas

Tueday, October 22, 2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

You are cordially invited to a reception of the play Out of the Vineyard, written by Psalmayene 24 and directed by Tony Thomas to support a tour to reach 3000 middle and high school students across the region. Gather at the home of Andy and Marjan Shallal on Tuesday, October 22nd from 6 – 8 pm to learn about a play exploring the history of freedom-making that changes the narrative of history in Prince George’s County and the region. 

We are raising funds to support the cost of touring the production and specifically to fund 62 buses that cost $315 each to transport PGCPS students to PGCC and other venues to attend the play.

Celebrate the journey of this commissioned play with an evening of fellowship and art!

Tickets, click here.

Magic of Words, A Poe Mindreading Show at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Aug 23 – Sep 7

Magic of Words, A Poe Mindreading Show at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Aug 23 – Sep 7

Magic of Words: An Edgar Allan Poe Mentalism Show
Written & performed by Alex Zavistovich

October 18 & 19, 2024
8PM Fri & Sat Oct 18 & 19

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Have you ever talked about a book you read with someone who has also read it? You come to a part you both love, and for a minute you’re transported to that place. You’ve made a real mental connection; you’re sharing the same energy.

Are you ready to learn more about the Magic of Words?

Alex Zavistovich is the Artistic Director of The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre. In this family-friendly mentalism show, running approximately one hour, we’ll use real books to predict audience word choices, duplicate drawings, make things disappear, and even cause audience members to share the same thoughts. And we’ll learn something about Edgar Allan Poe along the way.

Ticket prices: $24 General Admission, $22 Seniors/Military, $12 Student/Youth. Buy tickets here.