Category Archives: Drama

Fireflies at the Publick Playhouse, Oct 14

Fireflies at the Publick Playhouse, Oct 14

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Fireflies
by Donja R. Love

Saturday, October 14, 2023, 8pm

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Somewhere in the Jim Crow South, the sky is on fire. A pregnant Olivia’s fierce speech writing is the sole force behind her charismatic husband Charles and his successful Movement to galvanize people to march towards freedom. When four little girls are bombed in a church, Olivia and Charles’ marriage is threatened – as this tragedy and years of civil unrest leave Olivia believing that “this world ain’t no place to raise a colored child.”

$25, or $20 for student/senior. Click here.

The Devil You Don’t at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Oct 6-21

The Devil You Don’t at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Oct 6-21

The Greenbelt Arts Center Presents:
The Devil You Don’t
with Christopher DePamphilis

October 6 – 21, 2024
Fri, Oct 6th, 2023 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Oct 7th, 2023 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Oct 8th, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Oct 13th, 2023 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Oct 14th, 2023 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Oct 15th, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Oct 21st, 2023 at 8:00 pm

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

“A one hour sleight of hand magic show detailing how, as a minority, I got into the craft.”

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

The Prom at Clarice Smith, Sep 29-Oct 7

The Prom at Clarice Smith, Sep 29-Oct 7

The Prom
Book & Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Book by Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Based on an Original Concept by Jack Viertel
Directed by Nathaniel Claridad ’04

September 29-October 7, 2023
Fri, Sep 29, 2023 . 7:30PM
Sun, Oct 1, 2023 . 3:00PM
Thu, Oct 5, 2023 . 7:30PM
Fri, Oct 6, 2023 . 7:30PM
Sat, Oct 7, 2023 . 3:00PM
Sat, Oct 7, 2023 . 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

High school student Emma Nolan, who wants to ask her girlfriend to the prom, faces resistance from the infuriated PTA, who calls for the cancellation of the event. Devastated by this decision, resented by her classmates and isolated for being a lesbian in a homophobic small town, Emma is taken by surprise when a group of Broadway actors arrives to support and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, coming to her “rescue.” During this protest, Emma discovers the courage to stand in her truth and be herself, despite the hatred pointed her way.

Tickets: $25 general, $10 students. Click here

Rotten Apple at the Bowie CPA, Sep 16-17

Rotten Apple at the Bowie CPA, Sep 16-17

BLNK Entertainment Presents:
Rotten Apple
by Barry Battle

September 16 – 17, 2023
Saturday, September 16 at 7:00pm
Sunday, September 17 at 4:00pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

A man tormented by failed dreams is unwittingly given an opportunity to relocate his family to The Big Apple. His struggle between passion and family draws thin when a Rotten Apple enters their lives. Blinded by selfishness, will the foundation of which he’s built his home withstand or implode?

Tickets: $75 – $90. Click here.

Out of the Vineyard at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Sep 8-24

Out of the Vineyard at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Sep 8-24

Joe’s Movement Emporium presents:
Out of the Vineyard
by Psalmayene 24

Opening Night! Friday September 8, 2023 7:30 pm
Saturday September 9, 2023 3 pm
Saturday September 9, 2023 7:30 pm
Sunday September 10, 2023 3 pm
Wednesday September 13, 2023 7:30 pm
Thursday September 14, 2023 11 am
Thursday September 14, 2023 7:30 pm
Friday September 15, 2023 11 am
Friday September 15, 2023 7:30 pm
Saturday September 16, 2023 3 pm
Saturday September 16, 2023 7:30 pm
Sunday September 17, 2023 3 pm
Monday September 18, 2023 7:30 pm
Wednesday September 20, 2023 7:30 pm
Thursday September 21, 2023 7:30 pm
Friday September 22, 2023 11 am
Friday September 22, 2023 7:30 pm
Saturday September 23, 2023 3 pm
Saturday September 23, 2023 7:30 pm
Sunday September 24, 2023 3 pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

Over the last year, we dug deeper into the Freedom Stories Initiative alongside playwright Psalmayene 24 (Psalm), who was inspired by Dr. William G. Thomas’ book of history “A Question of Freedom”. The book follows the story of the longest and most complex legal challenge to slavery in American history. Psalm referenced Prince George’s County’s rich history as he created the play Out of the Vineyard, weaving together monologues that excavate a buried chapter in American history while illuminating how the legacy of slavery still affects us.

Out of the Vineyard is directed by director-choreographer Tony Thomas and features actors Scott Abernethy, Frank Britton, Adrienne Nelson, and Jacqueline Youm. The design team includes costume designer Jeannette Christensen, sound design by Nick Hernandez, lighting design by Luis Garcia, set design by Shartoya Jn. Baptiste, and media design by Christian Henriquez. The production will be stage managed by Kate Kilbane.

The Freedom Stories initiative is a program partnership between Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, Prince George’s Community College Center for Performing Arts, Prince George’s County Office of Human Rights, and Joe’s Movement Emporium. The commissioned play Out of the Vineyard is made possible by the generous support of PGCMLS Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Busboys and Poets, Maryland Humanities Counsel, if, A Foundation for Radical Possibility, Maryland Milestones, National Endowment for the Arts, Adelphi Friends Meeting, Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, and individual donors.

The premiere of Out of the Vineyard will take place from Friday, September 8th to Sunday, September 24th at Joe’s Movement Emporium. Each performance will have a post-show discussion with guest facilitators.

*Recommended for audiences ages 10+, with some adult language and discussions of systemic racism.

Adults $40, Student/Senior/Veteran $25. Click here.