Category Archives: Drama

Parlor Room presents A Christmas Carol, 1933 at Bishop McNamara High School, Dec 19-21

Parlor Room presents A Christmas Carol, 1933 at Bishop McNamara High School, Dec 19-21

Parlor Room Theater presents the debut of A Christmas Carol, 1933, a live radio show.

Location: Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville.

A Christmas Carol, 1933
by Frank Robinson, Jr.
A live radio show, adapted from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
Only one weekend!

In a small town on Christmas Eve in 1933, a radio station’s live performance of the beloved tale of Ebenezer Scrooge is put in peril when a blizzard keeps many of the actors away, forcing those few at the studio to take on dozens of roles on the fly!

A new take on the classic story, it is sure to warm your heart and get you into the Christmas spirit!

Performances:
Friday, December 19 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 20 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 21 at 2:00pm

Performing at
Bishop McNamara Fine Arts Theater
6800 Marlboro Pike
Forestville, MD 20747

Click here for tickets!

Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre, Dec 17

Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre

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

I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus

It’s Christmas time again and the toy department at Lacy’s is selling more merchandise than its chief competitor, Tidewater’s Toys. The main reason for this explosion of sales is Elmer Ellsworth, Lacy’s holiday Santa Claus. Before Elmer was hired for last year’s Christmas season, Lacy’s toy receipts were so bad that the store was ready to stop selling toys altogether. Now, business is booming because Elmer makes Santa come alive to young and old alike. In a daily ritual, kids hug Santa and mothers give him kisses as photos are taken for Christmas albums.

But, in the midst of parents and children lined up to tell the jolly ol’ elf all about their wish lists, Elmer stands up, utters a faint, “ho, ho, ho,” and falls to the floor in front of his chair. He is dead. Someone has done in the department store Santa before he could grant everyone’s wishes.

Red, Hot and Blue and Murder Too! by Laurel Mill Playhouse, Dec 7

Red, Hot and Blue and Murder Too! by Laurel Mill Playhouse, Dec 7

Sunday December 7, 2014, 5pm

Location: Red, Hot and Blue restaurant, across the street from Laurel Mill Playhouse

Begins at 5:00 PM!

$35 includes Show, Hot and Cold Appetizers, Catfish, Smoked Chicken, Sides, Tea, Coffee and Sodas. Cash Bar available (wine and beer)

Win Prizes! You may be the lucky person who wins the prized harmonica that once belonged to Rufus Thomas! Or is it really the harmonica that belonged to him? Come join the fun and find out!

Tickets are $35 for general admission. Admission for students (12 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $35. For reservations, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2. For further information visit the web site at http://www.laurelmillplayhouse.org or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

A Christmas Carol at Prince George’s Community College, Dec 4-16

A Christmas Carol at Prince George’s Community College, Dec 4-16

A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens

December 4, 5, 6, 2014, at 8pm
December 15, 16, 2014, at 10am

Location: Prince George’s Community College, The Hallam Theatre

An exciting updated adaptation of the classic tale of greed and redemption.

TICKET PRICES: $10.00 – General Admission, $5.00 – Students, Faculty and Staff with a valid PGCC ID, $5.00 – Senior Citizens.
For information regarding special prices for groups please call (301) 322-0936.

The Black Nativity at Bowie State University, Nov 29-Dec 7

The Black Nativity at Bowie State University, Nov 29-Dec 7

The Black Nativity
by Langston Hughes
Directed by Eric Ruffin

Saturday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 3 p.m.

Description: The Theater Alliance presents Langston Hughes’ classic retelling of the Christmas story, directed by Eric Ruffin. An ensemble cast performs the tale from an Afro-centric perspective, infused with rich gospel, blues, funk, jazz music and griot-style storytelling.

Location: Black Box Theater, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Bowie State University

Tickets: General: $35; Senior (60+): $20; Student; $20; BSU Student/Faculty/Staff: $10. Buy tickets on-line.

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