Category Archives: Educational

Around the World at the Publick Playhouse, Oct 25

Around the World at the Publick Playhouse, Oct 25

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Around the World with Bright Star Touring Theatre

Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2:00pm.

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Celebrate world cultures and folktales from around the globe with this fun, high-energy show from Bright Star Touring Theatre. This educational performance celebrates diverse global cultures with interactive folktales and stories like Anansi and Pourquoi. Bright Star Touring Theatre is a national touring theatre company based in North Carolina that creates programs designed to bring the magic of theatre to young people who may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience it.
Tickets: $6 child; $8 adult. Click here for tickets.

Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show at the Publick Playhouse, Oct 22

Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show at the Publick Playhouse, Oct 22

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show with Bright Star Touring Theatre

Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10:30am and 11:15am.

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

This performance is part of our Education on Stage/Field Trip Series and is recommended for children in PreK-Grade 5. Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar, and charm their way into every heart, this show blends science, storytelling, and imagination in the style of your favorite nature programs. It’s an unforgettable field trip through time—without ever leaving your seat!

Tickets: $6 child; $8 adult. Click here for tickets.

Mother Earth & Me with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater at the Publick Playhouse, Apr 14

Mother Earth & Me with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater at the Publick Playhouse, Apr 14

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Mother Earth & Me with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:15am

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades 3-5. The magic of earth science takes center stage in this fun, interactive Discovery Theater original as we explore the origins of our planet, the water cycle, and our essential role in protecting the ecosystem, as well as folklore about the “big blue marble” we call home. Kick off Earth Month by pledging to become an Earth Warrior–and find some great ways to start immediately! Note: this show has two versions, one targeting the science curriculum focuses of K to Grade 2 (‘Powerful Pollinators’ at 10 am), and the other for Grades 3 to 5 (‘Mother Earth & Me’ at 11:15 am), each reinforcing topics explored in the state standards for DMV schools. Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age. Groups of 20+ can call 301-277-1710 for Group Sales.

Tickets: $8 adult, $6 child. Click here for info, and here for tickets.

Powerful Pollinators at the Publick Playhouse, Apr 14

Powerful Pollinators at the Publick Playhouse, Apr 14

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Powerful Pollinators

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10am

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

This performance is part of our Tiny Tots Series and is recommended for PreK-Grade 2. Bats, butterflies, and bees — OH MY! Join us on a journey to learn about the world of our planet’s powerful pantheon of pollinators! Take an adventure to meet pollinators big and small as they do their part to keep the biodiversity of all our ecosystems thriving. Get ready to dance like a honeybee, leap like a lemur and beat those hummingbird wings in this new Discovery Theater Original piece! Note: this show has two versions, one targeting the science curriculum focuses of K to Grade 2 (‘Powerful Pollinators’ at 10 am), and the other for Grades 3 to 5 (‘Mother Earth & Me’ at 11:15 am), each reinforcing topics explored in the state standards for DMV schools. Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age. Groups of 20+ can call 301-277-1710 for Group Sales.

Tickets: $8 adult, $6 child. Click here for info, and here for tickets.

Going the Distance with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 24

Going the Distance with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 24

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Going the Distance with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater

Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 10am and 11:15am

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades 1-6. Race to the finish line with two black Olympians who changed history in this original musical play from Discovery Theater! Soaring music and the exhilaration of world-class sports inspire us all to greatness in this vivid portrayal of the lives of Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph. Watch them overcome childhood illness, infirmity, and poverty to become the world’s fastest man and fastest woman, winning the greatest honor in athletics: the Olympic Gold medal. The John Cornelius II score speaks to the heart and soul of the winner in all of us. Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age. Groups of 20+ can call 301-277-1710 for Group Sales.

Tickets: $8 adult, $6 child. Click here for info, and here for tickets.