Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Tantallon at Harmony Hall, May 22-June 14

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Tantallon at Harmony Hall, May 22-June 14

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Directed by Charla Rowe
Music Director: Robert Rausch
Choreographer: Christopher Gerken

Location: Tantallon Community Players at Harmony Hall Regional Center in Fort Washington, Maryland.

May 22, 23, 29, 30, 31, June 5, 6, 7, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00
Sundays at 3:00

Follow this classic tale of betrayal and forgiveness through the lands of ancient Egypt: The Biblical story of Joseph and his brothers is brought to life through vibrant song and dance in this delightful family musical.

Dog Loves Books at the Publick Playhouse, May 12

Dog Loves Books at the Publick Playhouse, May 12

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Dog Loves Books

Based on The New York Times best-selling children’s book, ArtsPower’s new musical is about the irresistible dog who loves books so much that he decides to open his own bookstore. At first, no customers come to his store, but Dog decides that he’s not alone if he’s surrounded by books, and he begins to read everything in his store. When customers finally arrive, he knows exactly which books to recommend. The delightful performance celebrates the power of imagination, encourages self-expression, and helps ignite the desire to read.
Curriculum Connections: literature-based, language arts, reading, music
Recommended for grades K-2
Tickets: $8; $6/groups of 20 or more

Our Earth, What a Gas! at the Publick Playhouse, May 6

Our Earth, What a Gas! at the Publick Playhouse, May 6

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Our Earth, What a Gas!

The Grand Falloons use their former career with the Big Apple Circus to examine the bubble of our atmosphere, what we need to survive in it, and the carbon/oxygen/hydrogen exchange between plant and animal kingdoms. Circus skills, Vaudeville routines, and song and dance numbers engage the audience in how litter, pollution, and other wasted resources threaten life. The program represents a collaboration with several museums and other non-profit organizations to produce an entertaining program based on earth science curriculum standards for public schools. Dishing up intriguing facts with laughter and fun, the Grand Falloons help start their young audiences on a life-long journey of awareness of our limited resources and the part everyone plays in keeping nature’s balance.
Curriculum Connections: earth science, health, biology, recycling, theatre arts
Recommended for grade K-6 Tickets: $8; $6/groups of 20 or more

Little Shop of Horrors at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 24-May 17

Little Shop of Horrors at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 24-May 17

Little Shop of Horrors
Book by Howard Ashman
Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffithoans
Directed by Michael V. Hartsfield
Produced by Maureen Rogers
Words and Music by Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Musical Director: Billy George

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Friday April 24, 2015 through Sunday May 17, 2015
Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m.
Sunday matinees will be at 2:00 PM on May 10th and May 17th.

Little Shop of Horrors is a comedy horror rock musical, by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman, about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh. The musical is based on the low-budget 1960 black comedy film The Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Roger Corman. The music, composed by Menken in the style of early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown, includes several well-known tunes, including the title song, “Skid Row (Downtown)”, “Somewhere That’s Green”, and “Suddenly, Seymour”.

Performances run weekends from Friday April 24, 2015 through Sunday May 17, 2015 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22 for general admission. Admission for students (12 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $17. 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.

Charles Flowers High School presents Love, Peace and Soul, Apr 16-May 2

Charles Flowers High School presents Love, Peace and Soul, Apr 16-May 2

Love, Peace and Soul
Written and directed by Shanelle D. Ingram

Location: Charles H. Flowers High School in Springdale.

Public Performances:
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 7:00pm
Friday, April 24, 2015 at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 7:00pm
Friday, May 1, 2015 at 7:00pm
Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 7:00pm

The Drama Department of Charles Herbert Flowers High School (CHFHS) invites you to take an entertaining, historical and musical journey to experience “Love, Peace & Soul,” written by the Jaguar Players Director and Producer, Shanelle Ingram. This production provides an original, riveting chronology of soul, R&B and hip-hop music that will transport audiences back into another time. This high-energy production will have us celebrating and, for some, reliving trends that have lasted for more than five decades. You will hear music from Earth, Wind and Fire to Chaka Khan to Donny Hathaway to the Sugarhill Gang and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five!!!! These shows will be held at CHFHS, Helena Nobles-Jones Auditorium, and will run approximately 2 hours.

Matinees for PGCPS Elementary and Middle School or Senior Groups only:
Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 10:30am
Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 10:30am
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 10:30am

Inviting all Elementary and Middle School Teachers and Parents! The Charles H. Flowers High School Jaguar Players are offering $5.00 group tickets for their spring musical production called “LOVE, PEACE, and SOUL. This is a wonderful inexpensive field trip idea that will give your students exposure to a great performance in our own neighborhood!

Tickets general admission: $15. Tickets for matinees are $5 per student.