Category Archives: Play

Rachel: The Play at Bowie State University, Oct 26

Rachel: The Play at Bowie State University, Oct 26

Rachel: The Play
By Angelina Weld Grimke
Directed by Michelle Washington

October 26, 2017 7:30pm

Fine and Performing Arts Center, Black Box Theatre, Bowie State University.

This play from 1917 transcends contemporary socio-political issues through the lead female character. Rachel is a young black woman living with her mother and brother. Upon hearing of the gruesome deaths of both her father and her brother, she decides to never have children of her own and to never marry. While popular and award winning when first written, adding to Grimke’s dramatic experience here in addition to her poetry and novels, Rachel has been produced only twice since its creation.

This performance reading is directed by Adjunct Professor Michelle Washington and supported by BSU’s Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honor Society.

Free

Contact:
Michelle Washington
mwashington@bowiestate.edu
202-403-9736

Homecoming 2017: History Makers Play at Bowie State University, Oct 25

Homecoming 2017: History Makers Play at Bowie State University, Oct 25

Homecoming 2017: History Makers Play

October 25, 2017 7:00pm

Fine and Performing Arts Center, Black Box Theatre, Bowie State University.

Don’t miss the History Makers Homecoming Play: A Coates Brothers Production.

Tickets: $15

Contact:
Office of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
alumni@bowiestate.edu
301-860-4327

Debbi Morgan: One-woman Show at Bowie State University, Oct 21-22

Debbi Morgan: One-woman Show at Bowie State University, Oct 21-22

Debbi Morgan: One-woman Show

Saturday, October 21, 2017 8:00pm
Sunday, October 22, 2017 2:00pm

Fine and Performing Arts Center, Black Box Theatre, Bowie State University.

Debbi Morgan played the role of Angie Baxter-Hubbard on the ABC soap opera, All My Children, for which she was the first African American to win the daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. In this one-woman show based on her first book, The Monkey on My Back: A Memoir—Breaking A Generational Curse, Debbi breaks her silence on her family’s struggle with domestic violence. Share in Debbi’s struggles and triumphs in this moving and powerful show and during a book signing immediately following the performance.

M-NCPPC has partnered with Bowie State University to offer community arts classes and performances at Bowie State University’s Fine and Performing Arts Center.

Tickets: Regular Admission: $35, Senior Admission: $30

Contact:
Jolene Ivey
jolene.ivey@pgparks.com
301-437-8394

To Kill a Mockingbird at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Oct 20-Nov 12

To Kill a Mockingbird at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Oct 20-Nov 12

To Kill a Mockingbird
Dramatized by Christopher Sergel. From the book by Harper Lee.
Directed by Jen Sizer
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Friday September 8, 2017 through Sunday October 1, 2017

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Scout, a young girl in a quiet southern town and her brother, Jem, are being raised by their widowed father, Atticus, and by a strongminded housekeeper, Calpurnia. Atticus, a lawyer, taken on a legal defense that stirs the emotions of the entire town. Atticus fights his legal battle with a result that is part defeat, part triumph. As Atticus comes out of the courthouse, the deeply moved town minister tells Scout, “Stand up. Your father’s passing!”

Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing. Performances run weekends from Friday October 20, 2017 through Sunday November 12, 2017 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission. Admission for students (12 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $15. Tickets can be purchased by clicking the link below. For further information, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Buy tickets here.

Beau Jest at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Oct 20-Nov 11

Beau Jest at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Oct 20-Nov 11

Beau Jest
By James Sherman
Directed by Norma Ozur

October 20 – November 11, 2017
October 20, 21, 27, 28, November 3, 4, 10, 11, at 8PM
Sunday matinees: October 29 and November 5 at 2PM

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Sarah’s close and loving family would certainly object — very loudly — if they were to meet her choice of boyfriend. What to do, what to do? He’s coming to celebrate Dad’s birthday! Aha! Clever Sarah has chosen a “pretend” beau that will meet with everyone’s approval! Or will he? This charming and delightful comedy may provide a solution to her dilemma.

Ticket prices: $22 General Admission, $20 Students/Seniors/Military, $12 Youth (12 and under with adult). Buy tickets here.