Category Archives: Play

Cinderella, The Remix at Bowie State University, Apr 19-22

Cinderella, The Remix at Bowie State University, Apr 19-22

BSU Theatre and Wonderworks presents:
Cinderella, The Remix

Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 7:30pm
Thursday, April 20, 2017, 11:00am and 1:00pm
Friday, April 21, 2017, 11:00am and 1:00pm
Saturday, April 22, 2017, 11:00am and 1:00pm

Cinderella, The Remix, written by Psalmayene 24, is a new take on a classic story. There’s no Prince Charming to chase, only the chance to live out the dream of becoming a beat-mixing queen in this girl-powered, music and dance update of the classic fairy tale. Cinderella lives in her stepmother’s basement, practicing her craft at the turntable, since girls aren’t allowed to DJ. But when the super-famous J Prince announces a contest to play his latest jam, Cinderella disguises herself as a boy to compete, and with some help from her Fairy Godmother Hoperah, she gets her chance to spin — at least until midnight.

Wonderworks, a theater for the very young program, involves stories, songs, movement and activities for toddlers through preschool-age children and adults to enjoy together.

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

Tickets: General Admission: $5. Buy tickets here.

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

Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre at Wendy’s, Apr 19

Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre at Wendy’s

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.

Bowie Community Theatre Murder Mystery Theatre presents:
The Cat Screamed at Midnight

The Plot Leading Up to Murder: It is October 31, 1936.

At the English country estate, Conifers, Sir Hugo Smythe Armbruster’s 70th party took place last night. Sir Hugo had been knighted after The Great War for his contributions to the war effort. His brilliant sense of both history and propriety established him as an able publisher whose newspaper, The Daily Truth, kept the citizenry informed of what was happening at the front.The assembled guests celebrated the birthday with enough food and drink to choke the proverbial horse. But, it seems, the horse may have fought back. This morning, Sir Hugo was found dead in the stables. Although the death was at first viewed to be accidental, Scotland Yard took little time in declaring that, indeed, evidence pointed toward murder.

The old gentleman had been a cat fancier, priding himself in the rare breeds that freely roam the grounds of Conifers. It was said that he preferred cats to humans. He had even threatened to leave his vast fortune to The Royal Feline Society rather than have his millions squandered by “fools and scoundrels.” One could only imagine what surprises would unfold when the will is read.

Clowns Without Borders presents Take Laughter With You at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Apr 15

Clowns Without Borders presents Take Laughter With You at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Apr 15

Clowns Without Borders presents a benefit performance:
Take Laughter With You
Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 7:30pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

Join Clowns Without Borders for an evening of circus performance at Joe’s Movement Emporium

Clowns Without Borders performs for displaced people all over the world. Come experience the joy of circus, and learn how we use laughter to transform communities in crisis. Watch a world-class performance of acrobats, jugglers, aerialists, and clowns! Hear artists share their stories about performing in refugee camps and conflict zones worldwide.

This event will be child-friendly, but not child focused.

Tickets: $20 Adults, $15 Youth. Buy tickets here.

Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike at Clarice Smith, Apr 14 & 15

Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike at Clarice Smith, Apr 14 & 15

The Weekday Players End of Semester Performance
Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike
By Christopher Durang

Friday, April 14, 2017 at 7:30PM
Saturday, April 15 at 2:00PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Dance Theatre, General Admission

The Weekday Players is proud to present Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang for their annual spring production! This hilarious play begins with two siblings living together (unhappily) in their family home. When their successful third sibling returns for a visit, an uproar ensues. This family is sure to crack you up during their antics surrounding life, love and loss.

Free, no tickets required.

The Orpheus Adventure at Clarice Smith, Apr 7-15

The Orpheus Adventure at Clarice Smith, Apr 7-15

Maryland Opera Studio
The Orpheus Adventure
Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice and
Offenbach’s Orphée aux enfers
April 7-15, 2017

Fri, Apr 7, 2017 . 7:30PM
Sun, Apr 9, 2017 . 3:00PM
Wed, Apr 12, 2017 . 7:30PM
Sat, Apr 15, 2017 . 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Kay Theatre, reserved seating.

The Maryland Opera Studio pairs two radically different tellings of the Orpheus myth ­— Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice and Offenbach’s Orphée aux enfers ­— in their fully produced Spring opera. In Gluck’s version, Orpheus, the greatest musician the world has ever known, receives permission from the gods to venture into Hades and bring his beloved Eurydice back from death, but with a cruel stipulation that leads to tragedy.

Offenbach turns the tragic tale on its head; the mythic lovers are a wrangling pair of dissatisfied newlyweds. Orpheus’ music gets on Eurydice’s nerves, and she’s willing to die and go to Hell when a handsome shepherd (really Pluto in disguise) offers her the trip. Only Public Opinion forces Orpheus to seek permission from the gods to follow her.

A full orchestra and large cast of singers and dancers bring this double spectacle to life with beautiful lighting, costumes and sets, an annual collaboration between the School of Music and the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies.

Tickets: General Public $25, Student/Youth $10, NextLEVEL $20. Buy tickets here.