Category Archives: Play

Twelfth Night at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jan 5-31

Twelfth Night at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jan 5-31

Twelfth Night
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Joshua McKerrow
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Tuesday January 5, 2016 through Sunday January 31, 2016

First performance will be on Twelfth Night, Tuesday January 5th. After that, the show will run on weekends only

Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–02 as a Twelfth Night’s entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. The play centers on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. Viola (who is disguised as a boy) falls in love with Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with the Countess Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Countess Olivia falls in love with her thinking she is a man. The play expanded on the musical interludes and riotous disorder expected of the occasion, with plot elements drawn from the short story “Of Apollonius and Silla” by Barnabe Rich, based on a story by Matteo Bandello. The first recorded performance was on 2 February 1602, at Candlemas, the formal end of Christmastide in the year’s calendar.

Performances run weekends from Tuesday January 5, 2016 through Sunday January 31, 2016 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 here. For further information, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

A Tuna Christmas by Parlor Room Theater at Bishop McNamara High School, Dec 17-20

A Tuna Christmas by Parlor Room Theater at Bishop McNamara High School, Dec 17-20

A Tuna Christmas
by Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams
Directed by Frank DiSalvo Jr.

December 17 to 20, 2015
Preview – Thursday, December 17 at 7:30pm*
Opening – Friday, December 18 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 19 at 2pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, December 20 at 2pm and 7:30pm
*Preview on 12/17 is Pay What You Will, tickets only available at the door.

Location: Parlor Room Theater performing at Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville.

It’s the holiday season in Tuna, Texas, the third-smallest town in the Lone Star State, and two actors bring over twenty memorable characters to life in this tour-de-force performance. This play is full of merriment and Texas-style cheer; simultaneously an homage and a satire of small-town life.

Tickets are $20 — but reserve your seats today and save! Advance tickets are only $15. Buy tickets here.

Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre at Wendy’s, Dec 16

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.

BCT’s Murder Mystery Troupe will present the interactive Murder Mystery

Twas the Night Before Murder

The mansion of greeting-card magnate Norton Pole was lit up like a Christmas tree. And, well it should be on the eve before the annual holiday. The festive occasion was a gathering of a few relatives and business associates, all celebrating another year of record profits for Polar Cards.

The assembled group knew everything that could be known about Pole, from north to south, and from east to west. What they didn’t know was that, over dinner, Pole would make an announcement that could change their holiday seasons forever. At least, it could’ve had not someone decided to take fate to task and end Pole’s career permanently. For, on Christmas morning, his body was found lying under the huge tree, a startling contrast to the meticulously wrapped gifts that Pole had hand-picked for each of his dinner guests.

But, who would do such a thing? After all, Pole’s passion was to produce the perfect paeans to postal patrons who patiently perused each massaged message. Why would someone want to end such a lucid life? Was it Pole’s news that had triggered such a rude response? Or, had someone taken the opportunity to pay back a dubious debt and carry out a vendetta that had been held inside for years?

Annapolis Opera presents Angels and Demons at the Bowie CPA, Dec 12

Annapolis Opera presents Angels and Demons at the Bowie CPA, Dec 12

The Annapolis Opera presents Angels & Demons
Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 8:00 PM

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

A concert showcasing the many saints and sinners of the operatic repertoire. As in our main-stage production, Faust, human desires can drive the forces of good and evil, and can take many forms. These universal themes are still a part of contemporary life. Performed by several of Annapolis Opera’s favorite singers, and accompanied by Artistic Director, Maestro Ronald Gretz.

$35 General/$22 Student. For group pricing, please contact the Maryland Hall Box Office at 410-280-5640.

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Clarice Smith, Dec 11

14th Annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Clarice Smith, Dec 11

UMD Women’s Chorus, UMD Men’s Chorus and the ​University Chorale present
14th Annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Friday, December 11, 2015 . 8PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Memorial Chapel, General Admission.

Modeled after the beloved Christmas Eve tradition of King’s College, this performance tells the story of Christmas through lively readings and music that epitomizes hope, goodwill, and joy.

General Admission: $15, Seniors: $10, Students & Children: $5.

Memorial Chapel is located on the University of Maryland campus at the intersection of Regents Drive and Chapel Drive.

Parking at Memorial Chapel: Free parking is available in Lot Y directly behind the Chapel.

If Lot Y is full, park in Lot L, Lot C2 or Lot C1: Exit the lot at the barrier, which rises automatically as you approach it, Turn right onto Chapel Drive, Turn left at Regents Drive, Take the first right into Lot L. You may park in Lot L or continue to the first right giving you access to Lot C2 or Lot C1 to your left, Do not park in Lot L*.