Category Archives: Play

Stand-up Comedy Fundraiser for the Bowie Fire Department at the Bowie CPA, Sep 15

Stand-up Comedy Fundraiser for the Bowie Fire Department at the Bowie CPA, September 15

Stand Up Comedy Night to benefit the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department
Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Kaleidoscope Comedy presents a stand-up comedy show to benefit the Bowie Volunteer Fire Departments.

Tickets are $25 and are available at the door or may be purchased in advance online here.

Parental advisory: PG-rated

Comics include:

Lucas Bohn, has appeared in Atlantic City, Vegas and Carnival Cruise Lines
LUCAS BOHN is energetic with an edge. The perfect blend of schoolboy charm and bad-boy charisma, his comedy is both smart and audacious. Known as the little guy who generates big laughs, Lucas has shared the stage with Dave Chapelle, Jimmy Fallon, and Kevin Hart. Lucas’ high-energy shows and hilarious impersonations make him an instant hit with audiences of all ages. In 2013 Lucas was nominated “Comedian of the Year” by Campus Activities Magazine.

Allan Goodwin has appeared on HBO, Fox, Las Vegas, Funny Bone Comedy
Big Al Goodwin is one of the funniest and respected comics on the circuit today. Creative and loveable, Big Al can do any room, anywhere, anytime. A comedy veteran of more than fifteen years, Big Al has worked in almost every area of the country on every level including corporations, large military events, private parties and bar mitzvahs. Big Al connects with his audiences–getting them to appreciate the lighter side of their own lives relating his observations and experiences. Big Al was a winner on America’s Funniest People, he has been interviewed on The Billy Bush Show, and he has been seen in numerous commercials on PBS. Having played almost every club and college in the country, Big Al progressed to larger venues and theaters opening for Jim Gaffigan, Dave Chappelle, Wayne Brady and Steven Wright. Big Al was a finalist in HBO’s Lucky 21 Contest where he represented the East Coast in the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. If you haven’t experienced a Big Al performance…put this on your must do list and bring some friends. Laughter at a Big Al show is always guaranteed.

Irwin Loring has appeared in Atlantic City, Gotham, NY and Comcast on Demand
It all began when he was 16 years old watching an HBO comedy special featuring David Brenner , he wanted to be a comedian. On a Friday night in November 2006 in Rockville, Maryland, Irwin began to act on that dream. He finally took the stage for the first time. Since then, he has been on stage hundreds of times. He has performed in comedy clubs, bars, and even at his own high school reunion. His comedy revolves around his family, relationships, religion, and society in general. He was raised in a farming community in upstate New York, by a single Jewish mother household. He blames his mother for his bizarre views on parenting, and his overall outlook on life. He brings an energy to the room that makes audiences laugh wherever he performs. His style can be described as a mix of David Brenner and George Carlin, with a touch of Don Rickles.

And Then There Were None at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Sep 11-Oct 4

And Then There Were None at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Sep 11-Oct 4

And Then There Were None
by Agatha Christie
Directed by Mark T. Allen
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Friday September 11, 2015 through Sunday October 4, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM.
Sunday matinee performances on September 27th and October 4th at 2:00 PM.

Ten guilty strangers are trapped on an island. One by one they are accused of murder; one by one they start to die. In this superlative mystery comedy statuettes of little soldier boys on the mantel of a house on an island off the coast of Devon fall to the floor and break one by one as those in the house succumb to a diabolical avenger. A nursery rhyme tells how each of the ten “soldiers” met his death until there were none. Eight guests who have never met each other or their apparently absent host and hostess are lured to the island and, along with the two house servants, marooned. A mysterious voice accuses each of having gotten away with murder and then one drops dead – poisoned. One down and nine to go!

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.. Performances run weekends from Friday September 11, 2015 through Sunday October 4, 2015 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. 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.

Once Upon a Mattress by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Sep 11-26

Once Upon a Mattress by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Sept 11-26

Once Upon a Mattress
Music by Mary Rodger; Lyrics by Marshall Barer; Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer
Directed by Frank Pasqualino
Produced by Jenna Jones Paradis

September 11 – 26, 2015

Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

There are eight performances over three weekends, September 11 – September 26, 2015

Synopsis: Once Upon A Time – a long, long time ago, there lived the mute King Sextimus, his wife, Queen Aggravain and their son, Prince Dauntless the Drab. Their kingdom suffers a curse – Sextimus shall remain mute until “the mouse has devoured the hawk.” To make matters worse, the Queen has decreed that no one may marry until a suitable Princess has been found for her darling son, which is a big problem for Sir Harry and Lady Larken, who must get married soon as they are expecting a baby.

Since all females in the kingdom are declared unsuitable by the Queen, Sir Harry leaves the kingdom on a quest to find Dauntless a bride. He finally arrives with Princess Winnifred or “Fred” who hails from the swamps and swims the moat to meet the Prince. While she enchants Dauntless, the Queen finds Fred totally unacceptable as a daughter-in-law. With the help of her confidante, the Wizard, she sets up a seemingly impossible test; Fred must sleep on twenty mattresses under which a single pea is placed. If she is truly a Princess, her sensitivity will not allow her rest. Will Fred pass the test? Will Larken and Harry finally be allowed to marry? Find out in this funny fractured fairy tale where you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover…. Or mattresses by them either!

Wolf Pack presents Masquerade at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Sep 9

Masquerade at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Sep 9

Wolf Pack Theatre Company presents:
Masquerade
One night only staged reading.
Proceeds benefit suicide prevention

Wednesday, September 9th at 8pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

With the upcoming Suicide Prevention Benefit production of ‘Masquerade’ at Joe’s Movement Emporium starring original cast members Sarah K. Scott, Lauren Giglio, Kelly Ladi Richards, Carol V. Calhoun, Tim Jansen and Alie Kamara with proceeds going to Metro DC PFLAG and CommunityCrisis ServicesInc please note that there is limited seating, so you’ll want to get your tickets soon! Ticket price includes a pre-show reception with local craft beers from Franklins Restaurant, Brewery and General Store and other beverages from Town Center Market, ‘Masquerade’ and a post show discussion.

Tickets $50, tax-deductible donation. Buy tickets here.

One Acts by Elan Zafir at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 28-30

One Acts by Elan Zafir at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 28-30

One Acts by Elan Zafir:
Super Earth
Ben & Lucille
by Actor/Playwright Elan Zafir

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Friday August 28, 2015 through Sunday August 30, 2015
Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM. Sunday matinee performance on Sunday August 30 at 2:00 PM

Super Earth

As the threat of nuclear extinction filters through the streets of New York, two men find themselves in an underground observatory wondering what they could have done different with their lives. If only they had one more chance to make things better.

They get the chance.

Ben & Lucille

How do you know when it’s time to call it quits? How can distance bring a perfect relationship to a crashing end? When mediocre painter Ben Schaffer takes the train to meet his academic activist girlfriend at a motel in Philly — he finds that things have changed. As old tiffs quickly turn into political and philosophical wounds — Ben and Lucille must confront the inevitable decay in their relationship, and the possibility of making a clean start.

Performances run weekends from Friday August 28, 2015 through Sunday August 30, 2015 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. 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.