Category Archives: Play

Romeo and Juliet at Prince George’s Community College, Apr 30-May 4

Romeo and Juliet at Prince George’s Community College, Apr 30-May 4

Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare

April 30, 2015, at 8pm
May 1, 2015, at 10am and 8pm
May 2, 2015, at 8pm
May 4, 2015, at 10am

Location: Prince George’s Community College, The Hallam Theatre

The tragic love story re-imagined in an energetic, dynamic stage production for all ages.

TICKET PRICES: $10.00 – General Admission, $5.00 – Students, Faculty and Staff with a valid PGCC ID, $5.00 – Senior Citizens.
For information regarding special prices for groups please call (301) 322-0936.

For tickets click here.

My Little World—Your Heart Jumps to the Beat at the Bowie CPA, Apr 29, 3:30pm

My Little World—Your Heart Jumps to the Beat at the Bowie CPA, Apr 29, 3:30pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

My Little World—Your Heart Jumps to the Beat

Saturday, April 29, 2015, 3:30pm

This is a celebration for National Healthy Heart Month! This fun-filled performance entertains and educates children ages 3–12 years, and all who are young at heart. This is a wonderfully vibrant, interactive theatre production, makes achieving 60- minutes of daily physical activity and eating fresh fruits and vegetables easy and fun! Everyone learns awesome healthy living lessons from the class teacher Mr. Goodman Learner, the school Chef, Trya Veggeline, our grumpy Janitor, Mr. Ray-Monde and the renowned heart specialist, Dr. A. Orta Thumpbabump. This event is sponsored in part by a generous grant by the City of Bowie. Tickets are $5 at the door. http://www.NatiiArts.com

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.

Maryland Opera Studio presents Crime and Punishment at Clarice Smith, April 18-26

Maryland Opera Studio presents Crime and Punishment at Clarice Smith, April 18-26

Maryland Opera Studio presents
Crime and Punishment: Operas in One Act
April 18-26, 2015

Gian Carlo Menotti: The Old Maid and the Thief
Conductor James Ross
Director Kasi Campbell

Maurice Ravel: L’enfant et les sortilèges (The child and the magical appearances)
Gioachino Rossini: L’occasione fa il ladro (Opportunity makes a thief)
Conductor Craig Kier
Director Nick Olcott

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Sat, Apr 18, 2015 . 7:30PM: Menotti and Ravel
Wed, Apr 22, 2015 . 7:30PM: Rossini and Ravel
Fri, Apr 24, 2015 . 7:30PM: Menotti and Ravel
Sun, Apr 26, 2015 . 3:00PM: Rossini and Ravel

Crime and punishment appears in many forms in each of these one-act operas, all masterfully performed by the nationally-renown Maryland Opera Studio.

Gioachino Rossini: L’occasione fa il ladro (Opportunity makes a thief)

When two suitcases are switched at an inn, one of the travelers decides to assume the identity of the man whose suitcase he’s received – and steal his fiancée!

Craig Kier, conductor
Nick Olcott, director

Gian Carlo Menotti: The Old Maid and the Thief

Two honest women attempt to woo an innocent man who they believe is a burglar. Overpowered by their desperation, they ultimately become the thieves.

James Ross, conductor
Kasi Campbell, director

Maurice Ravel: L’enfant et les sortilèges (The child and the magical appearances)

A naughty child throws a tantrum and goes on a destructive rampage. To his surprise, all things, plants, and animals he has hurt joins forces to seek revenge on him.

Craig Kier, conductor
Nick Olcott, director

Tickets: Regular: $25, Student: $10, NextLEVEL (Limit 2 per show): $20