Category Archives: Play

The Black Nativity at Bowie State University, Nov 29-Dec 7

The Black Nativity at Bowie State University, Nov 29-Dec 7

The Black Nativity
by Langston Hughes
Directed by Eric Ruffin

Saturday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 3 p.m.

Description: The Theater Alliance presents Langston Hughes’ classic retelling of the Christmas story, directed by Eric Ruffin. An ensemble cast performs the tale from an Afro-centric perspective, infused with rich gospel, blues, funk, jazz music and griot-style storytelling.

Location: Black Box Theater, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Bowie State University

Tickets: General: $35; Senior (60+): $20; Student; $20; BSU Student/Faculty/Staff: $10. Buy tickets on-line.

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

Which Me Do You Want to See at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Nov 30

Which Me Do You Want to See at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Nov 30

Which Me Do You Want to See
Written by Makayla Messam

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Sunday, November 30, 2014, 5pm

“Which Me Do You Want To See?” chronicles two different women who live parallel lives, expressed through poetry, dance and song.

STARRING: Makayla Messam and Manice Lester

Tickets can be booked via email at audleyjr85@gmail.com by 2pm before the show on Nov 30th for $20 or purchased at the door for $25.

The Heroes Tale at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Nov 29

The Heroes Tale at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Nov 29

The Heroes Tale
Written by Cheryl Butler-Poole
Directed by Gregory Poole

A guest production from GroundWork Entertainment

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Saturday, November 29, 2014, performances at 3PM and 8PM.

The Heroes’ Tale, a unique one-act drama, chronicles the story of four African American men – the Dupont Circle Heroes – from the 1960s through the 1980s and their startling connection with a young biracial woman in search of her identity. This unique production provocatively reveals the history of the Heroes while taking a fresh look at social issues including wrongful imprisonment, rape, interracial relationships, racial identity, gentrification and the plight of DC’s disenfranchised citizens.

General Admission: $15 matinee; $20 evening
Buy Tickets online

Tone of Silence at Clarice Smith, Nov 22-23

Tone of Silence at Clarice Smith, Nov 22-23

Tone of Silence
November 22 & 23, 2014
Writers and directors Sisi Reid and Chris Lane

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Sat, Nov 22, 2014 . 3:00PM
Sat, Nov 22, 2014 . 7:30PM
Sun, Nov 23, 2014 . 3:00PM

Tickets: Free, no tickets required. Cafritz Foundation Theatre, General Admission.

Description: We are unconsciously surrounded. As we journey through life, we find ourselves in various oppressive structures, sometimes as oppressors and sometimes as the oppressed. How do we become aware of our roles in these structures? How do we liberate our voice to uplift ourselves and others?

Through dialogue, movement and poetry Tone of Silence explores how confined voices can awaken and release a powerful tone.

A TDPS Second Season Production

Cosi Fan Tutte at Clarice Smith, Nov 21-25

Cosi Fan Tutte at Clarice Smith, Nov 21-25

Maryland Opera Studio presents Cosi Fan Tutte
November 21-25, 2014
Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto Lorenzo de Ponte
Conductor Craig Kier
Director Nick Olcott

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

Fri, Nov 21, 2014 . 7:30PM
Sun, Nov 23, 2014 . 3:00PM
Mon, Nov 24, 2014 . 7:30PM
Tue, Nov 25, 2014 . 7:30PM

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

Description: Does fidelity exist? When a cynical old bachelor convinces two young soldiers to test the fidelity of their fiancés, comedy comes close to catastrophe and reveals the flaws of human nature.