We the People at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 21

We the People at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 21

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Friday, November 21, 2014, at 10:15am & 12noon
We the People

Just as the national election season heats up, TheatreWorks USA puts an energizing spin on the workings of democracy with a new, upbeat musical that presents the three branches of government, the First Amendment, the judicial process, presidential elections and more with a sizzling rock, R&B and hip-hop beat. “Funny, fresh, and inspired! Young audiences discover what democracy can be when it functions as it’s meant to.”
The New York Times
Recommended for grades 4-8
Curriculum Connections: American history, music, civics and law
Tickets: $8; $6/groups of 20 or more

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo at Bowie State University, Nov 20-22

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo at Bowie State University, Nov 20-22

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Thursday, November 20, 2014, at 7:30pm.
Friday, November 20, 2014, at 7:30pm.
Saturday, November 20, 2014, at 7:30pm.

Description: Written by Rajiv Joseph, the play depicts a tiger that haunts the streets of Baghdad where he witnesses the puzzling absurdities of war. He encounters Americans and Iraqis searching for friendship, redemption, and a toilet seat made of gold.

This production will be directed by the Kennedy Center’s Gregg Henry.

Location: Fine and Performing Arts Center, Main Stage, Bowie State University

Cost: $12 general, $7 students, faculty and staff, $5 children

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

Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre, Nov 19

Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre

November 19, 2014 at 7pm.

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

Murder is a Fine Art

Libby Labelle, art critic for the influential “Graphic News,” used her vitriolic columns to destroy the careers of many artists. A good review from Libby meant instant success. A bad review could signal the end of the line for the career of even the most talented individual.

And, Libby didn’t limit her critiques to the art world. She’d regularly write scathing comments about the events she’d attended, panning the planning as well as the cuisine and wine selections. That’s why, over the years, her list of eminent enemies grew. She was loved by her adoring fans and hated by the targets of her poisonous prose.

When it was announced that impressionist artist Pete Casso was to preview an upcoming exhibit at the Creative Connection Art Gallery, Libby made a point of letting everyone know she’d be there to, once again, pen a negative review of Casso’s latest masterpiece.

Who would have suspected that the review would never be printed? For, in the middle of an acerbic attack on both the artwork and the occasion, Libby collapsed in a heap on the floor of the gallery, her worrisome word processor silenced forever.

Did someone take the opportunity to do away with her explosive expletives? And, what past unknown indiscretions could have prompted the passion? It would take a palette of investigative skills to solve the case and identify the murderer.

A Christmas Carol at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 19

A Christmas Carol at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 19

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at 10:15am & 12noon
A Christmas Carol

Ushering in the holiday season, Charles Dickens’ classic story is presented in a beautiful musical version by TheatreWorks USA. Cheer along as the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future turn Scrooge’s “Humbug” into generosity.
Curriculum Connections: communications, language arts, literary classic, music,
relationships and family
Recommended for all ages.
Tickets: $8; $6/groups of 20 or more