Category Archives: Play

The Vagina Monologues at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Jan 24 – Feb 8

The Vagina Monologues at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Jan 24 – Feb 8

The Rude Mechanicals present The Vagina Monologues
by Eve Ensler

January 24 – February 8, 2014

Greenbelt Arts Center

A poignant and hilarious tour of the last frontier, the ultimate forbidden zone, The Vagina Monologues is a celebration of female sexuality in all its complexity and mystery. In this stunning phenomenon that has swept the nation, Eve Ensler gives us real women’s stories of intimacy, vulnerability, and sexual self-discovery.

Parental Advisory: Adult themes.

Ticket prices: $17 General Admission, $14 Students/Seniors/Military, $12 Child (under 12)

45 Seconds from Broadway at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jan 17-Feb 8

45 Seconds from Broadway at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jan 17-Feb 8

45 Seconds from Broadway
by Neil Simon
Directed by Mark Allen
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Friday January 17, 2014 through Saturday February 8, 2014

From America’s master of Contemporary Broadway Comedy, here is another revealing comedy behind the scenes in the entertainment world, this time near the heart of the theatre district. 45 Seconds from Broadway takes place in the legendary “Polish Tea Room” on New York’s 47th Street. Here Broadway theatre personalities washed-up and on-the-rise, gather to schmooz even as they lose. This touching valentine to New York offers great acting roles as Neil Simon continues his exploration of the foibles and funny in the human comedy.

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French. Performances run weekends from Friday January 17, 2014 through Saturday February 8, 2014 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission. Admission for students (18 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $12. 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.

Poe’s Birthday Bash at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Jan 17-19

Poe’s Birthday Bash at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Jan 17-19

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

January 17–19, 2014

Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm, Sunday at 2:00pm

Guest production from the Renaissance Man

Edgar Allan Poe’s greatest detractor (Rufus W. Griswold) invites the public to join him for a delightful evening making light of the Master of the Macabre. Celebrate Poe’s birthday with an interactive performance in which audience volunteers play characters from The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Raven and more! …oh, and juggling! Fearsome Good Fun!!

Ticket prices: $17 General Admission, $14 Students/Seniors/Military, $12 Child (12& under). Buy tickets on-line.

Five Little Monkeys at Bowie State University, Jan 16-19

Five Little Monkeys at Bowie State University, Jan 16-19

Adventure Theatre MTC presents “Five Little Monkeys”

January 16, 17 and 18 at 11am, January 16, 17, 18 and 19 at 1pm.

Description: Adventure Theatre Musical Theatre Company (MTC) presents “Five Little Monkeys.” The fun play portrays the relationship between a family of monkeys, geared to youth but relatable to all ages.

Location: Fine and Performing Arts Center, Bowie State University.

Over the River and Through the Woods by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Jan 10 – 25

Over the River and Through the Woods by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Jan 10 – 25

By Joe DiPietro
Directed by Frank Pasqualino
Produced by Ray Peterson

Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

January 10 to 25, 2014

Friday 1/10/14 at 8 pm
Saturday 1/11/14 at 8 pm
Sunday 1/12/14 at 2 pm
Friday 1/17/14 at 8 pm
Saturday 1/18/14 at 8 pm
Sunday 1/19/14 at 2 pm
Friday 1/24/14 at 8 pm
Saturday 1/25/14 at 2 pm

Tickets: $20 Adults, $15 Seniors/18 & Under. Purchase on-line here.

Description: Set in 1998, this comedy drama centers on a tightly knit Italian-American family whose grandson Nick dutifully visits his two sets of loving and loony grandparents for dinner every Sunday. His grandparents believe in the 3 F’s of family life — family, faith, and food. The sixth character is the woman whom his grandparents set Nick up with in hopes of preventing him from taking a job on the West coast.