Category Archives: Play

Out of the Blue at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Sep 11

Out of the Blue at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Sep 11

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents:
OUT OF THE BLUE – Reflections from Ground Zero
Written and Directed by Lorraine Brooks
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – 8PM

Join us for a moving presentation in the form of a staged reading of quotes from First Responders to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. These quotes are taken from interviews with men and women who were part of the rescue and recovery mission after the attacks and subsequent collapse of the Twin Towers and surrounding buildings. A group of talented and dedicated actors will recreate the words of police, firefighters, and volunteers, as they navigated the overwhelming and dangerous tasks of searching for survivors, putting out fires, and evacuating Lower Manhattan to get citizens to safety.

Tickets are $20 General Admission and must be prepurchaed online. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Gear Up Foundation, founded by a retired NY Firefighter. Gear Up Foundation supplies fire and emergency equipment to underserved communities and third world countries.

For further information, please call 301-617-9906, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Sylvia at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Sep 6-22

Sylvia at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Sep 6-22

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents:
Sylvia
by A. R. Gurney
directed by Ilene Chalmers

Performances September 6 – 22. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and 2 selected Sundays at 2pm.

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

THE STORY: Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career, as a public-school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park—or that has found him—bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn’t understand the relationship between man and dog. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives.

Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults: $20, Children 18 and under, Seniors 65 and over, and active duty military: $15

For further information, please call 301-617-9906, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

NextNOW Fest at Clarice Smith, Sep 4 – 10

NextNOW Fest at Clarice Smith, Sep 4 – 10

NextNOW Fest at the Clarice Smith and across the University of Maryland

Wedensday, September 4 through Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Started in 2014, Clarice Presents’ annual NextNOW Fest is an inspiring arts experience that celebrates imagination, creativity and community. In addition to the core festival nights at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, we’re thrilled to continue partnerships with student-led groups, academic departments and university-based arts venues to hold festival events throughout campus.

NextNOW Fest is a signature event in University of Maryland’s Arts for All initiative, which leverages the combined power of the arts, technology and social justice to address the grand challenges of our time.

Our lineup and schedule will be released in mid-August! Register now to be the first to receive updates. Dates and times subject to change. Some activities are free.

Bangin’ in Bowie at the Bowie CPA, Aug 24

Bangin’ in Bowie at the Bowie CPA, Aug 24

Joe Clair and Friends presents the Bangin’ in Bowie Comedy

Saturday, August 24 2024 at 7pm & 9:30pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Joe Clair and Friends presents the Bangin’ in Bowie Comedy Series, this month featuring special guests Tony Woods, Shang, and Turae Gordon! Plus, there will be live music by Sound of the City, featuring Precious Joubert and DJ Two Tone Jones, and food by Flavors!

Tickets: $35 to $45. Click here.

The Rude Mechanicals present School for Scandal at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Aug 23 – Sep 1

The Rude Mechanicals present School for Scandal at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Aug 23 – Sep 7

The Rude Mechanicals in residence at The Greenbelt Arts Center present:
“The School for Scandal”
by Richard Sheridan
Directed by Alan Duda

August 23 – September 1, 2024
8PM Fri & Sat Aug 23, 24, 30, 31, Sep 6, 7
2PM Sun Aug 25, Sep 1

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

This 80s edition of The Rude Mechanicals comedy of manners features The School for Scandal morning TV show to catch up on the day’s gossip and never let the truth get in the way of a good story. You never know who today’s featured subject will be, so tune in live at the Greenbelt Arts Center to find out.

Ticket prices: $24 General Admission, $22 Seniors/Military, $12 Student/Youth. Buy tickets here.