Category Archives: Play

The Rude Abides at the Greenbelt Arts Center, May 10-18

The Rude Abides at the Greenbelt Arts Center, May 10-18

The Rude Mechanicals in Residence at The Greenbelt Arts Center present:
The Rude Abides (A One-Acts Festival)
May 10 – 18, 2024

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

From putting their innovative spin on classical works to showcasing creations of local playwrights, the Rudes’ selection of short plays is sure to surprise and delight.

The Insect, by Claudia Bach, directed by Joshua Engel
A Twist of Rotten Silk, or Coriolanus and Aufidius at Antium, by William Shakespeare and Nahum Tate, directed by Jaki Demarest
Friar Laurence’s Apothecary, by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Liana Olear
Shakespoems, by William Shakespeare, directed and conducted by Sean Eustis

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

Ampl!fy Open Mic Showcase at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 10

Ampl!fy Open Mic at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 10

Joe’s Movement Emporium presents:
Ampl!fy Open Mic

Ampl!fy Schedule:

*May 10, 2024- Ampl!fy Showcase
Last Friday of the month, with exceptions marked with a *.

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

Ampl!fy is a curated open mic that mimics a professional showcase. Each month’s show has a theme inspired by social issues, pop culture, and more. Ampl!fy will take place every last Friday of the month from October 2023 to May 2024 (see exceptions* in the schedule below). Performances will take place in Joe’s theater. Ampl!fy will be promoted via Joe’s Instagram, Facebook, and weekly E-newsletter.

Pay what you wish: $5 – $15. Click here.

An Auction with the Phantom of the Opera at Clarice Smith, May 5

An Auction with the Phantom of the Opera at Clarice Smith, May 5

An Auction with the Phantom of the Opera
University Orchestra

Thursday, May 9, 2024 • 8PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Venture into the “haunted” corridors of the Paris Opera House as the University Orchestra brings one of the most iconic musicals to the concert hall for their final performance of the year. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera tells the tale of a young opera star and the mysterious masked figure who becomes obsessed with her. The longest-running show on Broadway, the musical is presented here by full orchestra and narration.

This program has something for everyone, including orchestral masterworks, opera and musical theatre.

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: selections from The Nutcracker
Carl Maria von Weber: Der Freischütz Overture
Camille Saint-Saens: Danse Macabre
Andrew Lloyd Weber: Symphonic Suite from Phantom of the Opera

Led by students of the graduate conducting studio, UOrch (formerly UMRO) is a unique orchestra of musicians from across campus that performs four full concerts each season. Repertoire varies based on instrumentation and consists of works for both chamber and full orchestra.

Free, no tickets required

Kreativity End of Semester Show at Clarice Smith, May 7

Kreativity End of Semester Show at Clarice Smith, May 7

Kreativity Open Mic

End of Semester show: Tuesday, May 7, 2024. 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Join the Kreators of the Kreativity Diversity Troupe for an open mic night, full of music, dance and spoken word.

Interested in learning more about Kreativity? Email kreativity.troupe@gmail.com and like them on Facebook!

Free, no tickets required. Click here.

The Muses – Original Works Project at Clarice Smith, May 5

The Muses – Original Works Project at Clarice Smith, May 5

The Muses – Original Works Project
Sunday, May 5, 2024. 3PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

The Muses proudly present their Original Works Projects, a memorable night of short plays written, directed, and performed by women who are either current UMD students or alumni. This event showcases new works that are sure to excite and inspire you.

Free, no tickets required