Category Archives: Shakespeare

Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, July 16-27

Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, July 16-27

The Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division Presents Prince George’s Summer Shakespeare Festival’s production of

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
by William Shakespeare

Please join us for edge-of-your-seat storytelling with an incredible cast of characters. A Midsummer Night’s Dream has young lovers, fairies, clowns, and a talking wall, guaranteed to entertain the whole family! Be transported by live music, magical movement, and Shakespeare’s enchanting poetry… all under the stars.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a FREE performance in your favorite park!

Wednesday July 16, 2014 7:30 pm
The Patio Amphitheater at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
3800 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD 20742
Rain location: The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Thursday July 17, 2014, 7:30 pm
Watkins Regional Park
301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Rain location: Largo/ Kettering/ Perrywood Community Center
431 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Friday July 18, 2014, 7:30 pm
Montpelier Mansion Grounds*
9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708
Rain location: Deerfield Run Community Center
13000 Laurel Bowie Road, Laurel, MD

Saturday July 19, 2014, 7:30 pm
Hillcrest Heights Community Center
2300 Oxon Run Drive
Temple Hills, MD 20748
Rain location: Hillcrest Heights Community Center Gym

Sunday July 20, 2014, 7:30 pm
Fairwood Community Park
12390 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20720
Rain location: Glenn Dale Community Center
11901 Glenn Dale Boulevard (Rte. 193)
Glenn Dale, MD 20769

Saturday July 26, 2014, 7:30 pm
Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center
10701 Livingston Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744

Sunday July 27, 2014
Publick Playhouse
5445 Landover Road
Cheverly, MD 20784

For more information call;
301 446-3232 TTY; 301-699-2544.
http://www.pgparks.com arts.pgparks.com

Summer Shakespeare Camp at Laurel Mill Playhouse, July 7-18

Summer Shakespeare Camp at Laurel Mill Playhouse, July 7-18

Summer is for Shakespeare!
Program for 6th-12th graders

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Come along and join us we explore the world of Shakespeare. Activities will include vocal exercises for projection/vowel pronunciation, working on the language and poetry, understanding the text and scenes, working on acting/characterization and bringing the scenes from Shakespeare to life.

Participants will present a series of scenes wearing Shakespearean costuming, as an end of session show.

This camp will be for students entering 6th-12th grades.

Dates July 7th- 18th, 9:15am-1:00pm, M-F

Performance Friday July 18th at 7pm

COST: $200

LOCATION: Laurel Mill Playhouse
ADDRESS: 508 Main St, Laurel, MD 20707

Register online at http://www.wacarts.com or call Maureen Rogers at 301-452-2557.

The Taming of the Shrew at Laurel Mill Playhouse, May 30-Jun 15

The Taming of the Shrew at Laurel Mill Playhouse, May 30-Jun 15

Shakespeare Teen Theatre: The Taming of the Shrew
by William Shakespeare

Directed by Michael Hartsfield
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Performances run weekends from Friday May 30, 2014 through Sunday June 15, 2014 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Sunday matinee performances on June 1, June 8 and June 15. All matinees begin at 2:00 PM.

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.

Description: One of Shakespeare’s earliest comedies. The Taming of the Shrew tells the story of how Petruchio, the money-grubbing wife hunter, transforms the aggressive and bad-tempered Katherine Minola into an obedient, honey-tongued trophy wife. This production features teens from 7th to 12th grade.