Category Archives: Shakespeare

Upstage Artists presents Much Ado About Nothing, May 31-Jun 10

Upstage Artists presents Much Ado About Nothing, May 31-Jun 10

Upstage Artists presents:
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare
directed by Anna Fitzmaurice

Show dates: May 31 – June 10, 2024
May 31, June 1, 8, 9, 2024 at 7:30
June 2 and 10 at 2:00 pm

Location: Upstage Artists, performing at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705

One of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies that has something for everyone. It is one of the earliest examples of the modern romantic comedy. Everyone can see that confirmed bachelor Benedick and headstrong Beatrice are meant for each other – except for Benedick and Beatrice themselves! While their friends try to trick the bickering pair into admitting they’re in love, their young sidekicks Hero and Claudio start a romance of their own. But will false accusations, broken promises, and even a nutty and bumbling police force prevent a happy ending?

Tickets: $11.50. For more information click here.

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.

Macbeth at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Feb 2-10

Macbeth at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Feb 2-10

The Rude Mechanicals in Residence at The Greenbelt Arts Center present:
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
directed by Liana Olear

February 2 – 10, 2024

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

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

An innovative staging of a Shakespeare classic. In a near-future Scotland beset by rebellion, treason, and troublesome prophecies, who is fit to govern?

ill Met By Moonlight at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Aug 25-Sep 9

ill Met By Moonlight at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Aug 25-Sep 9

The Rude Mechanicals and the Greenbelt Arts Center present:
iLL Met by Moonlight
An adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by William Shakespeare
Directed by Joshua Engel

August 25 – September 9, 2023
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays August 27 & September 3 at 2pm.

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Inspired by Tolkien and Susanna Clarke, we’re putting on a darker version of Midsummer. The woods of Athens are a Perilous Realm, where people go in and come back changed… or not at all.

*** Please note that masks are required for the audience at the September 3 matinee only. ***

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

Romeo and Juliet at the Bowie CPA, Jul 27-30

Romeo and Juliet at the Bowie CPA, Jul 27-30

Storytellers Theater Arts presents:
Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare

July 27 – 30, 2023
Thursday, July 27 at 7:30pm
Friday, July 28 at 7:30pm
Saturday, July 29 at 2:00pm
Saturday, July 29 at 7:30pm
Sunday, July 30 at 3:00pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Storytellers presents an exciting, fast-paced adaptation of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy with music.

Tickets: adults: $20, child: $15 plus service fee. Click here.