Category Archives: Variety

Stand-up Comedy Fundraiser for the Bowie Fire Department at the Bowie CPA, Sep 15

Stand-up Comedy Fundraiser for the Bowie Fire Department at the Bowie CPA, September 15

Stand Up Comedy Night to benefit the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department
Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Kaleidoscope Comedy presents a stand-up comedy show to benefit the Bowie Volunteer Fire Departments.

Tickets are $25 and are available at the door or may be purchased in advance online here.

Parental advisory: PG-rated

Comics include:

Lucas Bohn, has appeared in Atlantic City, Vegas and Carnival Cruise Lines
LUCAS BOHN is energetic with an edge. The perfect blend of schoolboy charm and bad-boy charisma, his comedy is both smart and audacious. Known as the little guy who generates big laughs, Lucas has shared the stage with Dave Chapelle, Jimmy Fallon, and Kevin Hart. Lucas’ high-energy shows and hilarious impersonations make him an instant hit with audiences of all ages. In 2013 Lucas was nominated “Comedian of the Year” by Campus Activities Magazine.

Allan Goodwin has appeared on HBO, Fox, Las Vegas, Funny Bone Comedy
Big Al Goodwin is one of the funniest and respected comics on the circuit today. Creative and loveable, Big Al can do any room, anywhere, anytime. A comedy veteran of more than fifteen years, Big Al has worked in almost every area of the country on every level including corporations, large military events, private parties and bar mitzvahs. Big Al connects with his audiences–getting them to appreciate the lighter side of their own lives relating his observations and experiences. Big Al was a winner on America’s Funniest People, he has been interviewed on The Billy Bush Show, and he has been seen in numerous commercials on PBS. Having played almost every club and college in the country, Big Al progressed to larger venues and theaters opening for Jim Gaffigan, Dave Chappelle, Wayne Brady and Steven Wright. Big Al was a finalist in HBO’s Lucky 21 Contest where he represented the East Coast in the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. If you haven’t experienced a Big Al performance…put this on your must do list and bring some friends. Laughter at a Big Al show is always guaranteed.

Irwin Loring has appeared in Atlantic City, Gotham, NY and Comcast on Demand
It all began when he was 16 years old watching an HBO comedy special featuring David Brenner , he wanted to be a comedian. On a Friday night in November 2006 in Rockville, Maryland, Irwin began to act on that dream. He finally took the stage for the first time. Since then, he has been on stage hundreds of times. He has performed in comedy clubs, bars, and even at his own high school reunion. His comedy revolves around his family, relationships, religion, and society in general. He was raised in a farming community in upstate New York, by a single Jewish mother household. He blames his mother for his bizarre views on parenting, and his overall outlook on life. He brings an energy to the room that makes audiences laugh wherever he performs. His style can be described as a mix of David Brenner and George Carlin, with a touch of Don Rickles.

Exploring Cultures of Africa and Latino America Camp Show at Joe’s Movement Emporium, July 17, 5:30pm

Exploring Cultures of Africa and Latino America Camp Show at Joe’s Movement Emporium, July 17, 5:30pm

Exploring Cultures of Africa and Latino America Camp Show

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

History, geography and language will be used to teach the music, dances and folklore native to Central America, South America and Africa. Children will be taught with traditional Djembe, Dununba, Kenkeni and Sangban drums. Youth will learn salsa, merengue, bachata and folkloric dance styles, and traditional games. Camp will conclude with a performance on: July 17 at 5:30pm. Tickets are $5 for anyone over 13.

For more information see: http://www.joesmovement.org/summer_arts_camps

One-Act Play Festival at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, May 12-14

One-Act Play Festival at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, May 12-14

One-Act Play Festival
Location: Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, in the new Sally Wagner Performing Arts Space (room 004).

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 7pm.
Wednesday, May 12, 2015 at 7pm.
Thursday, May 12, 2015 at 7pm.

At Roosevelt every spring, we hold our One Act Festival, in which we showcase many different One Acts. Each One Act is about 10 to 15 minutes, and they are all student directed (and in some cases, even student written). They are a fun opportunity for students to experiment with the different aspects of putting on a play, and getting a closer look at how many things actually go into making a play.

“Cabaret”, directed by Kaisa and Mason Brooks
“I Can’t think of it Right Now”, directed by Gabriella Hall and Lela Brown
“1000 Cigertes”, directed by Julia Tartaro
“GPS 9000”, directed by Keila Alvarado
“Mirror Mirror”, directed by Saturne Tchabong
“AP Theatre”, directed by Mr. Mannino

Opera Scene Study at Clarice Smith, May 7-8

Opera Scene Study at Clarice Smith, May 7-8

Maryland Opera Studio presents Opera Scene Study

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Opera Scene Study
May 7, 8, 2015 . Gildenhorn Recital Hall . FREE

After a year of taking apart their craft and sculpting it from the ground up, the final class project for out first-year students pairs them in operatic scenes from a wide variety of repertory and featuring all aspects of their training. Accompanied only by piano and minimal props, these performances give our young artists a chance to shine in the purest of forms.

Taylor Mac at Clarice Smith, Apr 10-11

Taylor Mac at Clarice Smith, Apr 10-11

Taylor Mac
The 20th Century Concert
Friday, April 10, 2015, all day

Overthrow the talkback and join us outside the Actors Studio (technically a little more than 200 miles from the Actors Studio). Show up the day before pop cabaret enchantment, The 20th Century Concert: Abridged, to see how Taylor Mac subverts the Proust Questionnaire.

Taylor Mac
The 20th Century Concert: Abridged
Saturday, April 11, 2015 . 8PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Tickets: Regular: $25, Student: $10. Kogood Theatre, General Admission.

Description: Bedazzled shaman Taylor Mac purges the past by performing a sacrificial ritual of songs from the 20th Century. An internationally acclaimed singer/theatre artist, Taylor Mac brings radical fairy sacrament realness to this concert of popular music classics. Expect at least one song from each decade of the 20th Century to act as a springboard for frivolity, oblation and rapture. This 20th Century Concert is the abridged version of Taylor Mac’s community building odyssey A 24 Hour History of Popular Music. We welcome you to participate in this event. You won’t be forced, but often invited. Sing, play parts, dance, eat, meditate, exercise, sleep, flirt, and on and on, all while listening to how mythology meets melody.