‘Night Mother reading at Bowie State University, Oct 20

‘Night Mother reading at Bowie State University, Oct 20

Coffee, Tea, and Classics: Reading and Discussion Series: ‘Night, Mother
October 20, 2016 7:30pm

Parental Advisory: Recommended for high school students and above.

Delve into an intellectual reading and discussion of the classic drama ‘Night, Mother by Marsha Norman. Student director Sophie Barden will transport you to a living room and kitchen of a small house on an isolated country road. There you will meet Jessie, whose father is dead, whose loveless marriage ended in divorce, whose absent son is a petty thief and ne’er-do-well, and whose last job didn’t work out and, in general, whose life is stale and unprofitable. All of which lead her to ask her mother for her father’s service revolver and calmly announces that she intends to kill herself.

After the reading, there will be a panel discussion on suicide prevention and awareness.

This event is hosted by the BSU chapter of Alpha Psi Omega and BSU Theatre.

Fine and Performing Arts Center, Black Box Theatre, Bowie State University.

Free admission

Contact:
Bob Bartlett
bbartlett@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3769

Directing I & II Final Scenes at Bowie State University, May 9

Directing I & II Final Scenes at Bowie State University, May 9

THEA 407/408: Directing I & II Final Scenes

Description: Catch performances of final scenes from this year’s directing for the stage courses.

May 9, 2016 7:30pm

Fine and Performing Arts Center, Black Box Theatre, Bowie State University.

Free admission

Contact:
Bob Bartlett
bbartlett@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3769

One-Act Play Festival at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, May 3-5

One-Act Play Festival at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, May 3-5

One-Act Play Festival

Location: Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Thursday, May 5, 2016

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 most are 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 get a closer look at how many things actually go into making a play.

This Year’s One Acts Include:
Death Comes to my Friends” Directed by Mariah Arrington & Pearl Nissen
“Joan the Girl of Arc” Directed by Emma Jett & Maeve Baker
“Time Flies” Directed by Kainoa Sittman
“Driver’s Test” Directed by Megan Conover
“Greater Tuna” Directed by Mr. Mannino
“Family 2.0” Directed by Mr. Mannino
“Captive Audience” Directed by Mr. Mannino
“Cabaret” Directed by Xaria Lambright-Davis

The One Acts will be performed on May 3, 4, & 5 in the Drama Room (004).

Five or six of the eight plays will be performed each night. For the detailed schedule click here.

Pizza with Shrimp on Top at Dematha High School, Apr 29-May 1

Pizza with Shrimp on Top at Dematha High School, Apr 29-May 1

Dematha High School presents
Pizza with Shrimp on Top

Friday, April 29, 2016 at 8:00pm
Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 8:00pm
Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 2:00pm

Location: DeMatha Catholic High School

The DeMatha Players present Pizza with Shrimp on Top. Performances will be held at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. Friday, April 29th at 8 PM, Saturday, April 30th at 8 PM and Sunday, May 1st at 2 PM. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from the Stag Store.

Hairspray at Charles Flowers High School, Apr 15-30

Hairspray at Charles Flowers High School, Apr 15-30

Charles Flowers High School presents
Hairspray
By John Waters
Directed by Shanelle D. Ingram
Music Director: Christopher Nichols
Choreographer: Angelisa Gillyard

Friday, April 15, 2016
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Friday, April 22, 2016
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Friday, April 29, 2016
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Start time: 7:00pm.

Location: Charles H. Flowers High School in Springdale.

Tickets: $10. For more information call 301-636-8000, ext 8180.