The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 29-May 22

The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 29-May 22

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Musical
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Peter Parnell
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney Film

Director – Michael Hartsfield
Musical Director – Mimi McGinniss
Producer – Maureen Rogers

April 29 – May 22, 2022

Friday April 29 at 8pm
Saturday April 30 at 8pm
Friday May 6 at 8pm
Saturday May 7 at 8pm
Friday May 13 at 8pm
Saturday May 14 at 8pm
Sunday May 15 at 2pm
Friday May 20 at 8pm
Saturday May 21 at 8pm
Sunday May 22 at 2pm

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken Mayand Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.

The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be “Out There,” observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Ticket prices:
Adults $23, Children 18 and under, Seniors 65 and over and active duty military: $18

LMP strongly urges that all patrons that come to LMP be vaccinated and wear masks. At this time, we will not require vaccination cards and masks in LMP but reserve the right to change the guidelines should the positivity rate rise significantly.

Buy tickets here.

For further information, please call 301-617-9906, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Jamaica Farewell at the Bowie CPA, May 1

Jamaica Farewell at the Bowie CPA, May 1

Jamaica Farewell, A One-Woman Play
Written and performed by Debra Ehrhardt

Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 7pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Tickets: $40 Advance or $48 at the door. Click here.

Jamaica Farewell is a one woman play based on the story of Debra Ehrhardt’s escape from the class struggle that seized Jamaica in the 1970s. Her dangerous journey from the island of her youth to the country of her dreams will enthrall and charm you, and ultimately leave you celebrating at the triumphant conclusion of her autobiographical, one-woman show.

Tartuffe, presented by MAD, Apr 30, Online

Tartuffe, presented by MAD, Apr 30, Online

Goddard’s Music and Drama Club presents:
An online public reading of:
Tartuffe
By Molière
Directed by Randy Barth

Saturday, April 30, 2022, 8pm, live online

Location: Goddard Space Flight Center’s MAD Theater, online.

Molière was a poet and Tartuffe was written in verse in French. We will use the English translation available at Project Gutenberg which is also in verse. This will be an interesting departure for us from past works, though when you think about it, it is somewhat like musical theater. It will be a new challenge but once again our goal is to have fun participating.

Performance will be live online. Click here.

Maryland Opera Studio presents Opera Scene Study at Clarice Smith, Apr 28-29, In person

Maryland Opera Studio presents Opera Scene Study at Clarice Smith, Apr 28-29, In person

Maryland Opera Studio
Opera Scene Study
April 28-29 7:30PM

Thu, Apr 28, 2022 . 07:30PM to 08:30PM
Fri, Apr 29, 2022 . 07:30PM to 08:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. In Person.

Join us in person at The Clarice! Please note that this event will not be livestreamed.

First-year Maryland Opera Studio students demonstrate their talent in this showcase featuring scenes from a wide operatic repertory. To keep the focus on beautiful, pure sounds and vivid acting, the performance is accompanied only by piano and minimal props.

About the Maryland Opera Studio:

Under the direction of Craig Kier, the Maryland Opera Studio is dedicated to the future of opera. Preparing the next generation of great singers and offering performances ranging from classic repertoire to provocative new works, it is building contemporary audiences for opera and advancing the art that sustains them.

Health + Safety: There may be COVID safety policies such as mask requirements in place when you attend this event. Please see our health & safety page for the most up to date information about attendance!

Tickets: Free, no tickets required. Click here.

Auditions for Old Time Radio Shows at Greenbelt Arts Center, Apr 25, Online

Auditions for Old Time Radio Shows at Greenbelt Arts Center, Apr 25, Online

Announcing Auditions for
Greenbelt Arts Center Old Time Radio
Silver Theater’s “Murder Unlimited”
Directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell

Auditions: April 25, 2022, 7:00pm

By Greenbelt Arts Center, Online.

May 2022 show – Silver Theater’s “Murder Unlimited”
A reporter tries to track down a gang that specializes in wholesale murder.

Signups will be open until April 23 to reserve an audition time. For more information and to sign up for auditions, click here.

Casting: All roles are open and everyone is encouraged to audition. Casting is based on vocal sound, not on age or appearance. Greenbelt Arts Center does not discriminate in casting based on age, gender, race, location or ability.

Online performance, click here.

Casting 6 people to cover the following roles:
Dorothy Scott,
Ken Phillips,
Piggy and the cop,
Jerry and the detective
Broderick,
Miss Perkins, bodyguard and announcer

Auditions: April 25th 7pm on zoom

Rehearsal dates:
May 2nd 7pm
May 12th 7pm
May 15th 8pm safety recording (if all present and recording goes well no 4th rehearsal)
May 17th 7pm final recording (if needed)

All rehearsals and performance recording are via Zoom.