Gypsy by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, May 31-Jun 29

Gypsy by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, May 31-Jun 29

Gypsy
May 31 – June 29, 2019
Directed by Ron Giddings
Music Direction by Trevor Greenfield
Choreography by Jamie Erin Miller

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

Gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success… while secretly yearning for her own. Set all across America in the 1920’s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born, Arthur Laurents’ landmark show explores the world of two-bit show business with brass, humor, heart, and sophistication. The celebrated score, by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim, boasts one glorious hit after another, including: “Let Me Entertain You,” “Some People,” “You’ll Never Get Away from Me,” “If Momma Was Married,” “All I Need Is the Girl,” “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “You Gotta Get A Gimmick,” “Small World,” and “Together Wherever We Go.”

Tickets for shows at Bowie Playhouse are $22.00 for General Admission, $19.00 for seniors (60 and over) and full time students, and $12 for Children 11 and under. Buy tickets here.

Duane Myko present Morgan at the Bowie CPA, May 31

Duane Myko present Morgan at the Bowie CPA, May 31

Duane Myko presents
Morgan, A musical production

Friday, May 31, 2019 at 7:00pm.

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Morgan is a modern day musical which takes place on the campus of Morgan University. The production follows the life of R&B singer Morgan from college student to the biggest name in entertainment. Through trials and tribulations, Morgan must choose between the distractions in college or her dreasm of superstardom.

MORGAN is based off events of the “Should Could Dream” Movie. Available on Amazon Prime.

Tickets: $20.

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#Solestories at Venus Theatre, May 30-Jun 23

#Solestories at Venus Theatre, May 30-Jun 23

Collaborative Iterations:
#Solestories
by Renee Calarco

May 30 – June 23, 2019

Renee Calarco has been writing these short dialogues prompted by an image of feet taken on her commute to work.

Location: Venus Theatre.

We will be collaborating with Renee Calarco on her #solestories project. Follow her on instagram and stay tuned to Venus to see how this iteration flows. https://www.instagram.com/reneecal/?hl=en

Every weekday during my commute, I snap a photo of a commuter’s shoes and write a bit of flash fiction based on that photo. What started as a way for me to write every day, no matter what, has turned into a project in its own right. – Calarco

The work is a result of a collaborative iteration. Process is key and therefore so is the experienced artist critical in this way of being. An iteration is never about the final destination, rather about exploration that finds a collective voice in a fire-like response to the situations of the world in a given moment.

Auditions for Amelie by 2nd Star Productions, May 21 & 23

Auditions for Amelie by 2nd Star Productions, May 21 & 23

Auditions for Amelie by 2nd Star Productions

Auditions are Tuesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 23 at 7 PM at All Saints Lutheran Church in Bowie (16510 Mount Oak Road, Bowie, MD). Callbacks will be Friday, May 24 at 7 PM (by invitation only).

Amélie, the Musical
Music by Daniel Messé
Lyrics by Messé and Nathan Tysen
Book by Craig Lucas
Direction/Choreography by Kelsey Meiklejohn
Music Direction by James Huchla

2nd Star Productions performing at the Bowie Playhouse

Based on the 2001 romantic comedy film, Amélie is the story of an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that to find happiness she’ll have to risk everything and say what’s in her heart. Be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection, and sees possibility around every corner!

Performances will be August 9-24, 2019 at the Bowie Playhouse.

Those who wish to audition may attend either the Tuesday or Thursday dates. Please keep Friday night clear in case you are called back. If you are needed for callbacks, you will be notified by phone and/or email by Friday at 10 AM.

Regular rehearsals will be held on Tuesday nights (7 – 10 PM), Thursday nights (7 – 10 PM), and Saturdays (11 AM – 3 PM). Not all actors will be required for all regular rehearsals. Technical rehearsals run each weeknight and each weekend day from August 3 through 8.

Performances are August 9 through 24, Fridays through Sundays, at the Bowie Playhouse in Bowie, MD (16500 Whitemarsh Park Drive, Bowie, MD). Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 PM, and Sundays are at 3 PM. Our closing performance on Saturday, August 24 is a 3 PM matinee.

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The Jungle Book at the Publick Playhouse, May 21

The Jungle Book at the Publick Playhouse, May 21

Midweek Matinee: Education on Stage
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 10:15 am & 12 noon

The Jungle Book

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Description: Join young Mowgli as he learns the laws of the jungle in this time-honored adventure. With the help of friends such as the black panther Bagheera and Baloo, the lovable bear, Mowgli learns about friendship and survival. Cheer as Mowgli faces his fear and foils his nemesis, the tiger Shere Khan. Virginia Repertory’s musical production of Rudyard Kipling’s classic will delight both the young and the young at heart.

Recommended for grades K-5. Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Character Development, Social Studies.

Tickets: $8/person, $6/groups of 20 or more