The Birds at Hard Bargain, Oct 7-22

The Birds at Hard Bargain, Oct 7-22

The Birds
By Conor McPherson
Based on the short story by Daphne du Maurier
Directed by Michael Margelos

October 7 – 22, 2016
Friday, October 7, 2016 at 8pm
Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 8pm
Friday, October 14, 2016 at 8pm
Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 8pm
Friday, October 21, 2016 at 8pm
Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 8pm

Location: Hard Bargain Players

Daphne du Maurier’s short story, also the basis for Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film, is boldly adapted by Conor McPherson—a gripping, unsettling, and moving look at human relationships in the face of societal collapse. In an isolated house, strangers Nat and Diane take shelter from relentless masses of attacking birds. They find relative sanctuary but not comfort or peace; there’s no electricity, little food, and a nearby neighbor may still be alive and watching them. Another refugee, the young and attractive Julia, arrives with some news of the outside world, but her presence also brings discord. Their survival becomes even more doubtful when paranoia takes hold of the makeshift fortress—an internal threat to match that of the birds outside.

Tickets for Hard Bargain Players performances are $12 for adults, $10 for students, seniors and members of the Alice Ferguson Foundation.

To reserve tickets, click here.

Tags: Hard Bargain Players, Accokeek Maryland, The Birds, Conor McPherson, Daphne du Maurier, Michael Margelos

Waking Darkness Waiting Light at Clarice Smith, Oct 7-9

Waking Darkness Waiting Light at Clarice Smith, Oct 7-9

MFA Dance Theatre Concert
Waking Darkness. Waiting Light.
Choreographers Colette Krogol and Matt Reeves
October 7-9, 2016

Fri, Oct 7, 2016 . 7:30PM
Sat, Oct 8, 2016 . 2:00PM
Sat, Oct 8, 2016 . 7:30PM
Sun, Oct 9, 2016 . 2:00PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Kogod Theatre, general admission.

MFA Dance candidates Colette Krogol and Matt Reeves present their thesis work in a joint concert that exhibits the overlap between Krogol’s exploration of her Cuban-American heritage and Reeve’s examination of origin myths and metaphors of darkness. The two choreographers present a unified performance — enhanced by interactive multimedia design elements — that explores the themes of waiting, transitions and transformations over time, juxtapositions of old and new and the possibilities of partnering and lifting.

Tickets: General Public $25, Student/Youth $10, NextLEVEL $20. Buy tickets here.

Auditions for Happy Hollandaise at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Oct 1-2

Auditions for Happy Hollandaise at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Oct 1-2

Auditions for Happy Hollandaise
BY Tim Koenig
Directed by Michael Hartsfield
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Auditions will be held on
October 1, 2016 at 2:00 PM
October 2, 2016 at 5:00 PM

Performances: Friday December 2, 2016 through Sunday December 18, 2016

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Director Michael Hartsfield will be casting: 4 males, 4 females, plus one role that can be either. For more information see: http://www.laurelmillplayhouse.org/auditions.php

All Claire Finley wants is the perfect Christmas. She’s hired the celebrated gourmet chef Vilma Hasenpfeffer to prepare her famous Hasenpfeffer Hollandaise Sauce for her dinner guests, the new vicar and his very pregnant wife, Mary. Unfortunately, however, the chef is late, the guests are early and there are burglars loose in the neighborhood. To top it all off, Claire’s father has been hit on the head (with the creche, no less!) and thinks he’s the leading man in all of the West End theatre productions of the last 30 years! With the help of her quirky brother George, Claire tries to keep everything together as it continues to unravel in this sidesplitting British farce reminiscent of Arsenic and Old Lace. But once the mayhem dies down and the mixed-up identities unscramble, the true Christmas spirit shines bright in a surprise ending, which involves transformation, forgiveness, and a beautiful new beginning.

Synetic Theater presents The Miraculous Magical Balloon at the Greenbelt Community Center, Oct 2 at 3pm

Synetic Theater presents The Miraculous Magical Balloon at the Greenbelt Community Center, Oct 2 at 3pm

Synetic Theater presents
The Miraculous Magical Balloon
Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 3pm

Location: Greenbelt Community Center Gymnasium 15 Crescent Rd.

Synetic Theater presents a comedic series of pantomime sketches fusing music, ballet, clowning, and audience participation.

Greenbelt Community Center
Sunday, October 2, 1-4pm
Halloween mask workshop (FREE) with Artist in Residence Celestine Ranney-Howes (1-3pm)
FREE performance of “The Miraculous Magical Balloon” by Synetic Theater (3pm)
Plus: Greenbelt Museum exhibit (FREE) and house tours, 1-5pm ($3);
Studio Open House and Sale with the Community Center’s 8 Artists in Residence (1-4pm).

Performance and craft workshop are free.

The Call at Clarice Smith, Sep 30-Oct 8

The Call at Clarice Smith, Sep 30-Oct 8

The Call
By Tanya Barfield
Director Eleanor Holdridge
September 30 – October 8, 2016

Fri, Sep 30, 2016 . 7:30PM
Sun, Oct 2, 2016 . 2:00PM
Sun, Oct 2, 2016 . 7:30PM
Wed, Oct 5, 2016 . 7:30PM
Thu, Oct 6, 2016 . 7:30PM
Fri, Oct 7, 2016 . 7:30PM
Sat, Oct 8, 2016 . 2:00PM
Sat, Oct 8, 2016 . 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Kay Theatre, reserved seating.

When Annie and Peter decide to adopt, they set their sights on a child from Africa. But just how much of Africa are they willing to bring into their home? Long-buried secrets surface, surprising new tensions with old friends arise, and their marriage is put to the test — all in the face of one startling choice. With keen acumen, this portrait of cultural divide casts global issues into the heart of an American home.

Tickets: General Public $25, Student/Youth $10, NextLEVEL $20. Buy tickets here.