Kreativity Open Mic at Clarice Smith, Sep 23

Kreativity Open Mic at Clarice Smith, Sep 23

Kreativity Diversity Troupe Open Mic Night
September 23, 2016. 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
Free, no tickets required. Cafritz Foundation Theatre, general admission.

Join the Kreators of the Kreativity Diversity Troupe for an open mic night, full of music, dance and spoken word.

Want to try out your own performance chops? Show up and sign up! Just looking for a night of entertainment from some of the most talented students in the metro area? Simply take a seat and enjoy the show.

Interested in learning more about Kreativity? Email kreativity.troupe@gmail.com and like them on Facebook!

Free, no tickets required.

Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre at Wendy’s, Sep 21

Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre at Wendy’s

Solve A Murder on the third Wednesday of every month at the Murder Mystery Theater by Bowie Community Theatre.

Starring Role – for You! Be the investigator who solves this Murder Mystery!

Location: Wendy’s located at 16400 Harbour Way in Bowie, MD 20716.

Third Wednesday each month, starting at 7:00PM

Visit our Facebook page to find out this month’s current murder: https://www.facebook.com/BowieCommunityTheatre

FREE! Be a Captive Audience and Support YOUR Local Theatre! We hope you enjoy dinner at Wendy’s between 6pm-9pm on this night as 20% of all your food and drink purchases (as well as drive-through sales) are donated to Bowie Community Theatre.

BCT’s Murder Mystery Troupe will present the interactive Murder Mystery

Murder is a Fine Art

Libby LaBelle, art critic for the influential “Graphic News,” used her vitriolic columns to destroy the careers of many artists. A good review from Libby meant instant success. A bad review could signal the end of the line for the career of even the most talented individual.

And, Libby didn’t limit her critiques to the art world. She’d regularly write scathing comments about the events she’d attended, panning the planning as well as the cuisine and wine selections. That’s why, over the years, her list of eminent enemies grew. She was loved by her adoring fans and hated by the targets of her poisonous prose.

When it was announced that impressionist artist Pete Casso was to preview an upcoming exhibit at the Creative Connection Art Gallery, Libby made a point of letting everyone know she’d be there to, once again, pen a negative review of Casso’s latest masterpiece.

Who would have suspected that the review would never be printed? For, in the middle of an acerbic attack on both the artwork and the occasion, Libby collapsed in a heap on the floor of the gallery, her worrisome word processor silenced forever.

Did someone take the opportunity to do away with her explosive expletives? And, what past unknown indiscretions could have prompted the passion? It would take a palette of investigative skills to solve the case and identify the murderer.

Auditions for Foxfire by Bowie Community Theatre, Sep 19 & 20

Auditions for Foxfire by Bowie Community Theatre, Sep 19 & 20

BCT is pleased to hold auditions for Foxfire on Monday, September 19th, and Tuesday, September 20th, from 7PM to 9PM. Callbacks, if needed, on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 7PM to 9PM. The location is Kenhill Center, 2614 Kenhill Drive, Bowie, MD 20715.

Performance location: Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse.

Foxfire is a drama by Susan Cooper and Hume Cronyn. It is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. The director is Frank Pasqualino. Performance dates will be December 2-18, 2016.

Synopsis: Annie Nations, a strong-willed Appalachian woman, lives on her mountain farm with her sharp-tongued, bullheaded husband, Hector. Her tranquility is threatened by a brash real estate developer who wants to turn her land into a vacation resort, and by concern over her son, Dillard, a country singer who has come home with two stranded children because his wife has run away. Annie’s battle to decide her future takes her through some funny, touching and magical flashbacks to her life with Hector. Foxfire is a poignant drama about maintaining one’s identity and memories through the inevitable march of time.

Characters and Audition Details: There are four men and two women roles. All those auditioning should prepare a 1-2 minute monologue. Those auditioning for the roles of Hector and Annie should be prepared to sing 8-16 bars a capella of a song of their choice (folk songs preferred). Those auditioning for Dillard should be prepared to sing at least 16 bars of a song; preferably country/folk/bluegrass in style while accompanying them self on the acoustic guitar.

Please click here for more information, or contact the director, Frank Pasqualino, frankpas1@verizon.net, 703-401-5631.

Tags: Auditions, Bowie Community Theatre, Bowie Playhouse, Bowie Maryland, Foxfire, Susan Cooper, Hume Cronyn, Frank Pasqualino

39 Steps at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Sep 16-Oct 2

39 Steps at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Sep 16-Oct 2

39 Steps
by Patrick Barlow & John Buchan
Directed by Stephen M. Deininger

Friday September 16, 2016 through Sunday October 2, 2016

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

In *The 39 Steps*, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, *The 39 Steps* amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure!

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.. Performances run weekends from Friday September 16, 2016 through Sunday October 2, 2016 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission. Admission for students (12 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $15. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here. For further information, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Tags: Laurel Mill Playhouse, 39 Steps, Patrick Barlow, John Muchan, Stephen M. Deininger, Laurel Maryland

Rock the Line at Venus Theatre, Sep 15-Oct 9

Rock the Line at Venus Theatre, Sep 15-Oct 9

ROCK THE LINE BY KATHLEEN WARNOCK

September 15 – October 9, 2016
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm.

Location: Venus Theatre Play Shack.

On a raw winter day in the parking lot of a Rust Belt rock club, the faithful gather to celebrate their heroine, Patti Roxx, leader of The Wanderers. From near and far they travel, and they wait all day to be the first on line, stand closest to the stage, to commune with a rock goddess whose words and music shape, and sometimes save, their lives. As the day wears on, secrets are told, alliances made and tested, and ultimately, one has to decide whether to walk away alone.

Tickets are $20. Buy tickets here.