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.

2016 Fall Children’s Drama Classes at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Sep 10-Nov 12

2016 Fall Children’s Drama Classes at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Sep 10-Nov 12, 2016

M-NCPPC Drama – Children: Junior Academy of the Performing Arts
Ages 8 – 11

Saturdays, 1:00 to 4:00pm,
September 10 to November 12, 2016

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

Learn the skills necessary to excel on stage or screen for projection, relaxation, movement, terminology, character study, improve, blocking, marketing yourself, memorization and so much more! The Junior Academy for the Performing Arts is a seasonal program focused on the fundamentals of voice, acting, and musical theatre movement (dance). Through these disciplines, the students will grow in their confidence, teambuilding, problem solving, as well as artistic knowledge and skills. Led by distinguished and well trained instructors, the students will learn proper technique in a fun, safe environment and gain the experience of creating, learning and performing an end of season show for friends and family. This course will be held at Joe’s Movement Emporium located at: 3309 Bunker Hill Road Mount Rainier, MD 20712.

Registrations may be processed at any staffed M-NCPPC facility in Prince George’s County or through Smartlink, #1656921.

Fees:
Residents Course Fee $500.00
Non-Residents Course Fee $650.00

To sign up visit: https://smartlink.pgparks.com/smartlink/Start/Start.asp

2016 Fall Teen Drama Classes at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Sep 10-Nov 12

2016 Fall Teen Drama Classes at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Sep 10-Nov 12, 2016

M-NCPPC Drama – Teen: Junior Academy of the Performing Arts
Ages 12 – 14

Saturdays 1:00 to 4:00pm,
September 10 to November 12, 2016

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

Intro to drama featuring acting, singing, dancing, and stage management. The Junior Academy for the Performing Arts is a seasonal program focused on the fundamentals of voice, acting, and musical theatre movement (dance). Through these disciplines, the students will grow in their confidence, teambuilding, problem solving, as well as artistic knowledge and skills. Led by distinguished and well trained instructors, the students will learn proper technique in a fun, safe environment and gain the experience of creating, learning and performing an end of season show for friends and family. This course will be held at Joe’s Movement Emporium located at: 3309 Bunker Hill Road Mount Rainier, MD 20712.

Registrations may be processed at any staffed M-NCPPC facility in Prince George’s County or through Smartlink, #1656909.

Fees:
Residents Course Fee $500.00
Non-Residents Course Fee $650.00

To sign up visit: https://smartlink.pgparks.com/smartlink/Start/Start.asp