Life After Death at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jan 16

Life After Death at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jan 16

Life After Death: Stories of those who Survived Grief
Cola McGill Productions

Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EST)

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

These mini sketches all explore the many different stages of grief through both comedy and dramatic lenses. Each sketch explores the expectations of what people go through when they are trying to move past death. Death doesn’t always mean that someone has died. We discuss the ending of relationships and the loss of jobs, as other forms of grief. There are 10 stories that are expressed through monologues, choreopoems, scenes. Each of the sketches deals with an aspect of different stages of grief: 1. Denial/ isolation 2. Anger 3. Bargaining 4. Depression 5. Acceptance, touching on matters such as using time wisely, questioning why has this happened, good memories of the person, being bitter, angry, or simply how to help others who have experienced loss. The recurring theme throughout the piece is that grief can be a tool of empowerment, and the ultimate embodiment of individuality.

The goal for this production is to entertain, educate on how to identify the different stages of grief to help others, and to ignite conversations about grief that we as a society are not having.

If you enjoyed the Vagina Monologues, the Color Museum or SNL, then you will love Life After Death! You will laugh, you will cry! Most important you will be empowered!

Tickets: $25. Get tickets here.

Auditions for The Mousetrap by Prince George’s Little Theatre at The Bowie Playhouse, Jan 13 & 14

Auditions for The Mousetrap by Prince George’s Little Theatre at The Bowie Playhouse, January 13 & 14

Auditions for The Mousetrap

Auditions for The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie will be held at the Bowie Playhouse in Bowie, MD (16500 White Marsh Park Dr, Bowie, MD 20715) on Wednesday, January 13th, and Thursday, January 14th at 7 PM. Callbacks, as needed, will be on Wednesday January 20th.

“The Mousetrap,” a mystery by Agatha Christie, will be PGLT’s third production of the 2015-16 season. It will be directed by Randy Barth and produced by Andrew Negri.

Auditions for “The Mousetrap” will be held Wednesday, January 13, and Thursday, January 14, 2016 beginning at 7:00 pm. at The Bowie Playhouse (our performance space) from 7 pm to 9 pm. Address: 16500 White Marsh Park, Bowie, MD 20715 (directions)

Call backs will be Wednesday January 20, 2016 at the New Carrollton Municipal Building (our rehearsal space) from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Address: 6016 Princess Garden Parkway, New Carrollton, MD 20784 (directions)

Questions? Call Randy Barth, the director, at 301-614-5472 and leave a message so he can return your call. Or email him at randy.barth@comcast.net

Performance dates are: April 15, 16, 22, 23, & 29, 2016 @ 8 pm and Sundays April 17 & 24 and Saturday April 30, 2016 @ 2 pm.

Synopsis: Special news bulletin: a grisly murder has taken place in London; suspect still at large. In the 1950’s, a young couple, ready to start their new lives as host/hostess of Monkswell Manor guest house, are warned by police that the murderer is heading their way. With their new guests arriving, a snow storm trapping them inside, and an enterprising detective on skis, the hunt is on to uncover who the murderer is before they have a chance to strike again.

Auditionees will be asked to cold read from selected pages in the script and to provide all conflict dates between January 25 and April 30, 2015. Prince George’s Little Theatre, Inc. is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit organization. No roles or positions are paid.

For more information and a list of characters see: http://www.pglt.org/auditions.html.

Auditions for Dizney Dazzle by Tantallon, Jan 10

Auditions for Dizney Dazzle by Tantallon, Jan 10

Auditions for Dizney Dazzle, A Musical Revue.
Tantallon Community Players

Auditions will be held on Sunday, January 10th from 4 – 6 pm in St. John’s Church (the church, not the community hall)

Address: 9801 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744. Phone:(301) 248-4290.

Please prepare a selection of a Disney or Disney-type song (no Frozen, please!). Children (aged 8+) and adults are both encouraged to audition.

Performances March 5 & 6, 2015

TCP will be performing this fun, family-friendly musical revue with proceeds to benefit TCP veteran Greg Kenney, who is currently recovering from a brain injury sustained in September of this year.

For more about Greg, and to support his recovery, visit his Facebook page.

The Frogs and Black Snake in Frogsville at the Bowie CPA, Jan 9

The Frogs and Black Snake in Frogsville at the Bowie CPA, Jan 9

The Frogs and Black Snake in Frogsville
Written and directed by Dr. Joe Gbaba and produced by Dehkontee Artists Theatre, Inc. (DATI).

Saturday, January 9, 2016, 7:30pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

“The Frogs and Black Snake in Frogsville” is an African fireside fable and satire written by American Liberian playwright, theatre director, and actor, Dr. Joe Gbaba. The play seeks to educate and entertain the public about the cultural and historical values of Africa in general and Liberia in particular. It emphasizes the importance of unity among citizens of all nations: “The Frogs and Black Snake in Frogsville” teaches the principles of democracy, and informs about the essence of providing civic education to citizens with respect to the rule of law and good governance. Further, it aims to empower electorates to make informed decisions in the exercise of their franchise during elections period. The play is family friendly: it is designed to educate and entertain children and adults alike, and is filled with fun and excitement! Copies of both the short story and dramatic versions of “The Frogs and Black Snake in Frogsville” will be sold at the door for parents that would like to give a New Year’s gift to their children to introduce them to African literature and storytelling techniques. The narrative edition of “The Frogs and Black Snake in Frogsville” costs $ 25 and the drama edition costs $15.

The production concept of “The Frogs and Black Snake” intersperses both traditional African ballet, music and dancing with state-of-the art acting and directing styles based on the Stanislavskian methods of acting and directing. Residents of Maryland and all those who get a chance to watch this drama during the New Year’s Season will certainly enjoy their money’s worth as there will be several celebrated traditional Liberian artists (dancers, musicians, and skilled drummers) participating in the production.

Dehkontee Artists Theatre, Inc. (DATI) was organized in 1977 at the University of Liberia to educate and entertain the world about the rich and diversified cultures and histories of Africa. Dr. Joe Gbaba is a Liberian American playwright, theatre director, actor, and educator and a household name in the West African nation called Liberia.

Ticket prices:
Grand Patrons: $50 (includes VIP seating and a copy of “The Frogs and Black Snake in Frogsville” book)
Patrons: $25 (includes VIP seating only)
Adults: $15
Senior Citizens: $10
Children: $7
Tickets may be purchased online: http://www.dehkonteeartiststheatreinc.com or at the door.
Inquiries can be made at: (267) 973-1709; (267) 298-7249; (484) 664-8006; (610) 529-1576.
This event has been made possible, in part, by a generous grant from the City of Bowie and the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Jan 8-23

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Jan 8-23

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
By Christopher Durang
2013 Tony Award Winning Comedy
Directed by Estelle Miller
January 8 – 23, 2016

Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

Performances are three weekends, January 8 – January 23, 2016
Friday 1/8/16 at 8 pm
Saturday 1/9/16 at 8 pm
Sunday 1/10/16 at 2 pm
Friday 1/15/16 at 8 pm
Saturday 1/16/16 at 8 pm
Sunday 1/17/16 at 2 pm
Friday 1/22/16 at 8 pm
Saturday 1/23/16 at 2 pm

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is a comedy play written by Christopher Durang. The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha, who supports them. They discuss their lives and loves, argue, and Masha threatens to sell the house. Some of the show’s elements were derived from works of Anton Chekhov, including several character names, the play’s setting in a cherry orchard, and the theme of the possible loss of an ancestral home.

Tickets: $22 Adults, $17 Seniors 60+/18 & Under. Buy tickets here.