Once Upon a Mattress by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Sep 11-26

Once Upon a Mattress by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Sept 11-26

Once Upon a Mattress
Music by Mary Rodger; Lyrics by Marshall Barer; Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer
Directed by Frank Pasqualino
Produced by Jenna Jones Paradis

September 11 – 26, 2015

Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

There are eight performances over three weekends, September 11 – September 26, 2015

Synopsis: Once Upon A Time – a long, long time ago, there lived the mute King Sextimus, his wife, Queen Aggravain and their son, Prince Dauntless the Drab. Their kingdom suffers a curse – Sextimus shall remain mute until “the mouse has devoured the hawk.” To make matters worse, the Queen has decreed that no one may marry until a suitable Princess has been found for her darling son, which is a big problem for Sir Harry and Lady Larken, who must get married soon as they are expecting a baby.

Since all females in the kingdom are declared unsuitable by the Queen, Sir Harry leaves the kingdom on a quest to find Dauntless a bride. He finally arrives with Princess Winnifred or “Fred” who hails from the swamps and swims the moat to meet the Prince. While she enchants Dauntless, the Queen finds Fred totally unacceptable as a daughter-in-law. With the help of her confidante, the Wizard, she sets up a seemingly impossible test; Fred must sleep on twenty mattresses under which a single pea is placed. If she is truly a Princess, her sensitivity will not allow her rest. Will Fred pass the test? Will Larken and Harry finally be allowed to marry? Find out in this funny fractured fairy tale where you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover…. Or mattresses by them either!

Wolf Pack presents Masquerade at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Sep 9

Masquerade at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Sep 9

Wolf Pack Theatre Company presents:
Masquerade
One night only staged reading.
Proceeds benefit suicide prevention

Wednesday, September 9th at 8pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

With the upcoming Suicide Prevention Benefit production of ‘Masquerade’ at Joe’s Movement Emporium starring original cast members Sarah K. Scott, Lauren Giglio, Kelly Ladi Richards, Carol V. Calhoun, Tim Jansen and Alie Kamara with proceeds going to Metro DC PFLAG and CommunityCrisis ServicesInc please note that there is limited seating, so you’ll want to get your tickets soon! Ticket price includes a pre-show reception with local craft beers from Franklins Restaurant, Brewery and General Store and other beverages from Town Center Market, ‘Masquerade’ and a post show discussion.

Tickets $50, tax-deductible donation. Buy tickets here.

One Acts by Elan Zafir at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 28-30

One Acts by Elan Zafir at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 28-30

One Acts by Elan Zafir:
Super Earth
Ben & Lucille
by Actor/Playwright Elan Zafir

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Friday August 28, 2015 through Sunday August 30, 2015
Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM. Sunday matinee performance on Sunday August 30 at 2:00 PM

Super Earth

As the threat of nuclear extinction filters through the streets of New York, two men find themselves in an underground observatory wondering what they could have done different with their lives. If only they had one more chance to make things better.

They get the chance.

Ben & Lucille

How do you know when it’s time to call it quits? How can distance bring a perfect relationship to a crashing end? When mediocre painter Ben Schaffer takes the train to meet his academic activist girlfriend at a motel in Philly — he finds that things have changed. As old tiffs quickly turn into political and philosophical wounds — Ben and Lucille must confront the inevitable decay in their relationship, and the possibility of making a clean start.

Performances run weekends from Friday August 28, 2015 through Sunday August 30, 2015 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. For reservations, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2. For further information visit the web site at http://www.laurelmillplayhouse.org or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Aug 28 & 29

Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Aug 28 & 29

Joe’s Movement Emporium presents:
Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror

Friday, August 28th: Reception 9 pm, Show 10 pm
Saturday, August 29th: Reception 2 pm, Show 3 pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

EarlOrrin Productions is proud to have developed a historical rendition of Richard O’Brian’s Rocky Horror Show, featuring an all African-American shadow cast, entitled, “Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror!” This sexy comedy is guaranteed to leave you speechless and wanting more. Our production will feature pantomimed performances and crowd engagement—placing audiences in the comedic experience that is Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s Castle.

The production company has decided to evoke the age old tradition of a shadow cast for this highly provocative yet entertaining production. The cast will dramatically mime the film as it plays on a large screen and will strongly encourage the audience to sing along with the film bringing another dimension to the shadow cast.

It is my general purpose as an African- American owned Production firm to educate, cultivate, and enhance the knowledge of Americans and to uplift our community as a whole. EarlOrrin Productions, is enriched with a dedicated team to explore and peer outside the societal norms, enhancing their skill set to be one of the generation’s innovative leaders in the artistic humanities.

Tickets: In advance: Couple $40, Individual $25, At the door: $30.
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Auditions for Any Given Monday by Greenbelt Arts Center, Aug 24 & 25

Auditions for Any Given Monday by Greenbelt Arts Center, Aug 24 & 25

Auditions for Any Given Monday
By Bruce Graham
Directed by Ann Lowe-Barrett

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Auditions for Any Given Monday by Bruce Graham, will be held at the Greenbelt Arts Center on Monday and Tuesday, August 24th and 25th, at 7PM. Callbacks, if needed will be Wednesday, August 26. Director Ann Lowe-Barrett is casting 2 men and 2 women; see below for listing. All roles are open. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. There is no need to prepare a monologue.

Rehearsals begin August 31 and are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, except for tech week beginning Nov 1 when they are every night. You will be asked at auditions about any schedule conflicts you may have.

Story of the play: Lenny is a great guy: a good teacher, an excellent father, and a loving husband. So when his wife leaves him for a smooth-talking lothario who builds Walmarts, his life is shattered. While he consoles himself with watching his favorite movie, ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, his best friend Mick takes matters into his own hands. Now Lenny must decide what he will stand up for and who he will stand up to. How far is too far to get back to happily-ever-after?

For more information see: http://www.greenbeltartscenter.org/Default.asp#audition