Charles Flowers High School presents Love, Peace and Soul, Apr 16-May 2

Charles Flowers High School presents Love, Peace and Soul, Apr 16-May 2

Love, Peace and Soul
Written and directed by Shanelle D. Ingram

Location: Charles H. Flowers High School in Springdale.

Public Performances:
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 7:00pm
Friday, April 24, 2015 at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 7:00pm
Friday, May 1, 2015 at 7:00pm
Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 7:00pm

The Drama Department of Charles Herbert Flowers High School (CHFHS) invites you to take an entertaining, historical and musical journey to experience “Love, Peace & Soul,” written by the Jaguar Players Director and Producer, Shanelle Ingram. This production provides an original, riveting chronology of soul, R&B and hip-hop music that will transport audiences back into another time. This high-energy production will have us celebrating and, for some, reliving trends that have lasted for more than five decades. You will hear music from Earth, Wind and Fire to Chaka Khan to Donny Hathaway to the Sugarhill Gang and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five!!!! These shows will be held at CHFHS, Helena Nobles-Jones Auditorium, and will run approximately 2 hours.

Matinees for PGCPS Elementary and Middle School or Senior Groups only:
Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 10:30am
Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 10:30am
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 10:30am

Inviting all Elementary and Middle School Teachers and Parents! The Charles H. Flowers High School Jaguar Players are offering $5.00 group tickets for their spring musical production called “LOVE, PEACE, and SOUL. This is a wonderful inexpensive field trip idea that will give your students exposure to a great performance in our own neighborhood!

Tickets general admission: $15. Tickets for matinees are $5 per student.

Maryland Opera Studio presents Crime and Punishment at Clarice Smith, April 18-26

Maryland Opera Studio presents Crime and Punishment at Clarice Smith, April 18-26

Maryland Opera Studio presents
Crime and Punishment: Operas in One Act
April 18-26, 2015

Gian Carlo Menotti: The Old Maid and the Thief
Conductor James Ross
Director Kasi Campbell

Maurice Ravel: L’enfant et les sortilèges (The child and the magical appearances)
Gioachino Rossini: L’occasione fa il ladro (Opportunity makes a thief)
Conductor Craig Kier
Director Nick Olcott

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Sat, Apr 18, 2015 . 7:30PM: Menotti and Ravel
Wed, Apr 22, 2015 . 7:30PM: Rossini and Ravel
Fri, Apr 24, 2015 . 7:30PM: Menotti and Ravel
Sun, Apr 26, 2015 . 3:00PM: Rossini and Ravel

Crime and punishment appears in many forms in each of these one-act operas, all masterfully performed by the nationally-renown Maryland Opera Studio.

Gioachino Rossini: L’occasione fa il ladro (Opportunity makes a thief)

When two suitcases are switched at an inn, one of the travelers decides to assume the identity of the man whose suitcase he’s received – and steal his fiancée!

Craig Kier, conductor
Nick Olcott, director

Gian Carlo Menotti: The Old Maid and the Thief

Two honest women attempt to woo an innocent man who they believe is a burglar. Overpowered by their desperation, they ultimately become the thieves.

James Ross, conductor
Kasi Campbell, director

Maurice Ravel: L’enfant et les sortilèges (The child and the magical appearances)

A naughty child throws a tantrum and goes on a destructive rampage. To his surprise, all things, plants, and animals he has hurt joins forces to seek revenge on him.

Craig Kier, conductor
Nick Olcott, director

Tickets: Regular: $25, Student: $10, NextLEVEL (Limit 2 per show): $20

Terrapin Theatre Troupe presents [title of show] at Clarice Smith, April 18-19

Terrapin Theatre Troupe presents [title of show] at Clarice Smith, April 18-19

Terrapin Theatre Troupe
[title of show]
April 18 & 19, 2015

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Cafritz Foundation Theatre, General Admission.

Sat, Apr 18, 2015 . 2:00PM
Sat, Apr 18, 2015 . 8:00PM
Sun, Apr 19, 2015 . 2:00PM

Free, tickets required. Click here.

Description: Come join Terrapin Theatre Troupe for their fall show, a hilarious contemporary musical about the writing of a hilarious contemporary musical!

Crowns Gospel Musical at Bowie State University, Apr 16-19

Crowns Gospel Musical at Bowie State University, Apr 16-19

Spring Arts Festival: Crowns Gospel Musical

Thursday, April 16, 2015, at 7:30pm
Friday, April 17, 2015, at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 18, 2015, at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 19, 2015, at 2:30pm

Description: Crowns, a play with music and dance, is adapted from a book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. Crowns weaves together a variety of stories from different characters, time periods and perspectives that, when integrated with music and dance, create a tapestry of voices that transcend time and place. The essential story of Crowns is that of Yolonda, a young African-American girl trying to figure out her identity, her place in the world, and her place in her own culture.

The musical will be directed Professor Elliot Moffitt.

Location: Fine and Performing Arts Center, Main Stage, Bowie State University

Cost: $15 general; $10 students, faculty and staff; $8 children

Contact:
Bob Bartlett
bbartlett@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3769

Salsa Cinderella at the Publick Playhouse, Apr 16

Salsa Cinderella at the Publick Playhouse, Apr 16

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Tiny Tots Thursday
Thursday, April 16, 2015, at 9:30 & 11:15
Salsa Cinderella

The classic tale is presented with whimsy, beautiful puppets, and a Latin twist. Grey Seal Puppets goes south of the border to have Cinderella dance to a salsa beat, as the pungent Onion and Garlic Stepsisters try to keep the Pepper Prince from finding his true love. Kids learn about Latin foods and pick up some Spanish words while delighting in this ageless story of dreams coming true.
Recommended for pre-K-2
Tickets: $5/person