Auditions for Flyin’ West by Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Jan 19 & 20

Auditions for Flyin’ West by Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Jan 19 & 20, 2015

Location: Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

Auditions for Flyin’ West
By: Pearl Cleage
Directed by: Estelle Miller

Audition dates:
Monday, January 19, 2015, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Performances of Flyin’ West run April 10-25, 2015.

Location: Bowie Playhouse, 16500 Whitemarsh Park Drive, Bowie, MD, 20715

Audition Process: Two-minute memorized monologue required. Cold readings from script will follow. For additional information, call director, Estelle Miller, at 410-757-4193 or email eimiller@cablespeed.com.

Available Roles: All African-American cast.
* 4 women (2 ages 30-40s, 1 age mid 20s, 1 age 60-70s)
* 2 men 30-40s. One male role is the son of an inter-racial relationship, and the actor playing this role must be able to pass for Caucasian.

Synopsis: Following the end of the Civil War, many former slaves, anxious to leave the South and the increasing disappointments and dangers of Reconstruction, took advantage of The Homestead Act and went West to build new lives for themselves and their families. Many of these homesteaders were black women who overcame tremendous odds to work their own land and make a place for themselves in an often harsh and forbidding environment. Set in 1898, FLYIN’ WEST is the story of some of these African-American female pioneers who settled, together, in the all-black town of Nicodemus, Kansas. “Pearl Cleage’s FLYIN’ WEST…[is] a real crowd pleaser, and its characters have humor and vitality…Cleage [is] a natural-born storyteller…” —Washington Post.

For more information see: http://www.bctheatre.com/audition.html.

Olive a Murder by Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jan 18

Olive a Murder by Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jan 18, 2015

Sunday January 18, 2015 for one performance only!
LAUREL MILL PLAYHOUSE presents
Mystery Dinner Theater at Olive on Main!!
Murder on Main Street – Olive a Murder!

Produced by: Laurel Mill Playhouse at Olive on Main, 504 Main Street, Laurel MD 20707.

Sunday, January 18, 2015, at 6:00 PM

Cost: $35 (which includes tax and tip) includes Show, Buffet Appetizers which include Hummus, Southwest egg rolls, Caesar Salad, Greek Salad and Crab Flat bread. Buffet Dinner includes Chicken Kabob, Salmon Filet, Beef Kabob, Rice, Green Beans and Veggies. Beverages include Soda, Tea and Coffee. Cash Bar available.

Tickets are $35 for general admission. Admission for students (12 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $35. 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.

Buy tickets at this link.

A Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Olive on Main.
504 Main Street, Laurel MD 20707

Must Purchase Tickets by 12 noon on Saturday, January 17th, 2015.

Bobbin’ with Bridgette and Dawn at the Bowie CPA, Jan 17, 11am

Bobbin’ with Bridgette and Dawn at the Bowie CPA, Jan 17, 2015 at 11am

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

Bobbin’ with Bridgette and Dawn

Saturday, January 17, 2015, 11am – 12pm

Want to go BOBBIN’ WITH BRIDGETTE AND DAWN in the Deep Blue Sea? This dynamic female duo has been entertaining families for the last 6 years with their unique, upbeat style of Caribbean-themed music. Come see their new whimsical show that combines reggae-inspired tunes with two hilarious fish puppet friends at Bowie Center for the Performing Arts on January 17, 2015 at 11AM. Admission: Canned food donation or $5.00 per family. All proceeds will go to the Bowie Interfaith Pantry and Emergency Aid Fund. This event brings the Arts to everyone and is generously supported by a grant from the City of Bowie! Don’t miss this movin’ and groovin’ necessity, mon! For more information on Bridgette and Dawn, visit their website at http://www.bridgettemichaels.com

Poe’s Birthday Bash at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Jan 16-18

Poe’s Birthday Bash at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Jan 16-18, 2015

Poe’s Birthday Bash
A guest production from The Renaissance Man

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Friday and Saturday, January 16 and 17, 2015 at 8:00
Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 2:00

Poe’s greatest detractor (Rufus W. Griswold) invites the public to join him for a delightful evening making light of the Master of the Macabre. An interactive performance in which audience volunteers play characters from The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Raven, and more.

Ticket prices: $20 General Admission, $16 Students/Seniors/Military, $12 Youth (12 and under with adult)