A Christmas Carol at the Bowie CPA, Dec 6-21

A Christmas Carol at the Bowie CPA, Dec 6-21

The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts presents:
A Christmas Carol
Adapted from the book by Charles Dickens
Directed by Christopher Dwyer

December 6 – 15, 2024
Saturday, December 6 at 3pm and 7pm
Sunday, December 14 at 1pm and 4pm
Sunday, December 21 at 4pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

For families and patrons of all ages!

Celebrate the holidays at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with our original production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Christopher Dwyer.

Step back in time to Victorian London for one of the world’s most beloved stories, told with music, magic, humor, and heart in this acclaimed adaptation at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. Follow London’s most notorious miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, as he journeys through time with a host of spirits to re-discover his own humanity — and the spirit of the holidays.

The Nutcracker at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 6 & 7

The Nutcracker at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 6 & 7

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
The Nutcracker with The National Ballet Company

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7 pm
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4 pm

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Returning to the Publick Playhouse stage, the National Ballet Company revisits the enchanting world of the holiday classic that has captivated audiences for generations. The production, with its magical storyline, vibrant costumes, and breathtaking choreography, is set against the backdrop of Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, creating an immersive experience that transports viewers to a whimsical winter wonderland.

Tickets: $28 adult, $23 student/senior. Click here.

Experimental Performance Series at the Clarice, Dec 6

Experimental Performance Series at the Clarice, Dec 6

UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents:
Experimental Performance Series

#2:
Sat, Dec. 6, 2025 | 2:00 pm
Sat, Dec. 6, 2025 | 7:30 pm

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

The Experimental Performance Series is a collection of self-produced works from undergraduate and graduate students in theatre and dance, ranging from established works to brand new plays and choreography. This performance will feature works by Eitan Amster and Bre Seals.

Free, no tickets required. Click here.

Hot Takes.ppt at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Dec 6

Hot Takes.ppt at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Dec 6

The Greenbelt Arts Center presents:
Hot Takes.ppt: A Night of Unhinged PowerPoints

December 6, 2025 at 8pm

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Ever wondered what happens when you give people a mic, five minutes, and a PowerPoint on literally anything? Come find out at Hot Takes.ppt for a night where bizarre brilliance and comedic chaos collide!

Watch presenters deliver rapid-fire talks on the most unexpected topics imaginable. Then, stick around for PowerPoint Karaoke, where fearless performers are handed surprise, pre-made slide decks and must improvise their way through presentations they’ve never seen before. The results? Utterly unpredictable and absolutely hilarious!

Whether you want to laugh, learn something new, or just witness the wildest ideas ever put into PPT… Hot Takes.ppt is the show for you.

Come ready to cheer, gasp, and maybe leave with a few new hot takes of your own!

To sign up, click here.

Tickets: $12. Buy tickets here.

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Dec 5-21

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Dec 5-21

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents:
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley Auditions
by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon
Directed by Ilene Chalmers
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Performances December 5 – 21, 2025
Performances Fri. at 8 PM; Sat at 8 PM; Sun. at 2 PM.

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

THE STORY: A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.

Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults: $20, Children 18 and under, Seniors 65 and over, and active duty military: $15

For further information, please call 301-617-9906, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.