84 Charing Cross Road at the Greenbelt Arts Center, June 13-28

84 Charing Cross Road at the Greenbelt Arts Center, June 13-28

84 Charing Cross Road
by Helene Hanff and James Roose-Evans

Directed by Elise Berg

June 13 – 28, 2014

A guest production from Off The Quill.

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Description: Helene Hanff, a struggling New York writer, finds more than the rare editions she seeks when she contacts Marks & Co., a small London bookshop. A graceful transatlantic dance of correspondence ensues, spanning four decades and abundant with literature, culture and affection. (The action of the play is set in the New York apartment of Helene Hanff and in Marks & Co., Booksellers, 84 Charing Cross Road, London. The action spans the years 1949-1971).

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Theatre Tech Graduation and Enrollment Opportunity at Joe’s Movement Emporium, June 5 at 5pm

Theatre Tech Graduation and Enrollment Opportunity at Joe’s Movement Emporium, June 5 at 5pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

Thursday, June 5 from 5:00 to 7:00pm

Attention students, parents, educators, funders, community and political leaders:

Thank you for your continued support of the Theater Tech Program (TTP) at Joe’s Movement Emporium. As we conclude this programming year, you are cordially invited to attend our upcoming graduation celebration and showcase for the TTP class of 2014.

The event will showcase recent digital media projects, presentation of certificates and special awards, and networking. In addition to celebrating our current and former students, we will disseminate information for you to nominate students for the upcoming class of 2014-15.

Refreshments will be served and include hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks, popcorn and other fun foods. We look forward to seeing you there. To RSVP or if you have any questions, give us a call at 301-699-1819 or email melissa@joesmovement.org.

Anthony Henderson and Shonique McBayne

MAD presents a Spring Variety Show at the Charis Center, May 31

MAD presents a Spring Variety Show at the Charis Center, May 31

Presented by NASA – Goddard Space Flight Center’s Music and Drama Club at the Charis Center in Bowie.

Goddard’s Music and Drama Club presents a Spring Variety Show

A Gala Welcome to the Charis Center

Featuring: Cathy Barth – Randy Barth – Rob Gersten – Steven Hull – Katrina Jackson – Dave Larko – John McCloskey – Kathy Nieman – Jim Pasquale – Richard Richardson – Kim Weaver – Chris Wells

Saturday, May 31, 2014
7:00-8:00: Socialize – Tour – Refreshments
8:00: Entertainment

Tickets: $5.
For more information, call: (240) 475-8800.

Hello Dolly by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, May 30 – June 29

Hello Dolly by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, May 30 – June 29

Book by Michael Stewart
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Directed by Jane Wingard

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

May 30 – June 29, 2014

General Admission – $22
Seniors (60+) and Full Time Students – $19
Discount available for prepaid groups
Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=stars

This is the story of Mrs. Dolly Levi, the beloved matchmaker, and her efforts to marry Horace Vandergelder, the well-known half-a-millionaire. Along the way she also matches up the young and beautiful widow Molloy with head clerk, Cornelius Hacki, Cornelius’ assistant Barnaby Tucker with Mrs. Molloy’s assistant, Minnie Fay, and the struggling artist Ambrose Kemper with Mr. Vandergelder’s niece, Ermengarde. Classic musical numbers include “Put on Your Sunday Clothes”, “Before the Parade Passes By”, “It Only Takes a Moment”, and “So Long Dearie”.