Vital Signs at the Hard Bargain Theater, July 18-Aug 2

Vital Signs at the Hard Bargain Theater, July 18 – Aug 2

Location: Hard Bargain Players

Vital Signs

Written by Jane Martin
Directed by Suzanne Donohue
Assistant Director: Michael J. Margelos

Performances: July 18, 19, 25, 26, August 1 and 2at 8:00 PM

Synopsis: VITAL SIGNS is a compelling evening of theatre. Poignant stories and hilarious tales, all told by an ensemble of fascinating and contemporary women.

Evil Dead: The Musical by the Hard Bargain Players, Oct 4-19

Evil Dead: The Musical by the Hard Bargain Players, Oct 4-19

Book and Lyrics by George Reinblatt
Music by Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt

Directed by Michael Margelos
Music direction by Derek T. Pickens

Hard Bargain Players at 2001 Bryan Point Road • Accokeek, MD 20607.

Performances
October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 8:00 PM

Synopsis
Five unsuspecting college friends go to an abandoned cabin in the woods and discover a book that will unleash an ancient evil upon the world. The classic cult films are put to music in this bloody (literally), hilarious production that will capture your heart and swallow your soul!

***DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE SHOW, NO ONE UNDER 17 WILL BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND WITHOUT PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN***

Cast

Ash – Draper Ccarter
Linda – Aimee Bonnet
Cheryl – Sarah Carlson
Scott – Rob White
Shelly Annie – Bridget Devlin Burke
Ed – Charles Watley
Jake – Quentin Nash Sagers
Female Fake Shemp – Samantha Baker
Male Fake Shemp – Seth Lohr

***There will be a “Splatter Zone” in the first two rows. These seats will be on a first-come basis. Make sure you get here early if you want to get bloody! Ponchos will be for sale before the show.***

You are encouraged to make reservations at hbplayersboxoffice@gmail.com as this show WILL sell out. There is limited seating in the theater and standing room will be offered if the show sells out. Please inquire day of, before coming down, if the show is sold out. The house manager can be reached at 301-653-4806 after 5:00PM.

A Soldier’s Play by Hard Bargain Players, Aug 23 – Sept 6

A Soldier’s play

Written by Charles Fuller
Directed by David Thomas

Hard Bargain Players at 2001 Bryan Point Road • Accokeek, MD 20607.

Performances
August 23, 24, 30, 31, September 6 and 7 at 8:00 PM

Parental advisory: Adult themes, including racism. For more details see the Wikipedia page (Spoiler alert: the page gives away part of the story.)

Synopsis
In a Louisiana army camp in 1944 Capt. Taylor, the white C.O., has a problem. He commands a black company whose sergeant has been murdered. He is worried the murderer may be a white officer or the local Klan. A black captain, Richard Davenport, is assigned to investigate.

Winner! 1982 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Blackbird by the Hard Bargain Players, July 19 – August 3

Blackbird

Written by David Harrower
Directed by Juliette Kelsey Chagnon

Hard Bargain Players at 2001 Bryan Point Road • Accokeek, MD 20607.

Performances
July 19, 20, 26, 27, August 2 and 3 at 8:00 PM

Parental advisory: Adult themes.

Synopsis
Blackbird is an uneasy reunion between a woman and a middle-aged man fifteen years after having a sexual relationship, when she was twelve. Based on a true story about internet pedofile groomer Toby Studebaker and one of his victims.