The Nutcracker at the Bowie CPA, Dec 7-8

The Nutcracker at the Bowie CPA, Dec 7-8

Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

Sat, December 7, 2013, 7pm
Sun, December 8, 2013, 2pm

Description: “This ballet is comfortably familiar but fresh, lively and joyous. It is often breathtakingly beautiful, both in dance and in scenery…every detail speaks of creative commitment.” — Mary Johnson, Baltimore Sun Rediscover the wonder of this timeless holiday tradition with BTM’s rendition of the Christmas classic. Get swept away as Clara takes you on a journey to rescue her beloved Nutcracker prince. Share in the romance, the magic, and the joy as Clara travels to the Kingdom of the Sweets where she discovers her destiny with the help of the mysterious Drosselmeier. Relive your childhood dreams through Clara and become part of the tradition yourself Subscription Ticket Info here. For questions and info, call 410-224-5644 or e-mail btmmgr@balletmaryland.org Sponsored by the City of Bowie.

Caterpillar Club at the Bowie CPA, Nov 11

Caterpillar Club at the Bowie CPA, Nov 11

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

Caterpillar Club – a play reading

Mon, November 11, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Description: A play written by local writer Jim Wise will be read in the Recital Hall. All are welcome, there is no charge.

This is a part of the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts Play Reading Series, a monthly readers’ theatre series featuring reading of both new writing and already published work and sponsored by the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts in conjunction with local playwrights and theatre groups. The series was inaugurated with an August 19th performance by Restoration Stage of a new piece entitled Chocolate Covered Ants by local theatre artist Steven A. Butler, Jr. Directed by Courtney Baker-Oliver, the performance featured the talents of Suli Myrie, David Lamont Wilson, Joseph Lane, Vichelle Dawn Jones, Morgan Duncan, Reginald Richard, Christopher Ezell, and Jesse N. Holmes. The production was followed by a talk-back session with the author, director, and cast. For production and application guidelines, local theatre artists interested in producing a reading are encouraged to visit the Center web page at: www.bowiecenter.org/playreading.

The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce the Yet Unnamed Play Reading Series, a monthly readers’ theatre series featuring readings of both new writing and already published work. Sponsored by the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts in conjunction with local playwrights and theatre groups, the Center will provide selected authors and groups with space-available access to the Recital Hall for three rehearsals during the week or over the weekend before the reading, a Monday evening public reading / talk-back session with seating for up to about 75, access to dressing rooms and green rooms on a space-available basis, limited publicity through local media and Center outlets (email, web page, marquee, telephone information line).

Bowie High School presents Beauty and the Beast at the Bowie CPA, Nov 8-17

Bowie High School presents Beauty and the Beast at the Bowie CPA, Nov 8-17

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

Fridays and Saturdays, November 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7:30pm
Sundays, November 10 and 17 at 2:30pm

Bowie High School presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

General admission tickets are $10, or $7 for seniors, students and children.

Tickets may be purchased 1 hour before showtime when doors open. Pre-Sales: You may pick up tickets between 4-7pm on these dates: October 28, 29, 30 November 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 You may also leave a reservation message at 301-805-6880 x56 or by email at bowiehightickets@gmail.com. You will receive a confirmation reply. All unpaid tickets will be released 15 minutes prior to showtime.

The Dancing Princesses at the Bowie CPA, Oct 5

The Dancing Princesses at the Bowie CPA, Oct 5

Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

Sat, October 5, 7pm

Description: The Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents “The Dancing Princesses.” Where do the dancing princesses go each night? Adventure with Damien, our young hero, as he solves the mystery and discovers a secret world of magic where he must help the princesses break an enchantment and defeat the Goblin Queen before she takes over the kingdom. The princesses will dance their way into your heart in this original, dramatic retelling of the popular Grimm’s tale. Subscription Ticket Info here. Call 410-224-5644 or e-mail btmmgr@balletmaryland.org for questions and info. Sponsored by the City of Bowie.

Come early (6pm) dressed as a princess for the Princess Party, free with paid admission.

DeMatha High School presents Crime and Punishment at the Bowie CPA, Sep 27-29

DeMatha High School presents Crime and Punishment at the Bowie CPA, Sep 27-29

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

The DeMatha Players will present Crime and Punishment, an adaptation of the Dostoyevsky novel. Performances will be held on Friday, September 27th and Saturday, 28th at 8 PM and Sunday, 29th at 2 PM. Tickets cost $5 and will be available in the Stag Store or reserve them by emailing Director Luke Durney, ldurney@dematha.org.