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Auditions for An Act of the Imagination by Bowie Community Theatre, Jan 19 & 20

Auditions for An Act of the Imagination by Bowie Community Theatre, Jan 19 & 20

Auditions for An Act of the Imagination by Bernard Slade

Bowie Community Theatre announces auditions for “An Act of the Imagination” written by Bernard Slade, and directed by Patrick Gorirossi.

Auditions are Tuesday and Wednesday, January 19 and 20, from 7pm-9pm at
Kenhill Center
2614 Kenhill Drive
Bowie, MD 20715
Room 121

Call-backs, if needed, will be on Thursday, January 21 at 7pm. Auditionees will be asked to do cold readings from the script. Please bring any conflicts you have for January through February. The play opens March 4 and runs weekends through March 20.

Synopsis: A masterful suspense tale involving Arthur Putnam, a successful mystery writer whose latest work has strangely turned into a romance – a vivid and adulterous romance. Arthur’s son, second wife and editor marvel at the truthfulness of the work, remarkable since it is inconceivable that he could ever have had such an affair. Enter a woman, who is intent on blackmail and whose story is foolproof and airtight: it appears that Arthur has been trysting away from home. Death stalks: the other woman disappears and evidence incriminates Arthur in her murder. There is a conspiracy to do Arthur in, a conspiracy that entails cunning, deceit and ingenious plotting.

For more information click here.

Auditions for a well-known gangster musical by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Jan 18 & 19

Auditions for a well-known gangster musical by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Jan 18 & 19

Auditions for To Be Announced (a well-known musical about gangsters in New York) by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse.

Announcing Auditions for
Our TBA Summer Musical
About Gamblers and Girlfriends in NYC!!!!

Dates: Monday, January 18 & Tuesday, January 19 at 7:00 PM, with Callbacks on Wednesday, January 20 at 7:00 PM
Location: The Bowie Playhouse in Bowie, MD (16500 Whitemarsh Park Dr, Bowie, MD 20715)
Production Dates: May 27-June 25, 2016, Fridays through Sundays

Directed by Debbie Barber-Eaton
Choreographed by Andrew Gordon

We welcome non-traditional casting – all roles are open to all races and ethnic diversities! Auditioners must be at least 16 years old. More information on roles on our auditions page.

Unfortunately, we can’t announce the name of the show until February due to rights restrictions, but you know and love this blockbuster Broadway musical about Gamblers and their Girlfriends in NYC! If you have any questions, please e-mail us at 2ndStarBowie@gmail.com.

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays beginning on Saturday, March 5, with the exception of the final two weeks of Tech, for which all will be called nearly every night of the week.

If you are auditioning:
* If you have one, bring a theatrical resume and a headshot (professional quality not necessary) or recent face picture for the casting team.
* Bring a written list of any and all remotely possible conflicts that you have or may have between March 5 and June 25.
* Prepare 2 contrasting vocal pieces, 16-32 bars in length, that show vocal and acting range and provide sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. No a cappella singing or recorded accompaniment will be permitted. Please note that you may be interrupted with a “Thank you,” and/or you may not be singing both of your pieces.
* Come prepared to learn a short dance combination with clothes and shoes you can comfortably and safely move in. Ladies, please bring tap shoes, if you have them.
* Please note that candidates who are invited to Callbacks will be asked to read from the script and/or sing a selection from the score. It is strongly suggested that you familiarize yourself with the script and the score. Preparation is essential to a strong audition.

For more information and a list of characters to be cast, click here.

Auditions for The Mousetrap by Prince George’s Little Theatre at The Bowie Playhouse, Jan 13 & 14

Auditions for The Mousetrap by Prince George’s Little Theatre at The Bowie Playhouse, January 13 & 14

Auditions for The Mousetrap

Auditions for The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie will be held at the Bowie Playhouse in Bowie, MD (16500 White Marsh Park Dr, Bowie, MD 20715) on Wednesday, January 13th, and Thursday, January 14th at 7 PM. Callbacks, as needed, will be on Wednesday January 20th.

“The Mousetrap,” a mystery by Agatha Christie, will be PGLT’s third production of the 2015-16 season. It will be directed by Randy Barth and produced by Andrew Negri.

Auditions for “The Mousetrap” will be held Wednesday, January 13, and Thursday, January 14, 2016 beginning at 7:00 pm. at The Bowie Playhouse (our performance space) from 7 pm to 9 pm. Address: 16500 White Marsh Park, Bowie, MD 20715 (directions)

Call backs will be Wednesday January 20, 2016 at the New Carrollton Municipal Building (our rehearsal space) from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Address: 6016 Princess Garden Parkway, New Carrollton, MD 20784 (directions)

Questions? Call Randy Barth, the director, at 301-614-5472 and leave a message so he can return your call. Or email him at randy.barth@comcast.net

Performance dates are: April 15, 16, 22, 23, & 29, 2016 @ 8 pm and Sundays April 17 & 24 and Saturday April 30, 2016 @ 2 pm.

Synopsis: Special news bulletin: a grisly murder has taken place in London; suspect still at large. In the 1950’s, a young couple, ready to start their new lives as host/hostess of Monkswell Manor guest house, are warned by police that the murderer is heading their way. With their new guests arriving, a snow storm trapping them inside, and an enterprising detective on skis, the hunt is on to uncover who the murderer is before they have a chance to strike again.

Auditionees will be asked to cold read from selected pages in the script and to provide all conflict dates between January 25 and April 30, 2015. Prince George’s Little Theatre, Inc. is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit organization. No roles or positions are paid.

For more information and a list of characters see: http://www.pglt.org/auditions.html.

The Frogs and Black Snake in Frogsville at the Bowie CPA, Jan 9

The Frogs and Black Snake in Frogsville at the Bowie CPA, Jan 9

The Frogs and Black Snake in Frogsville
Written and directed by Dr. Joe Gbaba and produced by Dehkontee Artists Theatre, Inc. (DATI).

Saturday, January 9, 2016, 7:30pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

“The Frogs and Black Snake in Frogsville” is an African fireside fable and satire written by American Liberian playwright, theatre director, and actor, Dr. Joe Gbaba. The play seeks to educate and entertain the public about the cultural and historical values of Africa in general and Liberia in particular. It emphasizes the importance of unity among citizens of all nations: “The Frogs and Black Snake in Frogsville” teaches the principles of democracy, and informs about the essence of providing civic education to citizens with respect to the rule of law and good governance. Further, it aims to empower electorates to make informed decisions in the exercise of their franchise during elections period. The play is family friendly: it is designed to educate and entertain children and adults alike, and is filled with fun and excitement! Copies of both the short story and dramatic versions of “The Frogs and Black Snake in Frogsville” will be sold at the door for parents that would like to give a New Year’s gift to their children to introduce them to African literature and storytelling techniques. The narrative edition of “The Frogs and Black Snake in Frogsville” costs $ 25 and the drama edition costs $15.

The production concept of “The Frogs and Black Snake” intersperses both traditional African ballet, music and dancing with state-of-the art acting and directing styles based on the Stanislavskian methods of acting and directing. Residents of Maryland and all those who get a chance to watch this drama during the New Year’s Season will certainly enjoy their money’s worth as there will be several celebrated traditional Liberian artists (dancers, musicians, and skilled drummers) participating in the production.

Dehkontee Artists Theatre, Inc. (DATI) was organized in 1977 at the University of Liberia to educate and entertain the world about the rich and diversified cultures and histories of Africa. Dr. Joe Gbaba is a Liberian American playwright, theatre director, actor, and educator and a household name in the West African nation called Liberia.

Ticket prices:
Grand Patrons: $50 (includes VIP seating and a copy of “The Frogs and Black Snake in Frogsville” book)
Patrons: $25 (includes VIP seating only)
Adults: $15
Senior Citizens: $10
Children: $7
Tickets may be purchased online: http://www.dehkonteeartiststheatreinc.com or at the door.
Inquiries can be made at: (267) 973-1709; (267) 298-7249; (484) 664-8006; (610) 529-1576.
This event has been made possible, in part, by a generous grant from the City of Bowie and the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Jan 8-23

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Jan 8-23

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
By Christopher Durang
2013 Tony Award Winning Comedy
Directed by Estelle Miller
January 8 – 23, 2016

Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

Performances are three weekends, January 8 – January 23, 2016
Friday 1/8/16 at 8 pm
Saturday 1/9/16 at 8 pm
Sunday 1/10/16 at 2 pm
Friday 1/15/16 at 8 pm
Saturday 1/16/16 at 8 pm
Sunday 1/17/16 at 2 pm
Friday 1/22/16 at 8 pm
Saturday 1/23/16 at 2 pm

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is a comedy play written by Christopher Durang. The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha, who supports them. They discuss their lives and loves, argue, and Masha threatens to sell the house. Some of the show’s elements were derived from works of Anton Chekhov, including several character names, the play’s setting in a cherry orchard, and the theme of the possible loss of an ancestral home.

Tickets: $22 Adults, $17 Seniors 60+/18 & Under. Buy tickets here.