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Dematha High School presents Dead Man Walking at the Bowie CPA, Mar 20-22

Dematha High School presents Dead Man Walking at the Bowie CPA, Mar 20-22

Presented by: DeMatha Catholic High School
Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

Friday, March 20, 2015 at 8pm.
Saturday, March 21, 2015 8pm.
Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 1pm and 5pm.

Parental advisory: Mature themes.

Dead Man Walking is a 2002 play written by Tim Robbins based on Dead Man Walking, a book by Sister Helen Prejean about her experiences as a chaplain on death row.

“Dead Man Walking” will be presented by the DeMatha Players on March 20 – March 22, at the Bowie Center for Performing Arts. Tickets are $5 and will be available in the Stag Store beginning on Monday, March 16. This play is for mature audiences only. It is a student/faculty production. The show is likely to sell out.

Sr. Helen Prejean, C.S.J., will be presenting a program at DeMatha on her ministry against the death penalty.

Ballet Theatre Maryland presents Carmen at the Bowie CPA, Mar 14

Carmen at the Bowie CPA, Mar 14

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

Ballet Theatre Maryland presents An American Southwest Carmen
with the Londontowne Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 7pm

On March 14 @ 7 p.m., the Ballet Theatre of Maryland is very excited to present An American Southwest Carmen, featuring the ever popular music of Bizet played live by the Londontowne Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Anna Binneweg.

For tickets and information, please visit the BTM website: http://www.balletmaryland.org or call 410-263-8289.

Says Artistic Director, Dianna Cuatto: “This is a wonderful match of two women artists-a conductor and a choreographer-to amalgamate the two oldest art forms together into a dynamic work of art…we believe this to be the beginning of many, more dynamic collaborations between the two organizations.” This classic work combines fiery Flamenco dancing with classical ballet, intrigue and drama against the backdrop of the American West to portray the story of a real, live “Carmen” who lived and died tragically during the Mexican-American War.

The cost for both the symphony and the ballet are at extremely affordable prices, made possible in part by our collaboration with the BCPA and the City of Bowie. “The theatre at Bowie, according to BTM’s Artistic Director, is a fabulous theatre with all the professional accoutrements set in a more intimate environment, and we really enjoy serving Bowie residents.”

Tickets: Adults $31, Seniors $25, Students $17, Child $13. Buy tickets on-line.

Press Release: BALLET THEATRE OF MARYLAND PRESENTS; AN AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CARMEN.

CONTACT: Dianna Cuatto IMMEDIATE RELEASE 410-224-5644; 410-263-8289 Email: dianna.cuatto@balletmaryland.org

On Saturday, March 14, 2015, the Ballet Theatre of Maryland (BTM), Maryland’s premier professional ballet company, will perform its critically acclaimed, original theatrical work—An American Southwest Carmen–at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts(BCPA). Featuring the ever-popular music of Bizet, An American Southwest Carmen fuses fiery Flamenco dancing with the athleticism and poetry of Demi-character and Classical ballet in a passionate, poignant portrayal of Bizet’s timeless classic.

Set against the backdrop of the Mexican-American War, this true life Carmen weaves, romance, passion, intrigue and betrayal together to reveal the tragic events surrounding the murder of one of the most notorious female smugglers in the history of the American West. BTM Principal Dancer, Jillian Cyr, will make her debut in the title role of Carmen Candelaria Senna. Her foil, the wealthy Spanish Beauty, Magdalena will be portrayed by Nicole Kelsch, Viejo Wells, her live in lover, will be danced by the dramatically intense, Calder Taylor with the dynamic Alexander Collen as the U.S. Cavalry soldier and marksman who innocently leads Carmen to betrayal and death.

BTM hosts the Londontowne Symphony Orchestra with renowned Conductor Anna Binneweg, who will perform Bizet’s music live for BTM as the first of several collaborations for the two groups. “It is an amazing opportunity amalgamating together the work of two women artists—a conductor and a choreographer—to bring Bizet’s dynamic score alive on stage through the powerful language of dance and symphonic music,” says Artistic Director Dianna Cuatto.

An American Southwest Carmen marks BTM’s final offering for the 2014/2015 Season at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts and is a fitting part of the celebration for the Latino Culture throughout the month of March.

All of BTM’s performances are made possible by our continued partnership with the BCPA and in part by the generosity of the City of Bowie. Purchase tickets online at http://www.balletmaryland.org or call BTM’s office, 410-224-5644, for information.

Ballet Theatre of Maryland, located in Annapolis, MD, is the premier and only fully professional ballet company in Maryland with 30 plus full-time dancers and apprentices and with a fully comprehensive training academy for students. For more information about BTM, visit http://www.balletmaryland .org or call 410-224-5644.

Movin’ and Groovin’ with Bridgette and Dawn at the Bowie CPA, Mar 7, 11am

Movin’ and Groovin’ with Bridgette and Dawn at the Bowie CPA, Mar 7, 11am

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

Movin’ and Groovin’ with Bridgette and Dawn

Saturday, March 7, 2015, 11am – 12pm

Want to come MOVIN’ & GROOVIN’ with BRIDGETTE & DAWN in the Caribbean? This dynamic female duo has been entertaining families for the last 6 years with their unique, upbeat style of Caribbean-themed music. Come see their new whimsical show that combines reggae-inspired tunes with two hilarious fish puppet friends at Bowie Center for the Performing Arts on January 17, 2015 at 11AM. Admission: Canned food donation or $5.00 per family. All proceeds will go to the Bowie Interfaith Pantry and Emergency Aid Fund. This event brings the Arts to everyone and is generously supported by a grant from the City of Bowie! Don’t miss this movin’ and groovin’ necessity, mon! For more information on Bridgette and Dawn, visit their website at www.bridgettemichaels.com. This event is sponsored in part with a generous donation from the City of Bowie.

2nd Star Productions Cabaret Fundraiser at All Saints Lutheran Church, Mar 6-14

2nd Star Productions Cabaret Fundraiser at All Saints Lutheran Church, Mar 6-14

2nd Star Cabaret Fundraiser
March 6 – 14, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 7 PM

2nd Star Productions at the All Saints Lutheran Church in Bowie.

Venue:
March 6 & 7: All Saints Lutheran Church in Bowie, 16510 Mount Oak Road, Bowie, MD 20716.
March 13 & 14: at The Shop, 1380 Cape St. Claire Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409.

The stars of 2nd Star will be presenting a review of the best musicals of all time, with selections from shows that have won the “Best Musical” Tony Award, starting with our summer musical “Kiss Me, Kate” which won the first “Best Musical” Award in 1949. Come and enjoy an evening of some of your favorite musical theatre tunes through time!

Tickets are $20 in advance, suggested $20 donation at the door.

Auditions for Kiss Me, Kate by 2nd Star at the Bowie Playhouse, Feb 23, & 24

Auditions for Kiss Me, Kate by 2nd Star at the Bowie Playhouse, Feb 23, & 24

AUDITION NOTICE!! “Kiss Me, Kate”
by 2nd Star Productions

Monday, February 23, 2015 at 7pm
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 7pm

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

Auditions for Kiss Me, Kate will be held at the Bowie Playhouse in Bowie, MD (16500 Whitemarsh Park Dr, Bowie, MD 20715) on Monday, February 23rd, and Tuesday, February 24th at 7 PM. Callbacks will be on Wednesday, February 25th. All roles are open! All ethnicities are encouraged to audition, and all ages 16 and over.

Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song that will showcase your voice in the style of the show. Accompanist will be provided. Bring a headshot and resume if you have one, as well as a list conflicts for March through the performance dates. Please dress appropriately for a dance/movement audition.

Rehearsals begin approximately March 9, and will be primarily Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 pm and Saturdays at 11:00 am until tech weeks when they will be daily. The show runs at the Bowie Playhouse May 29 – June 27, 2015 Fridays/Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 3pm.

Questions can be sent to 2ndstarbowie@gmail.com.

Produced by 2nd Star Productions/Jane Wingard
Directed by Roy Hammond
Music Direction by Joe Biddle
Choreography by Rikki Howie Lacewell

Synopsis: Taking its inspiration from Shakespeare, Kiss Me, Kate recounts the backstage and onstage antics of two feuding romantic couples during a touring production of “The Taming of the Shrew.” Sparkling with 18 classic Cole Porter songs — including “Another Op’nin’, Another Show,” “Wunderbar,” “Always True to You in My Fashion,” “Too Darn Hot,” and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare” — Kiss Me, Kate epitomizes the American musical comedy at its irresistible best.

Roles – All roles are open to all ethnic diversities.

For more information see: http://www.2ndstarproductions.com/2ndStarAudition.html