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Hairspray Jr by the Bowie Community Theatre, May 5-14

Hairspray Jr by the Bowie Community Theatre, May 5-14

Bowie Community Theatre Youth Theatre Program
Hairspray Jr
Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Based on the film written and directed by John Waters.

Performance Location: Bowie Community Theatre
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
13106 Annapolis Road
Bowie MD 20720

Performances: May 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 2017
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2PM

Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) Youth Theatre Program presents their first production with the fun musical that continues to bring the beat throughout the state and country! Hairspray JR is the youth adaptation of the award-winning musical based on the John Waters’ movie, “Hairspray” that follows the changes in America in the 1960s through the communities of Baltimore, Maryland.

Join Tracy Turnblad, Motormouth Maybelle, Corny Collins, Amber Van Tussle, Link Larkin and the whole gang for this wonderful show brought to you by BCT and a grant from the City of Bowie Arts Programs.

Ticket Prices for Hairspray, Jr: $10/Adults, $8/Students/Seniors/Military, 3 and under FREE

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The Uninvited by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Apr 28 – May 13

The Uninvited by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Apr 28 – May 13

The Uninvited
Written by Tim Kelly
Directed by Keith Brown
Produced by Malia Murray
April 28 – May 13, 2017

Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

Seeking to escape the demands of life in London, Pam Fitzgerald and her brother, Roddy, an aspiring playwright, discover a charming house on the west coast of England, overlooking the Irish Sea. The house, Cliff End, has long been empty, and they are able to purchase it at a suspiciously low price. The reason is soon apparent: The house has an unsavory reputation. Fifteen years earlier a murder may or may not have occurred by the gnarled tree that can be viewed from the parlor window. Slowly the Fitzgeralds begin to sense the evil spirit that still inhabits the house. With help, Cliff End is forced, at last, to reveal its dark secrets and the ghost is discovered to be not only real, but dangerous.

Tickets for all shows: $22 Adults, $17 Seniors/18 & Under. Buy tickets here.

Auditions for Nana’s Naughty Knickers by the Bowie Community Theatre, Apr 23-24

Auditions for Nana’s Naughty Knickers by the Bowie Community Theatre, Apr 23-24

Auditions for Nana’s Naughty Knickers
By Katherine DiSavino
Directed by: Jennifer Franklin

Audition Location:
Cresthill Baptist Church
6510 Laurel Bowie Road (Route 197)
Bowie, MD 20715
(Entrance in rear of building through double doors under awning)

Audition Dates/Times:
Sunday, April 23 – Fellowship Hall – 3PM-6PM
Monday, April 24 – Room 11 – 7PM-9PM
Callbacks (if needed) Tuesday, April 25 – Room 11 – 7PM-9PM

Auditions will include cold readings from the script.

Bridget and her Grandmother are about to become roommates. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite Nana in New York for the summer quickly turns into an experience she’ll never forget. It seems her sweet Grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling hand-made naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five borough area! Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? Will her Nana get arrested – or worse! – evicted?

Performances: July 14-30, 2017

Performance Location: Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

For information, please contact Jennifer Franklin, Director, at jlharvey@gmail.com, or click here.

Nightwatch by the Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Mar 10-26

Nightwatch by the Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Mar 10-26

Nightwatch
Murder mystery by Lucille Fletcher.
Directed by: Randy Barth

Location: Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

Performances: March 10 – 26, 2017
Week 1: March 10th and 11th at 8 pm, March 12th at 2 pm
Week 2: March 17th at 8pm, March 18th at 2pm and 8 pm, March 19th at 2 pm
Week 3: March 24th and 25th at 8pm, March 26th at 2pm

Description: Unable to sleep, Elaine Wheeler paces the living room of her Manhattan townhouse, troubled by unsettling memories and vague fears. Elaine’s terror grows as she sees (or thinks she sees) a murder committed in the townhouse across the way. After several “crying wolf” calls to the police, all to no avail, and a visit from a psychiatrist hired by her husband, Elaine may be on the verge of a breakdown. Should Elaine commit herself to a sanitarium for treatment? From this point on, the plot moves quickly and grippingly as those involved—Elaine’s old friend and house guest Blanche; the inquisitive and rather sinister man who lives next door; and the nosy German maid Helga—all contribute to the deepening suspense and mystery of the play as it draws toward its riveting and chilling climax.

Ticket Prices for 2016-2017: General Admission – $22.00, Senior (62+) & Students – $17.00
Group Rates(10 or more people): General, Students, and Seniors (62+): – $15.00

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Auditions for Hairspray Jr by the Bowie Community Theatre, Feb 11 & 15

Auditions for Hairspray Jr by the Bowie Community Theatre, Feb 11 & 15

Bowie Community Theatre Youth Theatre Program
Announces Auditions for HAIRSPRAY JR!!

Audition Details: Audition Dates/Times: Attend either Saturday, February 11th at 11:00am or Wednesday, February 15th at 6:30pm.

Audition Location: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 13106 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20720

Ages: 7-18

We Can’t Stop the Beat!! Join BCT Youth Theatre on the adventure that is Hairspray Jr.!

All roles are open and there is no cost to participate. Everyone who auditions will be included in the production.

What Do You Do to Prepare? Auditions will consist of singing, dancing, and reading from the script. Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theater song from any show. We will have a speaker for you to play your MP3 accompaniment track or you may sing a cappella. Dress comfortably with close-toed shoes.

Rehearsal Days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Show Dates: First two weekends of May

There is no cost to participate.

Questions? Email hairsprayjratBCT@gmail.com.

Adult Volunteers: Adult volunteers are needed to produce the show. This includes a costumer, assistants, and a stage manager. If interested or to ask questions, please contact Ken at president@bctheatre.com.

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