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The Tempest by Annapolis Shakespeare Company at the Bowie Playhouse, Aug 1-17

The Tempest by Annapolis Shakespeare Company at the Bowie Playhouse, Aug 1-17

The Tempest
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jay D. Brock

Location: Annapolis Shakespeare Company at the Bowie Playhouse

Dates: August 1 through August 17
Fridays at 8:00pm
Saturdays at 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Sundays at 3:00pm

Tickets: $25 to $30. Buy tickets online.

Description: A story of shipwreck and magic, The Tempest begins on a ship caught in a violent storm with Alonso, the king of Naples, on board. On a nearby island, the exiled Duke of Milan, Prospero, tells his daughter, Miranda, that he has caused the storm with his magical powers. Prospero had been banished twelve years earlier when Prospero’s brother, Antonio—also on the doomed ship—conspired with Alonso to become the duke instead. Prospero and Miranda are served by a spirit named Ariel and by Caliban, son of the island’s previous inhabitant, the witch Sycorax.

On the island, castaways from the wreck begin to appear. First is Alonso’s son Ferdinand, who immediately falls in love with Miranda. Prospero secretly approves of their love, but tests the pair by enslaving Ferdinand. After secretly watching Miranda and Ferdinand exchange vows, Prospero releases Ferdinand and consents to their marriage.

Other castaways who appear are Trinculo and Stephano, Alonso’s jester and butler, who join forces with Caliban to kill Prospero and take over the island. The nobles from the ship search for Ferdinand and are confronted with a spectacle including a Harpy, who convinces Alonso that Ferdinand’s death is retribution for Prospero’s exile.

Having all his enemies under his control, Prospero decides to forgive them. Alonso, joyously reunited with his son, restores Prospero to the dukedom of Milan and welcomes Miranda as Ferdinand’s wife. As all except Caliban and Ariel prepare to leave the island, Prospero, who has given up his magic, bids farewell to the island and the audience.

Purchase the script or video from Amazon here.

Sex Please We’re Sixty by the Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, July 11-26

Sex Please We’re Sixty by the Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, July 11-26

Sex Please We’re Sixty
by Michael Parker and Susan Parker

Location: Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

Performances: July 11 to 26, 2014.

Description: Mrs. Stancliffe’s Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast has been successful for many years. Her guests (nearly all women) return year after year. Her next door neighbor, the elderly, silver-tongued, “Bud the Stud” Davis believes they come to spend time with him in romantic liaisons, and Mrs. Stancliffe reluctantly accepts the fact that “Bud the Stud” is, in fact, good for business. Add to the guest list three older women, and a retired chemist who has developed a blue pill called “Venusia,” after Venus the goddess of love, to increase the libido of menopausal women. The pill has not been tested. When Bud gets his hands on some of the Venusia pills, the fun begins, as he attempts to entertain all three women! “If you need a rollicking good time filled with laughter, this is a must-see play.” – The City Wire, Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Auditions for Children of Eden by 2nd Star at Bowie Playhouse, June 21 & 23

Auditions for Children of Eden by 2nd Star at Bowie Playhouse, June 21 & 23

Auditions for Children of Eden

by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

When: June 21 from 11 AM to 3 PM — (Must be signed in by 2pm)
June 23 from 6 PM to 10 PM — (Must be signed in by 9pm)

Where : Bowie Playhouse
16500 White Marsh Park Dr.
Bowie, MD 20715
(Just off Route 3 southbound)

Call Backs : June 24 at 7 PM
June 28 at 11 AM
Where : Bowie Playhouse

Children of Eden is the story of the creation as told through the eyes of our narrators, The Storytellers. It tells of Adam and Eve and their relationship with Father (God) and their ultimate expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The story continues through the births of Cain and Abel and that historic battle. The second act takes place generations later with Noah and his family, and their challenges in building the Ark and obeying Father’s will.

The music and lyrics are written by Stephen Schwartz. Famed composer/lyricist of Godspell, Pippin, Wicked, Working, and Rags.
Book by John Caird
Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby

Produced by 2nd Star Productions
Directed/Choreographed by Vincent Musgrave
Music Direction by Joe Biddle

Please come prepared with 32 bars of music in the style of the show, that best shows your vocal range. A song with a story would be optimal. Looking for how well the story is told and acted. Sheet music only, no CD’s please. Be prepared to move as well. Please bring a list of conflicts and possible conflicts.

All roles open to all races and ethnic backgrounds. This is a key component of the production. We urge all ethnically diverse actors/singers/dancers to audition. All roles non-paying.

Rehearsals slated to begin toward the end of July 2014. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. No performance conflicts will be accepted.

Performance Dates : September 26 – October 25, 2014.
Fridays, Saturdays (evenings) and Sundays (matinees).
Final show October 25 is a matinee performance.

Additional information: http://www.2ndstarproductions.com/2ndStarAudition.html

Hello Dolly by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, May 30 – June 29

Hello Dolly by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, May 30 – June 29

Book by Michael Stewart
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Directed by Jane Wingard

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

May 30 – June 29, 2014

General Admission – $22
Seniors (60+) and Full Time Students – $19
Discount available for prepaid groups
Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=stars

This is the story of Mrs. Dolly Levi, the beloved matchmaker, and her efforts to marry Horace Vandergelder, the well-known half-a-millionaire. Along the way she also matches up the young and beautiful widow Molloy with head clerk, Cornelius Hacki, Cornelius’ assistant Barnaby Tucker with Mrs. Molloy’s assistant, Minnie Fay, and the struggling artist Ambrose Kemper with Mr. Vandergelder’s niece, Ermengarde. Classic musical numbers include “Put on Your Sunday Clothes”, “Before the Parade Passes By”, “It Only Takes a Moment”, and “So Long Dearie”.

Auditions for Brighton Beach Memoirs by PGLT at the Bowie Playhouse, May 5 & 6

Auditions for Brighton Beach Memoirs by PGLT at the Bowie Playhouse, May 5 & 6

Brighton Beach Memoirs
By Neil Simon
Directed by Ken Kienas

Location: Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

Auditions will be May 5 & 6, callbacks May 8 if needed.

Auditions for “Brighton Beach Memoirs” will be held Monday May 5, and Tuesday May 6, beginning at 7:00 pm at the Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park, Bowie, MD 20715. Callbacks, if necessary, will be held on Thursday, May 8, at the New Carrollton Municipal Center, 6016 Princess Garden Parkway, New Carrollton, MD 20784. Rehearsals will begin mid-June at the New Carrollton Municipal Center. The production will run for eight performances from Friday, August 29 through Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Bowie Playhouse.

Note: There are four roles for teen/young adult actors and three roles for adults.

For more information click here.