Murder Mystery Theatre
Thursday, October 29, 2015 5:00pm – 7:00pm
This interactive, sometimes improvised, and always spooky evening to die for will leave you peeking around corners and guessing, “Who done it?”
Location: Student Center Dining Hall, Bowie State University.
Free Admission
Contact:
Bob Bartlett
bbartlett@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3769
Spring Arts Festival: Crowns Gospel Musical
Thursday, April 16, 2015, at 7:30pm
Friday, April 17, 2015, at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 18, 2015, at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 19, 2015, at 2:30pm
Description: Crowns, a play with music and dance, is adapted from a book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. Crowns weaves together a variety of stories from different characters, time periods and perspectives that, when integrated with music and dance, create a tapestry of voices that transcend time and place. The essential story of Crowns is that of Yolonda, a young African-American girl trying to figure out her identity, her place in the world, and her place in her own culture.
The musical will be directed Professor Elliot Moffitt.
Location: Fine and Performing Arts Center, Main Stage, Bowie State University
Cost: $15 general; $10 students, faculty and staff; $8 children
Contact:
Bob Bartlett
bbartlett@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3769
Second Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival
Thursday, February 19, 2015, 7:30pm
Friday, February 20, 2015, 7:30pm
Saturday, February 21, 2015, 7:30pm
Enjoy original short plays produced, written, and directed by BSU students.
Cost: $5.
Location: Black Box Theater, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Bowie State University
Contact:
Bob Bartlett
bbartlett@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3769
Black History Month: Paul Robeson, the Play
Friday, February 6, 2015, at 7:00pm
Saturday, February 7, 2015, at 2:00pm
Description: This play depicts the life and struggles of actor, singer and civil rights activist Paul Robeson.
This play will be presented by the Reid Temple Restoration Center.
Location: Fine and Performing Arts Center, Main Stage, Bowie State University
Cost: $25 General, $5 BSU Students
Contact:
Bob Bartlett
bbartlett@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3769
The Black Nativity
by Langston Hughes
Directed by Eric Ruffin
Saturday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 3 p.m.
Description: The Theater Alliance presents Langston Hughes’ classic retelling of the Christmas story, directed by Eric Ruffin. An ensemble cast performs the tale from an Afro-centric perspective, infused with rich gospel, blues, funk, jazz music and griot-style storytelling.
Location: Black Box Theater, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Bowie State University
Tickets: General: $35; Senior (60+): $20; Student; $20; BSU Student/Faculty/Staff: $10. Buy tickets on-line.
Contact:
Bob Bartlett
bbartlett@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3769
