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A Christmas Carol at the Bowie CPA, Dec 6-21

A Christmas Carol at the Bowie CPA, Dec 6-21

The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts presents:
A Christmas Carol
Adapted from the book by Charles Dickens
Directed by Christopher Dwyer

December 6 – 15, 2024
Saturday, December 6 at 3pm and 7pm
Sunday, December 14 at 1pm and 4pm
Sunday, December 21 at 4pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

For families and patrons of all ages!

Celebrate the holidays at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with our original production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Christopher Dwyer.

Step back in time to Victorian London for one of the world’s most beloved stories, told with music, magic, humor, and heart in this acclaimed adaptation at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. Follow London’s most notorious miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, as he journeys through time with a host of spirits to re-discover his own humanity — and the spirit of the holidays.

A Christmas Carol at the Bowie CPA, Dec 6-15

A Christmas Carol at the Bowie CPA, Dec 6-15

The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts presents:
A Christmas Carol
Adapted from the book by Charles Dickens
Directed by Christopher Dwyer
Assistant Directed by Briana Manente

December 6 – 15, 2024
Friday, December 6 at 11am (school matinee performance)
Saturday, December 7 at 4pm
Sunday, December 8 at 3pm
Saturday, December 14 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 15 at 3pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

BCPA announces their 2nd annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, playing this December! Directed by BCPA Executive Director Christopher Dwyer and Assistant Directed by Briana Manente, A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the BCPA features a cast of professional actors and musicians sharing the stage with community performers who sing in the Community Chorus and act as the ensemble, filling out the world of the play!

Step back in time to Victorian London for one of the world’s most beloved stories, told with music, magic, humor, and heart in this acclaimed adaptation at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. Follow London’s most notorious miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, as he journeys through time with a host of spirits to re-discover his own humanity — and the spirit of the holidays.

Auditions for A Christmas Carol at the Bowie CPA, July 7

Auditions for A Christmas Carol at the Bowie CPA, July 7

The Bowie CPA announces auditions for:
A Christmas Carol
Adapted from the book by Charles Dickens
Directed by Christopher Dwyer
Assistant Directed by Briana Manente

Auditions: Sunday, July 7, 12:00-5:00 pm at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts at 15200 Annapolis Rd, Bowie, MD.

Auditions must be reserved in advance and slots are limited.

Performances: December 6 – 15, 2024

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

We are currently seeking actors and actor/musicians (especially those who play guitar, violin, and/or percussion) to fill tracks that include the roles of: Christmas Present, Fred, Mrs. Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Young Scrooge, Mrs. Dilber, Old Joe, and a collection of other ensemble tracks. Actors of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and walks of life are encouraged to audition.

The roles of Scrooge, Marley, Christmas Past, and Bob Cratchit have been cast.

BCPA announces their 2nd annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, playing this December! Directed by BCPA Executive Director Christopher Dwyer and Assistant Directed by Briana Manente, A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the BCPA features a cast of professional actors and musicians sharing the stage with community performers who sing in the Community Chorus and act as the ensemble, filling out the world of the play!

Step back in time to Victorian London for one of the world’s most beloved stories, told with music, magic, humor, and heart in this acclaimed adaptation at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. Follow London’s most notorious miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, as he journeys through time with a host of spirits to re-discover his own humanity — and the spirit of the holidays.

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A Christmas Carol at the Bowie CPA, Dec 2 & 3

A Christmas Carol at the Bowie CPA, Dec 2 & 3

Charles Dickens’
A Christmas Carol
Adapted and directed by Christopher Dwyer

December 2 & 3, 2023
Saturday, December 2 at 7:00pm
Sunday, December 3 at 4:00pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

For families and patrons of all ages! Celebrate the holidays at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with our original production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Christopher Dwyer. Step back in time to Victorian London for a magical tale of ghosts, a change of heart, and the true meaning of the holidays! Audiences of all ages will be charmed by this much-loved holiday story vividly brought to life by a cast featuring professional actors and musicians from across the DMV with local talent of all ages. This exciting community event will capture the joyful spirit of the season and bring us all together in celebration at the BCPA!

Tickets: $22 adult, $12 child, $15 senior. Click here.

2023 Shakespeare in the Parks: The Tempest at various locations, Jun 25-Jul 16

2023 Shakespeare in the Parks: The Tempest at various locations, Jun 25-Jul 16

The Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division Presents the Prince George’s Summer Shakespeare Festival.

2023 Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks presents The Tempest

Description: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Division is proud to announce our 10th Anniversary Celebration Tour with the show that started it all, The Tempest, directed by founding Artistic Director Christopher Dwyer. This 1980s-infused tale follows Prospero, who is stranded on a deserted island in the Mediterranean with his daughter Miranda, narrowly escaping his evil brother. He now comes to grips with a life he left behind and whether to enact revenge on his brother who has just washed up on shore. Complete with magic, faeries, and physical storytelling, this fast-paced 90-minute outdoor adventure is perfect for the entire family. Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

Performances Sunday, June 25 – Sunday, July 16, 2023

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a FREE performance in your favorite park!

Sunday, June 25, 2023, 7:30 PM, Fairwood Community Park, 12390 Fairwood Parkway, Bowie, MD 20720

Thursday, June 29, 2023, 7:30 PM, Patuxent River Park, Pavilion and Camp Ground, 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Friday, June 30, 2023, 7:30 PM, National Harbor Plaza Stage, 165 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Saturday, July 1, 2023, 7:30 PM, Fort Washington Park, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744

Wednesday, July 5, 2023, 7:30 PM, Riverdale House Museum Grounds, 4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, MD 20737

Thursday, July 6, 2023, 7:30 PM, Montpelier Mansion Grounds, 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708

Saturday, July 8, 2023, 7:30 PM, Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Lane , Rockville, MD 20855

Sunday, July 9, 2023, 6 PM, Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton MD 20902

Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 7:00 PM, North Four Corners , Local Park, 315 University Boulevard West , Silver Spring, MD 20901

Friday, July 14, 2023, 7:30 PM, Watkins Regional Park, Watkins Park Drive , Kettering, MD 20774

Saturday, July 15, 2023, 7:30 PM, David C. Driskell Community Park, 3911 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Sunday, July 16, 2023, 3 PM, Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, MD 20784

Enjoy free, entertaining, and accessible productions of the work of the greatest playwright of the English language at parks and arts centers throughout Prince George’s County! Each summer Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks tours a professional, family-friendly production of one of Shakespeare’s plays throughout the county, making great theatre available to everyone. For more information, call 301-446-3232; TTY 301-699-2544.