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One-Act Play Festival at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, May 3-5

One-Act Play Festival at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, May 3-5

One-Act Play Festival

Location: Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Thursday, May 5, 2016

At Roosevelt every Spring, we hold our One Act Festival, in which we showcase many different One Acts. Each One Act is about 10 to 15 minutes, and most are student directed (and in some cases, even student written). They are a fun opportunity for students to experiment with the different aspects of putting on a play, and get a closer look at how many things actually go into making a play.

This Year’s One Acts Include:
Death Comes to my Friends” Directed by Mariah Arrington & Pearl Nissen
“Joan the Girl of Arc” Directed by Emma Jett & Maeve Baker
“Time Flies” Directed by Kainoa Sittman
“Driver’s Test” Directed by Megan Conover
“Greater Tuna” Directed by Mr. Mannino
“Family 2.0” Directed by Mr. Mannino
“Captive Audience” Directed by Mr. Mannino
“Cabaret” Directed by Xaria Lambright-Davis

The One Acts will be performed on May 3, 4, & 5 in the Drama Room (004).

Five or six of the eight plays will be performed each night. For the detailed schedule click here.

Annie at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Nov 13-21

Annie at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Nov 13-21

Annie
By Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin
Based on “Little Orphan Annie”
Directed by Christopher Mannino

Location: Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt.

Friday, November 13, 2015 at 7pm.
Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 7pm.
Friday, November 20, 2015 at 7pm.
Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 7pm.

This November 13, 14, 20 & 21, Annie will grace the stage of Eleanor Roosevelt High School! This inspiring tale of an optimistic orphan girl is a classic beloved by all. It tells the extraordinary story of a little orphan who spends ends up in the lap of luxury with Depression-era billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Unlike most of the other children at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage, spunky Annie believes that her parents are still alive and will one day return to claim her. So when Mr. Warbucks offers to adopt her, she asks the most powerful man in America to help find her real mom and dad instead, and he agrees. Warbucks’ whopping reward for Annie’s parents attracts the attention of con artists Rooster, Lily and the wicked Miss Hannigan, who hatch a plot to kidnap Annie and take the $50,000 reward. All of us at ERHS Drama sincerely look forward to giving you a show you’ll enjoy!

Tickets: $6 in advance, $9 at the door. Tickets are available at the school.

Into the Woods by Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Dec 5-7

Into the Woods by Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Dec 5-7

by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim

Location: Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 5, 6 and; 7 at 7:00pm

Tickets: $6 in advance, $9 at the door.

Description: The Brothers Grimm hit Broadway with an epic fairytale where worlds collide. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together.

The story follows a Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

One of Sondheim’s most popular works, INTO THE WOODS is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy.

INTO THE WOODS performs on December 5, 6, and 7th at 7pm in the Boarman Auditorium at ERHS. Tickets are 6 dollars presale and 9 at the door.

Directed and Designed by Christopher Mannino
Pit Director: Sally Wagner
Stage Manager: Rebecca Bell
Choreography/Assistant Directors: Alyssa Brown and Sofia Zocca
Construction: Amelia Benson and Maliyah Womack
Paints: Suzannah Noyes
Costume Design: Joan Briggs
Props: Kyla Sellers
Lights/Sound: Scott Candey and David Gardner

Presented by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI).