Tag Archives: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

TDPS Henson Awards at Clarice Smith, Mar 5

TDPS Henson Awards at Clarice Smith, Mar 5

TDPS Henson Awards
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 • 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

The talented student recipients of the Jim Henson Fund for Puppetry will perform/present their funded projects.

The School of Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies hosts an annual competition and recipients are awarded funds to create a puppet project or performance. The Jim Henson Fund for Puppetry was established by Jane Henson ’55 to honor the memory of Jim Henson ’60, creator of the world famous Muppets.

Tickets: $25 General, or $10 Students. Click here.

Auditions for Teen Performance Ensemble, Mar 3

Auditions for Teen Performance Ensemble, Mar 3

M_NCPPC announces:

Auditions for Teen Performance Ensemble 2024
Seeking Teen Musical Theatre Actors Ages 16 – 18

Deadline to Apply: Fri., Mar. 1, 2024

Auditions: Sunday, March 3, 2024, from 1pm to 5pm

Rehearsals April 15 – June 22, 2024
Performance Tour June 24 – August 9, 2024

Location: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Are you a rising star ready to shine on stage? Do you have a passion for musical theatre and want to be part of an ensemble? This is YOUR chance to showcase your talent and join an exciting journey of creativity, friendship, and unforgettable performances!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Since 1996, the Teen Performance Ensemble has provided on-the-job training in musical theater skills to aspiring teen actors. The troupe presents one-act musical plays, directed by theatrical professionals, to children enrolled in M-NCPPC’s Summer Playgrounds and Camps. The Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation Arts & Cultural Heritage Division is seeking teens ages 16 and up to audition for the 2024 Teen Performance Ensemble Summer Tour! This is a paid position starting at $15/hr.

Program Schedule:
Rehearsals will be held twice a week (Wednesdays and Fridays, time tba) starting the week of April 15th.
The performance tour will begin June 25, 2024 and end August 9, 2024 (During the tour, the cast work 20-25 hours per week during the summer).

Deadline to Apply: Fri., Mar. 1, 2024

For more information click here.

Contact:
Megan Merchant
301-446-3238
megan.merchant@pgparks.com

Men on Boats at Clarice Smith, Mar 1-9

Men on Boats at Clarice Smith, Mar 1-9

Men on Boats
By Jacklyn Backhaus

Fri, Mar 1, 2024 . 7:30PM
Sat, Mar 2, 2024 . 7:30PM
Sun, Mar 3, 2024 . 2:00PM
Thu, Mar 7, 2024 . 7:30PM
Fri, Mar 8, 2024 . 7:30PM
Sat, Mar 9, 2024 . 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Presented by Nouveau Riche and Soho Theatre
Written by Jessica L. Hagan
Adapted by Ryan Calais Cameron
Directed by Jessica Kaliisa
Cast: Paisley Billings, Déja J Bowens, Jadesola Odunjo, Muki Zubis
Producer for Nouveau Riche: Sarah Verghese
Producers for Soho Theatre: David Luff and Maddie Wilson
Communications & Marketing: Yasmin Mehboob-Khan
Stage Manager: Marie Angelique St Hill
Vocal Coach: Theo Llewellyn

Men On Boats challenges traditional historical narratives by reimagining John Wesley Powell’s expedition in the American West in 1869. A cast of non-male actors portrays the all-male crew, who navigates the treacherous waters of the Colorado River during their exploration. With humor and banter, the play examines gender, identity and the fraught relationship between humans and the natural world. This “rollicking history pageant” (The New York Times) challenges preconceptions about history, gender roles and the stories that get told.

Tickets: $25 General, or $10 Students. Click here.

Teen Audition Clinic at Clarice Smith, Feb 18

Teen Audition Clinic at Clarice Smith, Feb 18

M-NCPPC presents:
Teen Audition Clinic for Teen Performance Ensemble

Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 1pm – 4pm

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Elevate your audition game and unleash your talent at the Teen Performance Ensemble Audition Clinic! Hone your skills, discover your unique voice, and master the art of stage presence. Get insider tips, showcase your talent, and receive constructive feedback. Join us and take your first step towards a future in the spotlight! Free; For grades 9-12.

Tickets: Free for Grades 9-12. Click here for information about the Teen Performance Ensemble, or click here, and search for “Teen Performance Ensemble” to register for the audition clinic.

Contact:
Megan Merchant
301-446-3238
megan.merchant@pgparks.com

Maryland Opera Studio presents Orgullo at Clarice Smith, Feb 9

Maryland Opera Studio presents Orgullo at Clarice Smith, Feb 9

Maryland Opera Studio presents:
New Work Reading:
Orgullo

Christian De Gré Cárdenas, composer & co-librettist
Joseph Reese Anderson, co-librettist
Corinne Hayes, stage direction
Rhys Burgess, musical direction

Friday, February 9, 2024 at 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Orgullo is a mythical exploration of 7 legends surrounding the rise and fall of infamous Mexican President Santa Anna and his wild gum popping adventures defending against American “Manifest Destiny” and their seafaring, dessert raiding, lava walking imperialist forces at the height of the 1846-1848 invasion of Mexico. A part of the award winning 7 Deadly Sins Cycle.

The Maryland Opera Studio is dedicated to the future of opera. Preparing the next generation of great singers and offering performances ranging from classic repertoire to provocative new works, it is building contemporary audiences for opera and advancing the art form to sustain those audiences.

Tickets: Free, no tickets required. Click here.