Tag Archives: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

I’ve Been a Woman at Clarice Smith, Apr 12-13

I’ve Been a Woman at Clarice Smith, Apr 12-13

Second Season
I’ve Been a Woman by Jordan Ealey

April 12 & 13, 2019

Fri, Apr 12, 2019 . 7:30PM
Sat, Apr 13, 2019 . 2:00PM
Sat, Apr 13, 2019 . 7:00PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Cafritz Foundation Theatre

This original theater piece follows two souls who are repeatedly reincarnated in Black women’s bodies during feminist movements of the past, present and future. As these embodied souls reconnect with one another across three distinct time periods, they struggle to reconcile the realities of their race, gender and sexuality within societies that seek to deny their humanity.

Free, tickets are required. Click here.

Sign up now for Spring Break Theatre Camps, Apr 15-19

2019 Spring Break Theatre Camp at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Apr 15-Apr 19

Location: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

An acting camp for young performers who want to sharpen their theater skills and increase their confidence while having fun. Activities will include theatre games, comedy, improv, pantomime, scene study, characterization and musical theater techniques. A field trip to a local theatre performance is included.

Dates: April 15 – April 19, 2019. Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm.
Fees: Residents $170, Non-Residents $221.

To sign up click here and search for keyword “Theatre”.

2019 Spring Camp with the Greenbelt Recreation Department, Apr 15-Apr 19

Location: Greenbelt Community Center Gymnasium

Warmer days are on their way, and Spring Break is right around the
corner! We’ll keep your kid’s break action packed with a combination of
events both at the Youth Center and off premises. All campers must be in
kindergarten through sixth grade and are responsible for providing their
own non-perishable lunch and drink.

Dates: April 15 – April 19, 2019. Time: 8:45am to 3:30pm.
Fees: Residents $204, Non-Residents $235.

Before and after care available.

To register click here.

Kurt Weill Festival: Zaubernacht & Mahagonny Songspiel at Clarice Smith, Apr 5-11

Kurt Weill Festival: Zaubernacht & Mahagonny Songspiel at Clarice Smith, Apr 5-11

Kurt Weill Festival: Zaubernacht & Mahagonny Songspiel

Zaubernacht
Kurt Weill, composer
Wladimir Boritsch, librettist

Mahagonny Songspiel
Kurt Weill, composer
Bertolt Brecht, librettist

April 5 – 11, 2019

Fri, Apr 5, 2019 . 7:30PM
Sun, Apr 7, 2019 . 3:00PM
Tue, Apr 9, 2019 . 7:30PM
Thu, Apr 11, 2019 . 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Kogod Theatre.

The Maryland Opera Studio juxtaposes two of Weill’s earliest works for the stage — Zaubernacht (1922) and Mahagonny Songspiel(1927). An enchanting work about two small children whose toys come to life, Zaubernacht (1922) also features a dance portion that will be performed by TDPS students. Mahagonny Songspiel (1927) is a scenic cantata set in a fictitious American town and marks the beginning of Weill’s collaboration with Bertolt Brecht.

Tickets: General admission $25, Students/Youth Free. Click here.

Kreativity Open Mic at Clarice Smith, Apr 5

Kreativity Open Mic at Clarice Smith, Apr 5

Kreativity Diversity Troupe Open Mic Night
Friday, April 5, 2019 at 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
Free, no tickets required. Cafritz Foundation Theatre, general admission.

Join the Kreators of the Kreativity Diversity Troupe for an open mic night, full of music, dance and spoken word.

Want to try out your own performance chops? Show up and sign up! Just looking for a night of entertainment from some of the most talented students in the metro area? Simply take a seat and enjoy the show.

Interested in learning more about Kreativity? Email kreativity.troupe@gmail.com and like them on Facebook!

Free, no tickets required.

Henson Awards Showcase at Clarice Smith, Apr 3

Henson Awards Showcase at Clarice Smith, Apr 3

Henson Awards Showcase
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 . 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
Free, no tickets required. Cafritz Foundation Theatre, general admission.

The talented student recipients of the Jim Henson Fund for Puppetry will perform/present their funded projects. This year’s student presenters are Kristen Ahern (MFA Design candidate), Olivia Brann (MA candidate), Chris Brusberg (MFA Design candidate), and Stacey Carlson (MFA Dance candidate).

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 the Henson family to honor the memory of Jim Henson (1960), creator of the world famous Muppets.

Free, no tickets required.