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Upcycled Cinderella at the Publick Playhouse, Mar 14

Upcycled Cinderella at the Publick Playhouse, Mar 14

Midweek Matinee
Monday, March 14, 10:15 am
GEICO Gecko Series: Upcycled Cinderella

Location: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Description: This imaginative production brings to life the story of Cinderella in a way that will surprise and delight audiences. The wacky duo Dustmop and Binny “accidentally” stumble upon and audience and decide to put on a play with what they have before them. Using household items, recycled objects and physical comedy, the performers create hilarious characters, inventive settings and lively scenes. Packed with character education lessons, Upcycled Cinderella will activate the imagination and encourage young audiences to use teamwork, friendship and creativity in their everyday lives.

Recommended for grades Pre-K-5. Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts, Social Studies.

Tickets: $8/person, $6/groups of 20 or more; Free to Title 1 Schools in Prince George’s County

This performance is supported by the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation

Tags: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, Cheverly Maryland, Midweek Matinee, Upcycled Cinderella, GEICO Gecko Series

The Right to Dream at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 29

The Right to Dream at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 29

Midweek Matinee
Monday, February 29, 10:15 am & 12 noon
GEICO Gecko Series: The Right to Dream

Location: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Description: The story of a young African-American’s coming of age in Mississippi during the 1950s and 1960s is vividly told in this compelling production, offering the audience an individual, inside view of this tumultuous, challenging period of American history.

Recommended for Grades 5 and up. Curriculum Connections: Civil Rights, Human Rights, Civics (Government), US History, African American History.

Tickets: $8/person, $6/groups of 20 or more; Free to Title 1 Schools in Prince George’s County

This performance is supported by the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation.

Berenstain Bears LIVE! at the Publick Playhouse, Mar 20

Berenstain Bears LIVE! at the Publick Playhouse, Mar 20

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Friday, March 20, 2015, at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Berenstain Bears LIVE!

Following their hit off-Broadway run in New York and based on the award-winning book series, everyone’s favorite bear family arrives at the Playhouse to sing and dance through a life full of complications. Brother Bear’s grades are slipping, Sister Bear still has a few things to learn about making new friends, and Papa Bear just can’t stop eating junk food. But we can always depend on Mama Bear and her loving patience to help set things right. “A fantastic experience for kids!” NYTheatre.com

Curriculum Connections: literature based, theatre arts, language arts, social studies, health and physical education, relationships

Recommended for grades Pre-K-2

Tickets: $8; $6/groups of 20 or more