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The Springfield Boys at the Greenbelt Arts Center, July 10-19

The Springfield Boys at the Greenbelt Arts Center, July 10-19

The Springfield Boys
By Anthony E. Gallo
Directed by Trix Whitehall
A guest production from Seventh Street Playhouse

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

July 10 – 19, 2015
Friday and Saturday at 8:00
Sunday at 2:00

This two-act dramedy traces the historically significant relationship among Abraham Lincoln, his very closest friend Joshua Fry Speed, and his law partner William H. (Billy) Herndon, from 1837 to 1891 (26 years after the Lincoln assassination). Both Speed and Herndon played important roles in the legacy of the 16th president. Oh yes, the Springfield Girls also have their say. And the boys even help one another on their roads to marriage.

Ticket prices: $20 General Admission, $16 Students/Seniors/Military, $12 Youth (12 and under with adult).
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Spider’s Web at the Greenbelt Arts Center, June 19-28

Spider’s Web at the Greenbelt Arts Center, June 19-28

Spider’s Web
by Agatha Christie
directed by Rick Starkweather
A guest production from Thunderous Productions

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

June 19 – 28, 2015
Friday and Saturday at 8:00
Sunday at 2:00

Clarissa, the second wife of Henry Hailsham Brown, is adept at spinning tales of adventure for their bored diplomatic circle. When a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama much harder to cope with, especially as she suspects the murderer might be her young stepdaughter Pippa. Worse still, the victim is the man who broke up Henry’s first marriage! Clarissa’s fast talking places her in some hair raising experiences, as she comes to learn that the facts are much more terrifying than fiction.

Ticket prices: $20 General Admission, $16 Students/Seniors/Military, $12 Youth (12 and under with adult).
Buy tickets here.

A Raisin in the Sun at the Greenbelt Arts Center, May 15-Jun 6

A Raisin in the Sun at the Greenbelt Arts Center, May 15-Jun 6

A Raisin in the Sun
by Lorraine Hansberry
directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

May 15 – June 6
Friday and Saturday at 8:00
Sunday May 24 and 31 at 2:00

Ticket prices: $20 General Admission, $16 Students/Seniors/Military, $12 Youth (12 and under with adult). Buy tickets.

When her deceased husband’s insurance money comes through, Mama Lena dreams of moving to a new home and better neighborhood in Chicago. Walter Lee, a chauffeur, has other plans, however: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Beneatha dreams of medical school. The tensions and prejudice they face form this seminal American drama. Sacrifice, trust, and love among the Younger family and their heroic struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration.

Choking Out the Kudzu at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Apr 10-26

Choking Out the Kudzu at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Apr 10-26

Choking Out The Kudzu (an original musical)
by Betty Ladas and Billie Colombaro
directed by Billie Colombaro

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

April 10-26, 2015

An original work with a Greenbelt connection! Two women meet in conflict but develop a powerful bond. The super mom, Stella, gives the old lady, Bessie, the will to live. Feisty Bessie gives Stella the courage to face her fears, risk ridicule, and step into the spotlight. Along the way, laughter accompanies the struggle and tears come with pain.

Auditions for A Raisin in the Sun at Greenbelt Arts Center, Mar 9 & 10

Auditions for A Raisin in the Sun at Greenbelt Arts Center, Mar 9 & 10

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Auditions for A Raisin in the Sun, will be held at the theater, on Sunday, March 8 at 3pm and Monday, March 9, at 7:00. Callbacks, if needed, will be Tuesday, March 10.

Performances run May 15 – June 6, 2015.

Auditions for A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, will be held at the Greenbelt Arts Center on Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10, at 7PM. Callbacks, if needed will be Thursday, March 12, also at 7PM. Director Richelle Howie Lacewell is casting 4 men, 1 boy, and 4 women; see below for listing. All roles are open except for that of Karl Lindner. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. There is no need to prepare a monologue.

Story of the play: Based upon an African-American family’s dreams and experiences in the Washington Park Subdivision of Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. It chronicles their plight as they strive to emerge from the life they currently lead to a better status. This plight encompasses dreams accomplished and dreams deferred, racial discrimination inside and outside of the African American race, the importance of love and family and growth both internal and external. This play is the backdrop to what happens next once the Younger’s move out of their current home into the play’s sequel, Clybourne Park, which just closed at GAC.

For more information see: http://www.greenbeltartscenter.org/Default.asp#audition