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Rumpus in the Rainforest children’s show at MAD, Jun 24-Aug 2

Rumpus in the Rainforest children’s show at MAD, Jun 24-Aug 2

MAD’s 2026 Children’s Show:
Rumpus in the Rainforest
directed by James Pildis

Auditions: June 24, 2026 at 5:30pm
Rehearsals: June 29 – August 1, 2026.
Performance: August 2, 2026.

Location: Goddard Space Flight Center’s MAD Theater.

After last year’s successful run of The Garden Show, MAD will be continuing this new tradition with another children’s performance. The Rumpus in the Rainforest is the story of a frog in the rainforest who longs to see the sky, but with the thick canopy trees that is easier said than done. There are a lot of different creatures in the rainforest… but will any of them be able to help?

The show is recommended for those in elementary and middle school, but children of all ages are welcome! All children who come out to auditions are guaranteed a role. Auditions will be held in the NASA GSFC Building 3 Auditorium on Wednesday, June 24th at 6:00pm.

To sign up for auditions, complete the following Google Form. For information on badging, please contact Badges@MADTheater.org. If you would like to volunteer to help with this production or have any questions, please contact James Pildis (James@Pildis.com).

Nature’s Diary at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Jun 21

Nature’s Diary at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Jun 21

The Greenbelt Arts Center present:
Nature’s Diary
by Kate Buckholdt

June 21, 2026 at 6pm

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

A body of sung poetry on relationships with and within nature, relationships with others and with life itself. Educational pieces on animals, bees, human-caused environmental damage, and a couple short biographies on powerful people both good and wicked.

Each musical book report in this performance is accompanied by visual art or images related to each piece.

Tickets: $21 General Admission. Buy tickets here.

2026 Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It, Jun 16-Jul 5

2026 Shakespeare in the Parks: various locations, Jun 16-Jul 5

The Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division Presents the Prince George’s Summer Shakespeare Festival.

Performances May 16 – July 8, 2026

2026 Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks presents As You Like It

Description: Join Shakespeare in the Parks for Shakespeare’s comedy: As You Like It

Get ready for another summer of Shakespeare in the Parks! The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Division proudly presents the 2026 Shakespeare in the Parks Tour, bringing a professional, FREE, and family-friendly theatrical experience to parks throughout Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. This beloved annual tradition invites audiences of all ages to enjoy the magic of live performance in the beauty of the outdoors.

This summer’s featured production is As You Like It, one of William Shakespeare’s most delightful comedies. Filled with mistaken identities, witty banter, music, romance, and playful adventure, the story follows Rosalind and her companions as they flee to the Forest of Arden, where love is tested, friendships are forged, and everyone discovers that life can be sweeter when we embrace joy, freedom, and being true to ourselves. Charming, humorous, and full of heart, As You Like It offers a whimsical celebration of love and laughter perfect for the whole family.

Note: For outdoor performances, please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating and comfort. Picnic meals are encouraged, and this pet-friendly production welcomes your furry companions.

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a FREE performance in your favorite park!

For more information, including rain dates, click here.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 7 pm Riversdale Historic Site and Museum 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737 Performance
Thursday, June 18, 2026 7 pm Montpelier Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708 Performance Sign Langauge Interpreter
Saturday, June 20, 2026 7 pm Meadowside Nature Center 5100 Meadowside Ln, Rockville, MD 20855 Performance
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 7 pm Darnall’s Chance Historic Site and Museum 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Performance
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 7 pm National Harbor Plaza Stage National Harbor Blvd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Performance
Thursday, June 25, 2026 7 pm Harmony Hall Arts Center 10701 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744 Performance Indoors
Saturday, June 27, 2026 7 pm Prince George’s Publick Playhouse 5445 Landover Road, Hyattsville, MD 20784 Performance Indoors; Sign Language Interpreter; Post-show Q&A with the Artistic Director and Cast
Sunday, June 28, 2026 3 pm Prince George’s Publick Playhouse 5445 Landover Road, Hyattsville, MD 20784 Performance Indoors/No tickets required
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 7 pm Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 Performance Join us at 6:30 pm for live music by the Shakespeare in the Parks Band; Sign Language Interpreter
Sunday, July 5, 2026 7 pm Watkins Regional Park 331 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Performance Located in field in front of Watkins Nature Center

Enjoy free, entertaining, and accessible productions of the work of the greatest playwright of the English language at parks and arts centers throughout Prince George’s County! Each summer Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks tours a professional, family-friendly production of one of Shakespeare’s plays throughout the county, making great theatre available to everyone. For more information, call 301-446-3232; TTY 301-699-2544.

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The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Jun 5-20

The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Jun 5-20

The Greenbelt Arts Center presents:
The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals
music and lyrics by Jeff Blim
written by Matt & Nick Lang
directed by AJ Fontaine

June 5 – 20, 2026

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals is a comedy musical that follows Paul, an average guy who “doesn’t like musicals,” as the citizens of his town are gradually overcome by an alien hive mind that makes them sing and dance as if they are in a musical.

Tickets: $27 General Admission, $25 Seniors/Military, $15 Student/Youth. Buy tickets here.