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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.

One-Act Play Festival at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, May 12-14

One-Act Play Festival at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, May 12-14

One-Act Play Festival
Location: Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, in the new Sally Wagner Performing Arts Space (room 004).

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 7pm.
Wednesday, May 12, 2015 at 7pm.
Thursday, May 12, 2015 at 7pm.

At Roosevelt every spring, we hold our One Act Festival, in which we showcase many different One Acts. Each One Act is about 10 to 15 minutes, and they are all student directed (and in some cases, even student written). They are a fun opportunity for students to experiment with the different aspects of putting on a play, and getting a closer look at how many things actually go into making a play.

“Cabaret”, directed by Kaisa and Mason Brooks
“I Can’t think of it Right Now”, directed by Gabriella Hall and Lela Brown
“1000 Cigertes”, directed by Julia Tartaro
“GPS 9000”, directed by Keila Alvarado
“Mirror Mirror”, directed by Saturne Tchabong
“AP Theatre”, directed by Mr. Mannino

Aloniz Improvisation at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Apr 25

Aloniz Improvisation at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Apr 25

Aloniz Improvisation

Location: Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt.

Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 7pm in the ERHS auditorium.

ALONIZ! is Roosevelt’s theater improv team. Improv is like acting but without a script. The team makes up scenes as they go along!

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.

Aladdin and the Jinn at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Mar 30-Apr 1

Aladdin and the Jinn at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Mar 30-Apr 1

ERHS Drama presents:
Aladdin and the Jinn

Location: Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt.

March 30 – April 1, 2015

ERHS Drama is thrilled to present ALADDIN AND THE JINN.

This is a unique presentation, never attempted in the history of the school. The Drama 3 (advanced acting) class has spent a full year creating an original play. They selected the fairytale of Aladdin, and decided to use an aesthetic setting of the Modern Middle East. Working as an ensemble, the students had projects incorporating advanced techniques. They then combined these projects to form an entirely original script. ALADDIN AND THE JINN is an original ensemble production, written and performed by students. Can the Palestinian Aladdin find love with the Israeli Sarai? Will the wish-granting Jinn ensnare them both?

This production is also the first performance in the brand-new Sally Wagner Performing Arts Space, a new black box theatre. The space is not finished, but is an exciting and versatile new performance venue, which will highlight the burgeoning arts department of ERHS. The space is the new home of ERHS Drama, and will be a continuing home for many future performances.

ALADDIN AND THE JINN performances are March 30, 31, and April 1st (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) at 7pm. Tickets are 5 dollars in advance (sold in school the week before) or 8 dollars at the door. The show is one hour.