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Merrily We Roll Along at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Jan 5-20

Merrily We Roll Along at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Jan 5-20

The Greenbelt Arts Center Presents:
Merrily We Roll Along
music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
book by George Furth
directed by Roy Hammond
music directed by Joe Biddle
choreography by Rikki Howie Lacewell

January 5 – 20, 2024
Fri, Jan 5th, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Jan 6th, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Jan 7th, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Jan 12th, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Jan 13th, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Jan 14th, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Jan 19th, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Jan 20th, 2024 at 8:00 pm

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

The show tells the story of how three friends’ lives and friendship change over 20 years; it focuses particularly on Franklin Shepard, a talented composer of musicals who, over those 20 years, abandons his friends and songwriting career to become a producer of Hollywood movies. Like the play on which it is based, the show’s story moves backward in time. It begins in 1976 at the friends’ lowest moment and ends in 1957, at their youthful best.

Ticket prices: $27 General Admission, $24 Seniors/Military, $14 Student/Youth. Buy tickets here.

Auditions for Merrily We Roll Along by Greenbelt Arts Center, Oct 8-10

Auditions for Merrily We Roll Along by Greenbelt Arts Center, Oct 8-10

Greenbelt Arts Center announces auditions for:
Merrily We Roll Along
music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
book by George Furth
directed by Roy Hammond
music directed by Joe Biddle
choreography by Rikki Howie Lacewell

Audition Dates: October 8 – 10, 2023
Sun. Oct. 8, Mon. Oct. 9, and Tues. Oct. 10, at 7:00pm; Callbacks will be Wed. Oct. 11 at 7:00pm, if needed.

Performances: January 5 – 20, 2024

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

The show tells the story of how three friends’ lives and friendship change over 20 years; it focuses particularly on Franklin Shepard, a talented composer of musicals who, over those 20 years, abandons his friends and songwriting career to become a producer of Hollywood movies. Like the play on which it is based, the show’s story moves backward in time. It begins in 1976 at the friends’ lowest moment and ends in 1957, at their youthful best.

For more information, including parts to be cast, click here.

Auditions for Merrily We Roll Along at Greenbelt Arts Center, Apr 23-25

Auditions for Merrily We Roll Along at Greenbelt Arts Center, Apr 23-25

Greenbelt Arts Center announces auditions for:
The Greenbelt Arts Center Presents:
Merrily We Roll Along
music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
book by George Furth
directed by Roy Hammond
music directed by Joe Biddle
choreography by Rikki Howie Lacewell

April 23 – 25, 2023

Auditions: Sun. Apr. 23, Mon. Apr. 24, and Tues. Apr. 25 at 7:00 pm. Callbacks, if needed, will be Wed. Apr. 26 at 7:00 pm.

Performances: July 21 – August 12, 2023

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

The show tells the story of how three friends’ lives and friendship change over 20 years; it focuses particularly on Franklin Shepard, a talented composer of musicals who, over those 20 years, abandons his friends and songwriting career to become a producer of Hollywood movies. Like the play on which it is based, the show’s story moves backward in time. It begins in 1976 at the friends’ lowest moment and ends in 1957, at their youthful best.

For more information click here.

H.M.S. Pinafore by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Oct 21-Nov 19

H.M.S. Pinafore by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Oct 21-Nov 19

H.M.S. Pinafore
October 21 – November 19, 2016
Music by Arthur Sullivan
Book & Lyrics by W. S. Gilbert
Direction by Jane Wingard
Music Direction by Joe Biddle
Choreography by Andrew Gordon

October 21 through November 19, 2016
Fri and Sat at 8 PM, Sun at 3 PM
Closing performance Saturday, November 19th at 3 PM

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

Welcome aboard the H.M.S. Pinafore, Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic operetta! Captain Corcoran tries to marry his daughter to the lofty Sir Joseph Porter, but she falls in love with a lowborn sailor. All sorts of hilarity ensue! This zany, internationally-renowned show features well-known G&S songs, including “I’m Called Little Buttercup,” “We Sail the Ocean Blue,” and “He Is an Englishman.”

General Admission – $22, Seniors (60+), Full Time Students – $19, Discount for prepaid groups of 10 to 19 – $2 off per ticket, 20 or more – $4 off per ticket. For tickets, click here or call call (410) 757-5700 or (301) 832-4819.

Auditions for HMS Pinafore by 2nd Star Productions, Jul 18 & 19

Auditions for HMS Pinafore by 2nd Star Productions, Jul 18 & 19

Auditions for H.M.S. Pinafore
Music by Arthur Sullivan
Book & Lyrics by W. S. Gilbert

July 18 & 19, 2016

Location: 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

AUDITION NOTICE!! H.M.S. Pinafore

Dates: Monday, July 18 & Tuesday, July 19 at 7:00 PM, with Callbacks on Thursday, July 21 at 7:00 PM
Location: The Bowie Playhouse in Bowie, MD (16500 Whitemarsh Park Dr, Bowie, MD 20715)
Production Dates: October 21 – November 19, 2016, Fridays through Sundays

Direction by Jane Wingard
Music Direction by Joe Biddle
Choreography by Andrew Gordon

We welcome non-traditional casting – all roles are open to all races and ethnic diversities! All ages are welcome to audition.

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays beginning in early August, with the exception of the final two weeks of Tech, for which all will be called nearly every night of the week. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at 2ndStarBowie@gmail.com.

If you are auditioning:
*If you have one, bring a theatrical resume and a headshot (professional quality not necessary) or recent face picture for the casting team.
*Bring a written list of any and all remotely possible conflicts that you have or may have between August 2 and November 19
*Prepare 1 vocal piece, 16-32 bars in length, that shows vocal and acting range and provide sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. No a cappella singing or recorded accompaniment will be permitted.
*Come prepared to learn a short dance combination with clothes and shoes you can comfortably and safely move in.
*Please note that candidates who are invited to Callbacks will be asked to read from the script and/or sing a selection from the score. It is strongly suggested that you familiarize yourself with the script and the score. Preparation is essential to a strong audition.

For more information see: http://www.2ndstarproductions.com/2ndStarAudition.html

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