Gidion’s Knot at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jul 14-16

Gidion’s Knot at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jul 14-16

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents
Gidion’s Knot
By Johnna Adams
Directed by Rachel Kilgallon and Larry Simmons
Produced by Maureen Rogers

July 14 – 16, 2023
Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Over the course of a 90-minute parent/teacher conference, a grieving mother and an emotionally overwhelmed primary school teacher have a fraught conversation about the tragic suicide of the mother’s son, the teacher’s student, Gidion. Gidion may have been bullied severely– or he may have been an abuser. As his story is slowly uncovered, the women try to reconstruct a satisfying explanation for Gidion’s act and come to terms with excruciating feelings of culpability.

Ticket prices: $20 general, $15 students/military/seniors

LMP strongly urges that all patrons that come to LMP be vaccinated and wear masks. At this time, we will not require vaccination cards and masks in LMP but reserve the right to change the guidelines should the positivity rate rise significantly.

Buy tickets here.

For further information, please call 301-617-9906, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

2023 Shakespeare in the Parks: The Tempest at various locations, Jun 25-Jul 16

2023 Shakespeare in the Parks: The Tempest at various locations, Jun 25-Jul 16

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

2023 Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks presents The Tempest

Description: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Division is proud to announce our 10th Anniversary Celebration Tour with the show that started it all, The Tempest, directed by founding Artistic Director Christopher Dwyer. This 1980s-infused tale follows Prospero, who is stranded on a deserted island in the Mediterranean with his daughter Miranda, narrowly escaping his evil brother. He now comes to grips with a life he left behind and whether to enact revenge on his brother who has just washed up on shore. Complete with magic, faeries, and physical storytelling, this fast-paced 90-minute outdoor adventure is perfect for the entire family. Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

Performances Sunday, June 25 – Sunday, July 16, 2023

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

Sunday, June 25, 2023, 7:30 PM, Fairwood Community Park, 12390 Fairwood Parkway, Bowie, MD 20720

Thursday, June 29, 2023, 7:30 PM, Patuxent River Park, Pavilion and Camp Ground, 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Friday, June 30, 2023, 7:30 PM, National Harbor Plaza Stage, 165 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Saturday, July 1, 2023, 7:30 PM, Fort Washington Park, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744

Wednesday, July 5, 2023, 7:30 PM, Riverdale House Museum Grounds, 4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, MD 20737

Thursday, July 6, 2023, 7:30 PM, Montpelier Mansion Grounds, 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708

Saturday, July 8, 2023, 7:30 PM, Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Lane , Rockville, MD 20855

Sunday, July 9, 2023, 6 PM, Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton MD 20902

Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 7:00 PM, North Four Corners , Local Park, 315 University Boulevard West , Silver Spring, MD 20901

Friday, July 14, 2023, 7:30 PM, Watkins Regional Park, Watkins Park Drive , Kettering, MD 20774

Saturday, July 15, 2023, 7:30 PM, David C. Driskell Community Park, 3911 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Sunday, July 16, 2023, 3 PM, Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, MD 20784

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.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 28-May 21

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 28-May 21

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music and lyrics by William Finn
Book written by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss
Directed by Michael Hartsfield
Musically Directed by Mimi McGinniss
Produced by Maureen Rogers

April 28 – May 21, 2023
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Friday April 28 at 8pm
Saturday April 29 at 8pm
Friday May 5 at 8pm
Saturday May 6 at 8pm
Friday May 12 at 8pm
Saturday May 13 at 8pm
Sunday May 14 at 2pm
Friday May 19 at 8pm
Saturday May 20 at 8pm
Sunday May 21 at 2pm

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life-un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. ~ MTI.

Ticket prices: $23 general, $18 students/military/seniors

LMP strongly urges that all patrons that come to LMP be vaccinated and wear masks. At this time, we will not require vaccination cards and masks in LMP but reserve the right to change the guidelines should the positivity rate rise significantly.

Buy tickets here.

For further information, please call 301-617-9906, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

The Lightning Thief at St. Vincent Pallotti High School, Apr 21-23

The Lightning Thief at St. Vincent Pallotti High School, Apr 21-23

St. Vincent Pallotti High School presents
The Lightning Thief – the Percy Jackson Musical

April 21 – 23, 2023
Friday, April 21 at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 22 at 7:00pm
Sunday, April 23 at 2:00pm

Location: St. Vincent Pallotti High School in Laurel.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 Senior Citizens, $8 for students and children

For more information contact:
Renee Lorenz
rlorenz@pallottihs.org

Auditions for Gidion’s Knot at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 6 & 7

Auditions for Gidion’s Knot at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 6 & 7

Laurel Mill Playhouse announces auditions for:
Gidion’s Knot
By Johnna Adams
Directed by Rachel Kilgallon and Larry Simmons
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 7pm
Friday, April 7, 2023 at 3pm

Performances: July 14 – 16, 2023

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

In search of two female actresses. Callbacks (if needed) will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Bring a headshot, resume and list of conflicts through July 16.

Over the course of a 90-minute parent/teacher conference, a grieving mother and an emotionally overwhelmed primary school teacher have a fraught conversation about the tragic suicide of the mother’s son, the teacher’s student, Gidion. Gidion may have been bullied severely– or he may have been an abuser. As his story is slowly uncovered, the women try to reconstruct a satisfying explanation for Gidion’s act and come to terms with excruciating feelings of culpability.

Ticket prices: $20 general, $15 students/military/seniors

LMP strongly urges that all patrons that come to LMP be vaccinated and wear masks. At this time, we will not require vaccination cards and masks in LMP but reserve the right to change the guidelines should the positivity rate rise significantly.

Buy tickets here.

For further information, please call 301-617-9906, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.