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Running on Glass at Venus Theatre, Nov 15-Dec 9

Running on Glass at Venus Theatre, Nov 15-Dec 9

Running on Glass
By Cynthia Cooper

September 20 – October 14, 2018
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm.

Location: Venus Theatre.

A sports scholar entices her friend, a designer and running buddy, to help envision a pop-up museum about women in sports. Six characters from sports history come alive, along with the challenges and successes of diverse people in any field of endeavor. Told in monologues by the two performers, the stories include Althea Gibson, first person to break the color barrier in tennis; Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel; Wilma Rudolph, an African-American Olympic runner who overcame childhood polio; Gretel Bergmann, a Jewish-German athlete used by the Nazis for propaganda; Babe Didrikson, one of the best all-round athletes of any gender, and Mamie ‘Peanut’ Johnson, a professional pitcher in the Negro Leagues. For ages 8 and up.

Tickets are $40 General Admission, $20 for Friend of Venus, $15 for Student or Senior. Buy tickets here. Venus is selling “Friend of Venus” Membership cards. The cost is $5 and the card allows for ½ price tickets through 2018 and specials and discounts at local Laurel businesses. More information will be available on venustheatre.org

Auditions for Another Door Opens by Laurel Mill Playhouse, Nov 3 & 6

Auditions for Another Door Opens by Laurel Mill Playhouse, Nov 3 & 6

Another Door Opens
A Comedy by Jeff Dunne
Directed by Rick Bergmann
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Auditions for Another Door Opens will be held on:
November 3, 2018 at 2:00 PM
November 6, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

What happens when one Artificial Intelligence and two androids try to repopulate the earth by reviving 4 human beings 25 millennia after a nuclear war? Another Door Opens, of course!

Performances: Friday January 4, 2019 through Sunday January 20, 2019
Matinee performances on January 6, 13 and 20 at 2:00 P.M.

For more information, see: https://laurelmillplayhouse.org/auditions.php, or contact the director at rickb.lmp@gmail.com.

Village Idiots Improv at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Oct 28

Village Idiots Improv at Laurel Mill Playhouse

Village Idiots Improv

Sunday October 28, 2018 at 6pm
Sunday November 25, 2018 at 6pm
Monday December 31, 2018 at 8:30pm and 10:30pm
Thursday February 14, 2019 at 8pm
Sunday May 12, 2019 at 6pm

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

The Village Idiots’ create a hilarious, improv comedy show based on audience suggestions! Local comedic performers make a fun, funny, and family-friendly experience that’s highly interactive and energetic!! No two shows are ever the same!!! NOW IN 3D!!!

Tickets are $10 for general admission. Admission for students (12 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $10. Tickets can be purchased by clicking the link below. For further information, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Buy tickets here.

Spider’s Web at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Oct 12-Nov 4

Spider’s Web at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Oct 12-Nov 4

Spider’s Web
By Agatha Christie
Directed by Daniel Johnston
Assistant directed by Lori Bruun
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Friday October 12, 2018 through Sunday November 4, 2018

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Clarissa, wife of a diplomat, is adept at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama much harder to cope with. Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician, she enlists the help of her guests. Hilarity ensues when they are interrupted by the arrival of wry detective, Inspector Lord.

Performances run weekends from Friday October 12, 2018 through Sunday November 4, 2018 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission. Admission for students (12 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $15. Tickets can be purchased by clicking the link below. For further information, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Buy tickets here.

Living and Dying with Tricia McCauley at Venus Theatre, Sep 20-Oct 14

Living and Dying with Tricia McCauley at Venus Theatre, Sep 20-Oct 14

Venus Theatre’s 65th woman empowering play
Living and Dying With Tricia McCauley
Setting flight to the voices of women
Directed by Deb Randall.

September 20 – October 14, 2018
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm.

NOTICE: Recommended for ages 13 and up.

Location: Venus Theatre.

Venus Theatre: Living and Dying with Tricia McCauley, directed by Deborah Randall After a year and a half of PTSD recovery, Deb has begun to tell this story. Deciding not to allow the tragic loss of Tricia on December 25, 2016 to overshadow the brilliance of her spirit and vibrant life, Deb takes the stage. Tricia helped Deb develop several solo works over the 23 years of their friendship, Deb creates this one for her as an artistic monument to their joined laughter. Solo/Tribute piece.

Tickets are $40 General Admission, $20 for Friend of Venus, $15 for Student or Senior. Buy tickets here. Venus is selling “Friend of Venus” Membership cards. The cost is $5 and the card allows for ½ price tickets through 2018 and specials and discounts at local Laurel businesses. More information will be available on venustheatre.org.