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Auditions for Avenue Q at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Feb 10-11

Auditions for Avenue Q at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Feb 10-11

Laurel Mill Playhouse announces auditions for:
Avenue Q
music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
book by Jeff Whitty
directed by Michael Hartsfield
music directed by Mimi McGinniss
produced by Maureen Rogers

Auditions:
Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 10am
Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 5pm

Performances: April 26 – May 19, 2024

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

A winner of the Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. Although the show addresses humorous adult issues, it is similar to a beloved children’s show; a place where puppets are friends, Monsters are good, and life lessons are learned. ~ MTI

18+ only please. Prepare 32 bars (about 1 minute) of a modern Broadway-style song. Cold readings from script.

Rehearsals would be 2-3x per week depending on schedules and would begin the week of February 26.

For further information contact Maureen Rogers at lmp508main@gmail.com or 301-617-9906.

A Christmas Story, the Musical at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Dec 8-17

A Christmas Story, the Musical at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Dec 8-17

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents:
A Christmas Story, the Musical
Directed by Michael Hartsfield
Musically Directed by Mimi McGinniss
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Performances: December 8 – December 17, 2023
6 shows – Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Friday December 8 at 8pm
Saturday December 9 at 8pm
Friday December 15 at 8pm
Saturday December 16 at 2pm
Saturday December 16 at 8pm
Sunday December 17 at 2pm

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

This musical, which received rave reviews on its Broadway run, is based on the movie classic that runs round-the-clock on television every Christmas. Set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, the musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn with a similar echoing response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun. All the iconic scenes from the movie are here: Ralphie’s friend, Flick, getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole; his brother, Randy, getting dressed in his snowsuit; the bullies, Farkus and Dill; the leg lamp award; the bunny suit; Christmas dinner; and many others. The delightfully versatile score ranges from gentle ballads to show-stopping full-ensemble numbers such as “Ralphie to the Rescue!”, “A Major Award,” “Sticky Situation,” “Up on Santa’s Lap,” “Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana” and the inevitable “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out!” A Christmas Story, The Musical will bring an exciting new dimension to those who have seen the movie and will certainly stand on its own for those ~ Dramatic Publishing.

Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults: $23
Children 18 and under, Seniors 65 and over, and active duty military: $18

Must purchase your tickets online.

Buy tickets here.

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

Auditions for A Christmas Story, the Musical by the Laurel Mill Playhouse, Sep 23 & 26

Auditions for A Christmas Story, the Musical by the Laurel Mill Playhouse, Sep 23 & 26

Laurel Mill Playhouse announces auditions for:
A Christmas Story, the Musical
Directed by Michael Hartsfield
Musically Directed by Mimi McGinniss
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Audition Dates/Times:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 – 11am – 1pm
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 – 7pm – 9pm

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Performances: December 12th – December 21st, 2023
6 shows – Friday, Saturday, Sunday

This musical, which received rave reviews on its Broadway run, is based on the movie classic that runs round-the-clock on television every Christmas. Set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, the musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn with a similar echoing response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun. All the iconic scenes from the movie are here: Ralphie’s friend, Flick, getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole; his brother, Randy, getting dressed in his snowsuit; the bullies, Farkus and Dill; the leg lamp award; the bunny suit; Christmas dinner; and many others. The delightfully versatile score ranges from gentle ballads to show-stopping full-ensemble numbers such as “Ralphie to the Rescue!”, “A Major Award,” “Sticky Situation,” “Up on Santa’s Lap,” “Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana” and the inevitable “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out!” A Christmas Story, The Musical will bring an exciting new dimension to those who have seen the movie and will certainly stand on its own for those ~ Dramatic Publishing.

Descendants: The Musical at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 4-20

Descendants: The Musical at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 4-20

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents:
Disney’s Descendants: The Musical
Director – Michael Hartsfield
Musically Director – Mimi Kuhn McGinniss
Produced by Maureen Rogers

August 4 – 20, 2023
Friday August 4 at 8pm
Saturday August 5 at 8pm
Sunday August 6 at 2pm
Friday August 11 at 8pm
Saturday August 12 at 8pm
Sunday August 13 at 2pm
Friday August 18 at 8pm
Saturday August 19 at 8pm
Sunday August 20 at 2pm

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Burtonsville Players DBA as Laurel Mill Playhouse, located at 508 Main Street, Laurel MD is happy to present Disney’s Descendants: The Musical

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!

Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good? – MTI

Ticket prices: $23 general, $15 students/military/seniors

Buy tickets here.

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

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.