Tag Archives: Midweek Matinee

Queen Nur’s Voices of Courage at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 18

Queen Nur’s Voices of Courage at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 18

Midweek Matinee
Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Queen Nur’s Voices of Courage: Profiles of 19th Century African American Women

Location: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Description: Critically acclaimed storyteller Queen Nur creates indelible portraits of seven pioneering, brave African-American women: Sojourner Truth, Maria Stewart, Frances Harper, Cathy Williams, Ida B. Wells, Mary Church Terrell and Mary McLeod Bethune. Don’t miss this stirring historical program of stories and music.

Recommended for grades 6 and up. Curriculum Connections: Women’s History, African American History, U.S. History.

Tickets: $8/person, $6/groups of 20 or more

Holidays Around the World at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 3

Holidays Around the World at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 3

Midweek Matinee
Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 10:15 am $ 12 noon
Holidays Around the World

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Join Nick and Joy as they travel home for the holidays. On the way they encounter people celebrating many different traditional holidays, including The Festival of Lights, Kwanzaa, The Lohri Festival of India, and even Chinese New Year. Experience the costumes, stories, and celebrations that occur around the globe during this special time of year.

Recommended for Grades K-5. Curriculum Connections: Social studies, Language Arts.

Tickets: $8 / $6 groups of 20 or more

Madeline and the Bad Hat at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 3

Madeline and the Bad Hat at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 3

Madeline and the Bad Hat
Midweek Matinee
Thursday, November 5, 2015, 10:15 am & 12 noon

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Madeline doesn’t like her new next door neighbor, Pepito, but she eventually discovers that Pepito’s father is rarely at home and that her new neighbor is misbehaving because he is desperate for attention. When Madeline rescues Pepito from danger, they become friends and Madeline learns that first impressions aren’t everything.

Recommended for grades K – 2. Curriculum Connections: Language/Communication Skills, Literature-Based, Musical, Values-Based

Tickets: $8/person, $6/groups of 20 or more

It Takes Courage at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 3

It Takes Courage at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 3

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 10:15 am & 12 noon

It Takes Courage

Midweek Matinee
Tuesday, November 3, 10:15 am & 12 noon
It Takes Courage

Different Americans faced different challenges but all had one thing in common: courage. Helen Keller, Franklin Roosevelt, Bill Gates and Justin Timberlake all overcame enormous obstacles to beome inspiring figures for today’s youth. Bullying, disabilities and other issues facing kids today are explored in this remarkable program.

Recommended for grades 2-6. Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Anti-Bullying, Character Education, History, Social Studies.

Tickets: $8/Person $6/Groups of 20 or more

Petunia and Chicken at the Publick Playhouse, Oct 29

Petunia and Chicken at the Publick Playhouse, Oct 29

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Thursday, October 29, 2015, 10:15 am & 12 noon

Petunia and Chicken

Based on the stories of Pulitzer Prize winning author Willa Cather, Petunia and Chicken depicts the struggles of life on the homestead with imagination, movement, and song, in this award-winning play that inspires students to learn more about the American Frontier.

Recommended for grades 6 and up. Curriculum connections: American Literature, U.S. History, Social Studies, Music.

Tickets: $8/person, $6/groups of 20 or more, free to Title 1 Schools in Prince George’s County.