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Much Ado About Nothing at the Greenbelt Arts Center, May 9-17

Much Ado About Nothing at the Greenbelt Arts Center, May 9-17

The Rude Mechanicals in Residence at The Greenbelt Arts Center present:
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare
directed by Shirley Long

May 9 – 17, 2025
Fri. & Sat. at 8pm; Sun. at 2pm

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Beatrice and Benedick are bitter exes who can’t stand each other. Hero and Claudia find love at first sight. The Prince just wants to play cupid. And the vengeful Don Jon is bent on ruining everyone else’s lives just because he can. Will the villain get his way, or – even in this day and age – does love really conquer all? Set in today’s world, with updated characters and incorporating modern technology, the Rudes present a contemporary spin on one of Shakespeare’s greatest and most beloved comedies.

Ticket prices: $24 General Admission, $22 Seniors/Military, $12 Student/Youth. Buy tickets here.

Upstage Artists presents Much Ado About Nothing, May 31-Jun 10

Upstage Artists presents Much Ado About Nothing, May 31-Jun 10

Upstage Artists presents:
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare
directed by Anna Fitzmaurice

Show dates: May 31 – June 10, 2024
May 31, June 1, 8, 9, 2024 at 7:30
June 2 and 10 at 2:00 pm

Location: Upstage Artists, performing at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705

One of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies that has something for everyone. It is one of the earliest examples of the modern romantic comedy. Everyone can see that confirmed bachelor Benedick and headstrong Beatrice are meant for each other – except for Benedick and Beatrice themselves! While their friends try to trick the bickering pair into admitting they’re in love, their young sidekicks Hero and Claudio start a romance of their own. But will false accusations, broken promises, and even a nutty and bumbling police force prevent a happy ending?

Tickets: $11.50. For more information click here.

Auditions for Much Ado About Nothing by Upstage Artists, March 11 & 12

Auditions for Much Ado About Nothing by Upstage Artists, March 11 & 12

Upstage Artists announces auditions for:
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare
directed by Anna Fitzmaurice

Auditions: Monday March 11 and Tuesday March 12, 2024 at 7pm

Show dates: May 31 – June 10, 2024
May 31, June 1, 8, 9, 2024 at 7:30
June 2 and 10 at 2:00 pm

Location: Upstage Artists, performing at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705

One of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies that has something for everyone. It is one of the earliest examples of the modern romantic comedy. Everyone can see that confirmed bachelor Benedick and headstrong Beatrice are meant for each other – except for Benedick and Beatrice themselves! While their friends try to trick the bickering pair into admitting they’re in love, their young sidekicks Hero and Claudio start a romance of their own. But will false accusations, broken promises, and even a nutty and bumbling police force prevent a happy ending?

For more information click here.

Much Ado About Nothing at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Oct 15

Much Ado About Nothing at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Oct 15

National Players presents:
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare

Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 7 pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

War has ended and soldiers return home to forget their sorrows. It looks like love is in the air. Except between Beatrice and Benedick, who are determined not to fall in love and get married even though they can’t help engaging in daily verbal sparring matches with one another. Tricks, mistaken identity, and a clueless night watchman are on the horizon in this “will they/won’t they” comedy that features one of Shakespeare’s wittiest couples.

National Players is a unique ensemble bringing innovative theater to communities large and small across the United States. Founded in 1949, National Players stimulates youthful imagination and critical thinking by presenting classic plays in invigorating ways for modern audiences.

Tickets: Pay what you wish, $10 to $50. Click here.

Register for Summer Camps

Register for Summer Camps

Prince George’s County classes:

Click here and enter keyword “theatre” and “theater”. All classes are online.

Senior Theater – Virtual, Ages 60+, Thursdays, June 17 – July 22, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Musical Theater, Teen, Ages 12-15, July 19-30, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Songwriter, Teen, Ages 12-15, August 2-13, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Vocal, Teen, Ages 12-15, July 5-9, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Theatre, Teen, Ages 12-15, August 2-6, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Musical Theater, Children, Ages 8-11, July 5- 16, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Vocal, Children, Ages 8-11, July 12-16, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Theatre, Children, Ages 6-10, July 19-23, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Theatre, Children, Ages 8-11, July 26-30, 2021
Virtual Clubhouse: Theatre, Children, Ages 6-10, August 9-13, 2021

City of Greenbelt Recreation Department

Click here for the 2021 Summer Camp Brochure. Camps include combinations or choice of virtual and/or in-person participation. Registration begins April 19 (residents) or May 3 (non-residents.)

Creative Kids Camp at Home, Ages 6-12, biweekly, June 21 – August 13
Creative Kids Camp at the Community Center, Ages 6-12, biweekly, June 21 – August 13
Camp Encore, Ages 13-17, Much Ado about Nothing, June 21 – July 9
Camp Encore, Ages 13-17, Twelfth Night, July 19 – August 6