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The Right to Dream at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 29

The Right to Dream at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 29

Midweek Matinee
Monday, February 29, 10:15 am & 12 noon
GEICO Gecko Series: The Right to Dream

Location: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Description: The story of a young African-American’s coming of age in Mississippi during the 1950s and 1960s is vividly told in this compelling production, offering the audience an individual, inside view of this tumultuous, challenging period of American history.

Recommended for Grades 5 and up. Curriculum Connections: Civil Rights, Human Rights, Civics (Government), US History, African American History.

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

This performance is supported by the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation.

Inauguration of Barack Obama: A Change is Gonna Come at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 23

Inauguration of Barack Obama: A Change is Gonna Come at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 23

Midweek Matinee
Tuesday, February 23, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Inauguration of Barack Obama: A Change is Gonna Come

Location: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Description: The story of the nation’s first African American President is told in this compelling drama.

Recommended for all ages. Curriculum Connections: U.S. History, African American History, Social Studies.

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

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

Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart at the Publick Playhouse, Jan 31-Feb 2

Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart at the Publick Playhouse, Jan 31-Feb 2

Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 4 pm
Monday, February 1, 2016 at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 11 am

Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

Location: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Acclaimed actor and playwright Mike Wiley brings legendary athlete Jackie Robinson to life, in this compelling drama that contrasts Jackie Robinson, the baseball star who was cheered by thousands in the stadium, with the Jackie Robinson who had to live in segregated America, using separate restrooms and entering restaurants through the back door.

Recommended for all ages. Curriculum Connections: U.S. History, African-American History, Social Studies.

Sunday, January 31, 4 pm
Tickets: $10/person $8/groups of 20 or more

Monday, February 1, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Midweek Matinee
Tickets: $8/person $6/groups of 20 or more

Tuesday, February 2, 11 am
Platinum Show for Seniors
Tickets: $10/person $8/groups of 20 or more

Bob Brown Puppets: Winter Wonderland at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 10

Bob Brown Puppets: Winter Wonderland at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 10

Tiny Tots Thursday
Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 9:30 am & 11:15 am
Bob Brown Puppets: Winter Wonderland

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

The amazing Bob Brown brings some fun friends to the Playhouse to show kids how to enjoy the cold weather. Snowmen, snowflakes and lots of wacky winter fun make this a great show to beat the winter blues.

Recommended for Grades Pre-K – 3.

Tickets: $5/Person