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Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo at MAD, Apr 10-25

Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo at MAD, Apr 10-25

MAD’s 2026 Winter Show:
Moon Over Buffalo
by Ken Ludwig
directed by Randy Barth
produced by Sue Breon

Performances: April 10 – 25, 2026.
Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30, Sundays at 2:00pm

Location: Goddard Space Flight Center’s MAD Theater.

The play is a comedy about a husband-and-wife acting duo, George and Charlotte Hay, who are performing in repertory in Buffalo, New York in 1953. Their careers are on the brink of disaster when they learn famous film director Frank Capra might be coming to see their show, giving them a potential last chance at Hollywood stardom. However, everything that can go wrong does go wrong, including a visit from their daughter’s fiancé, confusion over which play they are performing, and complications from Charlotte’s mother. The style is similar to Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor, which Randy directed for MAD in 1996. With slamming doors, mistaken identities, and costume malfunctions, the hilarious play has all of the classic elements of a farce.

Tickets: Adults $22, Senior/Military $20, Student $12. Opening weekend discount $4 off. Click here.

Auditions for Moon Over Buffalo at MAD, Jan 5 & 6

Auditions for Moon Over Buffalo at MAD, Jan 5 & 6

MAD Theater announces auditions for:
Moon Over Buffalo
by Ken Ludwig
directed by Randy Barth
produced by Sue Breon

Audition dates: January 5 & 6, 2026

Performance dates: April 10 – 25, 2026.

Location: Goddard Space Flight Center’s MAD Theater.

The play is a comedy about a husband-and-wife acting duo, George and Charlotte Hay, who are performing in repertory in Buffalo, New York in 1953. Their careers are on the brink of disaster when they learn famous film director Frank Capra might be coming to see their show, giving them a potential last chance at Hollywood stardom. However, everything that can go wrong does go wrong, including a visit from their daughter’s fiancé, confusion over which play they are performing, and complications from Charlotte’s mother. The style is similar to Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor, which Randy directed for MAD in 1996. With slamming doors, mistaken identities, and costume malfunctions, the hilarious play has all of the classic elements of a farce.

Auditions will be January 5, 6 with call-backs January 9 if needed. The current plan is for rehearsals February 2-April 8 and eight performances April 10-25, but these may change as we work through details. More information will be provided in the December MADogram and on the MAD website.

For more information, click here.

The Odd Couple by the Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Mar 28-Apr 13

The Odd Couple by the Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Mar 28-Apr 13

The Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse presents:
The Odd Couple
by Neil Simon
directed by Randy Barth

Performance Dates: March 28 – April 13, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM, Sunday matinees at 2PM

Location: Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

Neil Simon’s classic comedy opens as a group of the guys are in the midst of their weekly poker game in the apartment of divorced sportswriter, Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. The apartment is smoke- filled, and the only thing Oscar can offer his guests is warm Coke and moldy sandwiches. The last to arrive is Felix Ungar, who has just been thrown out by his wife. Felix is depressed, leading Oscar to invite Felix to be his roommate. However, as Felix takes on the domestic mantle in the apartment and proves just how difficult he is to live with, Oscar is driven to the edge of madness. The drama is both hilarious and poignant as misadventures multiply and tensions boil over between the clean freak and the slob.

Tickets: $25/Adults, $20/Seniors/Students, click here.

Auditions for The Odd Couple by the Bowie Community Theatre, Jan 7 & 8

Auditions for The Odd Couple by the Bowie Community Theatre, Jan 7 & 8

The Bowie Community Theatre announces auditions for:
The Odd Couple
by Neil Simon
directed by Randy Barth

Audition dates: January 7 & 8, 2025 at 7pm

Audition Location: Grace Lutheran Church, 2503 Belair Drive, Bowie MD 20715

Performance Dates: March 21 – April 13, 2025, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM, Sunday matinees at 2PM at the Bowie Playhouse.

Theatre: Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

Neil Simon’s classic comedy opens as a group of the guys are in the midst of their weekly poker game in the apartment of divorced sportswriter, Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. The apartment is smoke- filled, and the only thing Oscar can offer his guests is warm Coke and moldy sandwiches. The last to arrive is Felix Ungar, who has just been thrown out by his wife. Felix is depressed, leading Oscar to invite Felix to be his roommate. However, as Felix takes on the domestic mantle in the apartment and proves just how difficult he is to live with, Oscar is driven to the edge of madness. The drama is both hilarious and poignant as misadventures multiply and tensions boil over between the clean freak and the slob.

For more information, audition sides, and to fill in the form, click here.

Mary Poppins at MAD, Nov 1-23

Mary Poppins at MAD, Nov 1-23

MAD presents the 2024 Fall Musical:
Mary Poppins
The Broadway Musical by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh
Based on the books by P. L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney Film

Directed by Jon Gardner
Orchestra Director: Susan Breon
Vocal Coach: Randy Barth
Choreographer: Lauren Ward
Produced by Dave Buckingham, Eliot Malumuth and Linda Pattison

November 1 – 23, 2024
at the Goddard Recreation Center

Location: Goddard Space Flight Center’s MAD Theater.

Based on the beloved Disney movie, and featuring songs like “A Spoonful or Sugar,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” and “Chim Chim Cheree,” “Mary Poppins” is sure to delight the audience. With an 11-piece live orchestra in the room and a cast of 53 talented actors and dancers performing in the round, you can expect a large and colorful spectacle. Practically perfect in every way!

For tickets click here.