Tag Archives: Rikki Howie Lacewell

Auditions for Winter Musical TBA at 2nd Star, Sep 22 & 24

Auditions for Winter Musical To Be Announced at 2nd Star, Sep 22 & 24

2nd Star Productions announces:
Winter Musical Auditions (Title TBA)
Director/Movement: Rikki Howie Lacewell
Producers: Sonja Dinkins and Nate Jackson
Assistant Director: Jason Fowler
Music Director: LeVar Betts

Audition Date: Tuesday & Thursday, September 22 & 24, 2026 AT 7 PM

Performance Dates: February 12 – March 6, 2027

Audition Location:All Saints Lutheran Church, 16510 Mt Oak Rd, Bowie MD 20716

Performance Location: 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

2nd Star Productions is seeking 25 talented performers for an upcoming award-winning contemporary musical. This inspiring ensemble production celebrates community, resilience, hope, and the extraordinary ways people come together during moments of challenge.

Please note: We are not yet able to publicly announce this show title due to licensing restrictions. Additional information permitted by licensing will be shared directly with auditionees. For questions or concerns, please email casting@2ndstarproductions.org.

For more information including roles to be cast, click here.

Around the Snake Turn at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jun 19-28

Around the Snake Turn at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jun 19-28

Pipeline Playwrights Presents
Around the Snake Turn
A new play by Patricia Connelly
Directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell

June 19 – 28, 2026

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

When Baaba’s son is accused of a crime, the local fetish priest curses the extended family—a curse that can only be lifted when a young virgin becomes a trokosi or wife to the gods, in reality, a slave to the priest. With her young daughter at risk, Baaba pits herself against family, religion, and tradition to keep her daughter safe.
Pipeline Playwrights

Pipeline Playwrights is the only theater collaborative in the Washington, DC area dedicated to producing new plays by women playwrights. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded by women playwrights, Pipeline seeks to close the theatre gender gap one play, one reading, one production at a time. The members of Pipeline Playwrights are Crystal Adaway, Nicole Burton, Patricia Connelly, Jean Koppen, and Ann Timmons. Find out more at https://www.pipelineplaywrights.org

Tickets $33 General; $23 Students, Industry, Essential Workers. Click here.

for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Feb 7-Mar 1

for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Feb 7-Mar 1

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse presents:
for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf
Directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell

February 7 – March 1, 2025
Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm; closing Saturday, March 1 at 2pm

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

for colored girls… is a choreopoem written by Ntozake Shange. It’s a piece that explores the stories, experiences and journey of growing up as a woman of color in America. The play uses music, dance, and poetic drama to take us through the tragedy and the triumphs of life, and life’s struggles, as we move from childhood to womanhood, embracing the power of self-discovery, self-determination, and affirmation.

WARNING: mature and highly sensitive content.

Tickets for shows at Bowie Playhouse are $25.00 for General Admission, $22.00 for seniors (60 and over), military and full time students, and $15 for Children 11 and under. Buy tickets here.

Auditions: for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, October 20-21

Auditions: for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, October 20-21

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse announces auditions for:
for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf
Directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell

Auditions: October 20 & 21, 2024, callbacks September 26, 7:30pm

Performances: February 7 – March 1, 2025
Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm; closing Saturday, March 1 at 2pm

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

for colored girls… is a choreopoem written by Ntozake Shange. It’s a piece that explores the stories, experiences and journey of growing up as a woman of color in America. The play uses music, dance, and poetic drama to take us through the tragedy and the triumphs of life, and life’s struggles, as we move from childhood to womanhood, embracing the power of self-discovery, self-determination, and affirmation. WARNING: mature and highly sensitive content. Those auditioning must be 18 or older. Check the website for details.

For more information click here.

Dreamgirls by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, May 31-Jun 29

Dreamgirls by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, May 31-Jun 29

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse presents:
Dreamgirls
Book & Lyrics by Tom Eyen
Music by Henry Krieger
Director/Choreographer: Rikki Howie Lacewell
Music Director: LeVar Betts
Producer: Cheramie J. Jackson

May 31 – June 29, 2024
Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

A sweeping and inspirational journey through 20th century American pop music, Dreamgirls chronicles one Motown group’s rise from obscurity to superstardom.

Tickets for shows at Bowie Playhouse are $25.00 for General Admission, $22.00 for seniors (60 and over), military and full time students, and $15 for Children 11 and under. Buy tickets here.