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A Chorus Line by Tantallon at Harmony Hall, May 26-Jun 11

A Chorus Line by Tantallon at Harmony Hall, May 26-Jun 11

A Chorus Line
Music by Marvin Hamlisch, Lyrics by Edward Kleban, book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante
Directed by Christopher Gerken
Choreography by Debbie Clark and Rikki Lacewell
Music Direction by Levar Betts and Charla Rowe
Produced by Larry Carbaugh and Kathy Belfield

May 26, 27, June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 2017
Performances @ 8:00, June 11 @ 3:00.
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Location: Tantallon Community Players at Harmony Hall Regional Center in Fort Washington, Maryland.

Experience the joys, struggles and heartbreaks of an ensemble’s worth of show-biz hopefuls as they audition for a Broadway play in Marvin Hamlisch’s blockbuster backstage musical A Chorus Line. Produced by the Tantallon Players at Harmony Hall Regional Arts Center in Ft. Washington, this cherished classic combines poignant drama with top-notch song and dance, winning it the Pulitzer Prize and nine Tony Awards in its original run, including Best Musical and Best Score. This always-entertaining show also boasts pop songs that have become a true part of American culture, like “The Music and the Mirror,” “One (Singular Sensation),” “I Can Do That,” “What I Did for Love” and more.

Tickets: Adults: $20, Students and Seniors (age 60+): $15, Groups of 10 or more: $15 per person (if ordered in advance). Buy tickets here.


Auditions for A Chorus Line by Tantallon, Mar 5 & 6

Auditions for A Chorus Line by Tantallon, Mar 5 & 6

Tantallon Community Players announces Auditions for A CHORUS LINE

TCP is excited to announce auditions for our 2017 spring production of A Chorus Line, which features the same artistic team from last years highly successful production of Dreamgirls. We are looking for strong singers and dancers ages 17 and up.

Directed by Christopher Gerken
Choreography by Debbie Clark and Rikki Lacewell
Music Direction by Levar Betts and Charla Rowe
Produced by Larry Carbaugh and Kathy Belfield

A Chorus Line was conceived and originally directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante

Auditions Dates: March 5 & 6, 2017
Audition Times: 6PM – 9PM
Audition Location: Harmony Hall regional Center 10701 Livingston Road
Fort Washington MD 20744
Callbacks: TBD

Location: Tantallon Community Players at Harmony Hall Regional Center in Fort Washington, Maryland.

Please prepare 32 bars of music (please bring your own sheet music in the correct key an accompanist will be provided). A song from the show is preferred, but any song that shows your range and ability is acceptable.

THIS IS A DANCE HEAVY SHOW. Be dressed and prepared to dance at the audition. Please be prepared to list your conflicts as well.

Performance Dates: May 26 & 27. June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 & 11, 2017
Rehearsals: Sundays 5-10pm, Mondays and Wednesdays 7-10pm (additional rehearsals added as we get closer to production).
If you cannot make either of these auditions please contact Christopher Gerken at christophergerken@me.com to discuss alternative times.

ALL ROLES OPEN.

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

Tags: Auditions, Tantallon Community Players, Harmony Hall Regional Center, Fort Washington Maryland, A Chorus Line, Christopher Gerken, Marvin Hamlisch, Edward Kleban, James Kirkwood, Nicholas Dante, Debbie Clark, Rikki Howie Lacewell, Levar Betts, Charla Rowe, Larry Carbaugh, Kathy Belfield

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Mar 3-25

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Mar 3-25

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee conceived by Rebecca Feldman, Additional Material by Jay Reiss, Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin.

March 3-25, 2017
Directed by Jeffery Lesniak
Choreographed by Rikki Howie Lacewell
Produced by Jenna Jones Paradis

March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 at 8PM
March 12, 19 at 2PM

Winner of both Tony and Drama Desk awards, this musical features an eclectic ensemble of tween characters who vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and heartfelt angst, these adolescents spell their way through a series of esoteric words in a quest to avoid the soul-crushing, pout-inducing “ding” of the bell which signals a mistake and necessitates a quick exit from the competition. With it’s fast-paced and wildly funny, yet poignant, script and a truly fresh score, this bee is a riotous ride complete with audience participation.

Ticket prices: $25 General Admission, $22 Students/Seniors/Military, $14 Youth (12 and under with adult). Buy Tickets here.

Seussical at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Dec 2-18

Seussical at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Dec 2-18

Seussical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
December 2-18, 2016
Directed by Jon Gardner
Music Directed by Mac Fancher
Choreographed by Rikki Howie Lacewell
Circus coached by Laura Adams

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

A fantastical, magical, musical circus! All your favorite Dr. Seuss characters come to life and transport you from the jungle of Nool to the invisible world of the Whos, while the Circus McGurkus fills the stage with unicycles, juggling, acrobatics and more!, Join The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, The Grinch and others in a heart-warming musical circus adventure suitable for all ages. Will Horton Hatch the Egg and save the Whos from the Sour Kangaroo? Will Jojo get home safely from the butter battle? There’s no guarantee, so come and see! This holiday season, use the “brains in your head and feet in your shoes” to steer yourself and your family in the direction of Greenbelt Arts Center for songs such as “How Lucky You Are”, “It’s Possible”, “Amazing Mayzie”, and “Alone in the Universe”. “Oh the thinks you can think, when you think about Seuss!”

Fridays and Saturdays, December 2, 3, 9, 16, 17 at 8PM
Sunday matinees, December 4, 11, 18 at 2PM
Special Saturday matinee, December 10 at 2PM

Ticket prices: $25 General Admission, $22 Students/Seniors/Military, $14 Youth (12 and under with adult). Buy Tickets here.

Auditions for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by Greenbelt Arts Center, Dec 5 & 6

Auditions for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by Greenbelt Arts Center, Dec 5 & 6

Auditions for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be held at the Greenbelt Arts Center on Monday, December 5, and Tuesday December 6. Call-backs if needed will be Thursday, December 8. Directed by Jeffrey Lesniak

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Please click here for more information.

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home life, the tweens spell their way through a series of words hoping to never hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing life-unaffirming ‘ding’ of the bell that signifies a mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves!