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2025 Shakespeare in the Parks: The Comedy of Errors, at various locations, Jun 23-Jul 1

2025 Shakespeare in the Parks: various locations, Jun 23-Jul 14

The Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division Presents the Prince George’s Summer Shakespeare Festival.

Performances Sunday, June 15 – Sunday, July 6, 2025

2024 Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks presents The Comedy of Errors

Description: Join Shakespeare in the Parks for a vibrant 2025 tour of The Comedy of Errors, set during Italy’s lively Carnival season. With masquerades and mistaken identities, this uproarious production brings Shakespeare’s classic farce to life in a whirl of chaos and comedy. Don’t miss the laughter, mischief, and magic of this unforgettable show! Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

Note: The Publick Playhouse is an indoor venue and therefore seating is limited. Doors will open one hour prior to the performance; seating is first come, first served.

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a FREE performance in your favorite park!

Sunday, June 15, 2025, 7:30 PM, Greenbelt Park, 6565 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6:30 PM, Riverdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737

Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:30 PM, Darnall’s CHance House Museum, 148900 Governor Oden Bowie Dr., Upper Marlboro MD 20745

Friday, June 20, 2025, 7:00pm, National Harbor Plaza Stage, National Harbor Blvd, Oxon Hill MD 20745

Sunday, June 22, 2025, 7:30 PM, Fort Washington Park, 13551 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744

Tuesday, June 24, 7:30 PM, Montpelier Mansion Grounds, 9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708, Sign Language Interpreter

Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:30 PM, David C. Driskell Community Park, 3911 Hamilton St, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Saturday, June 28, 2025, 6:00 PM, Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, MD 20784

Sunday, June 29, 2025, 3:00 PM, Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, MD 20784, Sign Language Interpreter

Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 7:00 PM, Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton MD 20902

Thursday, July 3, 2025, 7:30 PM, Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Ln, Rockville, MD 20855

Saturday, July 5, 7:30 PM, Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr. Kettering, MD 20774

Sunday, July 6, 2025, 7:30 PM, Ridgeley Rosenwald School, 8507 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Enjoy free, entertaining, and accessible productions of the work of the greatest playwright of the English language at parks and arts centers throughout Prince George’s County! Each summer Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks tours a professional, family-friendly production of one of Shakespeare’s plays throughout the county, making great theatre available to everyone. For more information, call 301-446-3232; TTY 301-699-2544.

2024 Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Jun 23-Jul 14

2024 Shakespeare in the Parks: various locations, Jun 23-Jul 14

The Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division Presents the Prince George’s Summer Shakespeare Festival.

Performances Sunday, June 23 – Sunday, July 14, 2024

2024 Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Description: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Division will be producing Shakespeare in the Parks for 2024. This summer we are thrilled to present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, directed by newly appointed Artistic Director Randy Snight. Love is in the air, but it’s tangled in a romantic web involving four young Athenians. Venture into the mystical woods where fairies stir up a potion that turns the lovers’ world upside down. Get ready for an unforgettable experience of whimsy, wonder, and weddings as the enchanting tale of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” comes to life on stage in this 90-minute production. Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

Note: The Publick Playhouse is an indoor venue and therefore seating is limited. Doors will open one hour prior to the performance; seating is first come, first served.

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a FREE performance in your favorite park!

Sunday, June 23, 2024, 7:30 PM, Fairwood Community Park, 12390 Fairwood Pkwy, Bowie, MD 20720

Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 7:30 PM, Ridgeley Rosenwald School, 8507 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Thursday, June, 27, 2024, 7:30 PM, Greenbelt Park, 6565 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Friday, June 28, 2024, 7:30 PM, National Harbor, Plaza Stage, 165 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Saturday, June 29, 2024, 7:30 PM, Fort Washington Park, 13551 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744

Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 7:30 PM, Riverdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737

Friday, July 5, 2024, 7:30 PM, Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr. Kettering, MD 20774

Saturday, July 6, 2024, 7:30 PM, Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Ln, Rockville, MD 20855

Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 7:00 PM, Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton MD 20902

Friday, July 12, 2024, 7:30 PM, Montpelier Mansion Grounds, 9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708, Sign Language Interpreter

Saturday, July 13, 2024, 7:30 PM, David C. Driskell Community Park, 3911 Hamilton St, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Sunday, July 14, 2024, 3:00 PM, Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, MD 20784, Sign Language Interpreter

Enjoy free, entertaining, and accessible productions of the work of the greatest playwright of the English language at parks and arts centers throughout Prince George’s County! Each summer Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks tours a professional, family-friendly production of one of Shakespeare’s plays throughout the county, making great theatre available to everyone. For more information, call 301-446-3232; TTY 301-699-2544.

Auditions for Shakespeare in the Parks, Jan 21

Auditions for Shakespeare in the Parks, Jan 21

M_NCPPC announces:

Auditions for Shakespeare in the Parks 2024

Auditions: Sunday, January 21, 2024, from 10am to 6pm

Deadline to Apply: Fri., Jan. 19, 2024

Performances Summer 2024

Location: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Join us this summer for an exciting outdoor theatrical experience. We’re in search of gifted actors to bring Shakespeare’s masterpieces to life. Whether you’re an experienced thespian or an emerging talent, we welcome you to audition for the opportunity to showcase your skills in an immersive setting. Your moment to shine awaits!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Division welcomes you to join us for the Shakespeare in the Parks Tour in Summer 2024. Every year, Shakespeare in the Parks tours a professional, free, family-friendly production of one of Shakespeare’s plays throughout Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties, making great theatre available to everyone. Audiences are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, pack a picnic meal and enjoy a free performance for all ages in their favorite park.

Rehearsal and Performance Schedule:
Rehearsals: May 28 – Jun 22 (Rehearsals will be scheduled in the evenings 2-3 times a week).
Performances: June 23 – July 14 (3-week tour with 12 dates; park locations will be in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties)

Deadline to Apply: Fri., Jan. 19, 2024

For more information and to register click here.

Contact:
Megan Merchan
301-446-3238
megan.merchant@pgparks.com

2023 Shakespeare in the Parks: The Tempest at various locations, Jun 25-Jul 16

2023 Shakespeare in the Parks: The Tempest at various locations, Jun 25-Jul 16

The Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division Presents the Prince George’s Summer Shakespeare Festival.

2023 Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks presents The Tempest

Description: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Division is proud to announce our 10th Anniversary Celebration Tour with the show that started it all, The Tempest, directed by founding Artistic Director Christopher Dwyer. This 1980s-infused tale follows Prospero, who is stranded on a deserted island in the Mediterranean with his daughter Miranda, narrowly escaping his evil brother. He now comes to grips with a life he left behind and whether to enact revenge on his brother who has just washed up on shore. Complete with magic, faeries, and physical storytelling, this fast-paced 90-minute outdoor adventure is perfect for the entire family. Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

Performances Sunday, June 25 – Sunday, July 16, 2023

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a FREE performance in your favorite park!

Sunday, June 25, 2023, 7:30 PM, Fairwood Community Park, 12390 Fairwood Parkway, Bowie, MD 20720

Thursday, June 29, 2023, 7:30 PM, Patuxent River Park, Pavilion and Camp Ground, 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Friday, June 30, 2023, 7:30 PM, National Harbor Plaza Stage, 165 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Saturday, July 1, 2023, 7:30 PM, Fort Washington Park, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744

Wednesday, July 5, 2023, 7:30 PM, Riverdale House Museum Grounds, 4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, MD 20737

Thursday, July 6, 2023, 7:30 PM, Montpelier Mansion Grounds, 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708

Saturday, July 8, 2023, 7:30 PM, Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Lane , Rockville, MD 20855

Sunday, July 9, 2023, 6 PM, Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton MD 20902

Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 7:00 PM, North Four Corners , Local Park, 315 University Boulevard West , Silver Spring, MD 20901

Friday, July 14, 2023, 7:30 PM, Watkins Regional Park, Watkins Park Drive , Kettering, MD 20774

Saturday, July 15, 2023, 7:30 PM, David C. Driskell Community Park, 3911 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Sunday, July 16, 2023, 3 PM, Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, MD 20784

Enjoy free, entertaining, and accessible productions of the work of the greatest playwright of the English language at parks and arts centers throughout Prince George’s County! Each summer Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks tours a professional, family-friendly production of one of Shakespeare’s plays throughout the county, making great theatre available to everyone. For more information, call 301-446-3232; TTY 301-699-2544.

Auditions for The Tempest with Shakespeare in the Parks, signup by Jan 16

Auditions for The Tempest with Shakespeare in the Parks, signup by Jan 16

Calling All Actors Ages 18 and Up
Shakespeare In the Parks Auditions: The Tempest
The deadline for submissions is Monday, January 16, 2023, at 11:59 pm.
Auditions: Sunday, January 22, 2023, 10 am – 6 pm

Location: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Auditions will be held at the Public Playhouse on Sun., Jan. 22, 2023, from 10 am-6 pm (Snow date: Sun., Jan. 29, 2023). Callbacks will be held Monday evening on January 30th with the location to be determined. For ten years, Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks has pushed the boundaries of traditional casting by producing plays with multicultural and diverse casts and gender-flipping roles. We firmly believe our plays should reflect the diversity of the county in which we serve. Currently, all roles are available. Actors will be paid.

Rehearsals are scheduled, for May 29 – June 23. The first preview performance will be on June 24, tour extends through July 23rd.

The deadline for submissions is Monday, January 16, 2023, at 11:59 pm. For more information and to sign up for auditions, click here.

For any questions, please contact Megan Merchant at megan.merchant@pgparks.com.

The Tempest Description: This 1980s-infused tale follows Prospero, who is stranded on a deserted island in the Mediterranean with his daughter Miranda, narrowly escaping his evil brother. He now comes to grips with a life he left behind and whether to enact revenge on his brother who has just washed up on shore. Complete with magic, faeries, and physical storytelling, this fast-paced 90-minute outdoor adventure is perfect for the entire family.