Secret Circus in the Greenbelt Community Center, Feb 28 – Mar 7

Secret Circus in the Greenbelt Community Center, Feb 28 – Mar 7

Secret Circus
The Greenbelt Winter Youth Musical
Greenbelt Community Center

Christopher Cherry, Director and Author
Stefan Brodd, Musical Director
Nicole DeWald, Production Designer
Angella Foster, Choreographer
Ian Brown-Gorrell, Assistant Director

Location: Greenbelt Recreation Department

Saturday, February 28, 2015, 7pm
Sunday, March 1, 2015, 3pm
Saturday, March 7, 2015, 2pm and 7pm

Secret Circus is the story of a traveling circus in 1930’s-era Europe, racing against time to smuggle to safety people deemed physically unacceptable by the rising fascist regime. One refugee, Anya, must confront her own discomfort with the sideshow prodigies of the circus even as she accepts their help in fleeing persecution. It is a touching, exciting, and beautiful show. Secret Circus was last performed in Greenbelt ten years ago, by Camp Encore. The 2015 edition of the show features an expanded story, with additional songs, new dialogue, and enhanced circus production values.

Tickets: $5; advanced sales at 301-397-2208.

Perseus and the Gorgon, Greenbelt Winter Youth Musical at Greenbelt Community Center, Mar 1-8

Perseus and the Gorgon, Greenbelt Winter Youth Musical at Greenbelt Community Center, Mar 1-8

Produced by the Greenbelt Recreation Department.

Book, Music, Lyrics and Direction by Christopher Cherry
Choreography by Angella Foster
Production Design by Nicole DeWald
Musical Direction by Stefan Brodd

Saturday, March 1 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 2 at 3:00 pm
Saturday, March 8 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, March 8 at 7:00 pm

Description: Raised as a humble fisherman’s son, Perseus doesn’t know he’s a castaway prince. When he is lured on a quest to confront the hideous Gorgon, Perseus receives three magical gifts: a sword, a shield, and a veil of invisibility. By using the gifts in unexpected ways, Perseus discovers the monster’s secret – and his own. Mythologist Edith Hamilton called the story of Perseus and the Gorgon the most fairytale-like of the Greek myths. Our 2014 production will feature all the romance, magic, and adventure of a classic fairytale, enhanced by design elements influenced by the culture and art of India.

Tickets: $5. Call 301-397-2208 to reserve.