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Auditions for Babes in Toyland by Upstage Artists, Oct 3-4

Auditions for Babes in Toyland by Upstage Artists, Oct 3-4

Upstage Artists announces auditions for:
Babes in Toyland: The Musical
directed by Rick Bergmann

Adult Audition Date: Saturday October 3, 2026 at 7pm
Children’s Audition Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 11am

Performance Dates: December 4-6 and 11-13, 2026

Location: Upstage Artists, performing at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705

Villainous Barnaby is determined to marry sweet Mary Quite Contrary – if not with money, then by threatening her mother, the poor Widow Piper. But Mary loves Barnaby’s nephew, Alan. When Barnaby tries to have Alan eliminated, the plan fails, and Alan returns to Mother Goose Land to great celebration. Mary escapes to the magical Toyland, pursued by Barnaby and the rest of the Mother Goose gang. There, they encounter the whimsical Toymaker and his quirky helpers in a charming musical adventure that’s perfect for audiences all year round.

This is our annual family show and will have a mixture of children, teens, and adults.

For more information, click here.

Upstage Artists presents The Maltese Falcon, Sep 18-27

Upstage Artists presents The Maltese Falcon, Sep 18-27

Upstage Artists presents:
The Maltese Falcon
by Dashiell Hammett
directed by John Cusumano

Performance Dates: September 18-20 and 25-27, 2026

Location: Upstage Artists, performing at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705

Based on Dashiell Hammet’s noir classicabout private investigator Sam Spade as he gets entangled in a dangerous hunt for a priceless stauette, the titular Maltese Falcon. Spade’s partner is murdered, and he’s drawn into a web of deceit, betrayal, and greed involving a cast of ruthless criminals all vying for the Falcon.

Tickets: $11.50. For more information click here.

Auditions for The Maltese Falcon by Upstage Artists, Jun 22-23

Auditions for The Maltese Falcon by Upstage Artists, Jun 22-23

Upstage Artists announces auditions for:
The Maltese Falcon
by Dashiell Hammett
directed by John Cusumano

Audition Date: Monday & Tuesday, JUNE 22 and 23, 2026 AT 7 PM

Performance Dates: September 18-20 and 25-27, 2026

Location: Upstage Artists, performing at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705

Based on Dashiell Hammet’s noir classic about private investigator Sam Spade as he gets entangled in a dangerous hunt for a priceless statuette, the titular Maltese Falcon. Spade’s partner is murdered, and he’s drawn into a web of deceit, betrayal, and greed involving a cast of ruthless criminals all vying for the Falcon.

For more information, click here.

Upstage Artists presents American Son, Jun 5-14

Upstage Artists presents American Son, Jun 5-14

Upstage Artists presents:
American Son
by Christopher Demos-Brown
directed by Rick Bergmann

Show Dates: June 5-7 and 12-14, 2026

Location: Upstage Artists, performing at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705

The award-winning play about an estranged biracial couple who must confront their feelings about race and bias after their son is detained by the local police following a traffic stop incident. Their disparate histories and backgrounds inform their assumptions as they try to find out what happened to their son.

Tickets: $11.50. For more information click here.

Auditions for American Son by Upstage Artists, Mar 18

Auditions for American Son by Upstage Artists, Mar 18

Upstage Artists announces auditions for:
American Son
by Christopher Demos-Brown
directed by Rick Bergmann

Audition Date: Wednesday March 18, 2026 at 7pm
Callbacks: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7pm

Performance Dates: June 5-7 and 12-14, 2026

Location: Upstage Artists, performing at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705

The award-winning play about an estranged biracial couple who must confront their feelings about race and bias after their son is detained by the local police following a traffic stop incident. Their disparate histories and backgrounds inform their assumptions as they try to find out what happened to their son.

For more information, click here.