Greenbelt Arts Center
http://www.greenbeltartscenter.org/, 123 Centerway, Greenbelt MD 20770, 301-441-8770.
The Greenbelt Arts Center, known as GAC, is a community theater in Greenbelt that produces 4 to 6 shows per year and hosts an additional 6 guest shows per year. They also have a few musical concerts. Tickets can be purchased through their website.
Upcoming Events:
Cymbeline at Greenbelt Arts Center, Nov 5-7, In Person
The Rude Mechanicals in residence at the Greenbelt Arts Center present:
Cymbeline
by William Shakespeare
adapted & directed by Erin Nealer
Performances Live in Person
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 5-7, 2021 at 8pm each night.
(Note that the final performance will be Sunday at 8pm; there is no matinee.)
By Greenbelt Arts Center, In Person.
Cymbeline is a classic fairytale, complete with a wicked stepmother, long-lost brothers, a princess in disguise, a prince in exile, true love, and a war brewing in the background. Cymbeline is the only Shakespeare play that the Rude Mechanicals have never performed – until now!
Tickets: $24 General Admission; $22 Senior/Military; $12 Child/Student.
Vaccination and masks required. Tickets available here.
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Greenbelt Arts Center Old-Time Radio, Online
Greenbelt Arts Center presents
Old Time Radio
Directed by Rikki Howie
By Greenbelt Arts Center, Online.
December 2020:
Suspense – Twas The Night Before Christmas
My Friend Irma – Irma Wants Extra Money for Christmas
January 2021:
My Pal Patsy
Death Calls at Dinner
Cat Wife
February 2021:
Fibber McGee and Molly – Valentine Candy
Lights Out – The Locked Room Mystery
March 2021:
The Shadow – The Silent Avenger
Mystery in the Air – The Mask of Medusa
April 2021:
The Black Ace – Skyward
May 2021:
Columbia Workshop “Now Playing Tomorrow”
June 2021:
The Green Hornet – The Ghost Who Talked Too Much
July 2021:
Agatha Christie’s The ABC Murders
The Black Museum: Four Small Bottles
August 2021:
A Logic Named Joe
September 2021:
Sterling Detective – Boston’s Lone Wolf Terror
October 2021:
Dracula
December 2021:
Candy Matson: Jack Frost
Fibber McGee and Molly: Fibber Snoops for Presents in the Closet
Grand Central Station: Miracle for Christmas
Online performance, click here.
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Online content still available for streaming
Gallathea at Greenbelt Arts Center, Archived Recording Online
The Rude Mechanicals in residence at the Greenbelt Arts Center present:
Gallathea
by John Lyly
Live Online Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 8pm.
By Greenbelt Arts Center, Online.
The Rude Mechanicals set a challenge: Put up a Zoom production in two weeks, from script cutting to filming. We picked Gallathea because it’s not as well-known as it deserves to be; it’s the story of two young women who disguise themselves as boys, and fall in love. Fair warning that this play has adult themes of gender identity and sexuality, and occasionally adult language. It might not be for everyone, but we hope it’s for you.
All performances are free. We are asking a suggested donation of $10 to help support our continuing efforts to provide theater to Greenbelt and the larger community; please click on Donate and select “Support Online Shows.”
Online performance, click here.
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24-Hour Play Festival at Greenbelt Arts Center, Archived Recording Online
The Rude Mechanicals in residence at the Greenbelt Arts Center present:
The 2nd Annual 24-Hour Zoom Fest
Live Online Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 8pm.
By Greenbelt Arts Center, Online.
Several short plays will be written, rehearsed and performed all in just 24 hours. Final performance online at 8pm.
Online performance, click here.
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Doctor Faustus at Greenbelt Arts Center, Archived Recording Online
The Rude Mechanicals in residence at the Greenbelt Arts Center present:
Doctor Faustus
by Christopher Marlowe
directed by Claudia Bach
Performances : recorded live Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22, 2021
Set in a modern, internet-forum world, Faustus connects with some dangerous minds online and is dragged into a world of conspiracy, magic, and evil. After making a deal with a servant of Hell to unlock the truth and powers of the world, Faustus gets more than he bargained for when his payment comes due. On a backdrop of reddit, Qanon, and internet indoctrination, this production explores what it means to access the truth and to confront reality, whatever it may be.
By Greenbelt Arts Center, Online.
All performances are free. We are asking a suggested donation of $10 to help support our continuing efforts to provide theater to Greenbelt and the larger community; please click on Donate and select “Support Online Shows.”
Online performance, click here.
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Free Play Series Toward an Antiracist Tomorrow by Eleanor Roosevelt High School and Greenbelt Arts Center, Archived Recording Online
mecca lartigue & anya wilkinson in association with Greenbelt Arts Center present:
a series of FREE PLAYS toward an ANTIRACIST TOMORROW
by idris goodwin
directed by andi fontaine, rikki howie, danya ford, kate magill and niya john
Performance DATES: May 1 – 2, 2021
Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 7pm
Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 3pm
Discussion to follow each show
FREE PLAY Series by Idris Goodwin
Produced by Eleanor Roosevelt High School students Mecca Lartigue and Anya Wilkinson in association with Greenbelt Arts Center, Online.
THE WATER GUN SONG
finds a parent trying to find the words to explain to a child why a water gun isn’t simply a toy
Directed by Niya John
#MATTER
is a two hander about former high school friends debating matters of life and race.
Directed by Andi Fontaine and Rikki Howie
BLACK FLAG
finds two new dorm-mates excited to start their freshman year together, until one decides to decorate their room with a little piece of ‘Southern pride.’
Directed by DaNya Ford and Kate Magill Robinson
Click here for more information.
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Two Noble Kinsmen at Greenbelt Arts Center, Archived Recording Online
The Rude Mechanicals in residence at the Greenbelt Arts Center present:
Two Noble Kinsmen
by John Fletcher and William Shakespeare
Directed by Joshua Engel and Liana Olear
Live Online Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 8pm.
By Greenbelt Arts Center, Online.
All performances are free. We are asking a suggested donation of $10 to help support our continuing efforts to provide theater to Greenbelt and the larger community; please click on Donate and select “Support Online Shows.”
Online performance, click here.
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Hamless at Greenbelt Arts Center, Mar 12-21, Archived Recording Online
The Rude Mechanicals in residence at the Greenbelt Arts Center present:
Hamless
by William Shakespeare
adapted and directed by Erin Nealer
Live Online Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, March 12-21, 2021.
Showtimes are 7 pm on March 12, 13, 19, 20; 2 pm on March 14 & 21
“Hamless” is a Zoom adaptation of Shakespeare’s most famous play that tells the story behind “Hamlet” – focusing on the personal and political drama – without ever introducing the audience to Prince Hamlet himself.
By Greenbelt Arts Center, Online.
All performances are free. We are asking a suggested donation of $10 to help support our continuing efforts to provide theater to Greenbelt and the larger community; please click on Donate and select “Support Online Shows.”
Online performance, click here.
Tags: Greenbelt Arts Center, Greenbelt Maryland, Online, Rude Mechanicals, Hamless, Hamlet, William Shakespeare, Erin Nealer
The Tamer Tamed at Greenbelt Arts Center, Feb 13 & 20, Archived Recording Online
The Rude Mechanicals in residence at the Greenbelt Arts Center present:
The Tamer Tamed
by John Fletcher
directed by Liana Olear
Performances : Saturday February 13th & 20th, 2021, at 8 PM
Ever watched Taming of the Shrew and wished Petruchio got what he deserved? So did Shakespeare’s contemporary, Fletcher, who wrote a fanfic about Petruchio’s second wife.”
By Greenbelt Arts Center, Online.
All performances are free. We are asking a suggested donation of $10 to help support our continuing efforts to provide theater to Greenbelt and the larger community; please click on Donate and select “Support Online Shows.”
Online performance, click here.
Tags: Greenbelt Arts Center, Greenbelt Maryland, Online, Rude Mechanicals, The Tamer Tamed, John Fletcher, Liana Olear
Twelfth Night: Or What You Will at Greenbelt Arts Center, Jan 8-10, Archived Recording Online
The Rude Mechanicals in residence at the Greenbelt Arts Center present:
Twelfth Night: Or What You Will
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Tiffany M. Waters
Performances January 8 – 10, 2021
By Greenbelt Arts Center, Online.
In the spirit of continuing live performance during uncertain times, this production will focus on collaborating with actors to find new ways to navigate this new medium. Twelfth Night will seek to explore themes of personal identity, relationships, isolation, love, loss, and reunion.
Online performance, click here.
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The Revenger’s Tragedy at Greenbelt Arts Center, Archived Recording Online
The Rude Mechanicals in residence at the Greenbelt Arts Center present:
The Revenger’s Tragedy
by Anonymous circa 1605
directed by Jaki Demarest
Performances Friday and Saturday, October 30 & 31
By Greenbelt Arts Center, Online.
The Revenger’s Tragedy is a darkly comic masterpiece by an unknown writer. Just in time for Halloween, we have a Jacobean revenge tragedy with vivid and muscular prose, Hamlet without the indecision. A little touch of Tarantino in the night, with intrigue, murder, mayhem, infidelity, a poisoned skull, a mistaken execution, a battle royale with the improbable weapon of a severed head, and a twist ending that manages to subvert all the tropes and expectations.
Notice: this play contains adult themes and references to sexual violence.
Online performance, click here.
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Romeo and Juliet at Greenbelt Arts Center, Archived Recording Online
The Rude Mechanicals in residence at the Greenbelt Arts Center present
Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare
directed by Claudia Bach
Location: Online. Click here.
Now on YouTube on our channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbVlprjEIx23iMoy1ff5ghA/featured
The Rude Mechanicals and the Greenbelt Arts Center present this online production of Romeo & Juliet, the story of two young women in rural America fighting against the prejudices of their families and even themselves in order to be together. This cast brings new life, heart, and insight to this classic play.
From the Director:
“I wanted to explore how we overlook and miss the voices of young people. There is a striking lack of trust and communication between the young people in this community and the adults, and the consequences are dire. What does it mean for two young women, living in a town so small they’re practically isolated, to learn something about themselves — their love for each other — that suddenly makes them an Other? Alienated from the few people around them, who would they go to? Who would they trust? Suddenly, as the grapple not only with their secret infatuation but with the secret of their own identities, we can feel the full weight of the stakes Shakespeare is presenting to us, and the story begins to shed new light on what it is to love others and yourself.”
Performances will be online and open to the public. Please consider a suggested donation of $10 to support the work and expansion of both the Rude Mechanicals and the Greenbelt Arts Center.
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Greenbelt Arts Center seeks online event proposals
Greenbelt Arts Center seeks online event proposals.
The Greenbelt Arts Center is looking to find ways to continue to make art in these unusual times. We are seeking submissions for productions that can be done during this time of social distancing.
Successful submissions will be able to be streamed, either live or pre-recorded and edited together and have no or minimal costs associated with production. We are particularly interested in pieces that address current events, including original works. Directors with works showcasing themes of social justice are strongly encouraged to submit. In your proposal, please include:
– A brief summary of the script, as well as a link to an electronic copy
– A plan for how it will be broadcast (Facebook Live, Zoom, etc)
– All associated costs with the production, including rights
-A timeline for production, including proposed performance dates
Please submit the above to Pamela Northrup, VP of Programs at programs@greenbeltartscenter.org with your contact information.
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