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Welcome to a season shimmering with stars! We invite you to escape from flat screens and apps to be enveloped, embraced and enchanted by the exceptional live entertainment coming to your Publick Playhouse for the Performing Arts. This is truly a season shimmering with stars. Emmy-winner Debbi Morgan premieres a compelling one-woman play based on her dramatic life story in September. Just home from a world tour, the incredible Stylistics bring their ‘70s sweet soul sound to our stage in October. One of the world’s most famous and exciting dance companies, Balé Folclórico da Bahia, is coming from Brazil, and this fall also features Broderick Rice, the King of Gospel Comedy. In December, Doo Wop legends The Orioles and The Clovers join together for a special holiday treat. For Black History Month, we bring you stage, screen, and TV star Jasmine Guy with renowned bassist Avery Sharpe and his trio to present a Harlem Renaissance Odyssey. And in April, the internationally famous Dallas Black Dance Theatre present their new, exciting multi-media jazz dance concert “The Nina Simone Project.” Of course, that’s not all. From September to June, a long list of national companies bring their wonderful shows to audiences of all ages. Though we all live in an everyday, digital world, the Playhouse remains your neighborhood arts center, where we hope you will come often to be surrounded by the richness, wonder and magic of exceptional live performances. — Curlen Lee, Managing Director
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PLAYHOUSE SERIES
Balé Folclórico da Bahia Concert p. 5 Midweek Matinee p. 10, 18 Café Groove p. 7 Dallas Black Dance Theatre Concerts p. 8 Master Classes p. 21 Midweek Matinees p. 15 Love 2 Dance p. 7 Platinum Live for Seniors p.18, 19 Praise Liturgical Dance Festival p. 7 World Dance Showcase p. 7
Midweek Matinees p. 10-15 Platinum Senior Series p. 18-19 Tiny Tot Thursdays p. 16-17 Weekend Performances p. 4-9
MUSIC
Friends of the Publick Playhouse p. 24 General Information p. 25 Ticket Order Form p. 28
All-County Student Music Ensemble Showcase p. 7 Global Beat: Farafina Kan p. 9 Global Beat: Tambourine Workshop p. 21 Global Beat: Washington Korean Dance Company p. 8 Holiday Doo Wop p. 6 Raisin’ Cane: A Harlem Renaissance Odyssey Concert p. 7 Master Class p. 21 Midweek Matinees p. 13 Stylistics p. 5
OTHER HAPPENINGS Auditions p. 20 Classes & Workshops p. 21 Community Arts p. 22 Playhouse Out and About p. 23
PLAYHOUSE INFORMATION
THEATRE Broderick Rice p. 6 Children’s Theatre p. 10-17 Debbi Morgan: An Intimate Evening p. 4 Outcry p. 4
Balé Folclórico da Bahia
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December
3 Tue. 10:15 am & 12 noon / Snow Queen p. 11
September 7 Sat. 8 pm / The Monkey on My Back: An Intimate Evening with Debbi Morgan p. 4 12 Thu. 9:30 am & 11:30 am / Jim West’s Dinosaurs p. 16 17 Tue. 11 am / Platinum Movie: Lilies of the Field p. 18 27 Fri. 8 pm / Outcry p. 4 28 Sat. 4 pm & 8 pm / Outcry p. 4
7 Sat. 8 pm / Holiday Doo Wop starring The Orioles and The Clovers p. 6 9 Mon. 10:15 am & 12 noon /
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas p. 12 10 Tue. 10:15 am & 12 noon /
Season’s Greetings p. 12 14 Sat. 8 pm / Prince George’s Choral Society Christmas Concert p. 22 17 Tue. 10:15 am & 12 noon / Kwanzaa with Queen Nur p. 12, 19
October 2 Wed. 10:15 am & 12 noon /
Teacher from the Black Lagoon p. 10 10 Thu. 9:30 am & 11:30 am / Mandy the Clown p. 16 12 Sat. 8 pm / The Stylistics p. 5 15 Tue. 7:30 pm /
JANUARY 12 Sun. 10 am-6pm /
Annual World Dance Showcase Auditions p. 20 16 Thu. 9:30 am & 11:30 am /
Grey Seal Puppets on Parade p. 17
Brazilian Dance Workshop with Sonia Pessoa p. 21
23 Thu. 11 am /
17 Thu. 12 noon / Balé Folclórico da Bahia p. 10,18
Global Beat: Tambourine Workshop p. 21
17 Thu. 8 pm / Balé Folclórico da Bahia p. 5 25 Fri. 10:15 am & 12 noon / Skippyjon Jones p. 10 29 Tue. 10:15 am & 12 noon / Splat the Cat p. 11
November 1 Fri. 10:15 am & 12 noon / Cinderella p. 11 7 Thu. 9:30 am & 11:30 am / Aesop’s Fables p.17 14 Thu. 10:15 am & 12 noon /
Junie B. Jones - Jingle Bells, Batman Smells p. 11 16 Sat. 8 pm /
Broderick Rice, Opening Act, Nikkie Johnson p. 6 19 Tue. 10:15 am & 12 noon /
The Bully Free Zone with Queen Nur p. 11 23 Sat. 10 am-3 pm / PRAISE Auditions p. 20
28 Tue. 10:15 am & 12 noon /
Archimedes & the Power of Math p. 12 31 Fri. 10:15 am & 12 noon / Dream Carver –
El tallador de sueños (un espectáculo musical bilingüe) p. 12-13 FEBRUARY
1 Sat. 11 am / Dream Carver – El tallador de sueños (un espectáculo musical bilingüe) p. 12-13 7 Fri. 10:15 am & 12 noon /
Raisin’ Cane: A Harlem Renaissance Odyssey p. 13 8 Sat. 11 am / Master Class: Scene Clinic with Raisin’ Cane’s Jasmine Guy p. 21 8 Sat. 8 pm / Raisin’ Cane: A Harlem Renaissance
Odyssey starring Jasmine Guy and The Avery Sharpe Trio p. 7
11 Tue. 10:15 am & 12 noon / Songs of Freedom p. 13
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19 Wed. 10:15 am & 12 noon/
William’s Adventure in Black History p.13 23 Sun. 4 pm / PRAISE Dance Festival p. 20 25 Tue. 10:15 am & 12 noon /
Mammoth Follies & Dinosaur Friends p. 13 28 Fri. 12 noon / Sunjata Kamalenya p. 14
May 6 Tue. 10:15 am & 12 noon / Mexican Legends and Song - Leyendas y canciones mexicanas (una actuación bilingüe) p. 15 8 Thu. 9:30 am / Global Beat: Percussion Workshop II for Tiny Tots p. 17 9 Fri. 10:15 am & 12 noon / Caps for Sale & The Three Billy Goats Gruff p. 15 15 Thu. 7:30 pm /
MARCH 1 Sat. 11 am / Sunjata Kamalenya p. 19 4 Tue. 11 am / Platinum Movie: Beasts of the Southern Wild p. 19 7 Fri. 10:15 am & 12 noon /
Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly p.14 7 Fri. 7 pm / Café Groove p. 7 8 Sat. 8 pm / All-County Student Music Ensemble Showcase p. 7 9 Sun. 4 pm /
Love 2 Dance Teen Showcase p. 7 15 Sat. 8 pm / World Dance Showcase p. 7
A Popular Broadway Musical-Cheverly Young Actors Guild p. 22 16 Fri. 7:30 pm /
A Popular Broadway Musical-Cheverly Young Actors Guild p. 22 17 Sat. 2 pm & 7:30 pm /
A Popular Broadway Musical-Cheverly Young Actors Guild p. 22 18 Sun. 2 pm & 6:30 pm /
A Popular Broadway Musical-Cheverly Young Actors Guild p. 22 20 Tue. 10:15 am & 12 noon /
The Wizard of Oz p. 15
26 Wed. 10:15 am & 12 noon /
Helping Drew p. 14
June
April
14 Sat. 6 pm / “In The Beginning” Dancing by the Power p. 22
8 Tue. 10:15 am & 12 noon / From the MixedUp Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler p. 14
27 Fri. 8:30 pm / Latin American Film Series
12 Sat. 4 pm / Global Beat: Washington Korean Dance Company p. 8 23 Wed. 7:30 pm / Master Class with Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Modern Dance p. 21 24 Thu. 10:15 am /
21 Sat. 8 pm / Global Beat: Farafina Kan p. 9
– Una serie de películas latinoamericanas en español, con subtítulos en inglés (para todas las edades) p. 9
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13 Thu. 9:30 am / Global Beat: Percussion Workshop I for Tiny Tots p. 17
Información en Español: 301-699-2255(CALL).
Dallas Black Dance Theatre: The Nina Simone Project Lecture-Demonstration p. 15 24 Thu. 12 noon /
Dallas Black Dance Theatre: The Nina Simone Project Matinee Sampler p. 19 24 Thu. 7:30 pm / Master Class with Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Liturgical Dance p. 21 25 Fri. 11 am / Dallas Black Dance Theatre: The Nina Simone Project matinee sampler p. 19 25 Fri. 8 pm / Dallas Black Dance Theatre: The Nina Simone Project p. 8 26 Sat. 8 pm / Dallas Black Dance Theatre: The Nina Simone Project p. 8 27 Sun. 4 pm / Dallas Black Dance Theatre: The Nina Simone Project p. 8
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weekend performances Actuaciones
Balé Folclórico da Bahia Saturday, September 7, 8 pm
The Monkey on My Back: An Intimate Evening with Debbi Morgan TV actress Debbi Morgan (“All My Children,” “The Young and the Restless,” “Charmed”) presents a personal memoir of her journey through a legacy of fear and abuse, which spanned three generations of women, beginning with her grandmother. Told with both candor and humor, Debbi takes her audience on a captivating ride as she describes how she finally broke the cycle. Recommended for mature audiences. Program contains adult themes and strong language. Tickets: $30/person; $45/ person limited VIP seating includes early entrance with wine & cheese reception
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Friday, September 27, 8 pm and Saturday, September 28, 4 pm & 8 pm
Outcry
What happens when no one hears you scream? Playwright Thais Francis creates an imagined dream shared by Sean Bell’s fiancé and Emmett Till’s mother. Actors in the roles of Emmett Till, Amadou Diallo, Sean Bell and Trayvon Martin are ignored when crying for help. Tickets: $10/person; $8/seniors, students & groups of 15 or more
Saturday, October 12, 8 pm
Thursday, October 17, 8 pm
Legendary vocal group The Stylistics brings a sweet soul season opening to the Playhouse that will transport you back to the smooth, romantic sounds of the 70s and 80s. Enjoy an evening of pure pleasure with original members Airrion Love and Herb Murrell, joined by Harold Eban Brown and Jason Sharp, singing “You Make Me Feel Brand New,” “Betcha by Golly, Wow” “You Are Everything” and other chartbusting hits by these acclaimed musical stars.
An exuberant fusion of Afro-Brazilian folk, samba reggae, African liturgical dance and capoeira comes to the Playhouse when this world-renowned troupe of 38 dancers, musicians and singers brings a mesmerizing swirl of excitement to the stage. Brazil’s only professional folk dance company has been described as a “spectacular display of color, movement, music and drama“ (Chicago Sun Times) that “needs one of those ‘fasten your seat belt’ signs at the beginning of their shows” (Boston Herald). When presented at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on a prior tour, the audience danced along behind them, following them outside after the performance. The Playhouse is proud to present them at the beginning of their North American 25th Anniversary Tour.
The Stylistics
Balé Folclórico da Bahia
Tickets: $30/ person; $45/person limited VIP seating includes early entrance with wine & cheese reception
Tickets: $20/person
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Raisin’ Cane: A Harlem Renaissance Odyssey Saturday, November 16, 8 pm
weekend performances
Broderick Rice
An evening of sanctified humor will have you rolling in the aisles when the acknowledged ‘King of Gospel Comedy’ hits the stage. This son of a Baptist preacher “pokes gentle fun at church folk without ever going over that fine line that separates hilarity from irreverence” (gospelflava.com). Opening for Broderick Rice is Nikkie Johnson, a comic mom of four who sees life a little differently than most. Crazy, nutty and original, Nikkie Johnson will show you the funny side of parenting, working, and simply getting through the day. Tickets: $25/person; $20/seniors, students & groups of 15 or more
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Saturday, December 7, 8 pm
Holiday Doo Wop starring The Orioles and The Clovers D.C. and Baltimore’s classic R&B stars perform their biggest hits then join together for a rockin’ doo wop holiday finale. Dance to The Orioles “Crying in the Chapel,” and The Clovers “Blue Velvet” and “Love Potion No. 9.” Dancing in the aisles encouraged! Tickets: $20/person
Saturday, February 8, 8 pm
Raisin’ Cane: A Harlem Renaissance Odyssey starring Jasmine Guy and the Avery Sharpe Trio Jasmine Guy and the Avery Sharpe Trio celebrate Black History Month and the birth of jazz with a trip back to the glory days of Harlem and the music of Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton and Duke Ellington. Tickets: $40/person; $55/person limited VIP seating includes early entrance with wine & cheese reception
Sunday, February 23, 4 pm
PRAISE Dance Festival Noteworthy dance troupes from area churches present inspiring, liturgical dance selections in this crowd-pleasing program. Tickets: $20/person; $15/students, seniors, groups of 15 or more Friday, March 7, 7 pm
Saturday, March 8, 8 pm
All-County Student Music Ensemble Showcase March is National Music in Our Schools Month. Celebrate the joy of music with outstanding young musicians from Prince George’s County performing vocal and instrumental selections ranging from smooth jazz to show tunes. All ages Tickets: $12/person; $10/students, seniors, groups of 15 or more Sunday, March 9, 4 pm
Love 2 Dance Teen Showcase Exciting young dancers from area schools and studios heat up the stage with sizzling steps and modern moves in this popular annual program. Tickets: $12/person; $10/students, seniors, groups of 15 or more Saturday, March 15, 8 pm
World Dance Showcase Metro D.C.’s premier multicultural dance companies are selected by audition, and perform works from an array of cultures and dance traditions. Tickets: $20/person; $15/students, seniors, groups of 15 or more
Café Groove
Teen dance groups from metro DC compete to be recognized as the “Best Area Dance Crew” in this lively battle of the best. Please note: dancers must be ages 13-18 to participate. Tickets: $3/person
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weekend performances
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Saturday, April 12, 4 pm
Global Beat: Washington Korean Dance Company Experience the exquisite grace of Korean culture when this nationally recognized company brings an hour of dance and percussion to the stage. Tickets: $10/person
Friday, April 25 & Saturday, April 26, 8 pm & Sunday, April 27, 4 pm
Dallas Black Dance Theatre: The Nina Simone Project Dallas Black Dance Theatre presents the life, music and story of acclaimed pianist, singer, performer and civil rights activist Nina Simone. Narrated and set to the gospel, jazz, blues, and folk music that shaped Simone’s life and career, this extraordinary production is choreographed by renowned dance artist Dianne McIntyre. The presentation of The Nina Simone Project was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and additional funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Tickets: $25/person; $20/students, seniors, groups of 15 or more
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Summer Fun 2014 Fridays, June 27, July 11 & July 25, August 8, 8:30 pm Saturday, June 21, 8 pm
Global Beat: Farafina Kan Traditional African percussion and dance fills the stage in this hypnotic performance of song, drumming and movement. Tickets: $20/person
Latin Film Festival Enjoy the summer night sky and evenings of Latin family fun as we present short and feature films from Latin America in the parking lot of the Publick Playhouse. Movies are in Spanish with English subtitles and are suitable for all ages. Bring a picnic dinner, lawn chairs and relax!
Noches de cine al aire libre Los viernes, 27 de junio, 11 y 25 de julio, 8 de agosto, 8:30 pm
Festival de Cine Latino Disfrute de noches de diversión con su familia durante el verano en el Publick Playhouse. Traiga su propia comida, una manta o silla y vea películas latinoamericanas en el estacionamiento de la instalación. Las películas son en español, con subtítulos en inglés, y son adecuadas para todas las edades.
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midweek matinees Actuaciones durante la semana Entertaining, educational programming for the enrichment of area students is an important part of each Playhouse season. Productions run 45-60 minutes to fit field trip schedules, and teacher guides are available for most programs. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket. General seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many performances sell out, so advanced reservations are strongly recommended. Wednesday, October 2, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Teacher from the Black Lagoon TheatreWorks USA presents a wonderful new musical revue based on favorite contemporary children’s books. Along with the title work, the audience will meet big stinky “Dogzilla,” “Grumpy Bird,” “I Want My Hat Back” bear, “Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse” and “The Grasshopper and the Ant.” Recommended for grades K-4 Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more Thursday, October 17, 12 noon
Balé Folclórico da Bahia Brazil’s incredible national dance company takes the audience on an explosive and exhilarating trip to the heart of Brazil, for an hour-long immersion into the colorful history and culture of our Latin American neighbor. Experience the excitement of one of the major folk dance companies in the world. Recommended for all ages Tickets: $7/person; $6/person in groups of 15 or more
Friday, October 25, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Skippyjon Jones
The popular storybook kitten with the big ears is presented in a musical theatre version, with Skippyjon transforming into Skippito Friskito, the greatest Chihuahua sword fighter of old Mexico! But when the local canines are terrorized by a huge bee, will Skippyjon turn into a ‘fraidy-cat or will he still be top dog? Recommended for grades K-4 Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more
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Tuesday, October 29, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Splat the Cat
Windwood Theatricals presents a great new musical adventure based on the popular book. It’s Splat’s first day of school and afraid that he won’t make new friends, he brings his pet mouse for company. When Seymour (the mouse) escapes from his hiding place in Splat’s lunchbox, the school full of cats goes wild, until the teacher calms things down and everyone learns some important lessons. Recommended for grades K-5 Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more Friday, November 1, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Cinderella
American Family Theatre’s Broadway for Kids production of Cinderella is an enchanting musical of the classic tale, where goodness prevails and the mistreated child finds lasting happiness. Recommended for grades pre K-5 Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more Thursday, November 14, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Junie B. Jones - Jingle Bells, Batman Smells Holiday time is approaching, and the first graders in Room One are creating the perfect party. But when Junie B. draws the name of her arch nemesis for a Secret Santa Gift, she has to decide whether to give Tattletale May what she deserves….or not. Recommended for grades K-5 Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more Tuesday, November 19, 10:15 am & 12 noon
The Bully Free Zone with Queen Nur Folk tales, fables and hip-hop take center stage in Queen Nur’s interactive and inspiring performance about accepting others’ differences. A professional storyteller, Queen Nur is also a recognized expert in adolescent psychology and dispute resolution. Her warm and friendly stage presence captures the attention and wins the involvement of young audiences. Recommended for all ages Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more Tuesday, December 3, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Snow Queen
A young girl searches the Nordic forest for her friend who has been put under the spell of an evil mirror and taken prisoner by the Snow Queen, in Hans Christian Andersen’s enchanting tale presented as a beautiful and amazing lifesize puppet ballet by Hudson Vagabond Puppet Theatre. Recommended for grades K-3 Tickets: $5/person
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Monday, December 9, 10:15 am & 12 noon
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Theatre IV of Richmond’s delightful musical puts a riotous twist on the classic and timeless holiday poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” Recommended for grades K-5 Tickets: $5/person Tuesday, December 10, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Season’s Greetings
Midweek Matinees
There’s holiday magic galore in this fast moving, festive winter wonderland featuring a levitating elf, dancing Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, toy soldiers and real white doves. Recommended for all ages Tickets: $5/person Tuesday, December 17, 10:15 am
Kwanzaa with Queen Nur Learn about the symbols and stories of Kwanzaa and the history of this important African American celebration with professional storyteller Queen Nur. Stories, drumming, dance and audience-participation call and response songs are highlights of this beautiful program. Recommended for all ages Tickets: $5/person Tuesday, January 28, 10:15am & 12 noon
Archimedes & the Power of Math The ancient world’s greatest mathematician is brought to life in this entertaining performance that shows kids that math is cool, fun and powerful. With audience participation and fun factoids (Archimedes held off the Roman Army for 3 years using nothing but math) kids will come away inspired and ready to learn math. Recommended for grades 3-5 Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more Friday, January 31, 10:15 am & 12 noon and Saturday, February 1, 11 am
Dream Carver
Mateo is a young Mexican boy whose father has taught him traditional wood carving. But when Mateo has an inspiring dream of colorful singing animals, he wants to carve new things in new ways. Based on the true story of the artist who created Oaxaca’s famous and colorful animal carvings, this bilingual musical explores creativity, generational differences and the importance of following your dreams. Recommended for grades K-6 Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more
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Viernes, 31 de enero, 10:15 am & 12 mediodía y sábado, 1 de febrero, 11 am
El tallador de sueños
Mateo es un niño mexicano cuyo padre le ha enseñado a la talla de madera tradicionales. Pero después de tener un sueño vívido de animales coloridos que cantan, Mateo está inspirado a tallarse nuevas cosas de maneras nuevas. Basada en la historia real de la artista que creó famosos y coloridos, tallas de animales de Oaxaca, este musical bilingüe explora la creatividad, las diferencias generacionales y la importancia de seguir sus sueños. Recomendado para los grados Kínder a sexto Entradas: $6/persona, $5/persona en grupos de 15 o más. Friday, February 7, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Raisin’ Cane: A Harlem Renaissance Odyssey starring Jasmine Guy and The Avery Sharpe Trio Celebrate Black History Month with a special, one-hour program of excerpts from this exciting show about the renaissance of artistic expression from post-World War I Harlem. Starring Jasmine Guy and the Avery Sharpe Trio, this production weaves poetry, fiction, art and music, and creates a multi-media window into a critical point in cultural history. Recommended for all ages Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more Tuesday, February 11, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Songs of Freedom
Learn about black history through the music of our past. Spirituals that carried secret messages, the blues of Beale Street and the anthems of the civil rights movement spanned both centuries and continents, and made a lasting impact on our culture today. Hear the songs and the stories behind them in this energetic and entertaining performance. Recommended for grades 3 and up Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more Wednesday, February 19, 10:15 am & 12 noon
William’s Adventure in Black History Enjoy this brisk panorama of 400 years of black history in America, and meet some of the remarkable people who shaped our country. Audience members join historical figures onstage and experience important events and decisions as they travel into space with Mae Jemison and encourage Rosa Parks to stay in her seat. Recommended for grades pre K-5 Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more
Tuesday, February 25, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Mammoth Follies & Dinosaur Friends
Explore the wonders of evolution and learn the facts and myths about the great age of dinosaurs. Host Willie Mammoth takes you through a musical revue of songs, jokes and dance performed by Smiley the Saber-Toothed Tiger, Bessie the lovable 27-foot long Apatosaurus, Terry the Pterodactyl, and many more lovable dino-puppets. Recommended for grades 2-5 Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more Prince George’s Publick Playhouse for the Performing Arts | 13
Friday, February 28, 12 noon & Saturday, March 1, 11 am
Sunjata Kamalenya
Midweek Matinees
13th century Mali comes to life as both actors and audience tell the story of Sunjata Keita, a young boy who is destined to save his people. Traditional music, costumes and scenery create a fascinating world where this timeless tale of personal struggle, family love and community is depicted. This is an exciting and interactive show. If you’re at the show, you’re in the show! Recommended for grades 6 & up Tickets: $10/person; $8/person in groups of 15 or more Friday, March 7, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly Three quirky crawlers face the first day of school together in this musical coming-of-age story about overcoming fears, exploring and accepting personal differences and making friends. Based on the bestselling book series by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss. Recommended for grades K-5 Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more Wednesday, March 26, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Helping Drew
This interactive, musical puppet show has everyone helping Drew, as the principal tries to stop Lee from bullying Drew. Lee thinks bullying Drew is fun. Lee’s best friend Victoria doesn’t think so, but what can she do to help Drew? Recommended for grades K-3 Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more Tuesday, April 8, 10:15 am & 12 noon
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Based on the classic, award-winning book by E.L. Konigsburg, Claudia and her brother Jamie run away from their comfortable, boring suburban home to have an adventure in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They encounter a statue that may or may not be by Michelangelo, and Claudia becomes determined to find out the truth about the mysterious statue and its donor, Mrs. Frankweiler. Recommended for grades 2-6 Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more
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Thursday, April 24, 10:15 am
Dallas Black Dance Theatre: The Nina Simone Project Lecture-Demonstration The story of Nina Simone encompasses decades of important African American music and history. Students will learn about her life, her music, and her work as a civil rights activist and aspects of dance performance technique. The presentation of The Nina Simone Project was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and additional funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Tickets: $7/person; $6/person in groups of 15 or more Tuesday, May 6, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Mexican Legends and Song Historical characters Pancho Villa, Doña Marina, Cortés and Montezuma are brought to life with wit and charm by this versatile performer. Be prepared to sing along with “La Cucaracha,” “Cu cu ru cu cu Paloma” and other favorites. Puppetry, stories, music and dance take you to the heart of Mexican culture. Performed in English interwoven with Spanish words and phrases. Recommended for grades K-5 Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more Martes, 6 de mayo, 10:15 am y 12 mediodía
Leyendas y canciones mexicanas Los personajes históricos Pancho Villa, Doña Marina, Cortés y Montezuma son revividos con inteligencia y encanto. Preparase a cantar a coro “La Cucaracha,” “Cu cu ru cu cu Paloma” y otros favoritos mientras Félix retrata vívidamente la cultura de México con marionetas, cuentos, canciones, instrumentos y bailes. Se presenta esta actuación en inglés, entretejido con palabras y frases en español. Recomendado para los grados Kínder a 5 Entradas: $6/persona, $5/persona en grupos de 15 o más. Friday, May 9, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Caps for Sale and The Three Billy Goats Gruff Help the peddler find his caps, and help Billy find his brothers as these two classic tales are told with puppets, song and dance by the amazing and larger-than-life Hudson Vagabond Puppets. Recommended for grades K-4 Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more
Tuesday, May 20, 10:15 am & 12 noon
The Wizard of Oz
Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion all come to the stage in this delightful musical about the magical land of Oz. Recommended for grades K-4 Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more Prince George’s Publick Playhouse for the Performing Arts | 15
Tiny tot
tiny tot thursdays Actuación para los niños
(grades pre-K-2)
(grado pre-K a segundo grado)
Thursday mornings feature monthly performances geared to entertain children who are in grades pre-K-2. Estas actuaciones se llevan a cabo los jueves por la mañana con el propósito de entretener a niños de los grados pre-K a segundo grado.
Thursday, September 12, 9:30 am & 11:30 am
Jim West’s Dinosaurs
Jim West’s giant puppets take small fry on a happy, prehistoric, musical journey through a land of friendly dinosaurs. Recommended for grades pre-K-2 Tickets: $4/person
Thursday, October 10, 9:30 am & 11:30 am
Mandy the Clown Perfecting the art of goofiness, Mandy is a trained circus artist and kid-friendly clown who juggles, stilt walks, does magic and keeps children fascinated and having fun. Recommended for grades pre-K-2 Tickets: $4/person
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Photo by Violetta Markelou
tiny tots
Thursday, November 7, 9:30 am & 11:30 am
Thursday, November 7, 9:30 am & 11:30 am
Aesop’s Fables
Jim West returns with a stage full of puppets presenting Aesop’s delightful tales of wit and wisdom, including “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Fox and the Grapes” and more, including Aesop himself and his dog Moral, dancing to beautiful music. Recommended for grades pre-K-2 Tickets: $4/person
grey Seal
Thursday, January 16, 9:30 am & 11:30 am
Grey Seal Puppets on Parade
Puppets
Enjoy this hilarious parade of adorable puppets featuring Mr. Crabcake and Humpty Dumpty, as host Stubbs McGee brings you laughs and limericks. Recommended for grades pre-K-2
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Tickets: $4/person Thursday, February 13, 9:30 am
Global Beat: Percussion Workshop I for Tiny Tots Learn all about a percussion instrument – where it comes from, how it’s made, and then learn to play it in this class especially designed for young children. Snack provided. Seating is limited, reservations recommended. Recommended for grades pre-K-2
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Tickets: $4/person Thursday, May 8, 9:30 am
Global Beat: Percussion Workshop II for Tiny Tots Learn all about a percussion instrument – where it comes from, how it’s made, and then learn to play it in this class especially designed for young children. Snack provided. Seating is limited, reservations recommended. Recommended for grades pre-K-2 Tickets: $4/person
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platinum senior series Special events and monthly movies just for seniors ages 60 & better! Eventos especiales y películas mensuales (personas de la tercera edad)
Tuesday, September 17, 11 am
Lilies of the Field (1963) Sidney Poitier’s charismatic performance makes this film a classic. When Homer Smith’s car overheats near a convent in the desert, the nuns believe God sent him to fulfill their dream of building a chapel, and Homer’s determination to move on is no match for their indomitable faith. FREE; ages 60 & better Thursday, October 17, 12 noon
Balé Folclórico da Bahia Brazil’s incredible national dance company takes the audience on an explosive and exhilarating trip to the heart of Brazil, for an hour-long immersion into the colorful history and culture of our Latin American neighbor. Experience the excitement of one of the major folk dance companies in the world. Recommended for all ages Tickets: $7/person; $6/person in groups of 15 or more
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Tuesday, December 17, 12 noon
Kwanzaa with Queen Nur Professional storyteller Queen Nur involves the entire audience in a Kwanzaa celebration, with the principles and symbols of the African American holiday expounded through original call and response songs, stories, drumming and dance. Her programs are described as “Fascinating, Wonderful, Mesmerizing!” (NJN Public Television) and “spiritually moving and historically exhilarating” (McGraw Hill Companies) Ages 60 & better Tickets: $5/person Tuesday, March 4, 11 am
Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) In an isolated Louisiana bayou, a six-year-old girl with a buoyant spirit and extraordinary imagination contends with an ailing, abusive father and a storm that threatens to destroy her small community. Roger Ebert wrote, “Sometimes miraculous films come into being, made by people you’ve never heard of, starring unknown faces, blindsiding you with creative genius. Beasts of the Southern Wild is one of the year’s best films.” FREE; ages 60 & better Thursday, April 24, 12 noon and Friday, April 25, 11 am
Dallas Black Dance Theatre: The Nina Simone Project Enjoy this matinee sampler of the full-length Nina Simone Project, highlighting important events in her life and career as a pianist, singer, performer and civil rights activist. This narrated, multi-media production is choreographed by acclaimed dance artist Dianne McIntyre. The presentation of The Nina Simone Project was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and additional funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Tickets: $7/person; $6/person in groups of 15 or more
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auditions Saturday, November 23, 10 am-3 pm
PRAISE Auditions
Liturgical dance companies are invited to audition for the annual PRAISE Liturgical Dance Festival held at the Playhouse every February. Companies are asked to bring a CD of their music and to perform one complete work in costume. Pre-registration is required. Call 301-277-1710; TTY 301-277-0312 or visit http://arts.pgparks.com/Our_Facilities/Publick_Playhouse.htm for information on how to register.
January 12, 10 am-6 pm
Annual World Dance Showcase Auditions Dance companies are invited to audition traditional work in any culture-specific dance style. Work must not exceed 15 minutes in length and must be auditioned in finished form with costumes. Six dance groups will be selected to perform in concert on Saturday, March 15, 8 pm. Selected groups will receive an honorarium of $500. Auditions are by appointment only and open to performers 16 years & older. Apply online at http://arts.pgparks.com/Community_Arts_Services/Artist_Resources.htm or call 301-446-3232, TTY 301-446-6802. Application deadline is Thursday, January 9, 5 pm.
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classes & workshops Tuesday, October 15, 7:30-9 pm
Dance Workshop: Brazilian Dance with Sonia Pessoa Experience Brazilian culture in this introductory lesson in Afro-Brazilian, Samba, and Samba-Reggae, and learn why fun-loving, generous, easy-going Brazilians are the envy of the world. FREE, Reservations recommended Thursday, January 23, 11 am
Global Beat: Tambourine Workshop Learn the art of playing one of the most popular hand percussion instruments in the world in this fascinating workshop. Space is limited. Reservations recommended. Ages 16 & up; FREE Saturday, February 8, 11 am
Theatre Class: Scene Clinic with Jasmine Guy Tickets: $20/person; $15/person if purchased with ticket to Saturday performance Wednesday, April 23, 7:30-9 pm
Master Class with Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Modern Dance For advanced dancers. Reservations required Tickets: $15/$5 with purchase of weekend performance ticket
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community arts The following performances are Thursday,byApril 7:30-9 pmin our produced arts 24, organizations Master with Dallas community.Class The Publick Playhouse Black is pleasedDance to provideTheatre: rental space and Liturgical Dance services. For more information, call 301-277-1710, TTY 301-277-3012. For advanced dancers Tickets: $15/person Saturday, December 14, 8 pm
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Dancing by the Power
Prince George’s Choral Society Christmas Concert
The 51st season of Prince George’s distinguished chorus presents a concert of classical and popular music that features the Christmas portion of “The Messiah” and popular seasonal songs with guest soloists. The audience joins the chorus in singing Christmas carols at the end of this festive holiday program. The event also includes the Choral Society’s silent auction.
Tickets: $12/person; $10/seniors and students Thursday, May 15 & Friday, May 16, 7:30 pm, Saturday, May 17, 2 pm & 7:30 pm, and Sunday, May 18, 2 pm & 6:30 pm
A Popular Broadway Musical - Cheverly Young Actors Guild Cheverly parents seeking to offer local youth professional training and performance opportunities in the magical world of the dramatic arts have been presenting exciting musical theatre productions since 1995. Tickets: $14/person; $12/seniors & students; $10/ages 12 & under Saturday, June 14, 6 pm
“In the Beginning” Dancing by the Power Led by mother and daughter team, Pauline and Ronya-Lee Anderson, enjoy selections from the company’s repertoire of prophetic, sacred dance pieces created by the liturgical dance company for the past 20 years. From the theatrical splendor of “We Shall Behold Him” and “Via Dolorosa” to the athleticism of “Break Every Chain.” “In the Beginning” promises to be an evening of sheer delight. A portion of the concert proceeds will be donated to Chetwood Memorial Primary School and Somerton All Age School in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Visit www.dancingbythepower.com for more information. Tickets: $20/person
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Saturday, December 14, 8 pm
Prince George’s Choral Society Christmas Concert
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The 51st season of Prince George’s distinguished chorus presents a concert of classical and popular music that features the Christmas portion of “The Messiah” and popular seasonal songs with guest soloists. The audience joins the singing Christmas carols of this festive holiday Thechorus PublickinPlayhouse is stepping outatinthe theend community to bring the arts to where you program. The event also includes the Choral Society’s silent auction. might least expect them. Sometimes, we’ll show up as a surprise, and others will be Tickets: $12/person; $10/seniors andbestudents pre-scheduled. Always, these will free short programs intended to delight and inspire Prince George’s County residents of all ages. Many of these will be orchestrated random Thursday, May others 15 & Friday, 16, through 7:30 pm,regular Saturday, May on 17, the 2 pm & Playhouse acts of culture, can beMay found updates Publick 7:30 pm, and Sunday, May 18, 2 pm & 6:30 pm web pages. Visit http://arts.pgparks.com
A Popular Broadway Musical Here’sGuild an idea of what’s coming this season. Cheverly Young Actors Cheverly seeking Saturday,parents February 7 to offer local youth professional training and performance Avery Sharp Trio opportunities in the magical world of the dramatic arts have been presenting exciting The Trio will give a free, hour-long jazz workshop for area musical theatre productions since 1995. high school music students, giving them a chance to play Tickets: & jazz students; $10/ages 12 with, and$14/person; learn from $12/seniors world famous musicians. & under Month of April Spring June Jazz14, 6 pm Saturday,
“In the Beginning” bypresenting the Power In celebration of Dallas BlackDancing Dance Theatre their multi-media Nina Simone by Project, theand month of April willPauline featureand several orchestrated, random acts of culture, Led mother daughter team, Ronya-Lee Anderson, both large and small, form of jazz music of andprophetic, dance happenings throughout Prince enjoy selections from in thethe company’s repertoire sacred dance George’s County. These performances will be coordinated staff, working with pieces created by the liturgical dance company for the pastby 20Playhouse years. From county musicians, dancers andShall performing we don’t to plan to announce the theatrical splendor of “We Behold arts Him”teachers, and “Viabut Dolorosa” them in advance. We justEvery think Chain. you’ll ”like surprises. promises to be the athleticism of “Break “Inthese the Beginning” an evening of sheer delight. A portion of the concert proceeds will be donated to Chetwood Memorial Primary School and Somerton All Age Spring Season School in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Visit www.dancingbythepower.com Global Beat for more information. This spring, Melvin Deal and his African Heritage Drummers will visit Tickets: $20/person several Prince George’s County sites and centers to present spontaneous, hour-long drumming workshops.
Global Beat: A Celebration of All Things Percussion Don’t skip a Global Beat, a year-long celebration of drums and percussion from around the world. Look for workshops, concerts and special events at any of our arts facilities: Brentwood Arts Exchange, Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center, Montpelier Arts Center and the Publick Playhouse. These high-energy events will showcase pulsating The Publick Playhouse is stepping out in the community to bring the arts to rhythms from world music traditions. where you might least expect them. Sometimes, we’ll show up as a surprise, and others will be pre-scheduled. Always, these will be free short programs Global Beat At the Playhouse intended to delight and inspire Prince George’s County residents of all ages. Thursday, January 23, 11 am / Tambourine Many of these will be orchestrated random actsWorkshop of culture, others can be Thursday, February 13, 9:30 am / Percussion Workshop TinyVisit Tots found through regular updates on the Publick Playhouse webI for pages. Saturday, April 12, 4Here’s pm / Washington Korean Dancethis Company http://arts.pgparks.com an idea of what’s coming season. performance Thursday May 8, 9:30 am / Global Beat: Percussion Workshop II for Tiny Tots Saturday, June 21, 8 pm / Farafina Kan performance
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The Friends of the Publick Playhouse Since the Playhouse opened in 1976, the Friends organization has promoted and supported the performing arts center. Our appreciation and thanks go out to all Friends of the Publick Playhouse, particularly to the following members of the Friends Board of Directors, many of whom have served for years. Marcia E. Porterfield, President
Marion & Warren Hoffman
L. Christina Coles Waddler, Vice President Richard & Sarah Potter Robbins Marcia E. Porterfield, President Leon Harvey Carol Rahbar, Secretary Veronica Moss L. Christina Coles Waddler, Vice President Jeannye Thorton Hencke Nancy Percentie, Treasurer Anna Nicknadavich Carol Rabar, Secretary Marion Hoffman Dorothy Carroll Marjorie E. Perdue Nancy Percentie, Treasurer Warren Hoffman Constance Gasch Carroll RodneyVeronica Shawe Moss Dorothy Constance Gasch Anna Nicknadavich Leon Harvey Jeannye Thorton Hencke To become a Friend, please clip and enclose this form with your contribution made payable to Friends of the Publick Playhouse, and mail to: Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly, MD 20784
Thank you for your support! I want to become a Friend of the Publick Playhouse. My check for $_______ is enclosed. Membership Recognition Levels:
• MEMBER: $10 - $24.99
• FRIEND: $25 - $49.99
• CONTRIBUTOR: $50 - $99.99
• PROMOTER: $100 - $199.99
• BENEFACTOR: $200 or more
• SUSTAINING LIFETIME MEMBER: $1,000 or more
Lifetime Member names will be engraved on a plaque located in the theatre lobby.
Please contact me, _____ I want to volunteer at the theatre. _____ I want to display Playhouse brochures where I work. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ (Please print)
Address: __________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ___________________ Phone: (Home): ___________________________ (Office):________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________________________________ For more information about Friends activities and membership opportunities, please contact the theatre at 301-277-1710, TTY 301-277-0312 or publickplayhouse@gmail.com
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Renting the Playhouse:
For information about renting the theatre, call 301-277-1710 or TTY 301-277-0312. Location: 5445 Landover Road
Information and Directions Theatre Hours: Administrative offices
are open Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm.
Box Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm and two hours before every performance. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket, including children on parents’ laps. A $25 fee will be assessed for returned checks. A $3 handling fee will be added to credit card orders. Accessibility: The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation.
(Route 202), Cheverly, MD 20784 at the intersection with Route 450. Take F2 Metro Bus from Cheverly Metro Station or T18 Metro Bus from the New Carrollton Metro Station. Directions: From MD, take I-495 to the Baltimore/Washington Parkway South, exit at “Cheverly, Route 202” and turn right on Route 202. The theatre is 1/2 mile on the left. From DC or VA, take New York Avenue or I-295 to the Baltimore/Washington Parkway and exit on Route 202. Turn left on 202. The theatre is 1/2 mile on the left. Parking behind and beside the theatre is free. Contact: Phone 301-277-1710;
TTY 301-277-0312; Fax 301-277-8816
momentum dance theatre’s Jazz Hip Hop Nutcracker© Contemporary take on the classic holiday show, music by Duke Ellington + Pop + Funk + Salsa! Original DC based show is a dancing tale of transformation through the arts! Professional company and actors, children from the JHHN Training Academy, guest artists from DC & NYC. at the Publick Playhouse Saturday, Dec 21 3pm & 8pm and Sunday Dec 22, 3pm Other area shows: Dec 12-15. Check our website for locations and performance times. Ticket information: momentumdancetheatre.com Contact us : 202.785.0035 or momentumdancetheatre@verizon.net
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Performing Arts Repertory Company
Invites you to enjoy our 2013 and 2014 season at the Publick Playhouse 10th Annual Celebration of International Dance
Saturday, November 9, 2013 7:30 pm featuring:
Hua Sha ~ Foggy Bottom Morris Men ~ Carpathia ~ Jayamangala ~ PARC ~ The Ballet Academy
The Fisherman
An Original Story Ballet
Saturday, May 3, 2014 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm Sunday, May 4, 2014 3:00 pm The Performing Arts Repertory Company (PARC) is a non-profit, performing group in-residence at the Ballet Academy in Beltsville, MD. PARC’s intent is to present quality community based arts, make them more viable, enrich the community and encourage children to learn through the arts. PARC collaborates with other arts organizations to showcase performances of ethnic and stylistically diverse dance and provides a venue for student dancers to perform. 301-908-4079
www.performingarc.org CFC Code 65766
Southern Gal Productions Gospel Plays and Standup Comedy for the Whole Family
Church Events • Private Celebrations • Corporate Parties
Roxanne Reid Producer/Director 301-257-4250
301-459-5740
rockyreid04@yahoo.com
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The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation.
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