Skeleton Crew
LIFE ON THE LINE CAN TURN ON YOU
LIFE ON THE LINE CAN TURN ON YOU
Contact: Dianna Cuatto
410-263-8289 or at [email protected]
Ballet Theatre of Maryland, Maryland’s Premier professional ballet company
A history-making production of Othello in 1833 will shock London audiences and reverberate through history to influence theatre today. Red Velvet, by Lolita Chakrabarti, takes audiences backstage to witness the London debut of the trailblazing African-American actor Ira Aldridge as Shakespeare’s tragic Venetian general. He was the first man of color to play the role at an influential European theatre. Based on a true story, the play captures the emotion of the times and the drama both on stage and off surrounding this revolution in the theatre.
A Disappearing Act
By Single Shoe Productions
February 22 – 25
The great magician, Philip Winterbottom, cordially requests your presence for his final act. Sadly, he’s dead. So…he won’t be there. But, he’s left his son and assistant very clear instructions. Join Philip’s family and friends for one final disappearing act.
With exuberant music, magic and more than a healthy dose of audience participation, A Disappearing Act celebrates the absurd, and sometimes awkward, rituals we use to say goodbye to the ones we love.
A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay about
THE DEATH OF WALT DISNEY
By Lucas Hnath
Directed by Genevieve de Mahy & Matthew Shea
This five week class invites students to isolate, explore, and integrate each fundamental tool in the actor’s instrument to create dynamic characters. Activate the body, exercise the voice, engage the mind and release your imagination. Each class allows time for the actor’s to explore these tools and then integrate them in the context of story and text. Students learn to use themselves in new and exciting ways as they segue their own stories into workable text to practice sound text analysis strategies.
This five week class invites students to isolate, explore, and integrate each fundamental tool in the actor’s instrument to create dynamic characters. Activate the body, exercise the voice, engage the mind and release your imagination. Each class allows time for the actor’s to explore these tools and then integrate them in the context of story and text. Students learn to use themselves in new and exciting ways as they segue their own stories into workable text to practice sound text analysis strategies.
Build confidence! Look your scene partner in the eye, support your voice, and find the tools of persuasion at the forefront of any actor’s process. Whether you are a business professional or looking to assert yourself in small and large groups alike, this class shares tips of the theatre trade for bringing your best self to any social, professional, and artistic scenario.
Age Group: 18+
Tuition: $185
Embrace the moment! Exercise the creative spirit by living in the moment, say “yes” to creative risk-taking, and commit to listening and responding authentically in life and onstage.
Teaching Artist: Resident Company Member Bruce Randolph Nelson
Tuition: $185
McDaniel’s Department of Theatre Arts presents a student-directed play festival featuring short plays directed by McDaniel seniors Bryan Bowen of North Beach, Md., and Brandon Richards of Huntingtown, Md. Bowen directs David Ives’s “Sure Thing,” “Variations on the Death of Trotsky,” “English Made Simple” and “The Other Woman.” Richards directs four short plays from the collection “Trepidation Nation,” including “Down to Sleep” by Victoria Stewart, “I Am Not Alone” by Richard Dresser, “Euxious” by Bridget Carpenter and “Yes” by Stephen Belber.
ONCE UPON A TIME, THE ANIMALS REVOLTED
SLAPSTICK JUKEBOX
By Happenstance Theater
March 1 – 4
Happenstance Theatre’s award-winning company presents a suite of comic material old and new. Noted for their physical comedy and precise ensemble work, the company recasts free-standing material from their repertoire along with new works informed by great comedy of the past: 19th Century European Circus entrées, Vaudeville, silent film, and early television. A playful new format will structure the material and enhance the audience experience.
Appropriate for all ages.
Based on a classic game where YOU are the detective, this new original comic farce gathers a group of colorful suspects at the scene of the crime to be. As the evening unfolds in an homage to the great American detective movies of the past, dark secrets are divulged, motives are revealed, red herrings are abound, and the body count rises as the hilarious action spirals into a climactic whodunit determined by you, the audience playing the 4D game, resulting in a different surprise ending every night.
With stories as our guide, young actors utilize narrative structure as a story map for dramatic journey. Identifying key elements of each tale, bringing characters to life, and using the conflicts and themes for independent and group creation, each class features a new tale to tackle! Using all elements of the performing arts from dance, music, drama, and design, this class excites imaginations. The final class Story Explorers share highlights of their travels for family and friends. This session—Character Circus: Favorite characters collide in this one-of-a-kind circus!
With stories as our guide, young actors utilize narrative structure as a story map for dramatic journey. Identifying key elements of each tale, bringing characters to life, and using the conflicts and themes for independent and group creation, each class features a new tale to tackle! Using all elements of the performing arts from dance, music, drama, and design, this class excites imaginations. The final class Story Explorers share highlights of their travels for family and friends. This session—Character Circus: Favorite characters collide in this one-of-a-kind circus!
As we grow in our artistry, we learn what excites us most and we identify where we need more practice. Use the Theatre Makers series to do just that! Try on different theatrical hats as each class provides a sampler approach to a theatrical skill set providing opportunities to grow passion for the creative process. Final class culminates in a sharing of work for family and friends. This session—Physical Comedy: Apply the actor’s tools to the world of comedy. From slapstick and clowning to stand-up and improvisation, learn and finesse how to focus the funny.
Age Group: 6-8 Grade
We celebrate our own artistic voices and put thought into action as students work as an ensemble to create an original play. Each week features a new part of the creative process and theatrical occupation to experiment with. Students work to create elements that support their storytelling and ultimately perform original pieces showcasing fun genres. This session—Spy Fiction: We are on a mission to create the ultimate play full of props and sound design!
Age Group: 3-5 Grade
Tuition: $175
performances yet. Highlights include a selection of Motown favorites, scenes from Pippin and Serenade, a student-produced animated film, and an original dance choreographed by Tony nominee Christopher d’Amboise. Our Gala Opening on Saturday, March 3, at 6:30 pm includes art classes, a seated dinner, and the engaging student performance for $375. Our Family Performances on Sunday, March 4, at 2 and 5:30 pm, offer the one-hour show for the family-friendly price of $20. Our Stage One I FANS evening on Tuesday, March 6, at 6:30 pm includes lite fare, cocktails, and the final performance.
THIS IS OUR YOUTH
By KENNETH LONERGAN
Directed by JOHN ASTIN
The John Astin Theatre and the Program in Theatre Arts & Studies present Kenneth Lonergan's THIS IS OUR YOUTH, directed by John Astin.
Part of our 2018 Salon Series—cocktails, conversation, and staged readings of plays by women playwrights, curated and directed by the women of Everyman Theatre’s Resident Acting Company. Is it better to live at war or die at peace? In Dead and Breathing, cantankerous Caroline Whitlock has been dying for two years already—and she’s sick of it. If her mouthy new hospice nurse kills her, maybe each can get what she wants! Together, two women are forced to confront life’s (and death's) most difficult questions in this fast-paced, heart-tugging comedy.