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Prince George’s
Publick Playhouse
for the performing arts
2014–2015 season
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission,
Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
Welcome to the
2014-2015 Season
The Publick Playhouse is your performing arts center, and this season
is all about you! We’ve listened to your requests and planned a season to
fulfill your expectations.
International hip hop icon Rennie Harris Puremovement will turn
the stage upside down in October, and Philadanco will make it sizzle
in November. In April internationally acclaimed Dallas Black Dance
Theatre will return, spinning out a whole new program for their Publick
Playhouse fans. World dance fans will find Maestro KHAN with Sistah
Mafalda and The Kuumba Performers here in May.
The Playhouse is known for its excellent acoustics, and we’re turning it
blue…Jazz Meets Blues for Black History Month when D.C.’s own
globe-trotting blues harp star Phil Wiggins teams up with emerging
jazz dynamo Karen Lovejoy. And in June two long-time national
blues pros, Lazy Lester and Sleepy LaBeef, put on a powerhouse
performance of music sprinkled with laughter.
Midweek Matinees offer exciting new curriculum-relevant programs
and performances for youth. Tiny Tots workshops and performances are
back, along with the Platinum Series for patrons 60 and better.
This is my 17th and final year at the Publick Playhouse. It has been my
pleasure and privilege to be involved in bringing you so many wonderful
performances. From Ruby Dee and John Amos to Keter Betts and Martha
and the Vandellas; exciting tours like Amazones from Guinea and Lula
Washington from Los Angeles; programs we created like the Praise
Liturgical Dance Festival, and our Making a Musical Camp each June…
the list is way too long to reprise here, but I want to add that this is the
12th season the internationally acclaimed Dallas Black Dance Theatre
will be in residence for a week at the Playhouse. I’m proud to have been
a part of it all, and I’m grateful for your enthusiasm for the programs
we present for you.
Thank you for your support and patronage. The Playhouse staff looks
forward to seeing you often this season and in the years to come. There’s
lots more excitement ahead!
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Publick Playhouse
for the performing arts
2014–2015 season
DANCE PLAYHOUSE SERIES
Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Concerts p. 8
Platinum Live p. 20
Master Class p. 23
Midweek Matinees p. 10
Philadanco!
Concert p. 5
Platinum Live p. 19
Master Class p. 23
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Prince George’s
Platinum Senior Series p. 19
Tiny Tots Thursdays p. 17
Weekend Performances p. 4
Auditions p. 21
PRAISE Dance Festival
Audition Information p. 21
Concert p. 6
Community Arts p. 22
Exhibitions p. 24
Master Classes p. 23
Rennie Harris Puremovement
Concerts p. 4
Midweek Matinee p. 11
Master Class p. 23
Out & About p. 22
Youth IV Praise
Audition Information p. 21
Concert p. 6
Friends of the Publick Playhouse p. 26
PLAYHOUSE
INFORMATION
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OTHER HAPPENINGS
General Information p. 27
Ticket Order Form p. 28
Sons of Freedom p. 9
MUSIC
The Chi-Lites and
Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes p. 4
Jazz meets Blues: Phil Wiggins
and Karen Lovejoy p. 6
Jeff Majors p. 8
Kwanzaa, Kwanzaa p. 5
Lazy Lester and Sleepy LaBeef
Concert p. 9
Platinum Live p. 20
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Maestro Khan and Sistah Mafalda &
The Kuumba Performers p. 9
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calendar
September
9 Tue. 9:30 am & 11:15 am / Tiny Tots Found Drums Workshop p. 17
16 Tue. 11:00 am / Platinum Movie: 12 Years a Slave p. 19
19 Fri 5:30 pm / Artist Reception: Gina Marie
Lewis p. 24
25 Thu. 10:15 am & 12 noon / Curious George p. 10
October
8 Wed. 10:15 am & 12 noon / The Wright Stuff:
First in Flight p. 10
11 Sat. 8 pm / The Chi-Lites and Harold Melvin’s
Blue Notes p. 4
13 Thu 9:30 am & 11:15 am / Tiny Tots Move
to the Beat Workshop p. 17
19 Wed 10:15 am & 12 noon /
A Christmas Carol p. 12
21 Fri 10:15 am & 12 noon / We the People p. 12
22 Sat 10 am / Youth IV Praise Auditions p. 21
D ecemb e r
9 Tue 10:15 am & 12 noon /
Cricket on the Hearth p. 12
13 Sat 8 pm / Prince George’s Choral Society p. 22
16 Tue 10:15 am & 12 noon / Holiday Tales p. 12
28 Sun 3 pm / Kwanzaa, Kwanzaa p. 5
16 Thu. 9:30 am & 11:15 am / Tangle of Tales p. 17
20 Mon. 10:15 am & 12 noon / Arithmetickles p. 11
23 Thu. 12 noon / Rennie Harris Puremovement:
History of Hip-Hop p. 11
JANUARY
15 Thu 9:30 am & 11:15 am / Tiny Tots Making
Music Around the World Workshop p. 18
23 Thu. 7 pm / Rennie Harris Puremovement:
Hip-Hop Master Class p. 23
18 Sun 10 am / World Dance Showcase
Auditions p. 21
24 Fri. 8 pm / Rennie Harris Puremovement p. 4
22 Thu 10:15 am & 12 noon / 25 Sat. 8 pm / Rennie Harris Puremovement p. 4
30 Thu. 10:15 am & 12 noon /
The Mixed Up Fairy Tale p. 11
Classroom Character: The Road to Success p. 13
FEBRUARY
3 Tue 10:15 am & 12 noon / November
6 Thu 7 pm / Philadanco Modern Dance
Master Class p. 23
7 Fri 12 noon / Platinum Live: Philadanco p. 19
7 Fri 6:45 pm / Artist Reception: Luis Peralta p. 24
7 Fri 8 pm / Philadanco p. 5
8 Sat 10 am / PRAISE Auditions p. 21
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How a Town Fought Hate p. 13
7 Sat 6:45 pm / Artists Reception:
Black Artists of DC p. 25
7 Sat 8 pm / Jazz Meets Blues: Phil Wiggins &
Karen Lovejoy p. 6
10 Tue 10:15 am & 12 noon / One Noble Journey
p. 14
11 Wed 10:15 am & 12 noon / One Noble Journey
p. 14
21 Sat 8 pm / Youth IV Praise p. 6
23 Thu 7:45 pm / Dallas Black Dance
Theatre Master Class Liturgical Dance
p. 23
22 Sun 4 pm / PRAISE Liturgical Dance
Festival p. 6
24 Fri 11 am / Platinum Live: Dallas
Black Dance Theatre p. 20
26 Thu 10:15 am & 12 noon / Four Score
and Seven Years Ago p. 14
24 Fri 8 pm / Dallas Black Dance
Theatre p. 8
MARCH nce Teen Showcase
25 Sat 8 pm / Dallas Black Dance
Theatre p. 8
6 Fri 7 pm / Café Groove p. 7
8 Sun 4 pm / Love 2 Dance p. 7
26 Sun 4 pm / Dallas Black Dance
Theater p. 8
12 Thu 9:30 am & 11:15 am / Tiny Tots
Body Percussion Workshop p. 18
May
14 Sat 8 pm / Prince George’s
Choral Society p. 24
17 Tue 11 am / Platinum Movie:
Peeples p. 20
20 Fri 10:15 am & 12 noon / Berenstain Bears LIVE! p. 15
28 Sat 8 pm / World Dance Showcase p. 7
29 Sun 4 pm / Jeff Majors p. 8
31 Tue 10:15 am & 12 noon /
Slimbodyology: Fantastic You p. 15
April
16 Thu 9:30 am & 11:15 am / Salsa Cinderella p. 18
23 Thu 11 am / Platinum Live: Dallas
Black Dance Theatre p. 20
23 Thu 6 pm / Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Master Class Modern Dance p. 23
6 Wed 10:15 am & 12 noon / Our Earth,
What a Gas! p. 16
9 Sat 6:45 pm / Artist Reception
Patrick Delaney p. 25
9 Sat 8 pm / Maestro Khan with Sistah
Mafalda & Kuumba Performers p. 9
12 Tue 10:15 am & 12 noon /
Dog Loves Books p. 16
17 Sun 4 pm / Sons of Freedom p. 9
J un e
19 Fri 2 pm / Platinum Live: Lazy Lester
and Sleepy LaBeef p. 20
19 Fri 8 pm / Lazy Lester and Sleepy
LaBeef p. 9
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17 Tue 10:15 am & 12 noon / Coretta Scott
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weekend
performances
The Chi-Lites and Harold
Melvin’s Blue Notes
The new season
kicks off with
R&B Hall of Fame
legends as Marshall
Thompson leads
Chicago’s musical
icons in top 10
hits including “Oh
Girl” and “Are You My Woman,” on a double
bill with Philly’s R&B stars. The legendary
Blue Notes’ Platinum recording sound is led
by Lloyd Parks, the last remaining original
member. So “Wake Up Everybody” and reserve
tickets now for a performance that will have
you “Crazy in Love” again with these R&B
megastars. All tickets include a post-concert
“Meet & Greet” with the stars.
Tickets: $50/person; $40/seniors, students,
and groups of 20 or more
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Friday, October 24, 8 pm &
Saturday, October 25, 8 pm
Rennie Harris
Puremovement
For more than twenty years, the recognized
king of hip-hop Rennie Harris Puremovement has performed to capacity audiences in
theatres in the U.S. and abroad, presenting
hip-hop in works that display the rich cultural
traditions of the genre, serve as a voice for a
new generation, and crumble negative stereotypes. Experience the dazzling virtuosity and
vibrant athleticism of this celebrated dance
company as they dance to Marvin
Gaye, Nina Simone, Parliament
Funkadelics, Groove Collective,
and present the first part of a
new trilogy, “Something to
do with Love.”
Tickets before October 1:
$15/person; Tickets on or after
October 1: $20/person;
$10/Prince George’s County Youth
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Saturday, October 11, 8 pm
Friday, November 7, 8 pm
Philadanco
With a leaping legacy of breaking
barriers and building cultural bridges
through eye-popping choreography,
the term ‘smokin’ defines Philadanco.
One of the featured works in the
performance is “Bamm!” which says
it all. Don’t miss this powerhouse
performance by the acclaimed dance
company that invigorates the stage
and electrifies the audience.
weekend performances
marvel
with African music, traditional tales,
dance, and drumming. Join us for a
heartwarming, interactive family
performance by Sankofa Dance
Theater that embraces the proud
shared culture of African Americans.
Tickets: $20/person;
$15/seniors, students and
groups of 20 or more
Sunday, December 28, 3 pm
Kwanzaa, Kwanzaa
This joyous program celebrates
heritage, family and community. The
symbols of Kwanzaa are enhanced
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Tickets before October 1: $25/person
Tickets on or after October 1: $30/
person; $25/seniors, students, groups
of 20 or more
Saturday, February 21, 8 pm
Youth IV Praise
We’re pleased to introduce a new Playhouse
program featuring talented young dancers
inspired by liturgical traditions. Look forward
to being charmed and impressed by this
showcase of new praise talent.
(Audition information page 21)
Tickets: $10/person; $8/students; $5/children
age 6 and under
Saturday, February 7, 8 pm
Jazz Meets Blues: Phil Wiggins
and Karen Lovejoy
Sunday, February 22, 4 pm
Phil Wiggins brings his incredible talent to
the Playhouse for an evening of sublime blues
backed by the Chesapeake Sheiks. A Smithsonian Folkways blues recording artist with
echoes of gospel and jazz, Wiggins says he has
“performed on every continent except Antarctica.” Silky, funky, and smooth Karen Lovejoy
performs lively and imaginative renditions of
jazz standards, energetic blues and lively Latin
rhythms, with instrumental pros The Lovejoy
Group. Wiggins and Lovejoy connect with the
audience in a way that shouts for more.
The annual dance festival presents top liturgical dance companies from area studios and
dance ministries. Inspiring and colorful, this
in-demand program showcases the depth of
praise dance talent in the metropolitan area.
(Audition information page 21)
Tickets: $25/person; $20 seniors, students,
groups of 20 or more
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PRAISE Liturgical Dance Festival
Tickets: $25/person; $20 students, seniors and
groups of 20 or more
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Café Groove
Heavy on hip-hop, hot teen dance teams compete before a panel of celebrity judges
for trophies, cash prizes, and the title of Prince George’s “Best Area Dance Crew.” It’s
scorching, fast, and fly, so come out and cheer for your favorite dance team. (Want
to compete? To sign up, dancers age 13-18 should contact Chelsea Mitchell-Reynolds at
301-446-3244.) Tickets: $3/person
Sunday, March 8, 4 pm
Love 2 Dance Teen Showcase
Outstanding young dancers from Prince George’s
County high schools and dance studios perform jazz,
hip-hop, ballet, modern, and world dance. Bring the
family to see these teens twirl, spin, and leap across the
stage in a terrific and uplifting program showing the
depth of young talent in our community. Tickets: $10 person; $5/students, seniors, and groups
of 20 or more Saturday, March 28, 8 pm
World Dance Showcase
One of the enriching benefits of living in greater Washington, D.C. is the fabulous
diversity of our community. The world beats a path to our doorstep, bringing historic
and colorful customs, traditions, and folk arts. This popular annual event showcases
wide-ranging dance traditions performed with a swirl of vivid costumes. (Audition
information page 21)
weekend performances
Friday, March 6, 7 pm
Tickets: $15/person; $10/students, seniors, and groups of 20 or more (Purchase World Dance Showcase together with Maestro Khan tickets for a $5 adult
discount. Two-event ticket: $30)
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Music Awards. He brings his groundbreaking
and unique harp sound to the Playhouse for a
special Palm Sunday concert. Majors’ mellow
style mixes gospel, soul, and jazz traditions for
an uplifiting performance.
Tickets: $25/person; $20/seniors, students
and groups of 20 or more (add $10 to ticket
purchase for autographed CD)
Friday, April 24, 8 pm, Saturday, April 25,
8 pm & Sunday, April 26, 4 pm
Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Sunday, March 29, 4 pm
Jeff Majors
Former D.C. radio and TV gospel host Jeff
Majors is a musician of national renown. A
dream at age 15 inspired him to start playing the harp and launched a musical career
that has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey
Show and named him Outstanding Gospel
Instrumentalist at the Gospel Truth Magazine
The Playhouse is proud to present an annual
residency with the internationally famous
Dallas Black Dance Theatre. The dance concert
performances present a new repertory for the
Playhouse audience, with an exciting blend
of modern, jazz, ethnic, and spiritual works
by famous choreographers in a program of
incredible energy, flashing color, and emotional
intensity. “Charismatic stage presence…left the
audience hungry for more” —richmond times
dispatch; “Appealing high energy performance” —new york times; “Toward the end of
the evening, even I felt compelled to dance”
—front row blog
Tickets: $25/person; $20/seniors, students, and
groups of 20 or more
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Maestro Khan and Sistah
Mafalda & The Kuumba
Performers
Ustad Shafaat Khan may be the only musician
who can simultaneously boast a musical legacy
dating back to the 16th century, a headline performance at Bonnaroo with Stevie Wonder, and
CDs produced by famed wellness guru Deepak
Chopra. Acclaimed for his prodigious skills in Indian classical music and fusing East
and West grooves, he is a master of sitar, surbahar and tabla. Sistah Mafalda adds an
energetic blend of African, Caribbean and American dance and drum traditions, and
Kuumba Performers from age 5–18 showcase their kuumba (“creativity” in Swahili),
led by the award-winning teacher and performer Mafalda T. Bouzy.
Tickets: $20/person (Purchase World Dance Showcase together with Maestro Khan
tickets for a $5 adult discount. Two-event ticket: $30)
Sunday, May 17, 4 pm
Sons of Freedom
Sons of Freedom Dance Institute in Capitol
Heights began in 2011 to make a difference
for boys age 7–13 through the arts, life skills,
teamwork, and self-empowerment. Directed
by Brian Harris, the boys train in ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, and tap techniques,
bridging the gap between arts education and academic achievement to gain the
tools necessary to become leaders and performing artists of the future. The company was featured at the International Association for Blacks in Dance Conference.
weekend performances
Saturday, May 9, 8 pm
Tickets: $15/person; $10/seniors, students and groups of 20 or more; $5/children 10
and under
Friday, June 19, 8 pm
Lazy Lester and Sleepy LaBeef
Blues, Blues, and more Blues! Octogenarian and
Hall of Famer Lazy Lester has been performing since
he was a teen. His distinctive voice, harmonica and
guitar created a long list of hits on the Excello
label, including “I Hear You Knockin’,” “The
Same Thing Could Happen to You” and many
more. He’s played and toured with most every
big name on the blues scene, and played Radio
City Music Hall as part of Martin Scorsese’s
Year of the Blues super concert, that followed with the “Lightning in a Bottle”
documentary featuring him. Guitar blues and rockabilly virtuoso Sleepy
LaBeef is on film too, in the recent Nashville documentary “Sleepy LaBeef
Rides Again.” This performance is a rare opportunity to see two seasoned pros
at their best, and Lazy’s famous humor adds a sprinkle of laughter.
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Tickets: $25/person; $20/seniors; $15/person in groups of 20 or more
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midweek
matinees
The Playhouse presents entertaining, educational performances for the enrichment of
area students. Teacher guides are available for most programs, and productions run
45–60 minutes to fit field trip schedules. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Advanced reservations are strongly
encouraged. For reservations, call 301-277-1710; TTY 301-277-0312.
The GEICO Gecko Series is generously supported by the
GEICO Philanthropic Foundation, providing free tickets to
Prince George’s Title 1 Schools on a first-request basis.
Thursday, September 25, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Curious George
TheatreWorks USA brings a great new musical starring everyone’s
favorite storybook monkey. Curious George’s inquisitive,
attention getting stunts make their mark in Rome, where he
helps a chef win the Golden Meatball Contest.
Recommended for Grades pre-K–3.
Curriculum Connections: literature, relationships, family and music
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more
Wednesday, October 8, 10:15 am & 12 noon
The Wright Stuff: First in Flight
Theatre IV of Richmond presents the amazing true story of two young brothers, barely out of their
teens, who use their bicycle shop to do what generations of scientists only dreamed of —invent the
airplane. The Wright brothers and their studious sister proved that determination and hard work
can change the world forever. “Teachers loved it, students loved it…
This is just exactly what we want to present, with kids leaving our
theatre wanting to invest more in the subject matter.”
—the grand opera house, oshkosh, wi
Recommended for Grades 3-8
Curriculum Connections: science, math, American history,
and relationships
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Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more
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GEICO Gecko Series / Arithmetickles
Children’s Theatre Center of New Jersey presents a unique, interactive performance
that takes math out of the textbook and into everyday life. Fast-paced comedy,
mime and theatrical effects combine with creative number games and problem
solving that make multiplication, division, fractions and geometry exciting and fun.
“The students were laughing so hard, they didn’t seem to notice they were learning.”
—westfield news, massachusetts
Recommended for Grades 3-5
Curriculum Connections: math, problem solving and theatre arts
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more;
FREE to Prince George’s Title 1 Schools
Thursday, October 23, 12 noon
Rennie Harris Puremovement:
History of Hip-Hop
Moderated by principals from Rennie Harris Puremovement, the
lecture/demonstration illustrates hip-hop roots in African tradition and culture throughout the Diasporas and includes not only African American,
but also Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican cultures, and
how ancient traditions affect contemporary influences.
The program includes a question and answer session with
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the audience. Recommended for Grades 3 and up
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Curriculum Connections: ancient and contemporary history,
social studies, multi-cultural traditions, music, dance
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more
Thursday, October 30, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Page Turner Adventures:
The Mixed Up Fairy Tale
The Emmy Award-winning comedy story theatre sparks children’s
imagination, curiosity and laughter. Everyone in the audience becomes
the main character, solving clues and participating in the storytelling
experience. Recommended for Grades K-3
Curriculum Connections: literature, music and theatre arts
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more
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Midweek Matinees
Monday, October 20, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Wednesday, November 19, 10:15 am & 12 noon
A Christmas Carol
Ushering in the holiday season, Charles Dickens’ classic story is
presented in a beautiful musical version by TheatreWorks USA.
Cheer along as the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future
turn Scrooge’s “Humbug” into generosity. Recommended for all ages
Curriculum Connections: communications, language arts, literary
classic, music, relationships and family
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more
Friday, November 21, 10:15 am & 12 noon
GEICO Gecko Series / We the People
Just as the national election season heats up, TheatreWorks USA
puts an energizing spin on the workings of democracy with a new,
upbeat musical that presents the three branches of government,
the First Amendment, the judicial process, presidential elections
and more with a sizzling rock, R&B and hip-hop beat. “Funny,
fresh, and inspired! Young audiences discover what democracy
can be when it functions as it’s meant to.” —the new york times
Recommended for Grades 4-8
Curriculum Connections: American history, music, civics and law
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more;
FREE to Prince George’s Title 1 Schools
Tuesday, December 9, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Cricket on the Hearth
This classic story was Charles Dickens’ most popular holiday tale
in 19th century London. Theatre IV’s new musical shows how
lucky it is to have a cricket on the hearth watching over things,
especially if you’re a poor and kindly toymaker with a beautiful
blind daughter, a curmudgeonly boss, and a mysterious stranger as
a houseguest. Recommended for Grades K-5
Curriculum Connections: language arts, literary classic, music,
reading, character development, history, and family
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more
Tuesday, December 16, 10:15 am & 12 noon
GEICO Gecko Series / Holiday Tales
A sparkling multi-cultural collection full of holiday legends, the
program includes Gift of the Magi, The Nutcracker, Kwanzaa Kite,
and Soul of a Menorah. Performed by the Emmy nominated
Pushcart Players, at the heart of each story are gifts of love, kindness,
compassion and generosity. This program will warm your heart
with the genuine spirit of the season. Recommended for Grades K-8
Curriculum Connections: literature classics, language arts, music,
dance, and theatre arts
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Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more;
FREE to Prince George’s Title 1 Schools
Tuesday, January 22, 10:15 am & 12 noon
GEICO Gecko Series /
Classroom Character: The Road to Success
With a fun and wacky blend of magic, comedy and total
audience involvement, Choosy Suzy and YouDini the
Genie give kids a powerful path to stop name-calling and
bullying. Challenging the audience members to think
about how they treat each other, this entertaining
and thought provoking program shows how
students working together can make a school a
Bully Free Zone. “This excellent show promotes
anti-bullying like none I’ve ever seen!”
—bush elementary, london, ky
Recommended for Grades K-3
Curriculum Connections: language arts, relationships,
character development and social issues.
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more; FREE to Prince George’s
Title 1 Schools
Tuesday, February 3, 10:15 & 12 noon
How a Town Fought Hate
Catskill Puppet Theatre and Young Audiences of New Jersey team up to tell the true
story of an American town overcoming hate groups. Based on the award-winning
children’s book “The Christmas Menorahs,” and underscored by original music,
beautiful large puppets depict the struggle of Billings, Montana during the 1993
holiday season, when the community defeated the local bullies threatening their
minority neighbors.
Recommended for Grades K-5
Curriculum Connections:
anti-bullying, history, social
studies, literature, character
building, theatre arts
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person
in groups of 20 or more
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Midweek Matinees
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Tuesday, February 10, 10:15 am & 12 noon and
Wednesday, February 11, 10:15 am & 12 noon
One Noble Journey
Henry “Box” Brown was an African American born into slavery
in 1816 Virginia. As a child, his family was torn apart. The same
thing happened again years later, when Brown’s wife and children
were wrenched away. That devastation was his breaking point,
spurring him on to devise an ingenious plan to escape the fierce
oppression of slavery. Sealed in a wooden box, he shipped himself
to friends and freedom in Philadelphia. This engrossing drama
by Mike Wiley Productions of North Carolina epitomizes the
courage, creativity, and resourcefulness people can find within
themselves. Recommended for Grades 3 and up
Curriculum Connections: American history, social studies, language arts, theatre arts
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more
Tuesday, February 17, 10:15 am & 12 noon
GEICO Gecko Series / Coretta Scott King and the Fight for Freedom
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Art Reach presents a drama with
music about the life of the woman beside Dr. Martin Luther King. Born
in Alabama, Coretta Scott King overcame childhood racism and
adversity in the segregated South. A talented singer, she graduated from
the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. As Dr. King’s wife,
the “First Lady of the Civil Rights Movement” often used her singing
voice to inspire people to act. After Dr. King’s 1968 assassination, she
took on a major leadership role in the movement. An author, public
speaker, singer, and activist, she inspired the nation and the world. Recommended for Grades 3-8
Curriculum Connections: American history, social studies, civics and politics, music, language arts
and self-esteem
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more; FREE to Prince George’s Title 1 Schools
Thursday, February 26, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Four Score and Seven Years Ago
Lemuel has escaped slavery in Georgia and finds a new life in Gettysburg,
but his ideas about the North and the South are challenged when he
unexpectedly befriends Jacob, a young Confederate soldier. Understanding
and empathy combat racial prejudice when these young men realize that
fighting back is not the path to peaceful resolution, and
that each has much to teach each other about bravery
and loyalty. Gary Blackman, ArtsPower’s producer, says
“By encouraging young people to see history through
the eyes of characters who endured and succeeded despite facing tremendous
adversity, children are able to see new possibilities in their own lives.”
Recommended for Grades 3-8
Curriculum Connections: American history, relationships, language arts, music
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more
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Friday, March 20, 10:15 am & 12 noon
GEICO Gecko Series / Berenstain Bears LIVE!
Following their hit off-Broadway run in New York, everyone’s favorite bear family
arrives at the Playhouse to sing and dance through a life full of complications. Based
on the award-winning book series, Brother Bear’s grades are slipping, Sister Bear
still has a few things to learn about making new
friends, and Papa Bear just can’t stop eating junk
food. But we can always depend on Mama Bear
and her loving patience to help set things right. “A
fantastic experience for kids!” —ny theatre.com
Recommended for Grades Pre-K-2
Curriculum Connections: literature, theatre arts,
language arts, social studies, health and physical
education, relationships
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more; FREE to Prince George’s
Title 1 Schools
Tuesday, March 31, 10:15 am & 12 noon
GEICO Gecko Series / Slim Bodyology: FANTASTIC YOU
Nationally renowned Slim Goodbody performs an amazing health and
body musical that introduces children to the Heart-the greatest pump
in the world; Brain-body control center; Lungs-the breath of life;
Bones & Muscles-the team that hustles; Senses-the sensational
five; and Digestive System— the energy factor. Song,
dance and lots of audience participation highlight the
importance of nutrition, fitness, hygiene, and a positive
self-image. “Great program for our curriculum,
everything we study in our Body Unit.”
—meadowland elementary, sandusky, ohio
Recommended for Grades K-5
Curriculum Connections: science, health, nutrition, fundamentals
of anatomy, fitness, hygiene
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more; FREE to Prince George’s
Title 1 Schools
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Midweek Matinees
cheer
Midweek Matinees
Wednesday, May 6, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Our Earth, What a Gas!
The Grand Falloons use their former career
with the Big Apple Circus to examine the
bubble of our atmosphere, what we need to
survive in it, and the carbon/oxygen/hydrogen
exchange between plant and animal kingdoms.
Circus skills, Vaudeville routines, and song and
dance numbers engage the audience in how
litter, pollution, and other wasted resources
threaten life. The program represents a collaboration with several museums and other
non-profit organizations to produce
an entertaining program based
on earth science curriculum
standards for public schools. Dishing up intriguing facts with
laughter and fun, the Grand Falloons help start their young
audiences on a life-long journey of awareness of our limited
resources and the part everyone plays in keeping nature’s balance.
Recommended for Grade K-6
Curriculum Connections: earth science, health, biology, recycling,
theatre arts
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more
Tuesday, May 12, 10:15 am & 12 noon
GEICO Gecko Series / Dog Loves Books
Based on The New York Times best-selling children’s book, ArtsPower’s new musical is about the irresistible dog who loves books so much that he decides to open
his own bookstore. At first, no customers come to his store, but Dog decides that
he’s not alone if he’s surrounded by books, and he begins to read everything in his
store. When customers finally arrive, he knows
exactly which books to recommend. The delightful
performance celebrates the power of imagination,
encourages self-expression, and helps ignite the
desire to read. Recommended for Grades K-2
Curriculum Connections: literature, language arts,
reading, music
Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or
more; FREE to Prince George’s Title 1 Schools
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Tuesday, September 9, 9:30 am & 11:15 am
Found Drums Workshop
Almost anything can be transformed into a percussion instrument. Bring a small
pot or pan from home to get the most from this workshop taught by instructors
from the award-winning Cultural Academy for Excellence (CAFÉ Youth).
Space is limited, reserve early for this popular program.
Recommended for Grades pre-K-2
Tickets: $5/students and observers
tiny tots Thursdays
Tiny Tots
Thursdays
Thursday, October 16, 9:30 Am & 11:15 am
Tangle of Tales
Grey Seal Puppets presents three classic children’s stories with a
tangle of zany vaudeville-like characters who bring toddlers
laughter and surprises before, after, and between each tale.
The Frog Prince teaches children about keeping promises,
The Three Billy Goats Gruff cleverly outsmart the troll,
and The Three Little Pigs demonstrate the value of hard
work in a performance to enchant and delight young
audiences. Recommended for Pre-K-2
Tickets: $5/person
Thursday, November 13, 9:30 am & 11:15 am
Move to the Beat Workshop
Children sway, swing, and step to the beat as
instructors from CAFÉ Youth lead them in
basic movement and dance techniques specially
tailored for small children. Space is limited,
reserve early for this popular program.
Recommended for Grades pre-K-2
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Tickets: $5/students and observers
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tiny tots Thursdays
Thursday, January 15, 9:30 am & 11:15 am
Making Music Around the World Workshop
Students learn about and play a collection of musical instruments from North
America, South America, the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and Asia. All instruments
are provided in this class taught by instructors from CAFÉ Youth. Reserve early,
space is limited and fills quickly.
Recommended for Pre-K-2
Tickets: $5/students and observers
Thursday, March 12, 9:30 am & 11:15 am
Body Percussion Workshop
Having fun combines with enhancing children’s fine and gross motor skills and
coordination, led by teachers from CAFÉ Youth. This journey of creativity has kids
finding music on themselves, as they express their creativity through improvisation
and composition using the sounds that their body can make like stomping,
clapping, and snapping fingers. Reserve early, space is limited and fills quickly.
Recommended for Pre-K-2
Tickets: $5/students and observers
Thursday, April 16, 9:30 am & 11:15 am
Salsa Cinderella
The classic tale is presented with whimsy, beautiful puppets, and
a Latin twist. Grey Seal Puppets goes south of the border to have
Cinderella dance to a salsa beat, as the pungent Onion and
Garlic Stepsisters try to keep the Pepper Prince from finding
his true love. Kids learn about Latin foods and pick up some
Spanish words while delighting in this ageless story of
dreams coming true.
Recommended for Pre-K-2
Tickets: $5/person
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relish
Platinum senior series
platinum
senior series
Tuesday, September 16, 11 am
Platinum Movie / 12 Years a Slave (2013)
The 2014 Oscar and Golden Globe winner for
Best Motion Picture is the true story of Solomon
Northup, a freed black man from upstate New
York who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in
Louisiana. Dramatic and emotional, the gripping
film illustrates the tragic extremes of life in the
mid-1800s, and how a brave and determined
man survived to regain his freedom.
For ages 60 and better; FREE
Friday, November 7, 12 noon
Platinum Live / Philadanco!
© Lois greenfield
The famed Philadelphia Dance Company performs a fast-paced dance concert for
seniors. This one-hour matinee features modern dance selections that are new to
Playhouse patrons and guaranteed to mesmerize the audience with the troupe’s
beauty, energy and excitement. For ages 60 and better
Tickets: $10/person; $8/person in groups of 20 or more
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Platinum senior series
Tuesday, March 17, 11 am
Platinum Movie / Peeples (2013)
Sparks fly when Wade Walker crashes the Peeples’ annual
reunion in the Hamptons to ask for their precious daughter
Grace’s hand in marriage. Starring Craig Robinson, Kerry
Washington, David Alan Grier, with Diahann Carroll as Nana.
For ages 60 and better; FREE
Thursday, April 23, 11 am and Friday, April 24, 11 am
Platinum Live / Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Incredible Dallas Black is back with a whole new program of modern, jazz, and
spiritual dance by celebrated choreographers planned just for Playhouse seniors.
“Fully engaged in an extremely athletic series of stomping, jumping, running and
leaping, the energy in this
ensemble was contagious.”
—front row blog
“Congratulations for a
job well done!”
—harlem world
“Appealing high energy
performance”
— new york times
Don’t miss it!
For ages 60 and better
Tickets: $10/person;
$8/person in groups of
20 or more
Friday, June 19, 2 pm
Lazy Lester & Sleepy LaBeef
Blues, Blues, and more Blues! Octogenarian and
Hall of Famer Lazy Lester has been performing since
he was a teen. His distinctive voice, harmonica and
guitar created a long list of hits. He’s played and
toured with most every big name on the blues scene
and he’s featured in Martin Scorsese’s “Lightning in
a Bottle” documentary. Guitar blues and rockabilly
virtuoso Sleepy is on film too, in
the recent Nashville documentary
“Sleepy LaBeef Rides Again.” This
performance is a rare opportunity
to see two seasoned blues artists, and Lazy’s legendary humor
sprinkles the program with laughter.
For ages 60 and better
Tickets: $15/senior; $10/person in groups of 20 or more
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Auditions
Saturday, November 8, 10 am – 3 pm
PRAISE
Liturgical dance companies are invited to audition for the annual PRAISE Liturgical Dance
Festival held at the Playhouse every February. The 2015 performance will be held on Sunday,
February 22, at 4 pm. Companies are asked to bring a CD of the music, and to perform
one complete work in costume. Pre-registration is required.
Call 301-277-1710, TTY 301-277-0312.
Application deadline: Friday, October 31, 5 pm
Saturday, November 22, 10 am – 3 pm
Youth IV Praise
Youth Dance Companies/Ministries are encouraged to audition for the first Youth IV Praise
Liturgical Dance Concert. The performance will be held on Saturday, February 21 at 8 pm.
Bring a CD of the music, and perform one complete work in costume. Participating youth must
be age 10–15 by application deadline date.
Pre-registration is required. Call 301-277-1710, TTY 301-277-0312.
Application deadline: Friday, November 14, 5 pm
Sunday, January 18, 10 am – 6 pm
Annual World Dance Showcase
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 28 at 8 pm.
Selected groups will receive an honorarium of $500.
Auditions are by appointment only and open
to performers 16 years and older. Apply online at
arts.pgparks.com/Community_Arts_
Services/Artist_Resources.htm
or call 301-446-3232, TTY 301-446-6802.
Application deadline is Friday, January 9, 5 pm
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Community Arts
Saturday, December 13, 8 pm
Prince George’s Choral Society: A Festive Christmas
The Prince George’s Choral Society begins their 52nd Season with a performance that includes a
portion of Handel’s Messiah and popular holiday songs, concluding with a traditional Christmas
carol sing-a-long. The event also includes a silent auction held in the lobby.
Tickets: $12/person; $10/seniors and students
Saturday, March 14, 8 pm
Prince George’s Choral Society: Broadway ’n Beatles
The Choral Society spring performance features songs from “My Fair Lady,” “Phantom of the
Opera,” “Carmen” and other Broadway favorites, and tenor soloist Jed Duvall sings Beatles’ hits
backed by the full chorus.
Tickets: $12/person; $10/seniors and students
Friends of the Publick Playhouse
Sponsors
out & about
Thanks to support from Friends of the Publick Playhouse, the theatre continues
to step out in the community, bringing the performing arts to where you might
least expect them. Always, these short programs will be free, intended to delight
and inspire Prince George’s County residents of all ages.
As part of “Out and About,” Friends of the Publick Playhouse sponsorship will
also bring selected performances to schools in the Bladensburg-Riverdale area, presenting the magic of live performing arts to children unable to come to the theatre.
Pre-scheduled outreach appearances will be
updated on the Publick Playhouse web pages
found at arts.pgparks.com. Other events
will be orchestrated random acts of culture,
with our appearance coming as a surprise.
The photo at left is from a Publick Playhouse
surprise flash mob choreographed by Tuluv
Maria Price, with dancers from area schools
and studios, performed at National Harbor in
April 2013.
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Master
Classes
leap
Thursday, October 23, 7– 8:30 pm
Rennie Harris Puremovement: Hip-Hop This class for experienced dancers will include exercises to develop muscle
strength, flexibility and stamina. Basic movement and techniques are defined,
practiced and developed into combinations, with hip-hop popping, locking,
stepping, break, house and other styles explored as sources for inspiration and
vocabulary for choreography with challenging, invigorating and uplifting
driving rhythms. Ages 13 & up
Tickets: $15/person; $10/Prince George’s County Youth; $8/observers
Thursday, November 6, 7– 8:30 pm
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Philadanco: Modern Dance
Advanced and intermediate dance students are encouraged to take advantage of this rare
opportunity to train for an evening with one of the most distinguished modern dance companies
in the country. Space is limited, early reservations are strongly recommended.
Tickets: $20/person; $15/person if purchased with ticket to November 7 performance; $10/observers
Thursday, April 23, 6 –7:30 pm
Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Modern Dance
For advanced dance students, members of the renowned
company teach aspects of the modern dance techniques, style
and choreography for which Dallas Black Dance is celebrated.
Reserve space early, space is limited and fills up quickly.
Tickets: $20/person; $15/person if purchased with ticket to DBDT
weekend performance; $10/observers
Thursday, April 23, 7:45–9:15 pm
Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Liturgical Dance
For advanced students of liturgical dance, professionals from the internationally acclaimed
Dallas Black Dance Theatre coach technique and style in this popular annual master class. Early
reservations strongly recommended, space is limited and fills up quickly.
Tickets: $20/person; $15/person if purchased with ticket to DBDT weekend performance;
$10/observers
Space in each of these classes is limited; early reservations are recommended.
Call 301-277-1710 to reserve space.
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Exhibitions
Gina Marie Lewis
August 15, 2014 through October 13, 2014
Artist Reception: Friday, September 19, 5:30 pm
Working in many different materials, including paint, plaster,
paper and mylar, Gina Marie Lewis creates two- and threedimensional painted constructions, exploring notions of created,
interrupted, and fragmented space. Her work depends upon
minimal relationships among the elements, and Lewis seeks to
advance an open approach to art that allows the answers to “what
is next,” to develop through the process of creating the work.
Lewis earned her BFA from Howard University and has been
living and working in the DC area for 15 years.
Luis Peralta
October 14, 2014 through January 5, 2015
Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 6:45 pm
Roberto Clemente
Born in Nicaragua, Luis Peralta moved to the U.S. at age 5 and
began painting murals at age 13. Studying at Bell Multicultural
High and Corcoran College, his style merges graffiti art with both
surreal and traditional concepts and techniques. His current work,
the Freedom Series, blends iconic American symbols of democracy
into a representation of the freedom that we are able to achieve
and reminds the viewer that freedom is in all of us. We must work
toward releasing and maintaining it. Freedom is not static but
dynamic, a continuous process.
savor
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Black Artists of DC
January 6, 2015 through March 13, 2015
Artist Reception: Saturday, February 7, 6:45 pm
Established in 1999, Black Artists of DC is comprised of artists at
all stages of development. The work spans all media, subject matter,
and style. Membership is inclusive of age, gender and ethnicity.
The links between the artists is their African descent, love of art, a
commitment to people, and an intuitive understanding that there
can be a profoundly nurturing bond between artists of African
descent throughout the Diaspora.
Patrick Delaney: Art Ascending
March 16, 2015 through June 30, 2015
Artist Reception: Saturday, May 9, 6:45 pm
Allowing the mind to actively travel each time the eye confronts a
piece of his work, Patrick A. Delaney is not a slave to the medium
or method, mixing acrylic with ink or marker with drawing pen.
His work conveys an innate sense of continuous motion, evoking
both physical and emotional reactions to his work. As Delaney
puts it, “It’s almost as if I am taking shallow breaths and suddenly
I get a burst of fresh sea air. It invigorates my whole body, but in
particular, it invigorates my mind.“
Lynda Payton
July 1, 2015 through October 13, 2015
Artist Reception TBA
An artist who creates work in her own trademarked medium,
“trans photo digital artistry™, Lynda Payton’s abstract portraiture
and graphic works employ traditional photographic media paired
with layered digital files of photograph captures; vector art or 3D
rendered imagery. Payton feels that an artist’s responsibility is to be
a mirror for the society; her work provokes viewers to draw from
their memories a place, time, or moment within which they can
connect. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Payton lives and resides
in Maryland.
Kirk Whalum (top) and Najee (bottom) from The Smooth Jazz
Pictorials Collection
For information on purchasing or exhibiting art at the
Publick Playhouse, contact La’Tasha Banks, 301-446-3242 or
[email protected]
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Friends of the
Publick Playhouse
The Friends organization has promoted and supported the Playhouse since its inception.
This season, they are sponsoring the new Out & About series that takes the Playhouse into the
community with musical salons, flash mobs and more. The Prince George’s Publick Playhouse is
the cultural center of our area, and thanks to our Friends, we’re able to be more involved in the
community than ever before.
Marcia E. Porterfield,
President
L. Christina Coles Waddler,
Vice President
Nancy Percentie, Treasurer
Carol Rahbar, Secretary
Dorothy Carroll
Constance Gasch
Leon Harvey
Jeannye Thorton Hencke
Marion Hoffman
Veronica Moss
Anna Nicknadavich
Marjorie E. Perdue
Hon. Sarah C. Potter Robbins
Richard Robbins
Roney Shawe
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!
Membership Recognition Levels
MEMBER: $10–$24.99
FRIEND: $25–$49.99
CONTRIBUTOR: $50–$99.99
PROMOTER: $100–$199.99
SUSTAINING LIFETIME MEMBER:
$1,000 or more
Lifetime Member names will be engraved on
a plaque located in the theatre lobby
BENEFACTOR: $200 or more
I want to become a member of Friends of the Publick Playhouse.
My check for $____________ is enclosed.
Please contact me,
❑ I want to volunteer at the theatre.
❑ I want to display Publick Playhouse brochures where I work.
Name (please print)
Address
city
E-mail STATE
zip
Home Telephone
Work Telephone
For more information about Friends activities and membership opportunities, please contact the
theatre at 301-277-1710, TTY 301-277-0312
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Information &
Directions
The theatre was designed in the 1940s
by John Everson, one of the first architects to create
“environmental theatres” as elegant destinations
for audiences. Although the ceiling no longer features an ornate, star-filled sky, and additional
renovations were undertaken in 1984 and 2006, the original art deco theme has been preserved.
The building opened in 1947 as the Cheverly Theatre, a stylish movie theatre with plush seating
for 900 and one of the first places in the area with air conditioning. The Cheverly was the flagship
of the Sidney Lust chain of movie houses. In the late 1960s, the theatre fell into decline and closed.
In 1975, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission acquired the property
and began an extensive restoration. In 1977, the Publick Playhouse opened as a cultural resource
offering an annual season of top quality theatre, music and dance for all ages.
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.
People of all ages 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.
Renting the Playhouse: For information about renting the theatre visit arts.pgparks.com
or call 301-277-1710 / TTY 301-277-0312. A rental brochure is also available.
Location: 5445 Landover Road (Route 202), Cheverly, MD 20784 at the intersection with
Route 450. Or take F1, F8, F2 or T18 Metro Bus to the theatre; (connect to F2 Metro Bus from
Cheverly Metro Station, or ride T18 Metro Bus from the New Carrollton Metro Station.)
Free attended parking at the theatre during performances, and the parking lot has recently
expanded to accommodate more patrons.
Driving Directions:
From Maryland, 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 Washington, DC or Virginia, take New York Avenue or I-295 to the Baltimore/Washington
Parkway and exit on Route 202. Turn left on Route 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; arts.pgparks.com
To get email updates about special events, programs, and performances, please contact
the Box Office.
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Publick Playhouse
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Please contact the theatre a minimum of two weeks in advance of the event date to
request and receive a disability accommodation.
Join us for Prince George’s
Publick Playhouse
for the performing arts
2014–2015 season
soar
© Lois greenfield
Cover photo: © Sharen Bradford
Prince George’s County Public Schools is not sponsoring,
endorsing, or recommending the activities announced in this
material/flyer.
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. PPC-PR-ACHD 9/14
The GEICO Gecko Series has been generously
supported by the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council,
an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community
where the arts thrive.
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse for the Performing Arts is
a facility of The Maryland- National Capital Park and Planning
Commission, Department of Parks & Recreation, Prince George’s
County, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division.
5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, MD 20784
301-277-1710; TTY 301-277-0312
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