(Gaithersburg, MD) – In-person theatre returns to the Arts Barn this fall and include plays, musicals, and youth theatre performances. Enjoy our sneak peek of the 2021-2022 theatre season and our returning theatre partners: Damascus Theatre Company, Kensington Arts Theatre-Second Stage, Sandy Spring Theatre Group, The Montgomery Playhouse, and ANKH Repertory Theatre. Murder at the Mansion Dessert Theatre also resumes this fall. Uncover the clues and partake in the delectable sweet treats at the historic Kentlands Mansion.
More Arts Programming is being added daily! Arts on the Green plans a full season of in-person and hybrid (both in-person & virtual*) concerts, family programming, classes and workshops, and special events. For more information, please visit the Arts Barn at gaithersburgmd.gov/AOTG or call 301-258-6394.
Please note that the City continues to follows all CDC, state and county safety recommendations for COVID-19. The Arts Barn is closed to the general public during the day for summer camp programs, but our front desk is staffed 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily to receive phone calls and answer your questions. Online ticket sales open 30 days prior to first performance.
Sneak Peek At The 2021-2022 Theatre Season at Arts On The Green:
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner
Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer
Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
September 17 – 26 • Arts Barn
Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $24 General/$20 Student ages 15 – 21/$15 Youth 14 and under
Based on The Comic Strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life’s greatest questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship. Recommended for ages 7+.
FROZEN JR.
Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
In partnership with KAT-2ndStage
October 15 – 24 • Arts Barn
Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday at 1 & 3 p.m.Tickets: $15
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. takes us on a journey with Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with obstacles, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Recommended for ages 4+.
THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS
by Pat Cook
In partnership with Sandy Spring Theatre Group
November 26 – December 12 •Arts Barn
No evening performance December 11
Additional 2 p.m. matinee performances on November 27 and December 4 & 11.
Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $22 General/$20 Student ages 15 – 21/$15 Youth 14 and under
When Leo Tannenbaum appears from nowhere on December 23, things begin to change around the Holly Railway Station. A long defunct radio springs to life, the local carolers suddenly sound like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and everyone seems to be filled with an unusual Christmas spirit. This nostalgic theatrical greeting card is filled with eccentric small town characters and punctuated with memorable moments. A perfect holiday treat for the entire family! Recommended for ages 7+.
SYLVIA
by A.R. Gurney
In partnership with The Montgomery Playhouse
January 14 – 23 • Arts Barn
Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $22 General/$20 Student ages 15 – 21
Empty nesters Greg and Kate have moved back to Manhattan after 22 years in the suburbs, ready for the next chapter of their lives. However, life has a way of giving you what you think you don’t want. Greg finds Sylvia, a street-smart lab/poodle mix, and brings her home. She promptly becomes a bone of contention between Greg and Kate, testing their marriage to hilarious and touching effect. Recommended for ages 16+.
MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM
by August Wilson
Original Music composed by Dr. Nelson Harrison
In partnership with ANKH Repertory Theatre
February 11 – 20 • Arts Barn
Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $22 General/$20 Student ages 15 – 21
It’s 1927 in a rundown studio in Chicago where Ma Rainey is recording new sides of old favorites. More goes down in the session than music in this riveting portrayal of rage, racism, self-hate and exploitation. Recommended for ages 15+. (Mature themes: strong language, sexuality and violence.)
GODSPELL
Music by Stephen Schwartzand Book by John-Michael Tebelak
In partnership with Sandy Spring Theatre Group
March 4 – 20 • Arts Barn
Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $24 General/$20 Student ages 15 – 21/$15 Youth 14 and under
Godspell tells the story of a comedic troupe of eccentric players who team up with Jesus to teach his lessons in a new age. With an eclectic blend of songs ranging from pop to vaudeville, Godspellshares Jesus’s messages of kindness, tolerance and love. Recommended for ages 12+.
FINDING NEMO JR.
Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
In partnership with KAT-2ndStage
April 2 – 10 • Arts Barn
Saturday at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.; Sunday at 1 & 3 p.m.
Tickets: $15
When little Nemo swims too close to the surface, he is captured by a diver and taken away. His father Marlin must brave the open ocean to find him. On the way, he teams up with a friendly but forgetful blue reef fish named Dory. Together, they encounter sharks, jellyfish and turtles on their way to bring Nemo back home. Recommended for ages 5+.
2ndANNUAL WALKING WITH SHAKESPEARE
Saturday, April 23, 1 – 4 p.m. • Observatory Park
Tickets: $5
Celebrate the Bard’s birthday with a stroll through the spring air! Meet traveling minstrels along the way as you travel past scenes from six Shakespearian comedies and tragedies. Each scene lasts approximately 10 minutes, and all pathways are accessible. This program is recommended for ages 12+.
HEAD OVER HEELS
Songs by the Go-Go’s
Conceived & Original book by Jeff Whitty
Adapted by James Magruder
Based upon the Aradia by Sir Philip Sidney
In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
June 10 – 26 • Arts Barn
Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $24 General/$20 Student ages 15 – 21/$15 Youth 14 and under
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction — only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”
*For virtual programs: Internet access is required for virtual participation. Only one virtual performance ticket purchase is required per household, so one or more persons may view the program. Once registered, patrons will receive an internet link and password unique to them. Access credentials for online programs are emailed the day of the ticketed event. Tickets must be purchased no later than 15-30 minutes prior to event start time. Programs are best viewed on a personal computer or tablet. Instructions are also available to cast the program on to a Smart TV.
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About the Arts Barn: Housed in a renovated stable once belonging to the Tschiffely family estate (circa 1900), the Arts Barn contains an auditorium for concerts, live theatre, and film screenings. The stable’s stalls and loft were converted into classrooms, a box office, an art gallery, artist-in-residence studios, and a retail space for local artists. The Arts Barn along with the Kentlands Mansion create an arts campus known as Arts on the Green. It is located at 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD.
About the Kentlands Mansion: Also owned by the Tschiffely family, the elegant Kentlands Mansion is an ideal venue for wedding ceremonies, receptions, social functions and business meetings. The Mansion hosts a wide range of quality theater, music and art programs. It is located at 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD.
The mission of the Arts Barn is to provide residents and visitors with enriching arts experiences that include exploration, education, and observation. Nationally and regionally renowned artists are the highlight of the Arts Barn schedule and lead through artistic innovation. The Arts Barn nurtures community artists and arts groups by providing professional services and facilities in which to creatively develop. Education programs inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to explore their own creativity.
For workshop registration, theatre tickets, and more information, please visit the Arts Barn at gaithersburgmd.gov/AOTG or call 301-258-6394. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ArtsontheGreen.
