We are all familiar with Christmas Carols featuring the Latin words ‘Gloria in excelsis Deo’ as a refrain. How many of us, however, speak Latin? The translation of these words is ‘Glory to G... Read more
Roald Dahl is a favorite author among many young readers, creating beloved stories such as ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’, ‘The BFG’, and ‘Matilda’. Among those beloved stories, one... Read more
“Anything Goes” is a classic example of a screwball comedy—it features romance, madcap farce and situation comedy, social satire, and the jazz music of Cole Porter, in a way that... Read more
Sorrow is ground into this play, from the skirl of the bagpipes as you sit down to the grey lighting and scenery that evoke fog and mist and a mizzling rain to the involuntary moment of sile... Read more
“The Tails of Br’er Rabbit,” written and directed by Kenneth L. Waters Jr., opened this Thursday at the College of Southern Maryland in La Plata, MD. I was especially excited to attend, as I... Read more
With Valentine’s Day swiftly approaching, many local theatres are featuring the fun romantic comedy or deep romantic drama to attract lovers young and old. Newtowne Players, in Lexington Par... Read more
To a certain generation of theatre kid, “Rent” is a landmark, a seminal work that is also a personal milestone, akin to “A Chorus Line” a generation before and “Hamilton” a generation later.... Read more
In the best of circumstances, this is a demanding, difficult musical; and the circumstances at the Port Tobacco Players Theatre were quite good. The troupe were up to the challenge and did n... Read more
This past weekend, the Chesapeake Choral Arts Society presented a beautiful program of seasonal music at Peace Lutheran Church in Waldorf, MD. The icing on this solemn and joyous program was... Read more
The holiday season is fast upon us and, of course, all of the old favorites are running on TV. Sometimes, though, it is really nice to go and see a new take on an old classic. The Twin Beach... Read more
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