WALDORF, Md. – Every week the ArtsFam Podcast brings you a list of all of the fun events you can enjoy this week! This Week’s Featured Event is Beanstalk! The Play! that is currently playing at The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) in La Plata.
Beanstalk! The Play! tells the classic story of Jack and the Beanstalk, but with a twist! This time around, the narrative is told through the lense of a fairytale for Jack himself. CSM puts it this way, “Filled with hilarious characters and more twists than a climbing vine, “Beanstalk! The Play!” is one show that’s guaranteed to grow and grow and grow right into your heart.”
During the same evening (or afternoon), a second play entitled Goldilocks will also be performed. The play is a fun, fresh spin on the original tale that has the titular character meeting Joe, the Bears’ species exchange student. CSM explains the show this way, “This fresh adaptation teaches young audiences the meaning of responsibility through its clever, upbeat dialogue and audience participation.”
Both plays are family-friendly, so bring the kids and have a wonderful time out together appreciating (and supporting) the arts right here in Southern Maryland. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the door or online. The show will play through March 3rd at The College of Southern Maryland’s La Plata campus at the Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater. For more information, please visit CSM’s website here.
Here are even more events that you can enjoy this week!
- 9 to 5: The Musical
When? March 1st – 24th
Where? Port Tobacco Players in La Plata, MD
What to Expect? A Dolly Parton penned musical based on the famous movie of the same name. Expect a fun, musical romp into the 1970s that celebrates all things female empowerment! For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
- Metamorphosis: Recycled, Repurposed, Reimagined
When? Through April 21st
Where? Kay Daugherty Gallery at the Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, MD
What to Expect? This exhibition inspires environmentally sustainable artmaking through found objects, creative reuse, and upcycled art. By repurposing by-products, waste materials, or unwanted objects and transforming them into something with more perceived and artistic value, artists explore environmental themes, engage in social commentary, implore a call to action, or infuse realism, emotion, or humor in their work. For more information, click here.
- Whiskey’s Wooden Journey: Uncorking the Secrets of Barrels
When? March 5th
Where? Barrel 9 in Lusby, MD
What to Expect? A guided tasting of three distinct expressions of Irish whiskey, each showcasing the transformative power of what different cask finishes do to the spirit. In this class, you will sip and savor the 3 whiskeys, each paired with a petite course created by the General Manager. For more information click here.
- Laser Tag
When? March 1st
Where? The Imaginarium in Solomons, MD
What to Expect? A laser tag event for ages 5–12. This is a drop-off event where teams compete in strategic games using the Imaginarium’s play structures. Pizza and juice will be provided for each participant, and snack packs are also available. For more information, click here.
- The Chamber Orchestra of Southern Maryland in Concert (COSMIC)
When? March 2nd
Where? Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center in St. Mary’s, MD
What to Expect? Southern Maryland’s only community orchestra. This is their spring concert. For more information, click here.
- Auditions for The Prince
When? February 28th
Where? The Hard Bargain Players Performance Art Theatre in Accokeek, MD
What to Expect? The Hard Bargain Players are making their triumphant return after an extended hiatus since 2020! Come audition for their newest show The Prince, an LGBTQ-forward play set in the Shakespearean multiverse. For more information, click here.
- Wizard of Oz Auditions
When? March 4th and 5th
Where? Port Tobacco Players in La Plata, MD
What to Expect? An open audition for PTP’s summer musical. All are welcome. For more information, click here.
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Tune in next Wednesday for a brand new episode of The ArtsFam Podcast for an exciting interview with a local entertainer and a new list of fun things to do in Southern Maryland!