Theater Teams Have 24 Hours to Create a Play
Six Washington, D.C. area theater companies will write, direct, rehearse and perform their original plays – all in 24 hours. Play in a Day is produced by the Bethesda Urban… Read More
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Longtime Director of AFI Silver Theatre Retires
After nearly 50 years, Ray Barry, Director of the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center is retiring. Barry served as the Director of the AFI Theater at the John F.… Read More
July 22-24 Weekend Roundup: 9 Things to Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to our Weekend Roundup of events in Montgomery County. Here are nine things to do this weekend: Friday, July 22 Seneca Park Reptile Feeding: Fan of reptiles? Come out… Read More
County Live Performance Venues Set COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing Requirements for Attendees
Some live performance venues in Montgomery County have introduced COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements for attendees. The Fillmore: Effective Oct. 4, The Fillmore Silver Spring will require proof of full… Read More
Entertainment Venue Leaders Concerned About the Future Amid Delta Variant Uncertainty
Live arts and entertainment venues have made major adjustments over the last 17 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations like Round House Theatre in Bethesda pivoted to digital content.… Read More
ArcLight Cinemas Closing Permanently, Including Westfield Montgomery Location
ArcLight Cinemas is permanently closing all locations after shutting its doors more than a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with locations in Boston, Chicago and California, there… Read More
AMC Theatres Reopen Friday for First Time in Over a Year
For the first time in over a year, movie theaters and live performance venues in Montgomery County are allowed to reopen. Gov. Larry Hogan first closed theaters in March 2020… Read More
Adventure Theatre Raises More Than $100,000 During 30-Hour Stream-A-Thon
Adventure Theatre hosted its first-ever 30-hour Stream-A-Thon called Bring Home the Adventure, featuring more than 20 stars of stage and screen, chefs, local artists, community supporters, and the theatre’s talented… Read More
Adventure Theatre to Host 30 Hour Stream-A-Thon on Sunday
The Adventure Theatre will be hosting its first ever Stream-A-Thon starting Sunday Feb.28 at 2 p.m. The event will feature students of the academy, local artists, and several guest appearances.… Read More
Blog: Playwright Ayesis Clay Uses Theatre to Inspire and Empower Teachers
Last year, the theater company Theatre Alliance included my play Follow the Money, This Is America in their annual Word Becomes Action Festival as they introduced me and three other… Read More
Imagination Stage Offers Online Activities for the Whole Family
Imagination Stage, a theater and performing arts center in Bethesda, has moved online due to COVID-19. The theater is offering storytimes, arts and crafts, theatre exercises and more through Facebook… Read More
MCPS Students Can Access Free Program from Metropolitan Opera
The Metropolitan Opera, based in New York City, offers students access to free streaming of opera shows through the Met’s HD Live in Schools program. Normally, students go to the… Read More