Slaughter House Live
Improv Comedy
The Village Idiots Improv Comedy group presents a madcap evening of laughs, prizes, and multiple homicides! This competition pits three improvisational directors against each other to fight for the love of the audience by creating the creepiest comedy scenes based on both audience suggestion and participation. Perfect for those with a wicked sense of humor. Enjoy an exciting fun-filled evening for the entire family*!
*Not suitable for young children or the easily disturbed.
The Importance of Being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
The Importance of Being Earnest is an absolutely hilarious comedy from the supremely witty pen of Oscar Wilde. It skewers the exaggerated, prim manners of Victorian society and the follies of ascribing too much importance to fanciful surface ideals.
Directed by Stephen Cox, Produced by Alan Duda
8PM Fri & Sat Nov 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16
2PM Sun Matinees Nov 3, 10
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Announcements
Greenbelt Arts Center Annual Elections
The Board of Directors election was held on October 20, 2024. Congratulations to the new and continuing members of the board!
Carol Shaw – President
Jeff Poretsky – Vice President, Administration
Wes Dennis – Vice President, Programs
Truc Le – Treasurer
Alan Duda – Secretary
Linda Thompson – Member At-Large
Swithin David – Member At-Large
Chris Dullnig – Member At-Large
Scott Bringen – Member At-Large
Volunteer Opportunities!
The Greenbelt Arts Center,
the only live community theater in Greenbelt, is seeking volunteers to help produce
No Laughing Matter
written and directed by local playwright, Jeff Dunne.
We are looking for people to help with all aspects of the show, including :
- stage manager/assistant stage manager,
- stage crew,
- costuming,
- props,
- lights and sound (designers and operators),
- set construction/painting/etc.
The starting dates for these are in November and December and depend on the specific responsibility.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a live production and gain experience/learn by working with a director who has written and produced his own plays for many years.
Volunteer Crowd Managers Needed:
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) needs volunteer crowd managers. A crowd manager (CM) is an usher trained in crowd management through the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office (MSFMO). The CM welcomes patrons, manages any issues in the lobby prior to showtime, seats people with special needs and latecomers, and greets patrons at the theater door and checks their tickets. They then stay until the audience leaves. Throughout their 2-3 hour shift, they are responsible for making sure egress is not blocked, escorting people to safety in an emergency, and basic monitoring of the crowd. For the most part, they can watch the performance while keeping an eye out in the periphery for emergencies.
Good candidates should be good with managing diverse people, are at least 18 years old, and available for 2-3 performances a month. A typical show is 9 performances over 3 weekends. Both initial and ongoing training is provided. A background check is required by the City of Greenbelt because the volunteers work with children.
Please fill out the Contact Form found here, and our Box Office Manager will reach out to you.
COVID-19 STATUS
As the Greenbelt Arts Center has resumed in-person programming and local mask mandates have been dropped, we are now allowing patrons to be unmasked in the facility. Exceptions to this rule include our masked Sunday matinees (determined by each production) and any conditions set by those using the space for private rehearsals or events.
Click here to read our full current COVID-19 Policy.