A bold 1980’s interpretation of gossip and love. The School for Scandal morning TV show catches up on the day’s gossip and nevers let the truth get in the way of a good story!

The Rude Mechanicals co-presents
School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Directed by Alan Duda
August 17th – September 8th, Buy Tickets Now

Upcoming Shows & Events

FREE Skills Workshops
Sep 21st – Sept 29th

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Our future events!

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Greenbelt Cultural Arts Center is to provide a dedicated and sustainable entertainment and educational hub for fine and performing arts that enriches the life and cultural heritage of Greenbelt and surrounding communities.  

Join the Mission

Toward that end, we need your help to produce more accessible theatre for Greenbelt, Maryland. We showcase and co-produce over six productions a season, as well as many smaller shows. We believe in empowering artists by holding auditions, honing your skills, and hosting special events! Volunteer your time and talent, and let’s make some awesome things happen!

Special Announcements

The Greenbelt Arts Center will be holding our Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday October 20th at 5PM in the GAC Lobby

The Meeting’s Agenda can be found here (link to facebook). 

You must be a active Member to vote. Click here to become a member.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

CREATE A SHOW

Contact us if you have…

  • formed a show but need a venue,
  • a suggestion for a show that you would like to produce or direct but need resources, or
  • a desire to direct or be part of creative design team, but no particular show in mind. 

AUDITION TO PERFORM

 Sign up or stop by:
  • 5:30pm, Sat, 9/28 – Open Auditions for Singers, Keyboardists, & Musicians
  • 7:30pm, Nov 18 – 19: No Laughing Matter
  • 7:30pm, Dec 16 – 17: Tick, Tick, Boom! 

ATTEND FREE WORKSHOPS

Sign up in advance or stop by

Sundays, 9/8 – 9/29

  • 4:30pm: Teen Improv (12-17)
  • 5:30pm: Improv Comedy (18+)

 Saturday, 9/21

  • 2pm: Sound Control & Design
  • 3pm: Lighting Control & Design

 Saturday, 9/28

  • 1pm: TBA
  • 3pm: TBA2

Sunday, 9/22

  • 1pm: Costuming 
  • 3pm: Puppetry 

 Sunday, 9/29

  • 1pm: Directing 
  • 3pm: Producing at GAC

DONATE TIME

Creating art takes a lot of professionalism and we value volunteers like you. In addition to public priase, all volunteers are invited to a private event in June as a special thank you for contributions of time and talent. If you would like to be part of our team, we especially need:
  • Front of House Manager
  • Crowd Managers
  • Tech Crew 

DONATE FUNDS

Creating art takes a lot of resources and we value sponsors like you. In addition to public praise, all major donors are invited to a private event in June as a special thank you for being a patron of the arts. 

Enjoy Our Local Artist Galleries

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