Hollywood, MD – Reliable theatre sources tell me that the current production by the Newtowne Players of ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ is not to be missed. Directed by Christopher Joyce, this Tennessee Williams drama will see its last performances this weekend: Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 pm; the Sunday matinee is at 3:30 pm. This production marks the theatre’s 75th mainstage presentation. Tensions play out in 1947 in New Orleans’ French Quarter between the tragic Blanche DuBois (Kate Donnelly), her sister Stella (Sharol Buck) and Stella’s brutish husband, Stanley Kowalski (Jonathan Berry). The Kowalski’s upstairs neighbors are played by Aubrey Joyce and Luke Rowe. Steve Pugh portrays Mitch, who initially seems to be an ideal suitor for Blanche. The supporting cast includes Justin Brock, Kenneth Faison, Caridad Guy, Timothy Joyce, and Vicki Powalitz. Artistic Director is Dawn Weber.
Behind-the-scenes staff includes assistant director Sarah Joyce, producer Jenny Meisinger, stage manager Megan Probst, technical director Tom McCarthy, set designer Wade Thompson, lighting designer Tommy Ray Chedester, sound designers Beth Sanford and Chris Maulden, costume designer Marie Waltrip, and properties master Timothy Joyce. Live music is provided by Diane Trautman at the piano.
Tickets are $15 for adults: $12 for students, seniors and military. Thursday tickets are all priced at $10. Due to the mature nature of this play, no children’s tickets will be sold. For more information and for tickets you may contact the box office at (301)737-5447 or www.newtowneplayers.org.
Southern Maryland traditional music and dance
The public is welcomed to attend a contra dance on Saturday, February 10 featuring caller Sargon de Jesus and live music by the Southern MD Open Band. The dance will be held at the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall on Zach Fowler Road in Chaptico, MD. Doors open at 7 pm; dancing begins at 7:30 pm. Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 for a dance workshop. Admission is $10 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are admitted free of charge). An ice cream social will be held that same evening. For more information and for directions you may contact: www.smtmd.org.
Ridge Fire Department Bingo
A Purses and Totes Bingo will be held at the Ridge Fire Department on Point Lookout Road in Ridge, MD on Sunday, February 25. Doors open at noon; Bingo begins at 1 pm. Advance tickets are priced at $25; tickets at the door will be priced at $30. (Reserved tables will be available for 6 or more per table for advanced sales only.) Featured items are those by Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Coach, and Vera Bradley. There will also be Pull Tabs, and a 50/50 Raffle. The Ridge VFD Auxiliary will be offering refreshments for sale. (NOTE: No children will be admitted unless they have purchased their own ticket and are accompanied by an adult. Tickets are non-refundable. There will be only one item won per game.) For reservations and to pre-order tickets you may contact 301-904-9408.