No Laughing Matter
written and directed by Jeff Dunne
Alexei Dmitri Konstantin Nikolay Sergei Stepanovich has just arrived in New York, leaving behind a flailing career as a comedian in his native Russia. On his way to find a job as a busboy, he has the misfortune to sit next to a British courier for the Russian intelligence agency, and now the FBI thinks the ex-comedian is a spy. This is equally unfortunate for Special Agents Humphrey and Williams, who must watch Alexei like a hawk in order to figure out just what he is (not) up to. Why is he flirting with Maggie the waitress? Does Angel, in her zealous devotion to the memory of the Eagles’ Glenn Frey, represent some kind of threat to national security? What about Richard, the despondent owner of The Egg Plant, or the peculiar Alejandro, a man allergic to nearly everything except coffee? Come to Greenbelt Arts Center to find out!
February 21 through March 8, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM
Sunday matinees at 2 PM
Sunday, March 2 requires patrons to be masked.
Adults $24, Seniors/Military $22, Children/Students $12
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Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
David Auburn, Script Consultant
Vocal Arrangements and Orchestrations by Stephen Oremus
Directed by Margo McCready
Musical Director – Anton Van de Motter
Intimacy, Choreographic and Asst. Director – Fiona H.R. Murphey
Jon is an aspiring musical composer struggling to find success in the industry approaching his 30th birthday. He contemplates whether he should continue to struggle doing what he loves or follow the paths of his girlfriend Susan, choosing family as a means of stability, or his best friend Michael, changing careers to find stability. This autobiography of Jonathan Larson, best known for creating “Rent”, was made into a movie in 2021
March 21 through April 12, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM
Sunday matinees at 2 PM
Sunday March 30th and Friday April 11th performances require patrons to be masked
Adults $27, Seniors/Military $24, Children/Students $14
tick, tick … BOOM! was originally produced off-Broadway in June, 2001 by
Victoria Leacock, Robyn Goodman, Dede Harris, Lorie Cowen Levy and Beth Smith
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is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI)
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI
www.mtishows.com
Our Mission
The mission of the Greenbelt Arts Center is to provide a dedicated and sustainable hub that makes the arts accessible to our community.
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!
Please fill out the Contact Form found here, and our Box Office Manager will reach out to you.
Help Us Reach Our Goal!
Please help up reach our goal by making a donation! We are currently 75% on our way to our goal of $43K by June 30th, 2025.
Upcoming Events at GAC
Announcements
Proposals for 2025-2026 Season Requested
Calling all actors, directors, dancers, singers, musicians, poets, and artists of all kinds! The Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) is seeking proposals for productions for the 2025-2026 season. If you’ve got a project in mind that you think might be a good fit for the GAC stage, please fill out the submission form and give us the details. We welcome the opportunity to showcase your creativity!
Submissions will be accepted until January 5, 2025.
Volunteer Opportunities!
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.