Magic of Words: An Edgar Allan Poe Mentalism Show
Written & performed by Alex Zavistovich
Have you ever talked about a book you read with someone who has also read it? You come to a part you both love, and for a minute you’re transported to that place. You’ve made a real mental connection; you’re sharing the same energy.
Are you ready to learn more about the Magic of Words?
8PM Oct 18-19, 2024
Alex Zavistovich is the Artistic Director of The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre. In this family-friendly mentalism show, running approximately one hour, we’ll use real books to predict audience word choices, duplicate drawings, make things disappear, and even cause audience members to share the same thoughts. And we’ll learn something about Edgar Allan Poe along the way.
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Slaughter House Live Improv Comedy
An exciting, fun-filled evening for the entire family!
Admission price will be Pay What You Will.
8PM, Saturday October 26, 2024
Ticket link coming soon
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 Membership Meeting
The Greenbelt Arts Center will be holding our Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday October 20th at 5PM in the GAC Lobby.
Business to be addressed at the Annual Meeting includes:
- Report from the Treasurer with subsequent Approval of Annual Budget by the Membership
- Reports from the President and other Board Members as appropriate.
- Election for Board positions whose terms expire this year (2024).
- President
- Administrative Vice President
- Two At-Large Members of the Board.
The Board will present their recommendations for these positions at that time. Any GAC member in good standing interested in running for these positions may notify the GAC Admin VP and they will be placed on the ballot after review by the Nomination committee. Also, nominations with a second will be accepted from the floor.
For those that cannot attend in person, here is a Zoom link to the meeting. Only members in good standing will be allowed in.
Light refreshments will follow the conclusion of the Meeting.
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 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.