King Lear
It Will All Make Sense In the Morning
by
Erica Smith
A staged reading directed by Rocky Nunzio
A girl that suffers from terrible nightmare’s befriends a boy that can remove dreams. Unfortunately her nightmares are so vivid that removing them causes him physical pain. Reuniting as adults the two must reconcile the care they have for one another as well as the question “what do you do when you can’t help but harm the one person that can help you?”
September 20, 2025 at 8PM
Pay what you can, starting at $5
October 3 – 18, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM
Sundays October 5* & 12 at 2PM
*Please be advised that for the Sunday, October 5 performance a mask is required to be worn at all times while in the GAC facility*
Tickets: General Admission: $24.00, Senior/Military: $22.00, Child/Student: $12.00
Hot L Baltimore
by
Lanford Wilson
Directed by Seth Ghitelman
Lanford Wilson’s The Hot L Baltimore introduces us to a memorable cast of characters residing in a crumbling Baltimore hotel, their lives as frayed as the lobby’s worn carpet. A young prostitute named “the Girl” plies her trade, while Mr. Morse, a bewildered old man, yearns for a visit from his estranged daughter. With the hotel’s demolition looming, they and the other residents grapple with an uncertain future. Wilson masterfully blends humor and pathos, as seen in the scene where the residents, facing eviction, share a makeshift meal, finding solace and fleeting joy in their shared predicament. This play feels especially relevant today, as America seems increasingly unwilling to address the needs of its most vulnerable citizens. The struggles of the residents of the Hot L Baltimore serve as a mirror to contemporary issues like homelessness, poverty, and the growing gap between the haves and have-nots.
This production includes coarse language, sexual references and discussions.
Announcements
Announcing GAC’s 2025-26 Season!
This year we’ve brought in a variety of productions, from classic pieces like King Lear, Salome and A View from a Bridge to original productions like Wifey Unknown and The Mountaineer, to crowd pleasing musical performances by The Chromatics and Happiness Happening. With all these different options, we’re sure you’ll want to come to see us several times this season. See Our Season page on our website for dates.
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!
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Upcoming Events at GAC
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.