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3 weeks ago | 
mdtheatreguide.com | Abigail Dobry
What happens when two geniuses, one of art and one of science, end up at the same bar in Paris in 1904? Written by Steve Martin, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” fictionalizes the meeting between Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in this comedy. Vagabond Players production, directed by Stephen Deininger, takes hold of Martin’s absurd, yet clever, story about what it means to lead by heart and lead by brains.
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2 months ago | 
mdtheatreguide.com | Abigail Dobry
Neil Simon’s comedy classic, “The Odd Couple” has been adapted countlessly, but nothing compares to the original stage play which premiered on Broadway in 1965. Directed by Randy Barth, Bowie Community Theatre’s production reminds us all of why we can’t get enough of the comedy duo Oscar Madison and Felix Ungar. …the cast and crew of ‘The Odd Couple’ unite for a great night of humor. The story takes place in Oscar’s apartment, played by Louis B.
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Mar 7, 2025 | 
mdtheatreguide.com | Abigail Dobry
The Salem Witch Trials (and executions) lasted only a little over a year in colonial Massachusetts but is forever a stain on American history. Arthur Miller’s 1953 play, “The Crucible,” tells the fictionalized story of the women and men who suffered after being accused of witchcraft. Classic Theatre of Maryland’s production dramatizes the story of these victims.
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Feb 9, 2025 | 
mdtheatreguide.com | Abigail Dobry
“Alice in Wonderland” at Children’s Theatre of Annapolis is a joy for audiences of any age. Director Emily Karol shares this well-known tale with fresh eyes and whimsical flair. Down the rabbit hole, we meet all types of characters and creatures as we join Alice on her journey back home. …a joy for audiences of any age. Lewis Carroll’s original children’s novel, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” was published in 1865. Anne Coulter Martens’ adaptation is a delightful concise retelling.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
mdtheatreguide.com | Abigail Dobry
Directed by Alanna Kiewe at Spotlighters Theatre, “Working For Crumbs” tells an all-too familiar tale of the ebb and flow of working life in dreaded corporate America. In this play, we meet Grace and Amy as they tirelessly attempt to meet the standards of their vulture-like boss, Helen.
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Dec 24, 2024 | 
mdtheatreguide.com | Abigail Dobry
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is a beloved tale for the holiday season. Classic Theatre of Maryland’s adaptation by Producing Artistic Director Sally Boyett and Director Donald Hicken has given us yet another heartwarming experience to cherish this Christmas. The novella, originally published in 1843, tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a greedy man who loathes Christmas.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
mdtheatreguide.com | Abigail Dobry
Strand Theater Company’s production of “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley” has everything you need for a little holiday entertainment—quick-witted humor, heartfelt romantic and familial connections, and a taste of scandal. Director Jalice Ortiz-Corral transports us to the basement of the Pemberley estate—to the kitchen and servants quarters which proves a grand opposition from the hustle and bustle of the proper folks upstairs.
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
mdtheatreguide.com | Abigail Dobry
At Lumina Theatre Company, director Meghan Hackett unfolds a gripping tale of honor, dedication, and resilience in “A Few Good Men.” Two young marines stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba are charged with the murder of their comrade, William Santiago. Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee, a somewhat lax lawyer, is assigned to the case along with Commander Joanne Galloway. Tensions run high as the team attempts to unfurl the true intentions of Santiago’s death.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
mdtheatreguide.com | Abigail Dobry
Spotlighters Theatre’s production of “Deathtrap” by Ira Levin is the model balance between nail-biting suspense and hearty comedy. Director Stephen Foreman gives the audience a ‘fly on the wall’ perspective that consistently has us asking ourselves—Wait, what just happened?— in an entertaining way. Scene after scene, another layer of each character is peeled back, revealing that their inner thoughts, trials, and tribulations may not be what was once perceived.
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Apr 16, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Emma Hannan |Jermaine Sykes |Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger |Abigail Dobry
A group of Pitt students on the Panther Racing Team built an electric car from scratch to compete in a Formula Society of Automotive Engineers Competition, unveiling it at an event in Benedum Hall on April 13. The Panther Racing team competes against 120 schools every year in an SAE competition, where students are in charge of building a small formula-style race car. Pitt’s team is headed by Executive Director Luc Chadam.
