Community Theater

The lighthearted farce is a whirlwind of dysfunctional families, outrageous misunderstandings, and a Christmas play destined for disaster. By LAURA MILLS

A surprising retelling at Cornerstone Church in Bowie features the woman who is Tiny Tim’s mother, Bob Cratchit’s wife, and Ebeneezer Scrooge’s maid. By ANDY ARNOLD

This year’s offering strikes a pleasant balance of whimsy, fun, and tradition. By JOHN GEOFFRION

Heartfelt harmonies by experienced and new players grace the stage. By STUB ESTEY

And beforehand, a delightful party features holiday traditions and songs. By CHARLES GREEN

The play becomes an effective argument for the power of love in a time of crisis. By JOHN GEOFFRION

This comedic show reexamines the ‘reformed’ Scrooge at the end of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ and puts the ghost characters on trial. By WILLIAM POWELL

The ambitious new faith-based play written and directed by Percy W. Thomas is packed with a load of issues and selling out. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

Agatha Christie's courtroom drama has the audience guessing and gasping. By BRITTANY PROUDFOOT GINDER

The show was a comedic goldmine brimming with unexpected twists, cleverly staged surprises, and nonstop laughs. By ELLE ALAINA AMES & JENNIFER GOTTEN

All four actors do a sterling job of making their characters real, and the comic timing of the show’s many very funny lines is impeccable. By BOB ASHBY

A new play based on interviews, letters, and reflections of those whose lives were deeply affected by the Vietnam War. By KATHRYN WILLIS

The talented cast and crew relish the fiendish challenges of this monumental Sondheim musical. By JENNIFER GEORGIA

In this 'Trivial Comedy for Serious People,' it is the performers who really shine. By JENNIFER GEORGIA

On-target acting keeps the Agatha Christie whodunit entertaining. By ANDY ARNOLD

MCP's production proves the Bard's brilliance can thrive in the TikTok era. By HANA TAWIL

Terrific performances and phenomenal direction pull everyone along on an incredible ride. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

The music truly shines. The emotional weight of the story is universal. By LAURA MILLS

Based on an actual incident, this passionate call for justice follows a British family’s attempts to prove the innocence of their teenage son. By CHARLES GREEN

The show is a theatrical rarity that centers the experience not simply of lesbians in general but of butch lesbians in particular. By BOB ASHBY