Community Theater

Baltimore playwright Evan Carrington has created a compelling story about resistance to Hollywood’s treatment of African American performers. By CYBELE POMEROY

Supremely talented performances anchor Robert Bolt’s play about a man with a moral compass who is up against a narcissistic, mercurial monarch. By JENNIFER GEORGIA

Director Liana Olear dives into the archives to bring a hilariously different 17th-century classic to Greenbelt Arts Center. By VALERIE J. MIKLES

An enthusiastic cast brings to life a thrilling, action-packed adventure inspired by Dungeons & Dragons. By JULIA AMIS

ESP’s production did justice to the famous story with its dynamic dialogue and complex themes of ambition, betrayal, love, and loss. By ZOE WINSKY

The story traces a woman climber’s treacherous travel back to base camp after summiting one of the world's highest mountains. By ISABELLA ARTINO

The play does not romanticize struggle or excuse harm. It interrogates ambition, accountability, and the stories men tell themselves to survive disappointment. By CONSTANCE BEULAH

The subject matter is timely and compelling, the production is entertaining and well-acted, but the play frequently shifts focus, diluting its emotional impact. By CONSTANCE BEULAH

Jon Robin Baitz's masterpiece features a sensational five-member ensemble that grippingly conveys the show’s heart-wrenching messages.  By JULIA TUCKER

The heartwarming classic film comes to life onstage in the Golden Age of Radio. By JEFFREY WALKER

The classic story’s themes of compassion, social welfare, and human connection shine brightly. By EM SKOW

The cast brings delightful duets, spectacular solos, and excellent ensemble numbers. By STUB ESTEY

Audience participation and broad humor are on tap in Kensington, Maryland.  By JEFFREY WALKER

The accessible family-friendly production features an ensemble packed with kids. By VALERIE J. MIKLES

Inspired by this year’s theme of ‘Change,’ the plays were filled with humor, family drama, social messages, and fun. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

The musical's outrageous humor and biting commentary reflect the pressing tensions of our time. By CAROLINE BOCK

Jacqueline Youm directs a funny, well-paced production that does full credit to the Molière classic. By BOB ASHBY

The actors truly breathe life into the characters, making the show engaging and fun to watch. By VALERIE J. MIKLES

This razor-sharp comedy blurs the boundaries between the living and the dead, the dignified and the ridiculous. BY VICTORIA SOSA

The show is a total trip down memory lane. By JEFFREY WALKER