Applications are now open for The Children’s Theatre of Southern Maryland CAPTAIN’S PROGRAM! 

This exciting leadership initiative where selected young performers or participants take on more responsibility within the organization is launching this fall! Our captains serve as role models for their peers, assist in organizing activities, rehearsals performances and help facilitate communication between the theatre staff and the rest of the cast or participants.

The Captain’s Program aims to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills in young people while providing them with a deeper understanding of the theatre’s operations. We are looking for captains in all aspects of performance from directing to stage managing to costuming and props. You will learn to grow in leadership and skill; mentoring younger participants and assisting in the creative process.

Whether you are looking to build your college résumé or gain experience and get some volunteer hours our Captain’s Program apply and get started today!
Questions, contact  [email protected]

Calling all thespians! If you are homeschooled, go to a charter school or middle school, or your high school doesn’t have an ITS Troupe, we’ve got you covered! Miss Kristtany is at the helm this year for Call Time Crabs; the CTSMD International Thespian Society Troupe!

What is ITS? The International Thespian Society (ITS) is an honor society for high school and middle school students who excel in theater arts.

The society provides a platform for students to be recognized for their hard work and dedication to the performing arts, both on stage and behind the scenes. Membership in ITS is earned through participation in school theater programs, with points awarded for various activities, such as acting, directing, technical work, and theater management. Once a student has earned enough points, they are inducted as a Thespian, a title that signifies their commitment and achievement in theater.

ITS is part of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), which supports theater education and provides resources for both students and educators. Through ITS, students can participate in various events, such as theater festivals, competitions, and workshops, where they can hone their skills, connect with other theater enthusiasts, and gain exposure to professional opportunities in the performing arts.

Email [email protected] for more info. We have tons of fun!  Break a claw, Call Time Crabs!

Sunday, September 8, 2024
1:00-4:30 pm
Southern Community Center
20 Appeal Lane
Lusby, MD

Cost: $80
Ages: 12-18
Minimum class size 6

​Register HERE

​BIG NEWS! We are excited to offer a new workshop in Commedia dell’Arte, a form of Italian theater that emerged in the 16th century and became popular throughout Europe. It is known for its improvisational style and the use of stock characters, each with distinct costumes, masks, and personalities. The performances were typically unscripted, with actors relying on a general plot outline and improvising the dialogue and action. The characters would find themselves in humorous, often exaggerated situations, leading to physical comedy and slapstick.
This class will introduce students to this classic form of theatre. They will learn what it is, learn some of the common stock characters in knowledge and practice, create their own masks, and run circuits or scenes with all these crazy characters and see how they interact with one another.

Students will be walking away from the workshop with:

1. A firm basis of understanding of what Commedia is, where it came from, and a recognizable idea of the stock characters presented.
2. The understanding that there’s power in the body! Your body is your instrument and your friend. Stop being in your head so much. Put it into the space!
3. The basis of a Commedia mask of a character the student has interest in and can finish at home at a later time. A project to show their friends and family and a tool to use to become the character again if desired.

Summer is coming to an end and our fall theatre classes are coming soon at the College of Southern Maryland in Prince Frederick! Beginning in September, we are offering:

• Rising Stars
• Ready, Set, Act!
• The Show Goes On
• All the World's a Stage
• Shakespeare with a Twist
• Behind the Curtain
• Combat Ready
• Making Music on Purpose

Families can self-register for classes anytime 24/7 at csmd.augusoft.net. Log in to your existing CSM account or Create New Student Profile if it's your first time. 

Next, click Courses on the left menu to browse through our online catalog. When you find classes you want to take, add them to your shopping cart. 
When all classes are in the shopping cart, you can complete your registration via the school's secure website. 

WICKED WEEK STARTS MONDAY and we have ONE spot that just opened up at the last minute! Message us to find out how to join!

Do you spend your time Dancing For Life? Wish you were more Popular? Think you’ll try Defying Gravity Join us for a wonderful wizardful week that’s all about the hit Broadway show Wicked! Instructors Aly and Carrie will help students get to know the show as they dive into music, choreography, and story. Dynamic leading ladies Elphaba and Glinda will turn you into fans of the show…For Good.
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Students will:
● Focus on working as an ensemble while developing individual characters
● Learn complex musical numbers
● Learn fun and simple choreography

Email [email protected] to find out how to claim your spot!

It’s time for our next Double Good virtual fundraiser! It’s 100% contactless, we keep 50% of the profit and the product ships directly to your supporters.
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We’ll each create a Pop-Up Store and sell Double Good ultra-premium popcorn! Prices for Signature Bags (5 cups each) start at $11, and Curated Collections at $31. The popcorn is delicious and award-winning!

Our fundraiser begins on August 5 and goes until August 9.

Before the fundraiser begins:
1. Download the Double Good app
2. Enter our Event Code QMONPF in the app
3. Create your Pop-Up Store
The Double Good app is available for free on iOS and Android.

Save the date, and come on out to the ballgame with CTSMD on September 7, 2024!

The first 15 kids to sign up to SING the National Anthem get a free ticket—first come, first serve! All other tickets need to be purchased online for CTSMD to receive credit. A group link for tickets will be provided shortly.

Sign up your kid here to sing!