Category: Announcement

Audition Announcement

6/30/2025

Hold onto your halos! Save the date for auditions for a Christmas classic with a twist. This November… chaos meets Christmas carols in the most unforgettable way!

Get ready for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical—where the town’s wildest kids crash the nativity and turn tradition on its head in the most hilarious, heartwarming, and show-stopping way possible!

Big laughs. Big heart. Big musical numbers you’ll be humming all season long.
Don’t miss this holiday hit that proves miracles really do happen… even with the Herdmans involved!

Audition sign ups coming soon—stay tuned and get ready to jingle all the way to rehearsals!

Summer Camp Registration is Open!

2/26/2025

Make CTSMD part of your summer plans! Whether you're interested in musicals, straight plays, performing or technical theatre, we have something for everyone. For more information, visit our Summer Intensive page here.

Annual Member Meeting This Sunday

2/21/2025

Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday, February 23 at 7:00 PM—where we’ll be revealing our THREE exciting Summer Intensive Camp Shows!

Want to be the first to know?
Want early access to camp registration?

Become a 2025 CTSMD Family Member for just $30 and secure your spot before camps fill up! These intensives are some of our most popular programs, and you won’t want to miss out!

Get ready for an EPIC summer of theatre magic!

Shrek Cast List

2/7/2025

A Special Message from CTSMD

1/30/2025

Shrek Auditions

12/19/2024

WHERE/WHEN:
Sunday, Jan. 26 - Southern Community Center, LUSBY
Sunday, Feb. 2 - Mt. Hope Community Center, SUNDERLAND

AGES: 8-18

WHAT TO PREPARE:
Please have 16-24 bars (30 sec. - 1 min) of a pop Broadway or Disney piece prepared...NOT from Shrek the Musical, please!!!
You may not sing acapella, please have a karaoke/instrumental track that we can pull up for you on YouTube, or a link that can be shared quickly with us during your time slot.
We prefer that you bring a headshot/resume. However, we will be taking your picture upon arrival, as well.
Once you have signed up for a time slot, complete a mandatory AUDITION FORM. You must fill out the form at least 48 hours prior to your audition. The audition form has more information about required dates and locations.

CALLBACKS:
There will be TWO available callback dates: Monday, Feb. 3 at Southern Community Center in Lusby & Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Mt. Hope Community Center in Sunderland. You will be asked which you'd prefer on your audition form should you be called back.
If you are not asked for a callback, you MAY STILL BE IN CONSIDERATION FOR CASTING!

REHEARSALS (Starting Wednesday, Feb. 5):
Sundays 1:00 - 5:00 at the Calvert School of Dance (Huntingtown location)
Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:30 at the College of Southern MD (Prince Frederick campus, Building B)
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING will be held during our first rehearsal on Wednesday, Feb. 5!
There will be a mandatory CAST APPEARANCE (with selections from the show) on Saturday, April 12. Exact time and information TBA!
** IF YOU ARE CAST, please know that there is a $100 participation/instruction fee that must be collected in order for you to be part of this production!!!**
Any questions/concerns can be emailed to our Producer, Stacey Ober at: [email protected]

Captain's Program Accepting Applicants for Shrek

12/4/2024

Are you ready to take center stage in your own story? The Captain’s Program at the Children’s Theatre of Southern Maryland is your chance to shine!

What’s in it for YOU?
• Build Leadership Skills: Learn to lead with confidence and creativity.
• Be Mentored by Experts: Gain guidance from experienced mentors passionate about your success.
• Real-World Experience: Take on responsibilities that make a difference in productions and beyond.
• Collaborate & Grow: Be part of a supportive, inclusive community that inspires and uplifts.

Whether you dream of a career in the arts, love being part of a team, or simply want to grow as a leader, the Captains program is your backstage pass to an unforgettable learning journey.

Parents: Give your teen the gift of hands-on learning, personal growth, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Apply today and step into a world where leadership and creativity come to life!

Save the Date: Shrek Auditions

11/19/2024

Audition information and sign ups will be posted soon!

Pop Up Workshop: Rising Stars

10/6/2024

🤩Looking for something fun for the kids to do during the upcoming day off from school? Announcing the next edition of Rising Stars: The Nightmare Before Christmas!

Calling all young performers aged 5-7! Does your child love to sing, dance, and act? Enroll them in our exciting Rising Stars class where the whimsical world of The Nightmare Before Christmas comes to life! In this unique class, kids will:

⭐️Explore fun characters like Jack Skellington and Sally.
⭐️Learn the basics of acting, singing, and stage movement.
⭐️Participate in lively games and exercises designed to boost creativity and confidence.
⭐️Work together to create a mini-performance inspired by the beloved movie!

Perfect for young imaginations ready to shine on stage, this class provides a nurturing and playful environment where every child gets to be a star.
Spaces are limited--register today and let the magic begin!

Friday, October 18
10-11 am
Ages 5-7

Calvert School of Dance Prince Frederick
2196 Solomons Island Rd. Suite 2
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

And the Spring Show Is...

9/30/2024

The ogre's out of the bag! Our Spring 2025 show will be Shrek the Musical!

The Children's Theatre of Southern Maryland believes that theatre is for everyone, regardless of race, gender, ability, religion, or background. There is power in inclusion, and all of the students in our spaces deserve the chance to access theatre and to see themselves represented both onstage and backstage. CTSMD will not tolerate discrimination of any kind or situations that make our students, staff, and volunteers feel unsafe.

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