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And the Spring Show Is...

9/30/2024

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

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Best of Southern Maryland: Vote for CTSMD

9/10/2024

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We are so excited to announce that CTSMD has placed in the top 3 for the THREE Best of Southern Maryland categories in which we were nominated; Live Theater, Summer Camp and Nonprofit Organization. Winners will be announced LIVE at a Gala on Friday, November 22. Thank you to our wonderful community for getting us this far. We are so grateful for all the support and look forward to many more years serving Southern Maryland kids!

Voting information:

Votes can be placed between September 9 and September 29. You can vote ONCE PER DAY.

It's easy to do. Simply choose a category, cast your vote and fill in your email address. Continue and complete the registration form. You MUST register to vote.

Winners will be recognized in a special print and online section once the voting has finished, and the votes tallied and verified.
Let the voting begin!

Note: Only one email address per user will be accepted.

somdnews.com/best_of

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CTSMD Announces New Interim Treasurer

9/9/2024

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Children’s Theatre of Southern Maryland is thrilled to announce Eric Eitel as our interim treasurer.

Eric considers himself a theater kid through and through. From performing in high school productions and short films, to more recent forays into the professional stagehand world, he has been proud to watch this legacy continue with his daughters and their involvement with CTSMD since 2022. Most recently you may have seen Eric assisting with load-ins and load-outs, but he loves to help wherever he can best serve.

He has been working in the fields of insurance and financial services since 2015, and is currently the Financial Secretary of UAW Local 2503, the dealers union at MGM, National Harbor. He is excited to bring his experience in finance and his fondness for spreadsheets to support CTSMD as their interim treasurer and further their mission of growing our next generation of local talent.

Eric enjoys spending free time with his wife Anjelica, their daughters Jenny and Sean, and their kitty Dinah. They love watching performances and try to fit in as many trips to Disney World as is reasonably possible. His favorite musicals are Hamilton, Waitress, and The Wiz.

Many thanks to outgoing treasurer Brandy O’ Shields, one of CTSMD’s original founders, who has served in this capacity since the beginning of CTSMD. We appreciate your service!

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CTSMD's First Virtual Class

9/3/2024

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CTSMD is excited to offer its first-ever virtual class!

WHO
Ages 13-18

WHEN
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm (12 sessions)
September 10-December 10, 2024

WHERE
Virtual--a link will be provided

WHAT
This class will cover all skillset basics needed to begin creating music from a creative perspective. This includes the three primary pillars of music (time, pitch, volume), the three forms of audio (acoustic, electric/analog, digital), ear training, music theory, hardware/software, form in music, sound design, mixing, and more.

Instruction will culminate in a final project where individuals or small groups will create and “release” an original track of music.

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Announcing the CTSMD Captains Program

8/30/2024

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Apply Here

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]

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Join Us at the Ballgame!

8/25/2024

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Come on out to the ballgame and support Children’s Theatre of Southern Maryland!
Join us for a night of friendship, food, fireworks, fundraising and FUN!
Order your tickets with this link or QR code for CTSMD to get credit. The code is CTSMD

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ITS Meetings Start Soon

8/16/2024

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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!

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Commedia dell'Arte Workshop

8/15/2024

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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:

A firm basis of understanding of what Commedia is, where it came from, and a recognizable idea of the stock characters presented.
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!
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.

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Registration for Fall Classes is OPEN

8/13/2024

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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:

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.

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One Spot Left for Wicked Week

8/11/2024

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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.

Students will:
● Focus on working as an ensemble while developing individual characters
● Learn complex musical numbers
● Learn fun and simple choreography