The Potomac Playmakers is celebrating its 95th year as one of the oldest community theatres in the country. Join us on December 9 from 4-7 pm for an Open House to celebrate this anniversary in our new facility, the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center, at 17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown. MD. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments, and activities commemorating 95 years serving the Washington County community.
MCTFA 2022 Festival held at Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
The Maryland Community Theatre Festival Association (MCTFA)’s 2022 Festival will be held at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 15, with awards presented on January 16.
MCTFA is the official state organization of the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT). The festival will be both a regular play festival and a celebration of original scripts. The plays and performances are adjudicated, with awards for performances, direction, technical aspects, and playwrighting. The winners are invited to compete in the Eastern States Theatre Association Festival in the spring of 2022. For more information go the MCTFA website at mctfa.org/cms/home
Tickets to see the performances are available here.
Auditions for “August: Osage County” are November 23-24, 2021
A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoma family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets.
Auditions for this Tony Award winning drama by Tracy Letts will be held on November 23-24 at 7pm at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center, 17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD. Please prepare a 1 minute dramatic dialogue, which will then be followed by scenes chosen from the script. To audition or be involved with the production you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and be able to show proof when asked.
Needed: 7 female and 6 male roles of various ages. One female character is a 15-year old and one male character has autism.
Rehearsals: Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday evenings.
Show dates: Feb 25-27 & Mar 4-6, 2022.
95th Anniversary Coffee from River Bottom Roasters
To commemorate the 95th Anniversary of the Potomac Playmakers, we have joined with River Bottom Roasters to create a custom blend of coffee, available only through November 21, 2021. Please visit their site at River Bottom Roasters
Cast and crew of “Play On!” celebrates the 95th Anniversary
The Potomac Playmakers has enjoyed the past 95 years of community theatre in Washington County. Celebrating with a cake from Sweet Notes Bakery, the cast and crew of “Play On!” took a break before rehearsal on this special day. Come see “Play On!” November 12-21, 2021 and have some laughs.
Toy For Tots – bring a toy to “Play On!”
The Potomac Playmakers are excited to be partnering with Toys For Tots during the performances of “Play On!”
Bring a new and unwrapped toy to donate and receive 1 free concession.
“Play On” runs November 12-14 and 19-21. Tickets on sale now at potomacplaymakers.org
