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
Our Next cast member to meet is Andrew King
Our Next cast member to meet is Andrew King. Andrew is playing Brian Runnicles and is honored to return to the Potomac Playmakers after a brief hiatus! Previous credits with the Playmakers have been Audrey 2 (puppeteer) in Little Shop of Horrors, Elwood P. Dowd in Harvey, Carmine DeLuca in Farce of Nature, Jack in Death by Design, Father Rivard in The Runner Stumbles, Budd Woodbridge in their 90th anniversary production of The Boomerang, and Lenny Ganz in Rumors. The role of Brian Runnicles was one of the favorites the late Al Gardner had played. Drew says it is a privilege to play the same role with the same company. His performance is dedicated to Al!
We miss the comedy great, Al Gardner, but know that Drew will more than do the role justice! Come see him and the colorful cast this weekend for the opening of “No Sex Please, We’re British”! This show runs May 14-16 and 21-23 with two chances to stream (the 21st and 23rd)..
Washington County Gives
The Potomac Playmakers participated the 2018 Washington County Gives fundraiser. The fundraiser allows community non-profit organizations to receive matching funds for donations pledged during the event. The playmakers raised $2,400 in donations. We also received a generous $1,000 grant from the Hershey Family Foundation. With matching funds, Potomac Playmakers should receive over $3,700 from the event. A big thank you to the community foundation of Washington County, all of the sponsors, and all of the donors. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Third annual one act play festival features local playwrights.
For the third installment of Potomac Playmakers’ one act play festival, the playmakers solicited entries from local playwrights. Three local playwrights will be featured in this year’s festival. Amelia Lowry, author of “A mother’s love,” is from Hagerstown and recently graduated from the BISFA. Jeffrey Marcum, who penned “Tailored,” resides in Martinsburg, WV. And Charlie Perkins, from Charlestown, WV, is the author of “Where’s Gus?”
These three one act plays will be performed at the women’s club on July 13 and 14 at 8:00, and July 15 at 3:00. Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted to defray the costs of stage rental, props, and costumes.
Potomac playmakers annual membership meeting
The annual membership meeting for the Potomac Playmakers will be held on Sunday, June 30th at 2:00 at the women’s club on s. Prospect st. In Hagerstown. Come find out what is going on with the playmakers, including the upcoming season and an update on the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center.
