Howard County’s Premier Community Theater
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Howard County's Premier Community Theater
We are a volunteer led, non-profit performing arts organization located in the heart of Columbia, Maryland. We promote a welcoming, diverse, creative environment that supports a broad range of artistic and technical experience.
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Book by: Bob Martin
Lyrics by: Chad Beguelin
Score by: Matthew Sklar
THE PROM is a side-splitting, heartwarming, and poignant musical comedy that follows
the journey of four Broadway actors who, in an attempt to remain relevant and boost their
popularity after a crushing review, rush to the aid of a lesbian student in the conservative town
of Edgewater Indiana who is banned from bringing her girlfriend to her high school prom. The story is based on the true 2010 events surrounding Constance McMillen in Fulton, Mississippi, and focuses on overcoming discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, changing hearts and minds, and acceptance.
Creative Team
Director: Ashley Gerhardt
Assistant Director: Jamie Gerhardt
Music Director: Tyrus Mataban
Choreographer: Jeremy McShan
Stage Manager: Molly Laska
Production Dates
March 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 8:00 pm
March 14 & 21 at 2:00 pm
Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue… and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to make a difference, the Broadway stars team up with the courageous student, leading to a transformation that brings everyone together in the name of love and acceptance. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, THE PROM expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever. Now a major Netflix movie, THE PROM continues to inspire and entertain with its blend of heart, humor, and show-stopping musical numbers that resonate with audiences of all ages.
A steamy prohibition tale, steamrolling and roaring its way across the stage, Andrew Lippa's Wild Party was an Off-Broadway gem that garnered an array of industry accolades, including Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Obie awards. Based on Joseph Moncure March's 1928 narrative poem of the same name, this darkly brilliant show features one of the most exciting, pulse-racing scores ever written. Lovers Queenie and Burrs decide to throw the party-to-end-all-parties in their Manhattan apartment. After the colorful arrival of a slew of guests living life on the edge, Queenie's wandering eyes land on a striking man named Black. As the decadence is reaching a climax, so is Burrs' jealousy, which erupts and sends him into a violent rage. Gun in hand and inhibitions abandoned, Burrs turns on Queenie and Black. The gun gets fired, but who's been shot?
Distinguished as one of the world’s longest running musicals, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. Les Misérables has impacted performers and audience members around the world for over 45 years. Seen by over 150 million people worldwide in 57 countries, 452 cities and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly still one of the world’s most popular musicals. Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released after 19 years of unjust imprisonment to find nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe that Valjean can change his ways. A winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, and sacrifice – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.
