August 13, 2010

Season lineup features “Peter Pan,” a musical theatre revue, dance performance, improv and new  Subscription Series

(Columbia, Maryland) – Howard Community College's (HCC) resident student-alumni theatre group, Arts Collective (AC), proudly announces its 16^th season lineup and its first Subscriber Series. Building upon its reputation for diverse and thought-provoking theatre, the upcoming season promises to open audience’s eyes to new worlds and deliver fresh takes on the familiar.

AC’s 16^th season features a series of workshops meant to educate and inspire novice and seasoned actors alike; a decades-spanning musical theatre revue; two holiday themed improvisational comedy shows by AC’s What Improv Group?!?! (W.I.G.); a thrilling workshop co-produced with HCC’s Theatre Program and directed by Helen Hayes Award-winner Kasi Campbell; AC Dance Company’s 5^th annual production featuring HCC’s most talented dancers; and a production of “Peter Pan” sure to wow both the young and young at heart.

Arts Collective will also, for the first time, offer a Subscription Series that will give subscribers the opportunity to buy tickets to either all six productions or four of their choosing at an extremely affordable, discounted price. In addition, subscribers will enjoy V.I.P. seating and surcharge free ticket exchanges.

To learn more about AC’s 16^th season and how to become a subscriber, visit www.howardcc.edu/studentarts, call 443-518-4900 or email studentarts@howardcc.edu.

Arts Collective’s 16th season includes:

“On Broadway” – A Musical Theatre Revue
Directed and Choreographed by Jenny Male
Musical Direction by Keith Tittermary
October 14 – 17, 2010

A sizzling hot chronological journey through Broadway’s musical hits! “On Broadway” features a stellar cast who will sing and dance their way into your hearts…on stage with a live jazz combo!  You’re invited to take a walk with us, “On Broadway”!

What Improv Group ?!?! – Halloween Special for Grown-Ups!
Directed by Susan G. Kramer
October 29, 2010 at 8 p.m.

Hilarious, brave, thought provoking, and all-around entertaining, What Improv Group?!?! (W.I.G.) is back and better than ever. Join W.I.G. for a completely off-the-wall celebration of Halloween… for grown-ups! “Trick or Treat” anyone?

“1001”
A Play by Jason Grote
Co-Presented by HCC’s Theatre Program and Arts Collective
Directed by Kasi Campbell
November 11 to 21, 2010

The explosive narrative of “1001” flashes both forward and backward in time from the ancient Persian fable of Scheherazade to a modern Palestinian/Jewish romance in the apocalyptic near future of America. When East meets West in this dizzying fantasy, there is comedy, there is terror, and perhaps a glimmer of healing.

What Improv Group?!?! – Holiday Special for Grown-Ups!
Directed by Susan G. Kramer
December 17, 2010 at 8 p.m.

What Improv Group?!?! (W.I.G.) returns for a hilarious take on holiday themes…for grown-ups! ‘Tis the season for improv! 

Student Playwright Showcase
Co-Presented by HCC’s Theatre Program and the Student Arts Collective
Directed by Lisa A. Wilde
February 3 and 4, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

Audiences are invited to sit back and relax in HCC’s Monteabaro Recital Hall and enjoy staged readings, written and performed by HCC students!  Support today’s fresh, contemporary voices right here at HCC!

Dance Company Performance
Directed by Renee Brozic Barger
March 3 to 6, 2011

Now in its 5th Season, HCC's outstanding Student Dance Company will perform the stellar choreography of visiting guest artists and faculty.  A euphoric celebration inside dance and imagination, following the same magic featured in last season’s “Holding Change.” A tremendous experience for student dancers, local choreographers and audience alike!

Shakespeare's Birthday Celebration
Directed by Lisa Wilde
Co-Presented by HCC’s Theatre Program and the Student Arts Collective
April 14, 2011 at 2 p.m.

Come frolic with us on the lawn of HCC’s most magical performance space: Dreier Stage!  We invite you to honor the Bard's big daywith performances by HCC's stellar students, special guests and more! This fun, free event promises sonnets, stage combat, readings and, of course birthday cake!

“Peter Pan”
Directed by Susan G. Kramer
April 28 to May 15

Sprinkle some fairy dust and think happy thoughts as we fly straight to Never Never Land for Arts Collective's spring production of “Peter Pan”! Based on the J.M. Barrie classic, audiences will take flight into new worlds of imagination and childhood fantasy with everyone's favorite Lost Boy, Peter Pan, as their guide. "Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning!"

About HCC

Howard Community College (HCC) is a publicly funded two-year community college serving the educational needs of the citizens and employers in Howard County, Maryland since 1970. With its slogan, “You Can Get There from Here,” the college has forged a variety of partnerships to offer career and transfer programs to over 28,000 students annually at its main campus in Columbia, the Ecker Business Training Center, Laurel College Center, and the historic Belmont Conference Center. Located midway between two major metropolitan areas, Washington DC and Baltimore, MD, Howard Community College is an affordable, community-based institution that has long been recognized for its ability to inspire learning, and the lifelong pursuit of personal and professional goals. Among its many awards is the prestigious U.S. Senate Productivity Award for organizational performance excellence.