Colonial Players

‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ at Colonial Players

We have entered the era where if something is ringing you must answer it. This time the ringing is Colonial Players calling with word of their final production of season 65, Sarah Ruhl’s Dead Man’s...

‘These Shining Lives’ at The Colonial Players of Annapolis

Things that shine: the waters reflecting off the sand of the Great Lakes, the stars in the Chicago night sky, the jangling coins of 8¢ a watch at the bottom of your purse, and the Colonial Players...

An Interview with Colonial Players’ Bat Boy: Ron Giddings

Hold me, Bat Boy! Touch me, Bat Boy! Bring me to the light of Colonial Players’ edgy production of the cult classic Bat Boy: The Musical. In a behind the scenes look, I’ve captured area actor Ron...

‘Bat Boy: The Musical’ at Colonial Players

Sweet wounded Jesus! A fanged creature has been spotted roaming East street in Annapolis and shocking the patrons of the Colonial Players! Terrorized by the prospect that a freak runs among them, the...

‘Coyote on a Fence’ at Colonial Players by Amanda Gunther

As of October 2013 the state of Maryland became the sixth state to abolish the death penalty. The state of Maryland no longer utilizes capital punishment as a sentence for prisoners found guilty of...

‘Annie’ at Colonial Players by Amanda Gunther

Leapin’ lizards! Little orphan Annie has made her way to the stage just in time for Christmas at Colonial Players! The holiday classic brings a New Deal for Christmas to the stage and really brings...

Who is Drama Queen Graphics? A Conversation With James Gallagher

Need Theatre Posters, Programs, & Logos Designed for Your Show? Meet Jim Gallagher of Drama Queen Graphics I have had many of our readers ask me who designed our classy and colorful new logo, and the...

Who is Drama Queen? A Conversation With the Area’s Newest Queen

Need Theatre Posters, Programs, & Logos Designed for Your Show? Meet Jim Gallagher of Drama Queen Graphics I have had many of our readers ask me who designed our classy and colorful new logo, and the...

Who is Drama Queen? A Conversation With the Area’s Newest Queen

Need Theatre Posters, Programs, & Logos Designed for Your Show? Meet Jim Gallagher of Drama Queen Graphics I have had many of our readers ask me who designed our classy and colorful new logo, and the...

‘Communicating Doors’ at Colonial Players by Amanda Gunther

I wouldn’t go through that door if I were you! It’s not simply a case of ending up in an adjoining room or storage closet, not at Colonial Players as they open their 65th season with Alan Ayckbourn’s...

‘Taking Steps’ at Colonial Players by Amanda Gunther

Anyone fancy a farce? It doesn’t get much funnier than the romp that’s running up and down three flights of steps, all laid out on one single-level stage in the round, as Colonial Players presents...

‘In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play’ at Colonial Players by Amanda Gunther

It’s a kind of religious ecstasy to feel half blind, do you not think? The discovery of intimacy, sexual excitement and above all love; all of that wrapped up in a Victorian era comedy of scandalous...

‘Trying’ at Colonial Players by Amanda Gunther

A more difficult relationship could not be fathomed than that of the one that springs inadvertently between a crotchety set-in-his ways retired ex-judge and a spry youthful Canadian secretary as the...

‘A Christmas Carol’ at Colonial Players by Amanda Gunther

‘Tis the season to be jolly! And jolly is indeed what Colonial Players is offering up for the holiday season with their unique time honored tradition of performing a version of Charles Dickens’...

‘Sunlight’ at Colonial Players by Amanda Gunther

Through the darkness there is a light. And when two sides of the debate heat up churning amid that darkness it is often hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Directed by Terry Averill,...

‘Bell, Book, and Candle’ at Colonial Players by Amanda Gunther

Double double toil and trouble! There’s magic in the air with all this hocus pocus brewing over at Colonial Players as they present John Van Druten’s Bell, Book and Candle. Directed by Debbie...

Season Preview: Colonial Players’ 64th – 2012-2013 Season by Beverly van Joolen

The Colonial Players in historic downtown Annapolis is excited to announce that its 64th season highlights the fun, mystery, and magic of theatre! This year’s Play Selection Chair, Ron Giddings, notes...

‘Colonial Players Bits ‘N Pieces One Act Play Festival’: Part One by Amanda Gunther

For a bit of fun and excitement this summer you should check out the Colonial Players Bits ‘N Pieces One Act Play Festival. With so many exciting entries to the festival this year the creative team...

‘Moonlight and Magnolias’ at Colonial Players by Amanda Gunther

“Frankly, my dear I don’t give a damn.” One of these most famous lines in cinematic history, but did you know that only part of it came from the book? Find out deliciously rich secrets like this and...

‘Going to St. Ives’ at Colonial Players by Amanda Gunther

If you venture to the Colonial Players‘ production of Going To St. Ives, you will find a compelling and engaging drama that captivates the audience and keeps them on the edge of their seats -desperate...

‘The Spitfire Grill’ at Colonial Players by Amanda Gunther

The Colonial Players presents the musical version of the 1996 film The Spitfire Grill with a toe-tapping and melodic score by James Valcq, and with a book by Fred Alley. Mr. Valc and Mr. Alley also...