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Prince George’s Community College Center for Performing Arts Ushers in New Season of Free Virtual Events
Students, faculty, and local artists celebrate diversity in arts and explore political and social issues
LARGO, Md. (January 27, 2020) – After its inaugural fall season of virtual events, Prince George’s Community College’s Center for Performing Arts (CPA) continues to provide reimagined arts programs with free online performances beginning Monday, Feb. 22. The CPA and academic departments collaborated with intentionality and creativity to present student and local-based artist events in various genres, including Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad, children’s programs featuring the Story of Anne Frank, student art exhibitions, the Defamation Experience, legendary local violinist Chelsey Green and the Green Project and A Political Forum. For more information and to register for events, visit pgcc.edu/arts.
“I’m excited about our student performances, including our theatre series, which connects students with playwright and director Janice L. Goldberg, and a video game musical concert among other events,” Humanities Department Chair Ennis Allen said. “We hope to entertain audiences near and far while engaging our community. Additionally, these experiences allow our students to showcase the arts to those considering studying the visual and performing arts here at Prince George’s Community College,” she added.
The Center for Performing Arts has not been open to the public since March 2020. Like many organizations, the College remains under COVID-19 restrictions to maintain safety per county and state guidelines. The CPA continues to bring high quality virtual programming to the internal and external community.
“A little downtime might do everyone some good – students, professionals, and educators. While we are all forced to slow down, take this opportunity as a community to reflect on what is good. The arts help people to cope in dark times,” said Center for Performing Arts Director LaNiece Tyree. “Even in these dark times, we’re still trying to make magic happen at the CPA and serve as a place of healing and uplifting our community through the arts.” she added
The 2021 Center for Performing Arts spring schedule appears below:
February 22
Theatre Audition Webinar Series: Improvisation
February 26
Maxfield Wollam-Fisher and Heyni Solera Concert
February 27
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
March 5
Albert Hunt’s Clarinet Trio
March 11
Irish Tin Whistle Workshop and Performance
March 12
Clarinet and Flute Trio with Lori Fowser and Denis Karp
March 27
We Can Do It: American Women in History!
March 29
Theatre Audition Webinar Series: Cold Readings
March 30
The Defamation Experience
April 3
Topher Ruggiero and Carolyn Agan Concert
April 7
Master Class in Acting with Special Guest Janice L. Goldberg
April 16-30
Spring 2021 Student Virtual Art Exhibition
April 16
The Manic Monologues
April 17
Ballet Theatre of Maryland, Contemporary
April 23
Spring 2021 Mass Communication Event: A Political Forum
April 24
Piano Trio
April 26
Prepared Auditions
April 30
Faculty Jazz Recital
May 1
Richard Anatone Video Game Music Concert
May 7
Spring 2021 Student Dance Recital
May 8
The Story of Anne Frank
May 22
Prince George’s Philharmonic with Chelsey Green and the Green Project
During these unprecedented times, Prince George’s Community College’s Center for Performing Arts strives to keep creativity and arts alive, which helps strengthen communities. A special message from the Prince George’s Community College Foundation invites you to make a gift to help support robust educational programming, musical, and theatrical productions that celebrate the cultural vibrancy of our community as a Friends of the Arts at Prince George’s Community College. For more information on giving, donate here.
About Prince George’s Community College Center for Performing Arts
Prince George’s Community College's Center for Performing Arts is a premier, state-of-the-art facility that nurtures and develops students’ passions for dance, music, theater, and communications. The center also provides public access to some of the most renowned, star-studded national productions in music, dance, and theater. For more information and tickets, visit pgcc.edu/arts. Follow the Center for Performing Arts on Facebook and Instagram @PGCCArts.
About Prince George’s Community College
Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance designated by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security (2015-2020), Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) provides high-quality education and training for the progressive and career-oriented residents of Prince George’s County. From new high school graduates and career seekers to more seasoned professionals and senior citizens looking to enhance their skillsets, PGCC is comprised of students who represent a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and goals. Serving nearly 35,000 individuals annually, the College is the first choice for higher education for residents of Prince George’s County. Collaborative partnerships, responsive degree and training programs, and a commitment to student success enables PGCC to address diverse education and workforce development demands. For more information, visit www.pgcc.edu. Prince George’s Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (267-284-5000); www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
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