Tad Janes News

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) will present an original ensemble created production for the Fredneck in all of us, The All New Grand Ole Hee Haw Hootenanny Hoedown Jamboree. 'The title says it all, the Jamboree is sure to have you busting a gut, tapping your toes, singing along and pulling the straw from your teeth. The show will feature hilarious original sketches and a revolving roster of guest artists and musical acts.' Directed by MET Artistic Director Tad Janes and Associate Artistic Directors Gené Fouché and Julie Herber, the show runs from May 10 through June 3 every Thursday through Sunday at the MET, located in the historic FSK hotel at 31 W Patrick Street.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to present an original ensemble created production for the Fredneck in all of us, The All New Grand Ole Hee Haw Hootenanny Hoedown Jamboree. The title says it all, the Jamboree is sure to have you busting a gut, tapping your toes, singing along and pulling the straw from your teeth. The show will feature hilarious original sketches and a revolving roster of guest artists and musical acts. Directed by MET Artistic Director Tad Janes and Associate Artistic Directors Gené Fouché and Julie Herber, the show runs from May 10 through June 3 every Thursday through Sunday at the MET, located in the historic FSK hotel at 31 W Patrick Street.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) presents a new world premiere adaptation of Sophocles' tragic classic greek tragedy, Antigone, which pits the courageous title character against King Creon and the laws of Thebes in defense of her brother's honor with fatal consequences. Antigone will run from March 22nd to April 15th every Thursday through Sunday except Easter (4/8) at Maryland Ensemble Theatre (31 W. Patrick St. Frederick MD 21701). All shows are at 8pm except Sundays at 7pm and one Sunday matinee at 2pm on April 1 which will be followed by a talk back with the writer, director, cast and special guest Linda Pappas Funsch, a Middle East scholar from Frederick Community College . Tickets are $15 - $24 (except $5 preview performance on 3/22) and may be purchased online at marylandensemble.org, by phone at (301) 694-4744 or in person at the MET box office. The opening will be celebrated on Sunday, March 25th at 6pm with a pre-show reception catered by The Greene Turtle preceding the performance at 7pm.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) presents a new world premiere adaptation of Sophocles' tragic classic greek tragedy, Antigone, which pits the courageous title character against King Creon and the laws of Thebes in defense of her brother's honor with fatal consequences. Antigone will run from March 22nd to April 15th every Thursday through Sunday except Easter (4/8) at Maryland Ensemble Theatre (31 W. Patrick St. Frederick MD 21701). All shows are at 8pm except Sundays at 7pm and one Sunday matinee at 2pm on April 1 which will be followed by a talk back with the writer, director, cast and special guest Linda Pappas Funsch, a Middle East scholar from Frederick Community College . Tickets are $15 - $24 (except $5 preview performance on 3/22) and may be purchased online at marylandensemble.org, by phone at (301) 694-4744 or in person at the MET box office. The opening will be celebrated on Sunday, March 25th at 6pm with a pre-show reception catered by The Greene Turtle preceding the performance at 7pm.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) Annual Retro Prom is returning for the eight straight year. The annual fundraiser for the Frederick non-profit theatre company will see some exciting new additions this year . The changes include catering by a collection of some of Frederick's favorite eateries, a new master of ceremonies direct from Hollywood, new VIP table options and even lower ticket prices!

Direct from the trenches of Hollywood, Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) today announced a one-night-only performance ofPancake on Pancake, the hilarious story of Sam Pancake's exploits in show business for the past twenty years.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) Annual Retro Prom is returning for the eight straight year. The annual fundraiser for the Frederick non-profit theatre company will see some exciting new additions this year . The changes include catering by a collection of some of Frederick's favorite eateries, a new master of ceremonies direct from Hollywood, new VIP table options and even lower ticket prices!

Direct from the trenches of Hollywood, Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) today announced a one-night-only performance of Pancake on Pancake, the story of Sam Pancake's exploits in show business for the past twenty years.

Direct from the trenches of Hollywood, Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) today announced a one-night-only performance ofPancake on Pancake, the hilarious story of Sam Pancake's exploits in show business for the past twenty years.

The END DAYS regional premiere is presented by the Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET).

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) will present the regional premiere of End Days by Deborah Zoe Laufer.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) will present the regional premiere of End Days by Deborah Zoe Laufer.

For over 16 years the Maryland Ensemble Theatre and The Fun Company (the MET's family theatre) have delighted audiences with Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol. The MET's annual production at the Weinberg Center for the Arts has become a holiday family tradition in downtown Frederick.

For over 16 years the Maryland Ensemble Theatre and The Fun Company (the MET's family theatre) have delighted audiences with Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol. The MET's annual production at the Weinberg Center for the Arts has become a holiday family tradition in downtown Frederick.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to present the modern American masterpiece, American Buffalo, by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, David Mamet. A hilarious, banter-fueled heist comedy and a heartbreaking portrait of criminal desperation, American Buffalo revolves around three men in a Chicago junk shop as they plan a heist of a rare coin collection.

These are small-timers, and what makes their souls as small as their business, I think, is America itself, a place where there is no state religion nor any religion or code of ethics at all which anyone is required to internalize. Here you are free to be a scheming psychopath while talking a blue streak; no one will stop you. And while Mamet is clearly pointing out how amusing people who do this can be, I do not see much evidence he thinks we can learn much from them; the encounter is all. Fortunately, it is enough

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to present the modern American masterpiece, American Buffalo, by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, David Mamet. A hilarious, banter-fueled heist comedy and a heartbreaking portrait of criminal desperation, American Buffalo revolves around three men in a Chicago junk shop as they plan a heist of a rare coin collection.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to present the modern American masterpiece, AMERICAN BUFFALO, by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, David Mamet. A hilarious, banter-fueled heist comedy and a heartbreaking portrait of criminal desperation, AMERICAN BUFFALO revolves around three men in a Chicago junk shop as they plan a heist of a rare coin collection. Directed by Peter Wray, AMERICAN BUFFALO runs from October 27 to November 20 every Thursday through Sunday on the MET stage. There will be one preview performance ($5 cash tickets at the door - no reservations) on Thursday, October 27 at 8pm. The Press Opening on Sunday (10/30) at 7pm will be preceded by a reception at 6pm catered by The Greene Turtle. Tickets to AMERICAN BUFFALO may be purchased online at marylandensemble.org, by phone at (301) 694-4744 or in person at the MET box office.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to present the modern American masterpiece, American Buffalo, by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, David Mamet. A hilarious, banter-fueled heist comedy and a heartbreaking portrait of criminal desperation, American Buffalo revolves around three men in a Chicago junk shop as they plan a heist of a rare coin collection.