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The Carroll Arts Center is traveling to Maryland Ensemble Theatre in downtown Frederick, Maryland for a fully staged production of Junie B. Jones The Musical. Laugh yourself silly with this delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park's best-selling books, brought to life in a genuinely comical (and not strictly-for-kids) musical with tremendously lovable characters and fun-filled songs.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to announce its 20th season. As MET celebrates their 20th anniversary of producing MainStage programming, they open the season by presenting a magnifying glass on society with a promise to make theatre even more accessible.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to announce its 20th season. As MET celebrates their 20th anniversary of producing MainStage programming, they open the season by presenting a magnifying glass on society with a promise to make theatre even more accessible. "I'm so pleased to have joined an organization whose artistic leadership team is dedicated to collaboration and the promise of making theatre accessible for ALL" says Christine Mosere, MET's Managing Director. "In fact, in honor of our 20th anniversary, MET has lowered our ticket pricing to $20 for every MainStage production."

FREDERICK CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE AND MET-X present Reiner Prochaska's comedic adaptation of Chaucer's marriage tales. This hilarious script showcases the bawdy humor of "The Miller's Tale," "The Merchant's Tale," "The Nun's Priest's Tale," and "The Wife of Bath's Prologue." Prochaska infuses "The "Franklin's Tale" with a hefty dose of comedy as the characters navigate their way through a rocky coastline and an awkward love triangle.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) family theatre, The FUN Company is bringing to the black box the world's smallest detective to solve the biggest mind-boggling mystery of all time. Welcome Milo the Mouse to the stage in the world premiere of The Magnificent Mouse Detective Agency. Milo and his furry friends need kids' help to solve the case.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) presents award winning playwright Penelope Skinner's dark comedy Fred's Diner. On a busy English motorway, people dream of better lives -- Chloe wants to emigrante, Melissa dreams of university, Heather wants to rebuild her life, and Sunny wants Heather. You'll find friendly staff and get service with a smile, but not far beneath lie dashed dreams, dysfunctional families, and a deadly secret.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) presents a new take on the classic, tangled fairytale that we all love. Written by Lane Riosley, this crazy-fun play combines the story of Rapunzel with the commedia style of performance. Watch as Rapunzel lets down her hair, finds adventure, and discovers the balance between absurdity and hilarity! When Gottel the Witch discovers a thief in her garden, she tricks him into exchanging his first-born daughter for a salad. Inspired by the Italian tradition of Commedia dell'arte - improvised comedy plays with few sets and props - this spin on the classic fairytale is hilarious and great for the entire family! Filled with lots of lazzi and witty fun, this commedia tale is a pure delight!

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) presents a grown up's prequel to Peter Pan, where a dozen actors play more than 100 unforgettable characters. An apprentice starcatcher (13 year-old Molly Aster) takes to the high seas with a trunk full of magic 'starstuff' and three orphan boys while being pursued by a boat-load of pirates. Peter and the Starcatcher was written by Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Addams Family) with music by Wayne Barker. This adaptation is based on the 2006 novel of the same name by humorist Dave Barry and suspense writer Ridley Pearson.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) begins 2017 with a timeless 80's classic. From its highly entertaining and dramatic opening, Churchill's female-centered play "Top Girls" examines what it means to be a woman in a male-driven world, and looks at the sacrifices women have to make in order to gain happiness and fulfillment.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) family theatre, The Fun Company, is bringing back everyone's favorite first-grader this holiday season, the famously feisty and irrepressible Junie B. Jones. With plenty of laughs and life lessons, 'Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells' is the perfect holiday treat for the whole family.

McDaniel College presents the iconic rock musical 'Hair' performed by McDaniel theatre arts students. Performances are Wednesday, Nov. 16-Today, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. (Note: The show contains mature language, sexual content, simulated drug use and brief nudity.)

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) family theatre, The Fun Company, is bringing back everyone's favorite first-grader this holiday season, the famously feisty and irrepressible Junie B. Jones. With plenty of laughs and life lessons, 'Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells' is the perfect holiday treat for the whole family.

McDaniel College presents the iconic rock musical 'Hair' performed by McDaniel theatre arts students. Performances are Today, Nov. 16-Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. (Note: The show contains mature language, sexual content, simulated drug use and brief nudity.)

McDaniel College presents the iconic rock musical 'Hair' performed by McDaniel theatre arts students. Performances are Wednesday, Nov. 16-Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. (Note: The show contains mature language, sexual content, simulated drug use and brief nudity.)

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) presents Jon Klein's howlingly funny Bunnicula, based on the successful book series by James and Deborah Howe. Directed by Ensemble Company member Matt Lee who shares one reason for his love of directing for kids, "Theatre is a unique opportunity to directly engage our youth in the art of storytelling.  I am thrilled to be bringing one of my favorite children's books to life onstage for families to enjoy." The play will run at MET for four weeks beginning September 24.       

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) presents Josh Harman's runaway NY hit Bad Jews as its 2016-2017 Season Opener. Directed by MET Associate Artistic Director, Gene Fouche fresh off her direction of METs hit production of Superior Donuts, with Assistant Director Bethanie Herman. The play will run at MET for four weeks beginning September 16.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) presents Jon Klein's howlingly funny Bunnicula, based on the successful book series by James and Deborah Howe. Directed by Ensemble Company member Matt Lee who shares one reason for his love of directing for kids, "Theatre is a unique opportunity to directly engage our youth in the art of storytelling.  I am thrilled to be bringing one of my favorite children's books to life onstage for families to enjoy." The play will run at MET for four weeks beginning September 24.       

With an emphasis on imagination, humor, creativity, and FUN - Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) family theatre The Fun Company once again demonstrates its commitment to excellence in theatre for young audiences with the announcement of its 19th season.

With an emphasis on imagination, humor, creativity, and FUN - Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) family theatre, The Fun Company, once again demonstrates its commitment to excellence in theatre for young audiences with the announcement of its 19th season.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) presents Josh Harman's runaway NY hit Bad Jews as its 2016-2017 Season Opener. Directed by MET Associate Artistic Director, Gene Fouche fresh off her direction of METs hit production of Superior Donuts, with Assistant Director Bethanie Herman. The play will run at MET for four weeks beginning September 16.