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The Fun Company, Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) family theatre, is now enrolling students for its burgeoning summer camp for kids and teens, Fun Camp. Fun Camp's wildly popular and successful summer camps are an intense, yet fun filled experience for young performers. 'Our highly-qualified staff of teaching artists creates an atmosphere of enthusiasm, encouragement and patience for the participants. It is part of our mission to provide our campers with the skills needed to create a positive theatre experience on stage,' said Fun Company's Artistic Director, Julie Herber.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) will present Martin McDonagh's award winning play 'The Lieutenant of Inishmore'. The dark Irish comedy will be directed by MET's founding Artistic Director, Tad Janes. 'The Lieutenant of Inishmore' will run every Thursday through Sunday(except Easter Sunday) at Maryland Ensemble Theatre from April 10 through May 4. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Adelaide Cabaret Festival Artistic Director Kate Ceberano has unveiled a stellar line up of not your usual suspects for her final year as Festival Director.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) will present Martin McDonagh's award winning play 'The Lieutenant of Inishmore'. The dark Irish comedy will be directed by MET's founding Artistic Director, Tad Janes. 'The Lieutenant of Inishmore' is a play that grabs you with comedy and takes you on a ride like no other play I know', said Janes. 'I've always been a fan of McDonagh's plays. They are always funny, quirky, and have interesting themes and characters. When we selected plays for the season this one was a clear favorite within the Ensemble' 'The Lieutenant of Inishmore' will run every Thursday through Sunday (except Easter Sunday) at Maryland Ensemble Theatre from April 10 through May 4.

EVITA, the story of political powerhouse Eva Peron, runs from March 28th through April 13th at the historic Fox Theatre in Redwood City (2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA).

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to present another installment of the surreal, sci-fi horror extravaganza that is the Laugh Station series. The booze filled antics of the intrepid crew continue with the conclusion of an epic two-parter, Laugh Station: Extraction! We last left the crew beaten, humiliated and scattered across the galaxy. They must race against the clock to save their fearless leader from the clutches of her evil twin brother. Along the way, they'll battle sexy ninjas, drink rum out of coconuts, start a robot revolution, hang out with ghosts, huff glue and perform high flying song and dance numbers. But will they be able to save the day in time for happy hour? All this and more, in the latest thrilling, chilling, mind altering space comedy from the boys, girls and 'bots aboard Laugh Station. Laugh Station: Extraction is intend for mature audiences only!

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

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

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to present another installment of the surreal, sci-fi horror extravaganza that is the Laugh Station series. The cult hit is back for episode eight, Laugh Station: Rogue! The intrepid (and inebriated) crew of Laugh Station have finally caught a break. After making the greatest scientific find of all time, the crew are rewarded by the Universal American Federation. Success comes at a price, when old wounds are opened and a mysterious stranger from the past comes calling. Will they succumb to the forces of evil or will they take a stand and save the universe? Only one thing is certain: this is guaranteed to be the most action packed, gut wrenching, beer chugging, robo-dancing, soul crushing adventure yet. And there will be jokes too. Laugh Station: Rogue is intend for mature audiences only!

Book it to Leon & Lulu Sunday, October 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the fourth-annual, award-winning Books & Authors event. Celebrate the written word and those who put pen to paper. Books & Authors is a free event, which benefits the Detroit Free Press' Gift of Reading Program.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is kicking of its sixteenth season wIth the hysterically funny Completely Hollywood (Abridged). This seriously silly show biz satire condenses the 186 greatest films in Hollywood history into a complete compilation of classic cinematic cliches. Completely Hollywood (Abridged) by Reed Martin andAustin Tichenor with additional material by Dominic Conti will run every Thursday through Sunday at Maryland Ensemble Theatre now through September 29. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Orchestra Victoria, under the direction of maestro John Foreman sweep into the overture of the production company's production of Singin' In The Rain with such flamboyance and precision that anything that follows seems mundane and a little underwhelming. This is a combination of the show, the cast and the limited set, constricting the cast's ability to maximise their skill and talent.

Legendary Broadway composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz travels to Melbourne for three special performances of his works Godspell, Pippin and Children of Eden at Melbourne Recital Centre in September, realised by the award-winning theatre company Magnormos and a stellar Australian cast including Chloe Dallimore, Rohan Browne, and David Harris.

Singin' In The Rain will open tonight, August 21 in the State Theatre. Currently enjoying a sell out season in London, the Australian production will be directed by Gary Young, choreographed by Kelley Abbey and feature John Foreman as musical director.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is kicking of its sixteenth season wIth the hysterically funny Completely Hollywood (Abridged). This seriously silly show biz satire condenses the 186 greatest films in Hollywood history into a complete compilation of classic cinematic cliches. Completely Hollywood (Abridged) by Reed Martin andAustin Tichenor with additional material by Dominic Conti will run every Thursday through Sunday at Maryland Ensemble Theatre from September 6 through 29.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre will present Laugh Station: Flux as part of its MET-X series, created to expand the collective horizons of the MET ensemble and its audience. Performances are July 26 & 27 at 9pm at Maryland Ensemble Theatre (31 W Patrick St. Frederick) located in the historic FSK Hotel. Tickets are $11.50 (includes all ticketing fees) and may be purchased by phone at (301) 694-4744, online at marylandensemble.org, or in person at the MET box office.Laugh Station: Flux is intended for mature audiences only.

Singin' In The Rain will open on August 21 in the State Theatre. Currently enjoying a sell out season in London, the Australian production will be directed by Gary Young, choreographed by Kelley Abbey and feature John Foreman as musical director.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre will present Laugh Station: Flux as part of its MET-X series, created to expand the collective horizons of the MET ensemble and its audience. Performances are July 26 & 27 at 9pm at Maryland Ensemble Theatre (31 W Patrick St. Frederick) located in the historic FSK Hotel. Tickets are $11.50 (includes all ticketing fees) and may be purchased by phone at (301) 694-4744, online at marylandensemble.org, or in person at the MET box office.Laugh Station: Flux is intended for mature audiences only.