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Upcoming Auditions

Thank you to all who auditioned for Women Playing Hamlet,

and congratulations to our cast!​

WOMEN PLAYING HAMLET by William Missouri Downs

Struggling TV soap actress Jessica is offered a role she's not sure she wants - Hamlet. As she copes with the insane idea (and the occasional threatening text from Sir Patrick Stewart), she encounters a wide-ranging ensemble of challenging characters - including an abusive acting coach, a bratty hacker niece, a cougar mom, a worldwise bartender, a sexist creep professor and a Shakespearean gravedigger - all played by women. Jessica's journey to find herself in the role is a humorous and insightful exploration of gender, identity, and the challenges of acting.

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Performances: March 6 - 22, 2026 at the Bowie Playhouse

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Volunteer with BCT!

  • Set Construction and Painting
    Assist with moving flats and lumber, assembling sets, minor carpentry work, painting, striking sets and moving supplies to and from our storage unit. This happens predominantly on the weekend prior to the show opening, and the weekend we close each show.

     

  • Set Decoration, Props, and Lobby
    Help locate and acquire props, furnishing and set decoration, and return these items to their owners after the show. This group also designs the lobby board presentation at the Playhouse, reflecting the theme of the show, cast photos and BCT image.

     

  • Costume and Makeup
    Acquire costumes as needed, as well as make minor alterations and fittings. These folks would also assist actors with makeup and hair on show nights.

     

  • Stage Management
    Move sets, furniture, props and decorations during scene changes.

     

  • Promotion and Publicity
    Assist with placing pre-created advertisements and press releases with the local media and help with local outreach.

     

  • Box Office and Usher
    Help sell tickets on show nights, distribute programs and assist with seating, as well as set up the lobby refreshment table and sell these items during intermission.

     

  • Production
    Various production duties include Producer, Stage Manager, Set Designer, Costumer, Set Decorator, Technical Director, Lighting Designer, Sound Designer, Assistant Director, etc.

     

  • Hospitality and Events
    Plan opening night events, coordinate refreshments for each show and plan social events for our members and patrons as needed.

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BCT Membership

Membership Benefits

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  • Voting privileges at general membership meetings

  • Audition notifications

  • Invitation to BCT social functions

  • Volunteer opportunity notifications

  • BCT membership surveys

  • BCT Board of Directors meeting invitation

Membership Information

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Membership is required for participation in BCT productions. The membership year runs from July 1st through June 30th or any portion thereof.


Our membership fee is $10.00. To join, please call (301) 805-0219 or email us at bowiecommunitytheatre.md@gmail.com.

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Contact Us

​Bowie Community Theatre

P.O. Box 604
Bowie, MD 20718
(301) 805-0219

Performances

The ​Bowie Playhouse
16500 White Marsh Park Dr.
Bowie, MD 20715

Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, all volunteer organization. No monetary compensation is offered. BCT does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

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BCT is supported by grants from the Maryland State Arts Council.

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Land Acknowledgment: We rehearse and perform on Piscataway lands. Both the Piscataway Conoy Tribe and the Piscataway Indian Nation are still here, and both are recognized by the State of Maryland. The Piscataway Conoy Tribe is pushing for federal recognition. Learn more at https://www.piscatawaytribe.org/.

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