
Women Playing Hamlet by William Missouri Downs
Performance Dates: March 6 - 22, 2026
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.
Women Playing Hamlet
March 6 - 22, 2026​
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Performance Times:
*Note: New start time Friday and Saturday performances for 2025-2026 Season*
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Fridays: 7:30 p.m.
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Saturdays: 7:30 p.m.
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Sundays: 2:00 p.m.
Performances start promptly on time. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start time to ensure you don't miss the start of the show!
Ticket Information
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General Admission - $25.00
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Seniors (62+)/ Students - $20.00
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Groups (10+ people) - Please contact our Hotline at 301-805-0219
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All transaction fees are included in the ticket price. Tickets purchased online will be available for pickup at will call on the day of the performance.
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​If wheelchair seating is needed, please contact the BCT Hotline (301-805-0219) or email bowiecommunitytheatre.md@gmail.com prior to the performance date.
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Bowie Food Pantry
Bring one non-perishable food item for donation in exchange for one FREE concession item, benefiting the Bowie Food Pantry.​

