Current Production
Compass Rose Theater, an award-winning and critically acclaimed professional theater and educational nonprofit in Annapolis, announced its upcoming show, Little Shop of Horrors, with music by Alan Menken; lyrics and book by Howard Ashman.
Director of Little Shop of Horrors, Madeline Austin, says, “This production will pay homage to the sci-fi, horror films that captivated audiences in the 1950’s.” In addition to directing, Madeline is an Off-Broadway producer and Producing Director with CWNYi (www.madelineaustin.com).
LOCATION: Compass Rose Theater is at Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St, Third Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401, minutes from downtown Annapolis. Parking is free, and an elevator to the third floor is available.
TICKETS: Tickets are $15—$55, available until showtime while supplies last. Ticket prices and availability are subject to change. Reduced prices are offered for students, seniors, military/veterans, and groups of 12 or more. Purchase tickets at www.compassrosetheater.org or by calling 410-980-6662. Doors open 20 minutes before the show, and general public open seating, with reserved seating for season subscribers.
PERFORMANCE DATES FOR LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS:
Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Dates: Feb 28, 2025- Mar 30, 2025.
Media contact: Barbara Webber, barbara@compassrosetheater.org or 410-980-6662.
TOWN HALL
Salisbury University
May 2024
Director: Jamie McKittrick
Assistant Director: Allison Dincau
Stage Manager: Grey Reynolds
Caridad Svich
Rehearsal Assistant Stage Manager
FEEL THE SPACE
Salisbury University's production of Town Hall provides an opportunity for conversation and reflection. Audience participation is allowed and encouraged, but not required. The people facilitating this conversation talk about war, togetherness, and the human experience as they come to terms with worldwide tragedy. We learn about these characters, which remain nameless for most of the play, and why they think and act the way they do. Time seems to ebb and flow with a changing reality. We switch constantly between the real world and a dreamlike state.
DR. FAUSTUS
Christopher Marlowe
Adapted by Blake Harris
Salisbury University
October 2023
Director: Blake Harris
Stage Manager: Grey Reynolds
Cornelius/ Belzebub/ Cardinal/ Chorus
A THRILLING THEATRE EXPERIENCE
Salisbury University's production of Dr. Faustus is a very different take on Cristopher Marlowe's 16th century play. This production featured traverse staging, much like a runway. A black box theatre was used. One of the most shocking elements of this production was that the entire black box was painted red. This show called for a great deal of movement within the acting which heightened an immersive experience for the audience. Blake Harris's interpretation of the play explores societal understanding of queer identity and the pursuit of knowledge as it relates to the characters' use of dark magic.
FUN HOME
Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori
Helen Bechdel
Salisbury University
March 2023
Director: Matt Saltzberg
Stage Manager: Grace Quade
WELCOME TO OUR HOUSE
Salisbury University's production of Fun Home was an immersive and emotional experience. This production takes you inside the house where it all started as you follow the graphic novelist Alison Bechdel. She returns to her family home, now covered in tarps and sheets, to write her graphic novel. The house suddenly comes alive featuring household items hanging from the ceiling and acting that takes the audience on a journey throughout the space.