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Auditions for COME FROM AWAY – sign up for your spot on Jun 15 or 16

The Potomac Playmakers announce auditions for the first show of the 100th Anniversary Season, the Broadway smash musical hit “Come From Away!”  Based on the true story of the time the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland played host to the world, “Come From Away” tells the compelling story of how for five days in 2001 the small town played host to over 7,000 displaced airline passengers in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.  What develops over that time is the fostering of unexpected friendships, compassion, and resilience, amidst global fear.

“Come From Away,” with book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, is licensed by Music Theatre, International.  “Come From Away” will be directed by Cathy James with Susan Kleit, with music direction by Janet Palmer.  Auditions for “Come From Away” will be held on June 15, 2026 and June 16, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center, located at 17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740.

Those interested in auditioning will need to reserve a time slot by signing up HERE.  Due to the anticipated turnout for auditions, NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED!  Anyone auditioning must sing 32 bars of a song a cappella that is not featured in the show.  The audition will further consist of cold readings from the script.  Performers of all ages, races, and genders/identities are encouraged to audition.

The show will run September 11-13, 2026 and September 18-20, 2026, in commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Auditions for Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow cast March 30 & 31 @ 7PM

The Rocky Horror PPP in conjunction with The Potomac Playmakers will be holding auditions on March 30 & 31 at 7 PM for “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” shadow cast!

Performances will be June 27th, and October 30th & 31st. Must be 18+ to audition. Please prepare a scene/song from the movie to lipsynch and perform. The “Time Warp” will also be a part of the audition! Casting is based on availability of the actors! Meaning casts may alter from the Pride performance and the October performances.

Video Auditions must be turned in by 6pm on March 31st, please email them to caitlincutright00@gmail.com

Tickets for the June 27th performance are $20 here.

‘Sylvia’ by A.R. Gurney Auditions Mar 23 & 24 at 7 PM

The Potomac Playmakers proudly announce auditions for the final mainstage production of the 2025-2026 Season, “Sylvia”, a comedy by A.R. Gurney!
Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career, as a public-school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park or that has found him – a pup bearing the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age, but to Kate, Sylvia is a rival for affection. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives. The twist in this crowd-pleasing comedy is that Sylvia is played by a woman, making her rivalry with Kate for Greg’s affection feel all too human.
Directed by Susan Kleit, “Sylvia” is presented by special arrangement with Broadway licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service Collection.
Auditions for “Sylvia” will be held on March 23 & 24, 2026 at The Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center, located at 17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740. Auditions start at 7:00 p.m. and will consist of cold readings from the script. Performers of all ages, races, and gender identities are encouraged to audition. The script calls for two female and two male performers to fill six roles, with the possibility of expanding the cast to six performers. The show will run June 5-7 and June 12-14, 2026. Tickets are $20 / $15 (seniors 65+)

COME FROM AWAY on our stage in 2026!

MAJOR BREAKING NEWS!!!  The Potomac Playmakers are thrilled and honored to announce that the first show of its 100th Anniversary season will be the hit Broadway musical

COME FROM AWAY

Book, Music and Lyrics by

IRENE SANKOFF and DAVID HEIN

 

COME FROM AWAY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

www.mtishows.com,

This production is licensed by Music Theatre International.

Based on the true story of the time the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland played host to the world, COME FROM AWAY tells the compelling story of how for five days in 2001 the small town played host to over 7,000 displaced airline passengers in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.  What develops over that time is the fostering of unexpected friendships, compassion, and resilience amidst global fear.

 

The rights to COME FROM AWAY have only recently become available, and The Potomac Playmakers will be among the first community theatre organizations in Maryland to stage this award-winning musical!  The show will be directed by Cathy James and will run September 11-13 and September 18-20, 2026, in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.  Further announcements, including audition dates and times for COME FROM AWAY and the balance of the centennial 2026-2027 Season, will be made in late April/early May.

Maryland Community Theatre Festival 2026

The 2026 festival of the Maryland Community Theatre Festival Association (MCTFA) will be hosted at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center on January 30 & 31. Five theatre organizations are participating in the event, in three sessions over two days. Tickets are $10 per session. A panel of adjudicators will provide feedback following each performance and awards will be presented Saturday evening following the final presentation.

The location for all sessions is 17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD

Session 1 Friday January 30 7:30-10:05 PM

“The Last Student” by Meredith Yanchak (Potomac Playmakers)

“Ruby” by Donald Loftus (Thunderous Productions)

Session 2 Saturday January 31 11 AM

“For Better or For Crying Out Loud” by Regan Nelson (Opening Night Productions)

“Transient Faults” by B.G. Craig (Rockville Little Theatre)

Afternoon Break: 1:45–3:00

Session 3 January 31 3:00 PM

“The Waiting Room” Alli Hartley-Kong (Silver Spring Stage)

Break: 4:05-5:30 PM

Awards Ceremony 5:30-6:30 PM

Afternoon Delight Concert Series with Interludes with Impact

Interludes with Impact presents a recurring music series performed by members of the IWI Talent Pool ffm.bio/iwitalent. It is a way to introduce talent to the public in a family friendly environment, that allows the love of live music to be the primary focus of the event.

This first event is Saturday, December 13, 2025. The location is at The Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center, 17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown MD.  There will be four performers from 2-7 pm:

Mack Berry 2pm

The Blue Mountain Boys 3pm

Ted Casper 4pm

The Missing Years 5-7pm

You can purchase tickets for one or more of the performances HERE. Costs range from $10 for 2 performers to $22 for all 4, plus processing fees.

Contact us at 301-991-7799 for questions.

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'Buy a Seat' Plaque Campaign

With the Potomac Playmakers "Buy a Seat"  campaign, you can name a perpetual seat in the Lee Stine Auditorium for only $125. A commemorative 1.5" x 3" brass plate will be placed on the back of one of the seats in the theatre. We cannot ensure the specific placement of each plaque location, but early donors will be placed in the frontmost rows. You are not purchasing the seat for your use during the season, and naming rights do not guarantee that you can sit in that seat when you come to a Playmakers' production. In addition to the permanent plaque you receive a 1-year membership in the Potomac Playmakers, which enables you to vote at the Annual Meeting in our election to the Board.

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