The Maryland Theatre Collective is thrilled to announce our 24/25 Season featuring contemporary musical favorites, new works, and our cabaret series at The Chesapeake Arts Center!! Join us for the magic of live theatre - Season Subscriptions on sale now!

JULY 2024

SPRING AWAKENING

Book and Lyrics by Stephen Sater

Music by Duncan Sheik

Directed & Choreographed by Tommy Malek

Music Directed by Rachel Sandler

Synopsis: Spring Awakeningis an electrifying journey through the trials and challenges of adolescence, with music by Duncan Sheik and book & lyrics by Stephen Sater. Winner of eight Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, the story set in 1891 provincial Germany explores the mystery of attraction, desire, sex, insecurity, and the highs and lows of navigating the pressures of young adult life. With a score of contemporary rock music that transformed the way Broadway thinks about musicals, Spring Awakeningis a poignant and thrilling ride that stings with resonance for today’s youth. Due to mature situations, Spring Awakening is recommended for audiences over the age of 16.

OCTOBER 2024

MONSTER (or #MeToo, Brute)

A New Play by Marshall Logan Gibbs

Directed by Max Wolf

Synopsis: Monst3r, a massive social media influencer, rules the internet with epic competitions, jaw-dropping giveaways, and generous charity work. But beneath the glittering facade lies a dark secret. When a shocking exposé threatens to unveil the sinister truth behind Monst3r's online empire, he will stop at nothing to have them silenced. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of unexpected twists and bloody surprises, in a thoughtful reimagining of Julius Caesar for the digital age. Join MTC for this exciting World Premiere Production following two successful readings at Lumos Players in Cincinnati, OH and the Valdez Theatre Conference in Alaska!

OCTOBER 2024

CABARET SERIES AT THE CHEASAPEAKE ARTS CENTER

More info and lineup coming soon!

NOVEMBER 2024

POCKETMON: A NEW MUSICAL PARODY

Book by Brandon Nicholas Pfeltz & Christopher Lemieux

Music & Lyrics by Michael Perrie Jr. & Brandon Nicholas Pfeltz

Synopsis: Grab ahold of your Pocketballs and strap in for a wild ride! Hilariously funny and heartwarmingly nostalgic, Pocketmon is a 90 minute fantastical journey into the dark & zany world of Soot Snag’em as he attempts to battle his way to the RobLo League. Supported by his fiercely loyal friends and facing off against the homicidal Team Sprocket, he’ll learn that it takes more than a strong Pocketmon to defeat the Special Three and earn the title of Pocketmon master. Due to strong language and mature situations, Pocketmon is recommended for audiences over the age of 16.

FEBRUARY 2025

CABARET SERIES AT THE CHEASAPEAKE ARTS CENTER

More info and lineup coming soon!

MARCH 2025

FUN HOME

Music by Jeanine Tesori

Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron

Based on the Graphic Novel by Alison Bechdel

Directed by Stephen Foreman 

Synopsis: Alison is 9, begging her father to play with her. She is 19, overcome by the aching and joyous pain of first love. She is 43,  an out lesbian  hunting for  the truth  of her  brilliant, volatile, and closeted father’s  life and death. She is all three at once,  trying to untangle the central  mystery  of her childhood: How did she survive their shared hometown, when her father could not? With a score that ranges from exuberant 70s pop to aching melodies and dissonant harmonies of characters longing to be known,  Fun Home  is the Tony Award-winning  story of a  daughter and father, of coming out and coming to terms with a life shaped by a family’s secrets.

JUNE 2025

TEEN PROFESSIONAL SHOW (TITLE TBA)

Directed by Atticus Cooper Boidy

Music Directed by Emily L. Sergo

Choreographed by Sierra Basilio

MTC brings its first full youth production to life next June! More info coming soon!!