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Happy Monday! The cast of The Importance of Being Earnest!
Jack -- Dylan Hernandez
Algernon -- Trenor Gould
Gwendolen -- Becky Goldberg
Cecily -- Beatrice Ieronimo
Lady Bracknell -- Jeanne Louise
Miss Prism -- Nancy Somers
Rev. Chasuble -- Peter Rouleau
Lane/Merriman -- Peter Schultz
December 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Thank you to everyone who came out and auditioned for The Importance Of Being Earnest! We are making our casting decisions and will be notifying everyone within the next two weeks.
Auditions for our next show, American Son are March 18 and 19. More information will be posted after the new year!
December 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
It’s #GivingTuesday!
We creates fun, accessible community theater and we need your help.

Each show costs:
$800–$1500 rights
$500–$800 sets
$200–$400 advertising

Your gift keeps tickets affordable and welcomes new performers and volunteers.

Goal: $1500
Donate: www.upstageartists.com/donate
December 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
We’re excited to be nominated in Broadway World Baltimore’s Regional Awards! Nominations: Kong's Night Out (Best Play), Vedant Sharma, Neil Swanson-Chrisman, Lisa Troshinsky, Liz Wiggans, and Laila Dennis. Plus UpStage Artists for Favorite Local Theater. Vote by Dec 31! bit.ly/49ot2DP
November 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🎭 AUDITIONS: The Importance of Being Earnest 🎭
Wit, wordplay, and a bit of Wilde!

📅 Dec 3 & 4, 7 PM
📍 Emmanuel UMC, 11416 Cedar Ln, Beltsville, MD

No prep needed—just bring your charm!
👉 www.upstageartists.com/auditions

Being Earnest has never been so entertaining! 🎩✨
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Auditions for The Importance of Being Earnest directed by Anna Fitzmaurice! Auditions will take place at Emmanuel UMC, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville, MD 20705 on Dec 3/4 2025. interested? go to www.upstageartists.com/auditions today! questions, email anna.fitzmaurice@upstageartists.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
It's opening night! You don't want to miss the comedy event of the fall, Kong's Night Out!
October 10, 11, 17, 18 - 7:30
October 12, 19 - 2:00
Emmanuel UMC
11416 Cedar Lane Beltsville, MD 20705
Tickets are $10.00
www.upstageartists.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
When you say you still haven’t bought your tickets for Kong’s Night Out…we have no choice but to send Jack.
Get those tickets today, just $10!
Show dates:
Oct 10, 11, 17, 18 7:30 pm
Oct 12 & 19 2:00 pm
Emmanuel UMC
11416 Cedar Lane Beltsville, MD 20705
www.upstageartists.com/current-show
September 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Our Director and Stage Manager spent a few hours today working on the set. It is comfortable ming together!
September 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Don't you hate it when your nosy neighbors won't mind their business!? Come out and see Kong's Night Out, the comedy event of the fall, opening October 10, 2025! Details and ticket info at www.upstageartists.com/current-show
August 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The adventure begins, few pics from tonight's read through of Kong's night out. Get your tickets for the hysterical show today at www.upstageartists.com.com.
Opening night is October 10th
August 19, 2025 at 1:52 AM
UpStage Artists is excited to announce its 2026 Season!
The Importance of Being Ernest
American Son
The Maltese Falcon
Babes In Toyland: The Musical

It's going to be a funny, dramatic, mysterious, and fun season! We'll see you at the theater
June 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Come out and see Upstage Artists latest production, The Adventures of a Comic Book Artist The Musical! A wonderful show for the entire family. There are six chances to see it, July 25, 26, 27 and August 1, 2, 3! Tickets are just $10, cheaper than a movie! Get them today at www.upstageartists.com
June 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Early morning Saturday music rehearsal. Need a little more coffee 😂
June 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Come out and support the arts at Famous Dave’s in Laurel Wednesday, June 18 from 2pm to 8pm We receive 20% of all sales on dine in, carry out, and online (excluding alcohol) share this flyer or mention our name :
We need 20 people to RSVP they are coming by June 15. RSVP bit.ly/UpStageFamou...
June 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Pow! Zap! Bam! The Adventures of Comic Book Artist: The Musical is officially in production! This is a great family show where superheroes and villains come alive on stage! We open July 25! www.upstageartists.com
June 3, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Happy Pride Month! At UpStage Artists we embrace and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and all the diverse identities that make up our world!

Happy Pride. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

#pridemonth #pride2025
June 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We are so excited to announce our cast of The Adventures Of A Comic Book Artists: The Musical!
July 25, 26, Aug 1 7:30 pm
July 27, Aug 2, 3 at 2:00 pm

All children who attend will receive a free "How To Draw Book" while supplies last!

Tickets are only $10 www.upstageartists.com/shows
May 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Our president, John Cusumano, and Vice President, Stacey Saunders, were able to deliver a donation of $350 to Shannon Mouton Executive Director of the Laurel Advocacy and Referral Sevices.
www.laureladvocacy.org
#lars
#communitytheatreforthecommunity
#communitytheatregivesback
May 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Join us in congratulating John Cusumano and Stacey Saunders! John is our new president and Stacey is our new vice president! We have a diverse board who comes from all aspects of life artistically and professionally. You can read all about our board members at www.upstageartists.com/board-of-dir...
May 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Reposted
Much Ado About This Weekend! The show opens Friday - but first, catch our Pay What You Will Final Dress on Wednesday! onthestage.tickets/show/greenbe...
Greenbelt Arts Center Presents: Much Ado About Nothing - Events
Tickets are available now! Dates: May 07 - May 17 2025
onthestage.tickets
May 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported Guess Who's Coming to Dinner! Our cast, crew, and board are eternally grateful for you. It is audiences like you that make us continue to want to make wonderful art!
May 5, 2025 at 1:06 AM
3 more chances to see the show that DC Theater Arts calls our performers "mix of veterans at their best" and claims you will "get more than it pays for with Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner."
May 2 7:30 pm
May 3 & 4 2:00 pm
less than 10 tickets available for Sundays performance
www.upstageartists.com
May 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Thank you to all our audience members who came out to opening night of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner! We were near sellout capacity and our audience was fantastic! Five more chances to see this wonderful show. Go to www.upstageartists.com today to get your tickets
April 26, 2025 at 3:41 AM