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Thursday, February 9, 2006; Page SM14
'Driving Miss Daisy' on Stage
"Driving Miss Daisy" is the story of more than 20 years in the relationship that grows between an elderly Jewish widow and the black man her son hires as her driver. The production opens tomorrow night and runs through March 12 at the Black Box Theatre in Indian Head. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Performed by members of the NobleHeart Repertory Company. Black Box Theatre, Indian Head Center for the Arts, 4185 Indian Head Hwy., Indian Head. $18 general admission. 301-743-3040. Online ticket sales at http:/
The One-Act Play's the Thing
The Maryland Community Theatre Festival Association presents a series of one-act plays from theater troupes throughout Maryland this weekend at Port Tobacco Players Theatre, 508 Charles St., La Plata.
  Sheila Draper and Art Greene rehearse for "Driving Miss Daisy," which opens tomorrow in Indian Head. (By Michael Mortensen) |
Session I: 8 p.m. tomorrow. "For Whom the Southern Bell Tolls" (Port Tobacco Players).
Session II: 9 a.m. Saturday. "Overruled" (Sandy Spring Theatre Group), "The Whole Shebang" (Prince George's Little Theatre) and "Foul Territory" (Thurmont Thespians).
Session III: 1 p.m. Saturday. "Bums" (Hard Bargain Players), "Going Up?" (Laurel Mill Playhouse) and "Cheaters" (Newtowne Players).
Session IV: 7:30 p.m. Saturday. "The Way to Miami" (Montgomery Playhouse), "Perfectly Good Airplanes" (Silver Spring Stage) and "The Assignment" (Colonial Players).
Session V: 10 a.m. Sunday. "Occam's Razor" (Cedar Lane Stage).
There will be a social following performances on Friday and Sunday at Gustavo's Italian Restaurant in La Plata for $15 per person. $12 for tickets per session, $10 for students and seniors; $35 for a weekend pass. 301-932-6819. http:/
A Rhythmic Cultural Celebration
The All Natural African Dancers and Drummers give a performance at noon Monday as part of the College of Southern Maryland's celebration of Black History Month. College of Southern Maryland, Room BI-113, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata. Free. 301-934-7574 or 301-870-3008, Ext. 7574.
'Book to Movie Night' at the Library
Students in the fifth through seventh grades discuss Frank Boyce's book "Millions" and then watch the recent film adaptation. 6:30-9 p.m. tomorrow. Prince Frederick library, 30 Duke St., Prince Frederick. Free. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
