Audience Events
2011/12 Season
Round House Theatre Bethesda
From discussions with directors, designers, and actors to childcare matinees and audio-described and sign-interpreted performances, each of our productions feature a lineup of fun and informative audience events. For further info, call our box office at 240.644.1100.
Designer Discussions at 6:45 p.m.
Gain an inside look at the show’s costume, set lighting, and sound designs from the professionals who make it happen in these Wednesday evening pre-show discussions.
Fahrenheit: September 7, 2011
Pride: November 23, 2011
Next Fall: February 1, 2012
Crown: April 11, 2012
Double: May 30, 2012
Director Discussions at 7:15 p.m.
Get up close with the show’s director in these Friday evening pre-performance talks.
Fahrenheit: September 9, 2011
Pride: November 25, 2011
Next Fall: February 3, 2012
Crown: April 13, 2012
Double: June 1, 2012
Post-Show Talkbacks
Stay afterwards for a lively discussion with members of the cast and special guests.
Fahrenheit: September 18 and 25, 2011
ReEntry: After each performance
Pride: December 4 and 11, 2011
Next Fall: February 12 and 19, 2012
Crown: April 22 and 29, 2012
Double: June 10 and 17, 2012
Parents’ Matinees
Drop off your kids (ages 3-12, must be potty trained) to an RHT teaching artist while you’re seeing the show at these designated Sunday matinees. The kids will enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of theatre games and arts activities. Childcare reservations are required in advance by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the performance by calling 240.644.1100.
Fahrenheit: September 18, 2011
ReEntry: October 23, 2011
Pride: December 4, 2011
Next Fall: February 12, 2012
Crown: April 22, 2012
Double: June 10, 2012
Open Rehearsals
Round House offers an inside look at a rehearsal for most Bethesda productions. Open Rehearsals include a brief presentation on the set and costume designs, an hour watching the rehearsal, and a question and answer period. free but advance reservations are required. Limit of 2 tickets per RSVP.
The Open Rehearsal for Next Fall is Friday, January 20 at 4:30pm. Email RSVP@roundhousetheatre.org by 5pm on January 19 to reserve space. Patrons will receive an email confirmation. Space is limited to 20 people. Please arrive no later than 4:15pm. No photos or recording devices.
Open Rehearsals are held in the Round House Theatre Rehearsal Room in the Silver Spring Civic Building at One Veterans Place.
Open Rehearsal dates are normally announced 5 to 6 weeks prior to the first preview performance of a Bethesda production. Watch this website for info on future Open Rehearsals.
Accessibility
RHT offers designated audio-described and sign-interpreted performances of each Bethesda production. More info about those performances may be found below.
Using the services of Maryland Relay, patrons who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind or Speech Disabled can easily communicate through TTY (text telephone) with the Round House box office about performances in our Bethesda and/or Silver Spring theatres. For more information about using Maryland Relay’s TTY service, visit http://www.mdrelay.org/.
Audio-described performances
Fahrenheit: September 17, 2011 at 3 p.m.
ReEntry: October 22, 2011 at 3 p.m.
Pride: December 3, 2011 at 3 p.m.
Next Fall: February 11, 2012 at 3 p.m.
Crown: April 21, 2012 at 3 p.m.
Double: June 9, 2012 at 3p.m.
Sign-interpreted performances
Reservations for sign interpreting services must be made at least 1 ½ weeks prior to the performance.
Fahrenheit: September 24, 2011 at 3 p.m.
ReEntry: October 29, 2011 at 3 p.m.
Pride: December 10, 2011 at 3 p.m.
Next Fall: February 18, 2012 at 3 p.m.
Crown: April 28, 2012 at 3 p.m.
Double: June 16, 2012 at 3p.m.
