Up Next at the Playhouse!
Playing May 30-June 28, 2025
Welcome to 2nd Star Productions…
A home for high-quality community theatre in Bowie, MD
2nd Star is an all-volunteer run community theatre that performs out of the Bowie Playhouse in Whitemarsh Park in Prince George’s County, MD. Founded in 1996, we produce three shows per year, with a focus on both quality and having fun in the process. We hope join us onstage, backstage, in the audience, in the lobby, or at one of our community events!
Coming up Next Season at 2nd Star…
Directed by Summer Moore
September 5 - October 4, 2025
Directed by Karen Fleming
January 23 - February 8, 2026
Directed by Sami Peterson Ferrell
May 29 - June 27, 2026
Announcing the Jane B. Wingard Scholarship Fund
We at 2nd Star are immeasurably sad to relay the passing of our founder, board member, and champion, Jane Wingard. Jane was a Founding Member of 2nd Star, as well as the company’s first President and Artistic Director. From her knack for mounting professional-level musicals to her masterful, award-winning sets, Jane's influence touched so many lives and will forever reach every aspect of 2nd Star. Jane taught art and theater for 30 years before retiring and becoming a professional scenic artist, so we thought it fitting to honor her in this way.
2nd Star’s Scholarship program is now named in honor of Jane, and is intended to:
• Encourage participation in theatre in general, and 2nd Star in particular.
• Reward individuals with a demonstrated record of active involvement in 2nd Star.
• Foster life-long appreciation for and support of community theatre.
Each year, 2nd Star volunteers can apply for one-time $500 scholarships. Applicants must be prospective or current full- or part-time college or trade school students.
If you would like to make a donation to our scholarship fund in Jane’s honor, you can do so here:
