Fells Point Corner Theatre (FPCT) announced their 2024/2025 Season: Rebellion, a series of plays about acting in the face of injustices.
In addition to FPCT’s main stage productions, they’ve announced their community events and continuing Salon Series, which acts as an incubator for new work of local artists.
“FPCT is proud that for 37 seasons we have served our community by bringing captivating, engaging, and diverse theatre to Baltimore in the form of acclaimed premiere works, dynamic local originals, and beloved audience favorites,” read the press release announcing the new season.
Fells Point Corner Theatre is putting heavy focus on their Salon Series and post-show talkbacks to facilitate the difficult conversations society faces, which is reflected in the art they showcase. They’re hoping to inspire change through these conversations about their works and explore ways to address challenges locally.
“Let’s take risks and the harder road,” said Kimberley Lynne, artistic director for FPCT, in a statement. “We have that history here at FPCT.”
The 2024/2025 Main Stage Productions include:
Machinal by Sophie Treadwell
September 6 – 29, 2024
Treadwell is a journalist who covered the case of Ruth Snyder, who murdered her husband and was publicly executed. Described as an “expressionist drama,” it reveals the myriad ways women are oppressed, recounting Snyder’s own rebellion against her husband and society.
On the Verge or The Geography of Yearning by Eric Overmyer
November 8 – December 1, 2024
“Journey with polytopians through uncharted territories!” Follow along as three female Victorian explorers slash their way through the rain forest and glacier of Terra Incognita, the “last undiscovered land on the globe.” Their mission? “To reduce the amount of masculinity in the world.” Join the adventure!
Blood at the Root by Dominique Morisseau
February 14 – March 8, 2025
This ensemble drama is based on the Jena Six case, wherein six Black students were charged with attempted murder for their role in a school fight. They were provoked by nooses hanging from campus trees. This play spotlights the miscarriage of justice and racial double standards.
Tenth Annual 10x10x10 New Play Festival
Coordinated by Brandon Rashad ButtsMay 16 – June 8, 2025
This is the tenth anniversary of FPCT’s 10x10x10 New Plays Festival, an evening of “10 hilarious and compelling 10-minute plays by local area playwrights, while also assembling a stellar ensemble cast of 10 local actors to bring these pieces to life!” The submission process for playwrights will be announced at the end of 2024.
2024/2025 Season: Community Events
The Annual Corner Carol
December 13, 2024
Fells Point Corner Theatre brings back its celebration of the holiday season wherein they ask Baltimore artists what the holidays mean to them. The artists respond with songs, readings, sketches, dances, and more. The evening is topped off with hot chocolate and cookies for everyone after the show!
Monologue Slam VI
January 18, 2025
This annual event in its sixth year is a rowdy, winner-takes-all slam monologue competition that takes place outdoors on South Ann Street. “FPCT invites all comers who think they have what it takes to make our team of judges laugh, cry, or shake in their boots to step into the ring and give us the best you’ve got in the hopes of winning cold hard cash and city-wide bragging rights!” reads the press release.
FPCT Salon Series:
Throughout the Season
Artistic Director Kimberly Lane curates this workshop series all season long to develop and showcase new work by local artists. The Salon Series provides opportunities for artists to get feedback from audiences, directors, and performers. Performances are free for people to attend.
Additionally, FPCT offers Educational Programs throughout the season including theatre-related classes for all ages. They are announced on a rolling basis as registration becomes available.
For tickets and information about these performances, events, and classes, click this link or call (410) 878-0228. Flex passes and group discounts are available.
Fells Point Corner Theatre is located at 251 S. Ann Street in Upper Fells Point, Baltimore, Md.
