GMA Players

25/08/2026

🎭 AUDITION SPOTS STILL OPEN — Thursday Evening

The GMA Players still have open audition slots for A Christmas Carol this Thursday, August 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at The Garrett Studio in Dunkirk, MD.

If you've been on the fence about auditioning for community theater in Calvert County, this is your last easy window. Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is a classic holiday production, and we're casting now.

📍 Quick details

What: A Christmas Carol auditions (non-musical)
When: Thursday, August 27 — 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: The Garrett Studio, 10425 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk, MD 20754
Who: New and returning performers welcome
Sign up: thegarrettstudio.com (or scan the QR code)
Questions: [email protected]
Reserve your spot online and save yourself the wait. Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduled auditioners are seen first.

Serving Dunkirk, Owings, Huntingtown, Prince Frederick, North Beach, Chesapeake Beach, Lothian, Edgewater, and all of Calvert County and Southern Anne Arundel County.

20/08/2026

🎨🎶 FIND YOUR CREATIVE PLACE! 🎭✨

Lessons. Programs. Inspiration. All in one studio! The Garrett Studio in Dunkirk, MD is Southern Maryland's home for Music, Theater, Art & Wellness — serving children, teens, and adults of all ages and abilities!

Explore what we offer:
🎵 Music & Voice Lessons — Piano, Guitar, Drums, Voice, Strings & More
🎭 Musical Theater — Classes, Audition Prep & Performance Opportunities
🎨 Art Classes — Drawing, Painting & Mixed Media
🥁 Camps & Ensembles — Band, Jazz, Making the Band & More
💚 Music Interventions — Supporting Neurodivergent & Developmental Needs
🪷 Wellness & Sound Healing — Sound Baths & Private Sessions

Plus Instrument Rentals & Repairs and Homeschool Enrichment Programs!

✨ Trial lessons available — ask us how!
✨ Open enrollment • Flexible scheduling • Scholarships available

More than a class — it's a community. Build confidence. Spark creativity. Make connections. Create belonging. Grow for life. 💜

📍 10425 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk, MD 20754
📞 410-286-5505 | 📧 [email protected]
🌐 thegarrettstudio.com

Your journey starts here. 💕

19/08/2026

🎩✨ AUDITIONS START TOMORROW! ✨🎩

The GMA Players are casting for A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and the first round of auditions is tomorrow, Thursday, August 20 (6:00–8:00 PM)!

Can't make it tomorrow? Join us Saturday, August 22 (1:00–4:00 PM) — our biggest audition slot of the week!

📍 Location: The Garrett Studio, 10425 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk, MD
🗓️ One more date: Tuesday, Aug 25 (6–8 PM)
🎭 All ages and experience levels welcome — bring the whole family to be part of this Calvert County holiday tradition!

Whether you've been on stage before or always wanted to try, there's a role for you in this Dickens classic. 🕯️❄️

👉 Sign up now to reserve your spot: thegarrettstudio.com
📧 Questions? [email protected]

30/07/2026

A Christmas Carol Audition Prep Workshop — Social Media Posts
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🎭 ONE WEEK AWAY! ✨ Auditioning for A Christmas Carol?

Join us for our 1-Day Audition Prep Workshop and step into the audition room with confidence! We'll dive into iconic non-musical roles — from the cold-hearted Scrooge, to the haunting Ghosts, to the lively Fezziwigs — and help your actor bring these characters to life.

📅 Saturday, August 8th
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Garrett Studio
🎟️ Ages 10-17 | $60
⚠️ Limited spots to ensure every actor gets direct, personalized feedback!

Auditions for GMA Players' A Christmas Carol are coming up August 20, 22 & 25 — this workshop is the perfect way to prepare!

👉 Reserve your spot now: https://garrettmusicacademy.opus1.io/w/achristmascarolauditionprepworkshop

21/07/2026

🎭🔔 CASTING CALL: A Christmas Carol 🔔🎭

The GMA Players are officially casting Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic — and we want to see YOU on that stage! Three audition opportunities, one unforgettable production. 🎄

📅 CHOOSE YOUR AUDITION SLOT:
🗓️ Thursday, August 20 | 6:00–8:00 PM
🗓️ Saturday, August 22 | 1:00–4:00 PM
🗓️ Tuesday, August 25 | 6:00–8:00 PM

📍 LOCATION: The Garrett Studio
10425 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk, MD 20754

✨ All ages, all experience levels welcome — from Scrooge to the Cratchits to the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present & Yet to Come, there's a role waiting for you.

👉 Sign up to reserve your spot today! Link in bio or scan the QR code on our flyer.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.thegarrettstudio.com

This is Southern Maryland's favorite holiday theater tradition — don't miss your chance to be part of it!

14/07/2026

🎭🎄 Auditions are officially open! The GMA Players are thrilled to announce our upcoming holiday production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol — and we want YOU in the cast.

We're bringing Victorian London to life with a vibrant, diverse cast — from the grumpy Ebenezer Scrooge to the joyful Cratchit family and a hauntingly spectacular trio of ghosts. Whether you're a seasoned performer or ready to make your stage debut, there's a role waiting for you in this timeless story of redemption, generosity, and festive joy.

🗓️ Audition dates:

Thursday, August 20 — 6:00–8:00 PM
Saturday, August 22 — 1:00–4:00 PM
Tuesday, August 25 — 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 The Garrett Studio, 10425 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk, MD
🎟️ All ages and experience levels welcome

Don't let the Ghost of Christmas Past haunt you with regret — sign up for an audition slot today and be part of the most beloved holiday tradition in town!

👉 Sign up: https://thegarrettstudio.com/gma-players-audition-sign-up/
ℹ️ Learn more: https://thegarrettstudio.com/auditions/
📞 Questions? 410-286-5505

09/06/2026

We did it. 🎭✨ Hadestown: Teen Edition is officially a wrap — and we are overwhelmed with gratitude.

From the very first rehearsal to the final curtain call, watching our GMA Players bring Hadestown: Teen Edition to life has been one of the most moving experiences of the year. To everyone who came out to support our students this past weekend — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your presence matters more than you know.

To our cast, crew, volunteers, and parents: the level of dedication you brought to this production was truly remarkable. You gave everything, and it showed in every single moment on that stage. We are so incredibly proud of you all. 💛

🎉 Now, we have some exciting news to share…

We are thrilled to announce our 2026–2027 GMA Players Season:

🎄 Fall Production — A Christmas Carol
👑 Spring Production — SIX

Stay tuned for audition announcements — you won’t want to miss your chance to be part of these incredible shows!

In the meantime, the best way to prepare? Join us for Musical Theatre Summer Camp!

🎤 I Am The Lead | July 6–10
🎤 Broadway Bound | July 13–17
🎤 Making the Band | July 20–31
📍 Dunkirk, MD | Ages 11–17 | Spots are limited!

👉 Register today at www.garrettmusicacademy.com

06/06/2026

🎸 HAPPENING TODAY | Making the Band LIVE 🎶

Chinese Takeout takes the stage at The Bakist in North Beach — and you do NOT want to miss this!

📍 The Bakist | North Beach, MD
🕒 TODAY | 3:00 PM
🎤 Featuring student musicians from Garrett Music Academy’s Making the Band Program

These kids have put in the WORK — original arrangements, real stage presence, and all the energy. Come see what happens when young musicians stop practicing and start performing.

🎵 Live music | Local vibes | All ages welcome

Tag someone who loves live music in Southern Maryland! 👇

27/05/2026

Get your tickets, selling quickly!

🌹 WHO ARE YOU, GIRL WITH ROSES IN YOUR EYES? 🌹
Meet our Eurydice. 🖤

She's hungry. She's tired. She's looking for something — or someone — to believe in. And in just 10 days, she'll walk the road to Hadestown right here in Calvert County. 🚂🔥

⚡ TECH WEEK STARTS SOON ⚡
The lights are being hung. The harmonies are locking in. The cast is pouring their hearts into one of the most powerful musicals of our generation — and our teens are bringing it.

🎭 HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION
🗓️ June 5 & 6, 2026
📍 Family Life Center at St. John Vianney
🎟️ Tickets going fast — a THIRD show was added due to demand!

This is the Tony Award-winning retelling of the ancient myth of Orpheus and Eurydice — a story about love, hope, and what we're willing to risk for the people we love. Performed by the incredible teens of GMA Players, Southern Maryland's premier youth musical theater program. 🎶

💬 Tell us in the comments: Are you Team Orpheus (the dreamer) or Team Eurydice (the realist)? 👇

🔗 Tickets + show info at the link in our bio

26/05/2026

🍩 DONUTS FOR A CAUSE — Support Hadestown: Teen Edition! 🎭

Calvert County, get your sweet tooth ready! We're teaming up with the incredible MadByrd Confections in Dunkirk for a donut fundraiser benefiting our GMA Players production of Hadestown: Teen Edition — and every donut you grab helps bring this epic show to life on June 5–6!

✨ Here's when to stop by:
🗓️ Sunday, May 31st | 9 AM – 12 PM
🗓️ Wednesday, June 4th | 7 AM – 12 PM & 4 PM – 7 PM

📍 MadByrd Confections
10425 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk, MD 20754

🎤 Why it matters: Our teen cast has been working tirelessly to bring Anaïs Mitchell's Tony Award-winning musical to the Southern Maryland stage. Your donut purchase directly funds sets, costumes, lighting, and the magic that makes live youth theater unforgettable. 💫

🍩 Treat yourself, support local arts, and fuel young performers — it's a win-win-win! Tag a friend who needs a donut date and we'll see you there!

Walk up. Pick your favorites. Make a difference. 🎶❤️

— Krista & the GMA Team