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We are excited to reveal a bold lineup for our 110th season, featuring five dynamic productions that reflect our enduring passion for storytelling and artistic excellence. Spanning rock musicals, dark comedies, and iconic drama, this celebratory season pays tribute to more than a century of live theater in Baltimore.
HAIR
Oct 17 – Nov 23, 2025 (No performances Oct 31–Nov 2)
Book & Lyrics by Gerome Ragni & James Rado | Music by Galt MacDermot
Directed by TJ Lukacsina | Music Direction by Stephen Deininger
This iconic rock musical roars back with electrifying urgency. HAIR is a soul-stirring celebration of peace, protest, and personal freedom that resonates across generations; a bold, electrifying exploration of freedom, resistance, identity, and the fight against oppression.
THE SHARK IS BROKEN
Jan 9 – Feb 1, 2026
By Ian Shaw & Joseph Nixon
Directed by Stephen Deininger
Dive deep into the behind-the-scenes drama, humor, and humanity that unfolded during the making of Jaws. Centered on the tense, often hilarious dynamic between Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider stranded on the Orca during filming delays, THE SHARK IS BROKEN explores ego clashes, artistic frustration, and unexpected camaraderie—echoing the larger themes of fear, fame, and legacy that Jaws so powerfully captured.
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
Feb 20 – Mar 15, 2026
By Joseph Kesselring
Directed by Katie Sheldon
A delightfully dark comedy that feels just as fresh and funny today as it did when it first premiered, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE blends sharp wit with a macabre twist that speaks to the timeless absurdities of family and facade. In an age where appearances can be deceiving and truth feels stranger than fiction, this theatrical classic reminds us, through laughter, how chaos often hides in the most charming places.
THE HEIDI CHRONICLES
Apr 10 – May 3, 2026
By Wendy Wasserstein
Directed by Lee Conderacci
As society continues to grapple with gender roles, work-life balance, and the meaning of progress, this Pulitzer Prize-winner offers a deeply human look at the costs and complexities of forging one’s own path. THE HEIDI CHRONICLES isn’t just a portrait of a woman in transition—it’s a mirror held up to generations still navigating the same questions.
THE DIVINE SISTER
May 29 – Jun 21, 2026
By Charles Busch
Directed by Steve Goldklang
An outrageously campy satire of nun-themed melodramas, packed with sharp wit, spiritual hijinks, and fearless humor, this fast-paced, genre-blending farce follows the indomitable Mother Superior as she confronts visions, school scandals, and long-buried secrets. In a world still wrestling with the boundaries of belief, identity, and tradition THE DIVINE SISTER offers a hilarious, subversive escape that reminds us how humor can be a divine force in itself.
Subscriptions and tickets will go on sale this summer.
What are the most important elements an actor needs to be aware of to prepare for an audition and to be cast in a particular role?
Join well-known Baltimore Director, STEVE GOLDKLANG for this FREE 2-hour workshop that invites actors to put a new spin on their approach to preparing for auditions. Get answers to questions such as:
- How should I approach selecting a 2-minute monologue and preparing for the audition?
- How do I physically present myself?
- How do I connect with the auditors at an audition?
- Should I be using a chair or other prop for my audition?
- What question(s) should I ask the director when auditioning for a specific role?
- What are the two most important talents I can bring to the theater every time I step onstage to perform?
OPTIONAL: If you wish to, attendees may prepare a 1–2 minute audition monologue to present at the workshop and have the opportunity to discuss your past experience with auditioning.
Steve has been directing in the Baltimore theater community for over forty years; many of his productions have been at Vagabond Players and Fells Point Corner Theatre and include: Room Service, Broadway Bound, A Doll’s House Part 2, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Blithe Spirit, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, The Odd Couple, The Lion in Winter, Born Yesterday, Frost/Nixon, The Divine Sister, Cock, A Delicate Balance, Art, and Six Degrees of Separation. Steve has a Master’s degree in Dramatic Literature from Queens College.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - click here to reserve your spot.
For actors ages 16+
This workshop is highly recommended for actors planning to attend the Baltimore Small Stage Coalition auditions in June 2025.
Vagabond Players is grateful to the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) and the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts (BOPA) for their ongoing support.