M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County
Prince George's County, Maryland
Plays, Musicals, Shakespeare, TYA, Youth Theatre, Dance, Events, Outdoor Theatre
The mission of the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with County residents, is to provide comprehensive park and recreation programs, facilities, and services that support healthy lifestyles and respond to changing needs within County communities. The Department strives to preserve, enhance, and protect open spaces to enrich the quality of life for the present and future generations in a safe and secure environment.
We strive to enhance our work by encouraging community engagement and participation—which requires removing barriers, building cultures of connectedness, and recognizing that every voice adds value to our work and our mission.
We embrace the rich and dynamic mix of people who live, work, and play in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties—and prioritize creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds to thrive here.
Megan Merchant (she/her)
Arts Specialist
We offer a variety of paid job opportunities ideal for both talented teens and experienced professionals.
Our Teen Performance Ensemble recruits performers ages 16-18 to rehearse and perform original plays for summer camp audiences in Prince George's County. Rehearsals take place in the evenings from April through June, with weekday performances Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 2 PM, running from June to August. In addition to actors, the Teen Performance Ensemble employs local playwrights, directors, costume designers, set designers, and company managers with strong stage management skills to ensure the tour runs smoothly, keeping the actors organized and provide mentorship to set them up for success.
We also offer paid opportunities for the Shakespeare in the Parks Outdoor Tour, where local actors perform Shakespeare’s timeless works for family audiences at parks in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. Rehearsals occur on weekday evenings and late mornings/afternoons on weekends starting in mid May, with 12 evening performances scheduled throughout June and July. Along with actors, we hire creative team members, including costume designers, set designers, stage technicians, set builders, and sound engineers, to help bring these productions to life.
Prince George's Parks and Recreation