Shows & Events
The Talent Machine presents four productions annually: two shows in the summer, one at the holidays, and one in the spring for artists with disabilities. This last production is in partnership with the nationally recognized organization, The Penguin Project.
Show Details
Teen Summer Show: Presented by our talented teen performers, ages 14 to 18, our summer show is held in July at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold.
The 2026 Teen Show will be Curtains: School Edition.
Don’t miss this musical comedy whodunit. The show runs July 10-19, with evening and matinee performances offered.
Learn more and get tickets here.
Youth Summer Show: Presented by our talented younger performers, ages 7 to 14, our summer youth show is held in August, also at Anne Arundel Community College.
Our Summer 2026 Youth Show is
The Talent Machine: The Show That Started It All.
The show runs August 14-23, with evening and matinees offered.
Learn more and get tickets here.
Holiday Show: Our annual holiday spectacular is presented in December, featuring performers between the ages of 7 and 18. Auditions are in September and the shows are held at Indian Creek School in Crownsville. There are generally 10 to 12 shows per production starting in mid-December.
Penguin Project Show: Auditions are in January for performances in April or May. The Penguin Project show is open to artists with disabilities ages 7 to 21. Performers are paired with volunteer peer mentors during rehearsals and shows. Penguin Project productions are held at the Mid-Atlantic Community Church in Davidsonville. There are generally 2 shows — one on a Friday night and one on a Saturday afternoon. This past spring, we presented our third annual Penguin Project show, Willy Wonka Jr. Read more about this wonderful program on our Penguin Project page.
If you’d like to audition for one of our productions, learn more here.
OTHER PERFORMANCES, FUNDRAISERS & EVENTS
Last year, we launched our adult Cabaret series featuring both TMC alumni and other talented regional performers. Our first Cabaret was held in April 2025 and our second was held this past March at the Live Arts Studio in the Annapolis Mall. These cabarets are filled with entertainment and energy, with proceeds benefitting The Talent Machine.
This May, we held our first Cash Bingo Bonanza, offering fun and fundraising for the whole family.
In addition, our Company performs at community venues throughout the year, such as the Anne Arundel County Fair, the Grand Illumination Holiday Tree Lighting in Annapolis, and the Relay for Life at Crofton High School in June.
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