River Hill High School’s Theatre Department will present “Trap,” by Stephen Gregg, a psychological thriller that promises to keep audiences captivated from beginning to end. The show will run Oct. 24, 25 and 26, at 7 p.m., with a matinee performance on Oct. 27, at 2 p.m., at the high school auditorium, 12101 Clarksville Pike.
“Trap” unfolds the mystery of an eerie incident in Menachap, California, during which an entire audience watching a play falls unconscious — except for one person. Told in a documentary style, the production blends suspense and intrigue, taking the audience on a journey full of unexpected twists and chilling surprises. Although the show does not contain violence or inappropriate language, the intense and frightening situations may be best suited for more mature audiences.
The production showcases the talents of River Hill’s senior performers, including Abby Heineman, Carolina Alphonso, Dara Asante, Bhavika Vyas, Ayah Hassan, Gavin Oros, Jonathan Mackrell, Katarina Thompson, Maggie Orlofsky, Victoria Nganga and Zehra Thakkar. Behind the scenes, senior stage crew members Michael Gerdes, Daniel Dzubak, Hannah Le and Julia Zhang work to create the suspenseful atmosphere that drives the performance.
Tickets are available for $10 in advance online at https://hcpss.booktix.com and $12 at the door. Seating is limited.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Hurt,” a web series filmed in Clarksville, which has been nominated for three awards at the New Zealand Web Festival. The series, a dramedy, received nominations in the prestigious International Narrative Award category for Best Writing, Best Directing, and Best Show.
Another Maryland-based production, “Rosemary Street,” also received a nomination for Best Show. The series tells the story of two families navigating life in a North Baltimore City neighborhood. Both “Hurt” and “Rosemary Street” can be streamed on YouTube.
Get into the spooky spirit at the annual Halloween Farmers Market on Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Clarksville Commons. In addition to the usual selection of local vendors, trick-or-treaters can enjoy extra Halloween goodies. The MD Tesla Owners Club will also join the fun with decorated electric vehicles for kids of all ages to explore. Costumes are encouraged.
On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon, join the Columbia Association and River Hill Community Association for a Pull & Plant event in Clarksville. Volunteers will learn to remove invasive plants and replant native species, helping to restore local outdoor spaces. Students may earn two service hours for participating in the event. Volunteers younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants will meet at Columbia Gym. Advance registration is required at www.villageofriverhill.org/events.
Community members may be interested in two upcoming conditional pre-submission meetings on local development projects. The first meeting will discuss the addition of a private go-cart racetrack on Mink Hollow Road in Highland in a residentially zoned area. The meeting will take place on Oct. 24, at 6 p.m., in Fellowship Hall at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 12700 Hall Shop Road, Highland. This will be the second meeting regarding the proposed application, and the property owners will attend. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, make comments and discuss the project.
GreenStone Ventures II will present a proposal for a mixed-use development at Clarksville Commons on Nov. 12, at 6 p.m., at Claret Hall, 6020 Daybreak Circle. The proposed project will add 72 attached residential units and 36,825 square feet of commercial space on 7.6 acres adjacent to the existing shops, offices and restaurants.
When she’s not covering the Clarksville area for the Howard County Times, Susan Soldavin serves as the Communications Coordinator for the River Hill Community Association. Send news to include in this column about people and events in the community to susansoldavin@gmail.com.