An intergenerational production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” directed by UMBC interdisciplinary studies senior Gina Hrybyk, will be presented at Charlestown Retirement Community’s Muriel Caulfield Auditorium on Friday, August 10 and Saturday, August 11 at 7 p.m.
The production is Hrybyk’s capstone project for her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies, “Arts in Community.” It brings together students from UMBC and other local colleges with members of Little Theatre Company (LTC), a non-profit group based at Charlestown.
Hrybyk decided to complete her undergraduate degree after selling the flower shop she owned for 30 years in Ellicott City. “I chose the interdisciplinary studies major because it made it possible to synthesize my interests and talents,” said Hrybyk. “My commitment to community development through the arts led me to mesh studies in sociology with my prior studies in art.” In 2000, she also started a non-profit children’s theatre group.
UMBC students involved in the production include Josh Kemper, theatre (“Schroeder”); Rosie Hrybyk, interdisciplinary studies (“Lucy”); Lauren Conley, media and communication studies (“Sally”); Tatiana Claridad, psychology (choreographer); and Katie Better, visual arts (animated sequence).
Tickets for "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," are $7 and can be reserved by calling (410) 206-9924. Charlestown Retirement Community is located at 715 Maiden Choice Lane in Catonsville.