Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Theatre Department- The Ridenour Years

03/22/2026

Barbara Ingram School For the Arts presents The Addams Family

03/21/2026

03/21/2026

Join us on a nostalgic journey as the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts prepares for the 15th All School Musical: Hadestown Teen Edition!

The very first school musical Thoroughly Modern Millie took place at The Maryland Theatre back in April 2010!

We would LOVE to reconnect with the staff and students who participated in that show! What are you all up to these days? Bonus points for any pictures or stories you'd like to share!

03/18/2026

Need an easy dinner plan? Come hang out and support Theatre!

On April 6th from 5–9 PM, we’ll be at Jersey Mike’s (Garland Groh location). Grab a sub, bring some friends, and a portion of the sales will go toward helping our Theatre program. We hope to see you there!

10/09/2024

Looking for entertainment this weekend? Support the theatre department at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts. They’re performing John Cariani’s, Almost, Maine. Tickets are available now. $12/student and $15/adult. Call 301-766-8840 to order.

Thursday, 10/10 at 7 PM
Friday, 10/11 at 7 PM
Saturday, 10/12 at 2 PM and 7 PM

04/21/2024

Today I’m going to The Addams Family!
What a great joy this will be for me.
Break a leg! I can’t wait to see…
What wonderful actors you’re going to be!

03/22/2024

Tickets are starting to sell fast for The Addams Family Musical. Get your tickets through The Maryland Theatre link below.
https://www.mdtheatre.org/bisfa

03/18/2023

Spongebob Musical Ad - 2023 Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

09/07/2022

Let's meet the director of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown"!
Ruth Ridenour was an Arts Educator in Washington County Public Schools for forty five years, having directed over 150 stage productions prior to her retirement in 2020. She developed and led the theatre program at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts (BISFA) upon its opening in 2009. Before BISFA, Ruth taught music and theatre at Williamsport High School, where she founded the SophistiCats, the First Show Choir in Washington County. She is a past “Washington County Teacher of the Year”. Ruth was a past president for Potomac Playmakers, where she acted, directed and costumed shows for over 40 years.
Opening night is just 2 days away! To purchase tickets please visit our website at www.potomacplaymakers.org or call our box office at (240) 513-6260. All tickets are $18. This production runs September 9-11 and 16-18.

09/05/2022

Featuring 3 former BISFA theatre alum, 1 current theatre student and directed by Miss Ridenour!!!!

Did you know that our musicals are preformed with live musicians? We are so lucky to have such talented people in our community and to be able to have them accompany our actors.
David Loy, the shows' music director, has assembled several local musicians to play for our production of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" opening September 9th!
For tickets please visit our website at www.potomacplaymakers.org or call our box office at (240)513-6260.
"You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" runs September 9-11 and 16-18!