The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center is the hub of cultural activity at the
Montgomery College Rockville campus. For the 2024 – 2025 season, patrons can select
from a wide variety of performances including music, drama, dance, and comedy. Discover
our Guest Artist Series, Saturday Morning Children’s Series, the College Performing
Arts Series, and the College Music Series.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Stand Up Comedy
With Special Guest Amy Silverberg
Saturday Night Live Cast Members Mikey Day and Ego Nwodim bring the best of stand-up comedy to the Parilla PAC with special guest Amy Silverberg making her second appearance here for another great comedy set!
Tickets are $40 Regular, $38 Seniors, $5 Students with I.D. (student tickets must be purchased through the box office.)
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
The Complete History of America (abridged)--Special Election Edition
Written by Adam Long, Reed Martin, and Austin Tichenor
Vote early, laugh often! The Complete History of America (abridged) – Election Edition is the only cure for America’s aches and campaigns!
Newly updated for the 2024 election, the Reduced Shakespeare Company returns with 600 Years of History in 6000 seconds! The Complete History of America (abridged) – Election Edition provides the requisite historical context guaranteed to confuse any voter and make you the life of your next party – whatever party!
Tickets are $30 Regular, $28 Seniors, $5 Students with I.D. (student tickets must be purchased through the box office.)
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Spend an evening with HENRY WINKLER! From his breakout role as “The Fonz” on Happy Days to his co-starring role as acting coach Gene Cousineau on the hit HBO dark comedy Barry (which earned Winkler his first Primetime Emmy Award), Henry Winkler has enjoyed over four decades of success as an actor, producer, and director, and is widely regarded as the nicest man in Hollywood. Beyond this Emmy Award-winning actor’s success, Winkler is also a New York Times bestselling author with his captivating memoir, Being Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond. In this engaging evening, Henry Winkler shares humorous anecdotes and inspirational lessons from his life and storied career.
TICKETS: $45 Regular, $43 Seniors, $5 Students with Valid MC I.D. (student tickets must be purchased at the box office.)
If you are interested in renting our theatre for your event or have specific questions regarding rentals, please contact the theatre’s booking office at 240-567-7537 or emailing pacrentals@montgomerycollege.edu.
The Parilla Performing Arts Center’s Guest Artist Series features high quality shows with multicultural appeal and artistic merit.
Photo: 2022-2023 Guest Artist Series, LVIV National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine, ©2023 Nalinee Darmrong Photography
The College Performing Arts Series features the students of Montgomery College in wonderful productions that are an affordable introduction to live theatre and the performing arts.
Photo: 2022-2023 College Performing Arts Series, Electricidad, ©2023 Nalinee Darmrong Photography
The Saturday Morning Children’s series is designed for shorter attention spans and introducing children to the fun and magic of live theatre.
The Montgomery College Music Department presents a variety of free concerts performed by Montgomery College students, faculty, and guests.
Our Sponsors
The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC)new window, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
An agency of the Department of Business and Economic Development, the MSAC provides
financial support and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations, units of government,
colleges, and universities for arts activities.
Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Artsnew window, a federal agency.