LEWISTON — Andrew Neiman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one of the greats.

Terence Fletcher, an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. Fletcher discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, forever changing the young man’s life. Andrew’s passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues to push him to the brink of both his ability— and his sanity.

Showtimes: Thursday,  March 5,  at 6 p.m., Friday, March 6t,  and March 13,  at 5:45 and 8:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7 and March 14  at 2,  4:45  and 7:30 p.m. Doors open half hour before showtime and the entrance is located at 22 Park St. Tickets are $8.

Comedy, too

March 5 is also comedy night at Guthries, hosted by The Portland Comedy Co-op. Boston comic Kwasi Mensah will perform. The show closer will be Maine’s own Mike Johnson, a native of Waterville. 

Admission to this event is free though donations are accepted.  The show is open to all ages, though 18 and up is definitely recommended.  Performers take the stage at 8 p.m. There is no cover. For more information call The show begins at 8pm, there is no cover and for more information call 376-3344.