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'Boeing Boeing' a good fit for Lewiston-Auburn

AUBURN — “Boeing Boeing” is a stage comedy from a different time and a different place. For a couple weekends it has found a good fit in L-A with a fine Community Little Theatre cast. The show is packed with laughs and an abundance of action when three alluring airline hostesses land at the same […]

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Glitz and talent make 'Sister Act' shine

CLT gets it all right AUBURN — Lots of glitz wrapped around solid talent makes Community Little Theatre’s production of “Sister Act” a delightful hit. Kay Warren’s vocal performance is exceptional and her comic timing is right on the money. Furthermore, the show has lots of ensemble dancing and singing, and the scenery is just […]

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CLT names cast, crew for 'Sister Act'

AUBURN — Community Little Theatre is pleased to announce the cast and crew of the first production of their 78th season, “Sister Act.” Based on the hit 1992 film, “Sister Act’” is an uplifting musical comedy that is certain to have audiences rejoicing in their seats, and dancing in the aisles. When disco diva, Deloris […]

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'Teachable moment' was not lost

As directors of Community Little Theater’s recent youth production of Peter Pan Jr., we thank Bonnie Shulman for her letter (Aug. 5), and would like to address her concerns. J.M. Barrie wrote “Peter Pan” in 1904, with the Charlap/Styne musical premiering in 1954. Like many shows from that era, the story had sections that do […]

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Initiate a discussion

Recently, I went to see Peter Pan Jr. at the Community Little Theater. I enjoyed the performance; however, my pleasure was marred by the stereotypical representation of the “Brave Girls” — a band of American Indian young girls who join the “Lost Boys” to save the day. The costumes, gestures, choreography and music used to […]

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CLT releases cast, crew for ‘Prelude to a Kiss’

AUBURN — Director Eileen M. Messina has announced the cast and crew for the upcoming Community Little Theater production of the romantic comedy “Prelude to a Kiss.” “Prelude to a Kiss,” by Craig Lucas, tells the story of a couple that simply falls in lovee —  the young man is idealistic and romantic; the young woman […]

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Face Time: Emily Flynn — a Belle again

A decade ago, Emily Flynn took to the stage at Community Little Theatre in Auburn and transformed into Belle, the smart, independent heroine who falls in love with a prince-turned-beast in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” It was a dream role for the then-26-year-old, who had fallen in love with the animated movie and its […]