The world premiere of “Paint Night,” a hilarious and heartbreaking new play that will speak to women of all ages, will be presented from Oct. 20-29 at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. Audiences will have a chance to meet playwright Carey Crim and share their thoughts about the play during a free post-show discussion following […]
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Cast announced for production of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ at Community Little Theatre
The cast has been announced for the upcoming production of the musical comedy “The Drowsy Chaperone,” directed by Brandon Chaloux, at the Community Little Theatre in Auburn. The cast is, standing from left, Joseph Tinianow, Hannah Hanson, Scotty Venable, Abram Dwyer, Ray Woodworth, Kristen Gilhooly, Casey Waters, Meg Walz, Jonathan Carr, Anita Charles, and Tony […]
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Open Book Players to hold auditions for Halloween show
The Open Book Players will hold auditions for “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” the second show of their 2023-2024 season, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Oak Hill High School in Wales. This seasonal production will include haunting stories written by Edgar Allen Poe, Kingsly Amis, Saki, among others, and will be presented […]
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The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine presents ‘Go, Dog. Go!’
The fall theatre season kicks off with a lively rendition of “Go, Dog. Go!” premiering on the Maddy’s Theatre stage on Friday, Oct. 6, – and running through Sunday, Nov. 5, at The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine in Portland. Based on the beloved tale by P.D. Eastman, this main-stage production features a talented […]
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Script submissions being accepted for Annual Maine Playwrights Festival
The annual Maine Playwrights Festival, produced by Acorn Productions, is now accepting scripts for this season of the state’s long-running incubator for new plays by local playwrights. Anybody living in Maine is eligible to submit a new play between 8 and 30 minutes in length for consideration in the festival. The deadline for submissions is […]
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Portland’s Good Theater to launch season with romantic comedy ‘Fireflies’
The production stars Valerie Perri and Whip Hubley
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Open Book Players present production of ‘Frantic Frogs and Other Frankly Fractured Folktales’
A children’s production of “Frantic Frogs and Other Frankly Fractured Folktales” will be presented by The Open Book Players at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, at Oak Hill High School in Wales. The Open Book Players is the resident community theatre company for Johnson Hall in […]
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This Cape Elizabeth senior started writing a musical in middle school. Now, it’s hitting the stage.
Hadley Johnson wrote the music, lyrics and book for ‘Afterthought.’ She’s also the director, choreographer and star.
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‘POTUS’ launches 38th season for Mad Horse Theatre Company
Mad Horse Theatre Company opens their 38th season with the raucous comedy, “POTUS.” “POTUS, or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive” by Salina Fillinger and directed by Lauren Stockless is a riotous comedy about the women in charge of the man in charge of the free world. This Maine […]
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Gilbert & Sullivan make a triumphant return to Theater at Monmouth
Theater at Monmouth opens A Celebration of Gilbert & Sullivan featuring “Cox & Box” as their fall show with remaining showtimes at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24. Then, after the interval, journey through Gilbert & Sullivan’s musical catalogue with an Original Revue written by Adam P. […]