LEWISTON — While live theater is not available in these days of COVID-19, staff of The Public Theatre in Lewiston recently posted some of their top suggestions for watching theatrical offerings online, including one that had them rolling in the aisles — and who doesn’t need a good laugh these days. Here is their recent […]
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The show – a show, at least – will go on for UNH production
You have just begun rehearsing a play. Months of pre-production work has been expended. A group of eager students, cast last November, have been waiting all semester to get started. For many, this is their senior year and will be the final production of their academic career. And then it hits. Covid 19 sends everyone, […]
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Ogunquit Playhouse Youth Programs and Children’s Theater Camps expanded for 2020
OGUNQUIT — Ogunquit Playhouse has expanded its offerings for aspiring thespians ages 5 to 18 for the 2020 season. In addition to the traditional summer camps, performing arts workshops have been added and extended into the fall. Register today for the Rising Stars Camp for children ages 5 to 7, Center Stage Camp for children […]
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‘I and You’ opens at The Public Theatre
When was the last time you saw a play about a pair of compelling teenage characters that in its final moments left you breathless? “I And You,” starring Emma Wisniewski, left, as Caroline and London Carlisle as Anthony, is that play – a youthful, humorous, powerful and profoundly moving story now playing at The Public […]
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Brunswick High School Players to present ‘The Addams Family’
What do you get when the Addams family tries to be normal for a single night in order to impress the family of Wednesday’s secret fiance? “Delicious anarchy,” as Uncle Fester calls it. Brunswick High School Players are excited to present “The Addams Family” – based on the book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice […]
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Spend the Summer with Shakespeare at Theater at Monmouth’s 2020 CampShakes
MONMOUTH – Camp Shakespeare is looking for young people who play well with their friends and are imaginative, energetic, and excited to explore Shakespeare at Theater at Monmouth this summer. The best way to explore Shakespeare is hands-on and on your feet, and CampShakes will do just that for students in grades 4 through 8. Classes […]
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Mt. Blue to host theater festival
Mt. Blue High School will host the Regional Maine Drama Festival sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association and the Maine Drama Council on March 6 and 7. At this event eight area high schools will perform a one act play and will be judged by theater professionals. Each show must be no more than 40 […]
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Tony-winners to premiere new shows in 2020 season at Ogunquit Playhouse
88th season includes shows helmed by Jason Alexander and BD Wong
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Oak Hill theater group to present dress rehearsal of contest entry
‘The Trojan Women’ will be the school’s entry into the Maine Principals’ Association Regional One-Act Festival
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Life-affirming ‘I and You’ coming to stage at The Public Theatre
A Spoiler Alert for a “must see” show