The USM Department of Theatre has a longstanding tradition of presenting one production each season in Portland, and this will be the fourth season performing at the Portland Stage Studio Theater. “Christopher Durang writes stingingly funny plays that often parody or satirize American artistic, cultural, and religious icons,” said Steele. “For Whom the Southern Belle […]
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Secret show revealed: Maine State Music Theatre to present ‘Sister Act’
BRUNSWICK, MAINE – “Sister Act” has been announced as the second show of the 57th season at Maine State Music Theatre. The show will run from June 24-July 11 at Pickard Theater, at 1 Bath Road on the Bowdoin College campus. Prior to this announcement the identity of the show was kept under wraps due […]
Struggles of Iranian women topic of play, discussion
The discussion will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at Cary Library’s Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road. The program will include excerpts from the play performed by the students. An informal reception will follow the program. Vecsey is a senior lecturer in theater and vocal director for theater productions at Bates College. […]
Oak Hill drama club to present ‘The Boyfriend” Jan. 23-25
Set against the backdrop of the French Riviera, this romantic spoof of 1920s musical comedies tells the story of English heiress, Polly (played by Kaitlyn Doyle), who is longing for only one thing: a boyfriend. Polly’s father, Percival Browne, (played by Hayden Rodrigue), convinced any boy who isn’t wealthy will court Polly strictly for her […]
Avant-garde drama creates orchestra-like experience for theater goers in Bath; opens Jan. 30
BATH — The next Chocolate Church Arts Center theatrical production will be “Telemachus Clay” by Lewis John Carlino which focuses on the lush language of story telling and downplays typical theater aspects such as complicated sets or lavish costumes. Set in a “post-beatnik, pre-hippie” America, “Telemachus Clay” follows the title character from his small hometown […]
Maine premiere of ‘Regrets Only’ opens at Portland theater Jan. 28
“Regrets Only” is a comedy that explores the question: “How do you have an upscale wedding in NYC when all of the gay people go on strike?” No gown, no flowers, no photographer and no food are just a few of the hurdles the bride and her family must overcome on the big day. Set […]
‘Beverly Hillbillies’ auditions to open in Standish Jan. 31
STANDISH — The Schoolhouse Arts Center has announced auditions for the first show of its 2015 season will be “The Beverly Hillbillies.” Auditions will take place at Schoolhouse Arts Center from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, and from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. Those auditioning should be prepared to do cold readings from the script. […]
Radio Show Mystery dinner coming to Lewiston Jan. 17
“One of our long time actors, Brian Files, has written an outrageous script that highlights the days of radio back in the 1950s,” explained Dan Marois, who with his wife, Denise, have operated Mystery for Hire for 20 years. “Audience members become part of a live radio show and they are encouraged to wear their […]
‘Kimberly Akimbo’ to open on South Portland stage Jan. 22
MAD HORSE THEATRE COMPANY PROUDLY PRESENTS DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE’S KIMBERLY AKIMBO SOUTH PORTLAND — Mad Horse Theatre Company gives theater-goers a reason to bundle up and leave the house on a cold winter’s night—a heartwarming production of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Kimberly Akimbo.” Set in the wilds of suburban New Jersey, “Kimberly Akimbo” is a […]
Second annual Lake Region’s ‘Got Talent’ show to open in Bridgton Jan. 11
BRIDGTON — The 2nd annual Lake Region’s show features contestants eager to showcase their abilities on the stage at the Magic Lantern. Following a series of auditions, some amazing acts from around the region were chosen to move on to the quarter finals. Selected participants, including solo performing artists, a magician, band, and dance troupe, […]