LEWISTON — Lewiston High School’s Centre Stage Ensemble will perform “The Giver” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-6, at the Lewiston Middle School auditorium. Directed by Richard Martin and produced by Bre Allard, “The Giver” is adapted from the bestselling book by Lois Lowry. It is about a boy named Jonas who […]
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‘Snow White’ to open on Brunswick stage on Dec. 12
Although the tale may be a familiar one, the director and cast have taken care to find new and interesting things to say about the lovely young girl, the wicked queen, and the friendly dwarves. “We all know the story of Snow White,” said Baard, “so our primary challenge with this production has been how […]
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Free theatrical show featuring David Greenham at Augusta museum on Dec. 11
“Maine at Work” Traveling Theater of Ideas comes to Maine State Museum David Greenham performs in one-man show on December 11 AUGUSTA — Well-known Maine actor, producer, and playwright will bring his stage performance to the Maine State Museum at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, for a one-man show, “Maine at Work.” Admission to the […]
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Broadway performance opening on Portland stage Dec. 3
PORTLAND — Good Theater, the professional company in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, will present its 11th edition of Broadway at Good Theater from Dec. 3-7. These annual fundraising concerts combine Broadway tunes with holiday favorites for a sensational musical event. For the first time in its history, Broadway at Good Theater has […]
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Auditions for ‘The Days Are As Grass’ open in Naples on Dec. 4
NAPLES — Lake Region Community Theatre has announced auditions for the dramatic comedy, “The Days Are As Grass” written by Carol Hall. Jerry Walker will direct the play. Auditions will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 4 and 5, at the Songo Locks School on Songo Locks Road. The play, a Samuel […]
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Johnson Hall hosting cake competition for 150th birthday celebration in Gardiner on Dec. 6
GARDINER — Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center on Water Street will host Our 150th Birthday Party at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. This is a free event, open to the public. A birthday cake competition will start off the festivities, so this is your chance to show off what you can do. Prizes will be […]
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Play reading group to open season in South Portland on Nov. 20
SOUTH PORTLAND — Mad Horse Theatre Company will open its second year of the By Local reading series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20-23. In the course of its first year, By Local presented six original plays by six local playwrights. Theaters are now producing several of these plays including Monica […]
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Monmouth theater to hold auditions in January for 2015 season
MONMOUTH — Theater at Monmouth will hold its annual summer company auditions from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in Cumston Hall, 796 Main Street. The 2015 summer season includes: Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” directed by Dawn McAndrews and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” directed by Janis Stevens; Noël Coward’s “Fallen Angels” directed by Brendon Fox; […]
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Three comedies to be performed on Bethel stage
Three one-act comedies will be performed under the leadership of class co-facilitators Ross Timberlake and Lorrie Hoeh. Timberlake said, “This year’s performance is entitled, ‘We Hope We Passed the Audition’ and that’s where the fun begins.” “Identity Crisis,” by Kitty Burns, involves a tabloid reporter (Tineke Ouwinga) who stages an elaborate scam so she can […]
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‘Shrek’ auditions to be held at Gray theater Nov. 15, 16
GRAY — Auditions for young performers, ages 7-15, for the seventh annual Fiddlehead Children’s Theater production of “Shrek Jr.” will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15 and 16, at Fiddlehead Center, 25 Shaker Road. Download the audition package at www.fiddleheadcenter.org. Email [email protected] to schedule your audition time or call 207-657-2244 […]