The Mystery of Irma Vep
by Charles Ludlam – Main Stage
January 26 – February 21
A hilariously exaggerated spoof of Gothic horror & Victorian melodrama in which an unsuspecting woman marries a mysterious lord, only to discover that the presence of his first wife still haunts the manor house. Complete with vengeful vampires and damsels in distress, Irma Vep is filled with witty literary allusions, subversive political jabs and one of the funniest “penny dreadful” plots ever to take the stage!
The Approximate Running Time is 2 hours including a 15 minute intermission
Master Harold … and the Boys
By Athol Fugard – Main Stage
March 2 – March 21, 2010
A sometimes comic, frequently searing, and ultimately hopeful coming of age story set during a rain-soaked afternoon in South Africa. Fugard’s masterpiece is a powerful examination of the impact of apartheid on the close friendship between young Hally, a teenager from a fractured family trying to find his place, and two black servants.
Poster art by Ricky Gaez / Colony Theatre
The Real McGonagall
by Willy Holtzman – Studio Stage
February 18 – March 7, 2010
On the eve of his return voyage to Scotland, Sir William Topaz McGonagall recites his outrageously bad poetry at a saloon in New York. Is he a fool? A joke? Or is the joke on any of us who has ever secretly yearned for artistic self-expression but not dared go public? A hilarious account of the true life-story of the world’s worst poet and his dubious (but lovable) place in history.
Actor shown: Mark Honan | Photo by Jodi Hilton
Photo Illustration by Karen Lybrand
Tickets
Tickets for PORTLAND STAGE productions maybe purchased in one of the following ways:
Online Ticketing
There is a $3/ ticket handling fee for all online orders.
By phone – 207-774-0465.
There is a $2/ticket handing fee on all phone orders.
In person – The Box Office hours are:
Labor Day – Memorial Day * Monday-Saturday 1:00pm – 7:00pm
Memorial Day – Labor Day * Monday-Friday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Please note the Box Office is closed on New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas.
Directions
From the South:
• I-95 North to exit 44 – I-295 North
• I-295 North to exit 6A- Forest Avenue South
• Stay on Forest Avenue through 4 traffic lights
• After 4th traffic light Portland Stage is the 4th building on the left
(in the Portland Performing Arts Center – 25A Forest Ave.)
From the North:
• I-95 South to exit 52 (or Route 1) to I-295 South
• I-295 South to exit 6A – Forest Avenue South
• Stay on Forest Avenue through 4 traffic lights
• After 4th traffic light Portland Stage is the 4th building on the left
(in the Portland Performing Arts Center – 25A Forest Ave.)
From the West:
• From Windham area:
• US-302 east to Portland
• In Portland US-302 turns into Forest Avenue
• after the I-295 overpass, Stay on Forest Avenue through 4 traffic lights
• After 4th traffic light Portland Stage is the 4th building on the left
(in the Portland Performing Arts Center – 25A Forest Ave.)
From the Gorham area:
• Take ME-25 to Park Ave. in Portland
• Turn left onto Park Avenue
• At the 4th traffic light, take a right onto Forest Avenue
• After the next traffic light Portland Stage is the 4th building on the left
(in the Portland Performing Arts Center – 25A Forest Ave.)
Parking is available at the Gateway Garage across the street from Portland Stage Company. This garage has entrances on High Street and Forest Avenue. If you are a subscriber, bring your parking stub and subscription card with you to the concessions counter in our lobby and we will validate your parking.
Contact Information
PORTLAND STAGE is located at 25A Forest Avenue; Portland, Maine 04101, in the heart of Portland’s Arts District. For driving directions, click here.
Mailing Address:
Portland Stage Company
P.O. Box 1458
Portland, ME 04104
Box Office: (207) 774-0465
Administrative Offices: (207) 774-1043
• Business Manager: ext. 103
• Company Manager/Auditions: ext. 107
• Group Sales: Group Sale Coordinator – 207-774-0465 ext. 304
• Managing Director: ext. 102
• Development Director: ext. 109
• Marketing Director: ext. 108
• Theatre Rentals/Production Management: ext. 115
Fax: (207) 774-0576
Email (general): info@portlandstage.org
