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Our annual celebration of new scripts kicks into high gear This year’s performances include two schedules of short plays, “Take Two,” an evening of 2-minute plays presented in multiple interpretations, and the annual 24-Hour Portland Theater Project Our annual incubator for the development of world premiere scripts by Maine-based authors. This year’s event features 2 staged readings, 2 evenings of short plays, “Take Two,” a collection of 2-minute plays presented with 2 different interpretation, and the 24-Hour Portland Theater Project
Theater at Monmouth | PO Box 385 | Monmouth, Maine | 04259 Box Office: 207.933.9999 | Hours: Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Our 42nd Season is Generously [...]
Lonely toymaker Geppetto has his wishes answered when the Blue Fairy arrives to bring his wooden puppet Pinocchio to life. Before becoming a real boy, however, Pinocchio must prove he’s worthy as he sets off on an adventure with his whistling sidekick and conscience, The Talking Cricket. From The Fire Eater’s Puppet Theater to The Land Of The Dingalings, Pinocchio is tested by many temptations, but slowly learns how to navigate right from wrong. With a few mishaps along the way, Geppetto’s “little woodenhead” finally gets it right, proving that when you wish upon a star dreams really can come true!
MeACT, Maine Association of Community Theaters, a Maine not-for-profit corporation, will be producing its annual one-act play festival and workshops MeACT for members and the public on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, Maine, behind the Forest Avenue Hannaford’s Supermarket.
As a preview event for the 2012 MeACT One Act Festival The Gaslight Theater will showcase 3 One Act plays. Performances are Friday and Saturday, April 13th and 14th, 7:30 [...]
Heroes, by Tom Stoppard (adapted from Gérald Sibleyras’sLe Vent des peupliers), tells the tale of three aging WWI veterans, in a French retirement home, who vow to undertake one last adventure together-escape. But what happens if the promise of freedom on the horizon isn’t as easy to grab as the certainty of soup tomorrow? Veering from the poignant to the absurd, Stoppard’s sharp-witted comedy is a heartwarming tale of cantankerous camaraderie amidst the frustrations inherent in growing older.
The Ogunquit Playhouse, America’s Foremost Summer Theatre, is set to celebrate its 80th Anniversary season May 23 to October 21, 2012. Join the celebration with a lineup that offers a mix of Broadway’s most enduring musical classics, along with some of the hottest new shows on stage today. Executive Artistic Director, Bradford Kenney explains, “A milestone anniversary deserves a year made up of Broadway’s greatest classics, retrospectives of the Playhouse’s biggest hits, and of course a brand-new Broadway musical from one of America’s greatest song writers, Dolly Parton.” Don’t miss your opportunity to see every spectacular show this season!
With this week’s warm weather, bulbs are popping up in the garden and summer is feeling closer all the time. Already, we have performers making plans to come from Spain, Brazil, Colombia, Canada, and England. Get in on the action and register early for your workshop or residency!
The musical Little Me is based on the novel by Patrick Dennis titled Little Me: The Intimate Memoirs of that Great Star of Stage, Screen and Television/Belle Poitrine, an illustrated autobiography of an imaginary diva (published in 1961). In his memoir, Rewrites:A Memoir, Neil Simon wrote that aside from tailoring the musical’s book to the talents of Sid Caesar, the second attraction of the project was a chance to work with choreographer Bob Fosse.
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Three aging WWI veterans, in a French retirement home, vow to undertake one last adventure together—escape. But what happens if the promise of freedom on the horizon isn’t as easy to grab as the certainty of soup tomorrow? Veering from the poignant to the absurd, Stoppard’s sharp-witted comedy is a heartwarming tale of cantankerous camaraderie amidst the frustrations inherent in growing older.
Aqua City Actors Theatre (ACAT) presents Richard Greenberg’s Pulitzer Prize nominated play, Three Days of Rain, March 9-11 and 16-18. Directed by Joseph Klapatch, the drama highlights the talent of actors Heidi Holst, Evan Sposato and Tim Croce.
All funds raised will support Acorn’s free and low-cost programs Thanks to the generosity of Bayside Bowl, 5% of all food and drink sales during the Bowl-a-Thon will be donated to Acorn, so you can also just come and cheer us on! Monday, March 12th from 6 to 8 p.m. Bayside Bowl, Portland
From the acclaimed writer of such hits as The West Wing and The Social Network comes Aaron Sorkin’s gripping military drama, A Few Good Men. This dramatic courtroom thriller follows young Navy lawyers who uncover a high level conspiracy during the murder trial of several Marines who claim to have been acting under orders. Follow along as Lt. Daniel Kaffee follows a trail of intrigue, suspense and murder in his attempts to clear his clients and confront the truth, as it really is.
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