HAUNTING TOUR 2.0 Returns to Portland Stage

It's Baaaaack! Portland Stage announces the return of an original Studio Series Production Haunting Hour 2.0 curated by Dustin Tucker and featuring Maine authors: Joe Hill, Monica Wood, Callie Kimball, H.W. Longfellow, Ian Carlsen, and Rick Hautala.

As the break-out hit of the local theater scene last fall, Tucker knew he had to bring the successful Haunting Hour back "It is such a joy to celebrate and honor the incredible writers, playwrights, and artists that make this state great." With Haunting Hour 2.0 audiences can anticipate a chilling evening of live theater from some of Maine's most celebrated authors and playwrights. Come join us for an evening of raw, edgy, and dangerous short plays brought to life onstage for the first time ever! Monica Wood, celebrated Maine playwright and writer, had this to say "The Haunting Hour was one of the best shows I saw last year, and I can hardly believe I get to participate in round 2!"

Praise for last season's Hauting Hour:

Brilliantly theatrical...'Haunting Hour' is an original entertaining, visceral creation that celebrates the Halloween season in an especially classy way. - B'Way World

The Stagecraft abets masterful performances...grounded, ghostly and sometimes freaky. - Portland Press Herald

STUDIO SERIES PRODUCTION:

Haunting Hour 2.0 Curated by Dustin Tucker

Oct 24 - Nov 3, 7pm, $18

Pay-What-You-Can Performance Wednesday Oct 24, 7pm

No performance Oct 29

Stories from Maine authors and playwrights: Joe Hill, Monica Wood, Callie Kimball, H.W. Longfellow, Ian Carlsen, and Rick Hautala.

Directed by: Sally Wood, Shannon Wade, Todd Brian Backus, Dustin Tucker and Moira Driscoll

Featuring: Joe Bearor, Hannah Daly, Bridgette Loraine, Erik Moody, and a special performance by Allan Monga, State of Maine Poetry Out Loud winner & Deering High senior

Portland Stage Studio Theater, 25A Forest Ave, Portland

Tickets and info: portlandstage.org/Studio-Series

Haunting Hour 2.0 is funded in part by a grant from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.

PORTLAND STAGE

Stage is a hub of creative activity and energy that engages and contributes to the entire community. Located in the heart of the arts district on Forest Avenue, Stage is known for its professional Mainstage Theater Productions, its creation of vital Education Programs, both in-schools and in-house, and for cultivating new voices in theater through its New Work Programs that foster experimentation and artistic risk. Visit www.portlandstage.org to see the 2018-2019 Season.

PORTLAND STAGE STUDIO SERIES

The Studio Series is an ongoing program consisting of performances hosted by Portland Stage featuring Affiliate Artists and local actors and are performed in the Studio Theater at Portland Stage. These performances range from readings of fledgling plays, more focused and rehearsed workshops, and even full productions.

Our Affiliate Artists present and participate in a diverse range of programs each season, dedicated to exploring new theatrical works, bringing the written word to the stage, and welcoming the community into the theater.

AFFILIATE ARTISTS

Portland Stage's Affiliate Artists are an artistic collective of local theater professionals who choose to devote themselves to this community. During each season, these actors, directors, and educators present and participate in a range of programs dedicated to exploring new theatrical works, bringing the written word to the stage, and welcoming the community into the theater.

 

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