Star in 'RAMONA QUIMBY' with Penobscot Theatre's Dramatic Academy

Penobscot Theatre Company's Dramatic Academy is now registering youths aged 4-15 for its spring session, which will culminate in a full, technically supported production of Beverly Cleary's Ramona Quimby.

Classes will begin March 28 and run every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 for students aged 4-6 and from 4:30 to 6:30 for students aged 7-15. The students will perform Ramona Quimby at the historic Bangor Opera House, May 19-21. No experience is necessary and all registrants will be cast. Session registration will close March 30.

Ramona Quimby is the rambunctious, unpredictable and utterly lovable heroine of the show based on the beloved Ramona books by Beverly Cleary. Ramona favorites Beezus, Howie and Mrs. Griggs come along for the ride in this fast-paced romp down Klickitat Street.

"This exuberant show is bursting with life, making it the perfect choice for spring," said Amy Roeder, Penobscot Theatre Company's director of education. "The script is chock full of wonderful roles and there's even a chance for a Boy Scout/Girl Scout dance battle!"

Beverly Cleary's Ramona Quimby is produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois. Ramona is the final play in the Dramatic Academy's 2016-2017 after-school season, following The Neverending Story in the winter and The Stinky Cheese Man in the fall.

To learn more and to register, visit the theatre's website at www.penobscottheatre.org (under the Education tab) or call (207) 947-6618 x107.

Wonder what Dramatic Academy is all about? See the end result of our Winter after-school program March 24-26 as our students perform The Neverending Story! Running: March 24 at 5 pm; March 25 at 4 pm; and March 26 at 11 am. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students. Purchase online, by calling 942-3333 or in person.

Penobscot Theatre Company is America's Northeastern-most professional, year round theatre company, owners of the historic Bangor Opera House,a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, producing a wide variety of plays and musicals each season. For a complete list of show times, pricing and more information about the season, visit www.penobscottheatre.org.