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Naked Shakespeare Performs in Monument Square 9/15
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2010
Acorn Productions begins its 2010/11 season of programming for the community with a pair of free offerings for adults and kids at the company's studios in Dana Warp Mill in Westbrook. The adult sessions will be held on Thursday, September 9th and Wednesday, September 15th from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Mad Horse Holds Fall Acting Workshops
by Nicole Rosky - September 14, 2010
Mad Horse Theatre Company, Portland's own resident professional theatre ensemble, is sponsoring beginning and intermediate acting workshops this fall, taught by professional director and actor Al D'Andrea.
Acorn Theatre Presents NAKED SHAKESPEARE, 9/13
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2010
The Acorn Shakespeare Ensemble presents the second annual outdoor installment of the company's popular 'Sonnets and Soliloquies' on Monday, September 13 at 5:30 p.m. in Monument Square in Portland (rain date is Thursday, September 16th). The performance begins with table side sonnets, and continues with a sequence of speeches and short scenes from various plays, including 4 selections from Double Falsehood, a play that scholars have recently concluded was a late-period collaboration between Shakespeare and John Fletcher. This performance marks the first time these words will have been spoken in performance in over 200 years! With the help of Gorham-based Transformit, Naked Shakespeare will transform the square into a vibrant performance space through the use of Transformit's signature colorful fabric installations. While members of the public are welcome to watch the performance as they pass through the square after work, there will also be a more formal audience area set aside as a 'beer garden' in which beer and wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Speeches and scenes will be introduced by Joe the Actor and Prof. Grand L. O'Quence, reprising their popular appearances from last year. The performance is free with a $10 suggested donation requested to support the work of Naked Shakespeare.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Maine - 9/12
by BWW - September 12, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 9/12 for Maine
Ogunquit Playhouse Presents CHICAGO 9/15-10/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 08, 2010
Girls, guns, glitz and glamour hit the Ogunquit Playhouse stage with the multi Tony Award winning Broadway musical Chicago, wrapping up the Playhouse season, September 15 through October 24.
Portland Ovations Begins 2010-11 Season
by Nicole Rosky - September 07, 2010
Portland Ovations, fresh from a recent summer presentation of Willie Nelson in concert, is gearing up for two more exciting preseason events, and then officially kicks off its 2010-11 season on September 29th with Liza Minnelli in concert. Next up, Ovations co-presents Garotas Suecas, the headline band of SPACE Gallery's Congress Street BLOCK PARTY! on the 11th of September. Then, Ovations hosts The 15th Annual Epicurean Auction Benefit at Merrill Auditorium on September 21st. Proceeds from the auction support Ovations Offstage programs. The full season contains twenty-two presentations of artists from around the world that have been acclaimed for their work. The line-up includes something for everyone whether its classical music, national Broadway tours, American legends in concert, world music, modern or cultural dance presentations, family shows or live theater and opera. Events continue through May 15th, 2011.
Acorn Theatre Presents NAKED SHAKESPEARE, 9/13
by Nicole Rosky - September 06, 2010
The Acorn Shakespeare Ensemble presents the second annual outdoor installment of the company's popular 'Sonnets and Soliloquies' on Monday, September 13 at 5:30 p.m. in Monument Square in Portland (rain date is Thursday, September 16th). The performance begins with table side sonnets, and continues with a sequence of speeches and short scenes from various plays, including 4 selections from Double Falsehood, a play that scholars have recently concluded was a late-period collaboration between Shakespeare and John Fletcher. This performance marks the first time these words will have been spoken in performance in over 200 years! With the help of Gorham-based Transformit, Naked Shakespeare will transform the square into a vibrant performance space through the use of Transformit's signature colorful fabric installations. While members of the public are welcome to watch the performance as they pass through the square after work, there will also be a more formal audience area set aside as a 'beer garden' in which beer and wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Speeches and scenes will be introduced by Joe the Actor and Prof. Grand L. O'Quence, reprising their popular appearances from last year. The performance is free with a $10 suggested donation requested to support the work of Naked Shakespeare.
Acorn Productions Expands 2010-11 Season Plans
by Nicole Rosky - September 06, 2010
Acorn Productions, a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing and developing the performing arts in Southern Maine, unveils plans for the 2010/11 theater season. In keeping with Acorn mission to encourage members of the Greater Portland community to experience live theater as both participants and audience members, the company continues to produce three signature events: Phyzgig, the Maine Playwrights Festival, and Naked Shakespeare. This season the company also adds two new series of performances in the Acorn Studio Theater in Westbrook: the Studio Series and Fairy Tale Players. All of Acorn's productions involve sharing with audiences the results of long-term collaborations that focus on the creative growth of affiliated artists. These performances are presented in a variety of both traditional and non-traditional venues at affordable ticket prices that allow access for people of all economic means. During the upcoming 2010/11 season, Acorn produces events at spaces ranging from Portland Stage Company to Battery Steele on Peaks Island, showcasing the talents of over 100 talented local actors, directors, designers and playwrights.
Hackmatack Playhouse Presents COX AND BOX and BON APPETIT, 9/4 & 9/5
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2010
Tickets are now on sale for Hackmatack Playhouse's post-season (Labor Day weekend) light opera finale 'Cox and Box' and 'Bon Appétit' performed by Richard Conrad and the Bostonians. Arthur Sullivan's first comic success was 'Cox and Box', the story of a landlord who lets his room to two lodgers - one by day, and one by night. Same admission, same show, audience members will also be treated to 'Bon Appétit', a loving (but comic) tribute to Julia Child - cake and all! The script used was an actual Julia Child script from a WGBH-TV broadcast.
Hackmatack Playhouse Presents COX AND BOX and BON APPETIT, 9/4 & 9/5
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2010
Tickets are now on sale for Hackmatack Playhouse's post-season (Labor Day weekend) light opera finale 'Cox and Box' and 'Bon Appétit' performed by Richard Conrad and the Bostonians. Arthur Sullivan's first comic success was 'Cox and Box', the story of a landlord who lets his room to two lodgers - one by day, and one by night. Same admission, same show, audience members will also be treated to 'Bon Appétit', a loving (but comic) tribute to Julia Child - cake and all! The script used was an actual Julia Child script from a WGBH-TV broadcast.
Mad Horse Theatre Holds Auditions for the Next Dark Night Series Production, 9/2
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2010
Mad Horse Theatre is holding auditions for the next Dark Night Series production.
Mad Horse Theatre Holds Auditions for the Next Dark Night Series Production, 9/1 & 9/2
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2010
Mad Horse Theatre is holding auditions for the next Dark Night Series production.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Maine - 8/29
by BWW - August 29, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 8/29 for Maine
Mad Horse Theatre Holds Auditions for the Next Dark Night Series Production, 9/1 & 9/2
by Lauren Wolman - August 28, 2010
Mad Horse Theatre is holding auditions for the next Dark Night Series production.
HELLO, DOLLY! Continues Run at Hackmatack Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2010
Hello, Dolly!, Hackmatack Playhouse's season finale, opened Wednesday with a packed house and a standing ovation. The applause continued after the show when the cast arrived at the opening night party at Uno Chicago Grill in Somersworth.
Berwick’s Hackmatack Playhouse Closes HELLO DOLLY!, 8/28
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2010
The wonderful musical comedy, Hello, Dolly! opens Wednesday, August 18 at Berwick's Hackmatack Playhouse. Hello, Dolly! features music by Jerry Herman, based on Thornton Wilder's 1938 farce The Merchant of Yonkers, which Wilder revised and re-titled The Matchmaker in 1955. Hello, Dolly! was first produced on Broadway by David Merrick in 1964, winning 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical. It is considered one of the most enduring musicals having three Broadway revivals and success all over the world.
SPAMALOT Closes At Main State Music Theatre 8/28
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2010
For the final show of its 2010 season, Maine State Music Theatre will produce the famous, farcical musical, SPAMALOT.
MSMT Presents ALICE IN WONDERLAND 8/25
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2010
For two days only, Maine State Music Theatre will present a brand new and unique version of ALICE IN WONDERLAND for its young audiences. The interactive, musically driven children's show retells the story of the young Alice as she travels through the mysterious Wonderland, meeting the most interesting of characters and getting caught up in the stickiest of situations.
MSMT Presents ALICE IN WONDERLAND 8/24-25
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2010
For two days only, Maine State Music Theatre will present a brand new and unique version of ALICE IN WONDERLAND for its young audiences. The interactive, musically driven children's show retells the story of the young Alice as she travels through the mysterious Wonderland, meeting the most interesting of characters and getting caught up in the stickiest of situations.
Get Spammed at the Ogunquit Playhouse!
by Nancy Grossman - August 23, 2010
How I spent my summer vacation: search for your grail with Charles Shaughnessy, Rachel York, and the Knights of the Round Table in Monty Python's Spamalot. You'll find it at the Ogunquit Playhouse.
Naked Shakespeare Performs in Monument Square 9/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 23, 2010
Acorn Productions begins its 2010/11 season of programming for the community with a pair of free offerings for adults and kids at the company's studios in Dana Warp Mill in Westbrook. The adult sessions will be held on Thursday, September 9th and Wednesday, September 15th from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Maine - 8/22
by BWW - August 22, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 8/22 for Maine
Mad Horse Theatre Company Hosts Family Fun Day, Yard, and Crafts Sale 8/21
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2010
Mad Horse Theatre Company invites you to a FAMILY FUN DAY, YARD & CRAFT SALE to raise funds for the Company's 25th Anniversary Season.
Mad Horse Theatre Company Hosts Family Fun Day, Yard, and Crafts Sale 8/21
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2010
Mad Horse Theatre Company invites you to a FAMILY FUN DAY, YARD & CRAFT SALE to raise funds for the Company's 25th Anniversary Season.
Mad Horse Theatre Company Hosts Family Fun Day, Yard, and Crafts Sale 8/21
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2010
Mad Horse Theatre Company invites you to a FAMILY FUN DAY, YARD & CRAFT SALE to raise funds for the Company's 25th Anniversary Season.

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