Acorn Hosts Improv Comedy Night With Naked Angels Actors 6/5
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2010
The Acorn Acting Academy finishes a busy first season of events in the new Acorn Studio Theater with a free night of improvisational comedy featuring members of Acorn's Shakespeare Ensemble showcasing another side of their talents.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2010
The Acorn Acting Academy finishes a busy first season of events in the new Acorn Studio Theater with a free night of improvisational comedy featuring members of Acorn's Shakespeare Ensemble showcasing another side of their talents.
Mad Horse's Dark Night Series Returns with HEARTBREAK HELP 6/7-16
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 04, 2010
Mad Horse Theatre's Dark Night Series presents the hilarious one-act comedy, Heartbreak Help, by Justin Tanner. The play opens on June 7 and runs on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings through June 16, at the Studio Theater at Portland Stage Company, 25A Forest Avenue, Portland. Admission is by donation only, with a suggested donation of $10.
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 04, 2010
Mad Horse Theatre's Dark Night Series presents the hilarious one-act comedy, Heartbreak Help, by Justin Tanner. The play opens on June 7 and runs on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings through June 16, at the Studio Theater at Portland Stage Company, 25A Forest Avenue, Portland. Admission is by donation only, with a suggested donation of $10.
Mad Horse Theatre Presents THE NORMAL HEART, Previews 6/3
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2010
Mad Horse Theatre Company wraps up its 24th season with the American masterpiece, The Normal Heart, written by American playwright, author and activist Larry Kramer. The play previews on June 3 and 4, with a gala opening on June 5.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2010
Mad Horse Theatre Company wraps up its 24th season with the American masterpiece, The Normal Heart, written by American playwright, author and activist Larry Kramer. The play previews on June 3 and 4, with a gala opening on June 5.
Photo Flash: Maine State Music Theatre's ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE 6/9-26
by Charlie Piane - June 02, 2010
The Maine State Music Theatre will perform open its 52nd summer season with the ever-popular musical, ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE. Directed by Chan Harris, the show runs from June 9th and through June 26th.
by Charlie Piane - June 02, 2010
The Maine State Music Theatre will perform open its 52nd summer season with the ever-popular musical, ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE. Directed by Chan Harris, the show runs from June 9th and through June 26th.
Ogunquit Playhouse and Rotary Club Team Up to Eradicate Polio World-Wide 6/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2010
Join the Ogunquit Playhouse for a performance of The Drowsy Chaperone, starring Emmy-winning television star, celebrity stylist, author and fashion designer, Carson Kressley and twice-Emmy nominated actress Georgia Engel, in the multi-Tony Award winning musical, on 'Rotary Night' as the Playhouse teams up with Rotary to help eradicate polio.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2010
Join the Ogunquit Playhouse for a performance of The Drowsy Chaperone, starring Emmy-winning television star, celebrity stylist, author and fashion designer, Carson Kressley and twice-Emmy nominated actress Georgia Engel, in the multi-Tony Award winning musical, on 'Rotary Night' as the Playhouse teams up with Rotary to help eradicate polio.
Mad Horse Theatre Presents THE NORMAL HEART, Previews 6/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2010
Mad Horse Theatre Company wraps up its 24th season with the American masterpiece, The Normal Heart, written by American playwright, author and activist Larry Kramer. The play previews on June 3 and 4, with a gala opening on June 5.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2010
Mad Horse Theatre Company wraps up its 24th season with the American masterpiece, The Normal Heart, written by American playwright, author and activist Larry Kramer. The play previews on June 3 and 4, with a gala opening on June 5.
Acorn's Fairy Tale Players End Season and RUMPELSTILTSKIN 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010
Acorn Productions (90 Bridge Street, Westbrook) will close its seasons final production, RUMPELSTITSKIN, by the company's new Fairy Tale Players, on May 23 in the Acorn Studio Theater in Westbrook's Dana Warp Mill. Fairy Tale Players are an ensemble of adult and child actors who have trained in Acorn's Acting Academy. Acorn's Producing Director adapts and directs a version of this well-known story in which a fast-talking magical creature turns straw into gold for a miller's daughter who wishes to marry the king.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010
Acorn Productions (90 Bridge Street, Westbrook) will close its seasons final production, RUMPELSTITSKIN, by the company's new Fairy Tale Players, on May 23 in the Acorn Studio Theater in Westbrook's Dana Warp Mill. Fairy Tale Players are an ensemble of adult and child actors who have trained in Acorn's Acting Academy. Acorn's Producing Director adapts and directs a version of this well-known story in which a fast-talking magical creature turns straw into gold for a miller's daughter who wishes to marry the king.
Hackmatack Playhouse Announces Auditions for LEADING LADIES, 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2010
Hackmatack Playhouse is looking for actors for their 2010 Production of Ken Ludwig's LEADING LADIES. Actors of all types are encouraged to audition. This fast-paced farce will be performed July 14th-24th with rehearsals beginning June 25th. Both day and evening rehearsals are expected. Auditions will be held at the Hackmatack Playhouse on May 22 and begin at 10 am. All roles are open.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2010
Hackmatack Playhouse is looking for actors for their 2010 Production of Ken Ludwig's LEADING LADIES. Actors of all types are encouraged to audition. This fast-paced farce will be performed July 14th-24th with rehearsals beginning June 25th. Both day and evening rehearsals are expected. Auditions will be held at the Hackmatack Playhouse on May 22 and begin at 10 am. All roles are open.
Acorn Shakespeare Ensemble Naked Shakes Series Ends With Sonnets and Soliloquies
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2010
The Acorn Shakespeare Ensemble, presenters of the 'Naked Shakespeare' series, concludes its 2009/2010 season with a special 'Greatest Hits of the 2009/10 season' version of the popular monthly 'Sonnets and Soliloquies' performances.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2010
The Acorn Shakespeare Ensemble, presenters of the 'Naked Shakespeare' series, concludes its 2009/2010 season with a special 'Greatest Hits of the 2009/10 season' version of the popular monthly 'Sonnets and Soliloquies' performances.
Acorn Hosts Improv Comedy Night With Naked Angels Actors 6/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2010
The Acorn Acting Academy finishes a busy first season of events in the new Acorn Studio Theater with a free night of improvisational comedy featuring members of Acorn's Shakespeare Ensemble showcasing another side of their talents.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2010
The Acorn Acting Academy finishes a busy first season of events in the new Acorn Studio Theater with a free night of improvisational comedy featuring members of Acorn's Shakespeare Ensemble showcasing another side of their talents.
Freeport Players To Hold Rummage Sale 5/22
by Charlie Piane - May 16, 2010
Come to the Freeport Community Center between 9am and 2pm on Saturday, May 22 for the Players' first-ever yard sale. Proceeds of the sale will be used to buy costumes props and set decor for our summer production, I Hate Hamlet. Pick your way through an astonishing array of clothing, books, knickknacks, geegaws, bric-a-brac, and more, all priced to sell.
by Charlie Piane - May 16, 2010
Come to the Freeport Community Center between 9am and 2pm on Saturday, May 22 for the Players' first-ever yard sale. Proceeds of the sale will be used to buy costumes props and set decor for our summer production, I Hate Hamlet. Pick your way through an astonishing array of clothing, books, knickknacks, geegaws, bric-a-brac, and more, all priced to sell.
AS YOU LIKE IT, ROMEO AND JULIET Play At Westbrook Shakespeare Festival Through 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2010
Acorn Productions, presenters of the "Naked Shakespeare" series, announces plans for the first annual Westbrook Shakespeare Festival, to take place May 14 to 23 at Riverbank Park in Westbrook, Maine. The Westbrook Shakespeare Festival will feature 2 different outdoor productions by Naked Shakespeare actors in repertory over 2 weekends. The featured presentation is AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Michael Howard, which will be presented as a full-length production Friday through Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. AS YOU LIKE IT is a classic comedy of disguise, in which Rosalind, one of Shakespeare's strongest female characters, dresses as a man when she is exiled to the forest of Arden along with her cousin Celia. Theater-goers are invited to bring a picnic or purchase a fresh taste of the old Southwest from the event's sponsor, the Blue Burrito, who will be doing concessions for the performances. Acorn's production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by Karen Ball, will be shown weekend afternoons at 2 p.m. This heart-breaking tale of teenage love has been substantially abridged to run about 90-minutes and is the final project of the Young Actors Shakespeare Conservatory, a training program for local teen actors that began meeting in the fall of 2009. Admission to all performances at the Westbrook Shakespeare Festival is free, with a $5 suggested donation for ROMEO AND JULIET and $10 for AS YOU LIKE IT.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2010
Acorn Productions, presenters of the "Naked Shakespeare" series, announces plans for the first annual Westbrook Shakespeare Festival, to take place May 14 to 23 at Riverbank Park in Westbrook, Maine. The Westbrook Shakespeare Festival will feature 2 different outdoor productions by Naked Shakespeare actors in repertory over 2 weekends. The featured presentation is AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Michael Howard, which will be presented as a full-length production Friday through Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. AS YOU LIKE IT is a classic comedy of disguise, in which Rosalind, one of Shakespeare's strongest female characters, dresses as a man when she is exiled to the forest of Arden along with her cousin Celia. Theater-goers are invited to bring a picnic or purchase a fresh taste of the old Southwest from the event's sponsor, the Blue Burrito, who will be doing concessions for the performances. Acorn's production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by Karen Ball, will be shown weekend afternoons at 2 p.m. This heart-breaking tale of teenage love has been substantially abridged to run about 90-minutes and is the final project of the Young Actors Shakespeare Conservatory, a training program for local teen actors that began meeting in the fall of 2009. Admission to all performances at the Westbrook Shakespeare Festival is free, with a $5 suggested donation for ROMEO AND JULIET and $10 for AS YOU LIKE IT.
Acorn's Fairy Tale Players End Season with RUMPELSTILTSKIN 5/14-23
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2010
Acorn Productions (90 Bridge Street, Westbrook) will offer the third and final production, RUMPELSTITSKIN, by the company's new Fairy Tale Players. It will be performed from May 14 to 23 in the Acorn Studio Theater in Westbrook's Dana Warp Mill. Fairy Tale Players are an ensemble of adult and child actors who have trained in Acorn's Acting Academy. Acorn's Producing Director adapts and directs a version of this well-known story in which a fast-talking magical creature turns straw into gold for a miller's daughter who wishes to marry the king. Performances take place over two weekends on Friday nights at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 adults and $3 kids twelve and under. More information is available by contacting Acorn Productions at www.acorn-productions.org or calling 854-0065.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2010
Acorn Productions (90 Bridge Street, Westbrook) will offer the third and final production, RUMPELSTITSKIN, by the company's new Fairy Tale Players. It will be performed from May 14 to 23 in the Acorn Studio Theater in Westbrook's Dana Warp Mill. Fairy Tale Players are an ensemble of adult and child actors who have trained in Acorn's Acting Academy. Acorn's Producing Director adapts and directs a version of this well-known story in which a fast-talking magical creature turns straw into gold for a miller's daughter who wishes to marry the king. Performances take place over two weekends on Friday nights at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 adults and $3 kids twelve and under. More information is available by contacting Acorn Productions at www.acorn-productions.org or calling 854-0065.
AS YOU LIKE IT, ROMEO AND JULIET Set for Westbrook Shakespeare Festival, 5/14-23
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2010
Acorn Productions, presenters of the "Naked Shakespeare" series, announces plans for the first annual Westbrook Shakespeare Festival, to take place May 14 to 23 at Riverbank Park in Westbrook, Maine. The Westbrook Shakespeare Festival will feature 2 different outdoor productions by Naked Shakespeare actors in repertory over 2 weekends. The featured presentation is AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Michael Howard, which will be presented as a full-length production Friday through Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. AS YOU LIKE IT is a classic comedy of disguise, in which Rosalind, one of Shakespeare's strongest female characters, dresses as a man when she is exiled to the forest of Arden along with her cousin Celia. Theater-goers are invited to bring a picnic or purchase a fresh taste of the old Southwest from the event's sponsor, the Blue Burrito, who will be doing concessions for the performances. Acorn's production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by Karen Ball, will be shown weekend afternoons at 2 p.m. This heart-breaking tale of teenage love has been substantially abridged to run about 90-minutes and is the final project of the Young Actors Shakespeare Conservatory, a training program for local teen actors that began meeting in the fall of 2009. Admission to all performances at the Westbrook Shakespeare Festival is free, with a $5 suggested donation for ROMEO AND JULIET and $10 for AS YOU LIKE IT.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2010
Acorn Productions, presenters of the "Naked Shakespeare" series, announces plans for the first annual Westbrook Shakespeare Festival, to take place May 14 to 23 at Riverbank Park in Westbrook, Maine. The Westbrook Shakespeare Festival will feature 2 different outdoor productions by Naked Shakespeare actors in repertory over 2 weekends. The featured presentation is AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Michael Howard, which will be presented as a full-length production Friday through Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. AS YOU LIKE IT is a classic comedy of disguise, in which Rosalind, one of Shakespeare's strongest female characters, dresses as a man when she is exiled to the forest of Arden along with her cousin Celia. Theater-goers are invited to bring a picnic or purchase a fresh taste of the old Southwest from the event's sponsor, the Blue Burrito, who will be doing concessions for the performances. Acorn's production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by Karen Ball, will be shown weekend afternoons at 2 p.m. This heart-breaking tale of teenage love has been substantially abridged to run about 90-minutes and is the final project of the Young Actors Shakespeare Conservatory, a training program for local teen actors that began meeting in the fall of 2009. Admission to all performances at the Westbrook Shakespeare Festival is free, with a $5 suggested donation for ROMEO AND JULIET and $10 for AS YOU LIKE IT.
Maine State Music Theatre Presents ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE 6/9-26
by Charlie Piane - May 13, 2010
The Maine State Music Theatre will perform open its 52nd summer season with the ever-popular musical, ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE. Directed by Chan Harris, the show runs from June 9th and through June 26th.
by Charlie Piane - May 13, 2010
The Maine State Music Theatre will perform open its 52nd summer season with the ever-popular musical, ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE. Directed by Chan Harris, the show runs from June 9th and through June 26th.
Mad Horse Theatre Company Announces Summer Workshops
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2010
Mad Horse Theatre Company, Portland's own resident professional theatre ensemble, is sponsoring basic and advanced acting workshops this summer, taught by professional director and actor Al D'Andrea.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2010
Mad Horse Theatre Company, Portland's own resident professional theatre ensemble, is sponsoring basic and advanced acting workshops this summer, taught by professional director and actor Al D'Andrea.
The Ogunquit Playhouse presents its 2010 Children's Theatre Season, Kicks Off 7/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2010
A sensational lineup of children's theatre productions are set for the Ogunquit Playhouse stage. The Children's Theatre series is produced by the Playhouse Junior Players Camp students showcasing their talents, while entertaining thousands of their peers. This year's productions take place on four weekends throughout the summer beginning July 3rd.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2010
A sensational lineup of children's theatre productions are set for the Ogunquit Playhouse stage. The Children's Theatre series is produced by the Playhouse Junior Players Camp students showcasing their talents, while entertaining thousands of their peers. This year's productions take place on four weekends throughout the summer beginning July 3rd.
Photo Flash: Westbrook Shakespeare Festival
by Samantha Jacobsen - May 08, 2010
Acorn Productions, presenters of the popular 'Naked Shakespeare' series, announces plans for the first annual Westbrook Shakespeare Festival, to take place May 14 to 23 at Riverbank Park in Westbrook. The Westbrook Shakespeare Festival will feature 2 different outdoor productions by Naked Shakespeare actors in repertory over 2 weekends. The featured presentation is As You Like It, directed by Michael Howard, which will be presented as a full-length production Friday through Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. As You Like It is a classic comedy of disguise, in which Rosalind, one of Shakespeare's strongest female characters, dresses as a man when she is exiled to the forest of Arden along with her cousin Celia. Theater-goers are invited to bring a picnic or purchase a fresh taste of the old Southwest from the event's sponsor, the Blue Burrito, who will be doing concessions for the performances. Acorn's production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy Romeo and Juliet, directed by Karen Ball, will be shown weekend afternoons at 2 p.m. This heart-breaking tale of teenage love has been substantially abridged to run about 90-minutes and is the final project of the Young Actors Shakespeare Conservatory, a training program for local teen actors that began meeting in the fall of 2009. Admission to all performances at the Westbrook Shakespeare Festival is free, with a $5 suggested donation for Romeo and Juliet and $10 for As You Like It. More information about this event is available at Acorn's website www.acorn-productions.org.
by Samantha Jacobsen - May 08, 2010
Acorn Productions, presenters of the popular 'Naked Shakespeare' series, announces plans for the first annual Westbrook Shakespeare Festival, to take place May 14 to 23 at Riverbank Park in Westbrook. The Westbrook Shakespeare Festival will feature 2 different outdoor productions by Naked Shakespeare actors in repertory over 2 weekends. The featured presentation is As You Like It, directed by Michael Howard, which will be presented as a full-length production Friday through Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. As You Like It is a classic comedy of disguise, in which Rosalind, one of Shakespeare's strongest female characters, dresses as a man when she is exiled to the forest of Arden along with her cousin Celia. Theater-goers are invited to bring a picnic or purchase a fresh taste of the old Southwest from the event's sponsor, the Blue Burrito, who will be doing concessions for the performances. Acorn's production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy Romeo and Juliet, directed by Karen Ball, will be shown weekend afternoons at 2 p.m. This heart-breaking tale of teenage love has been substantially abridged to run about 90-minutes and is the final project of the Young Actors Shakespeare Conservatory, a training program for local teen actors that began meeting in the fall of 2009. Admission to all performances at the Westbrook Shakespeare Festival is free, with a $5 suggested donation for Romeo and Juliet and $10 for As You Like It. More information about this event is available at Acorn's website www.acorn-productions.org.
Maine State Music Theatre Announces 2010 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 06, 2010
Single tickets went on sale today for Maine State Music Theatre's 2010 Season! The titles will be as follows: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE, MY FAIR LADY, CHICAGO, and Monty Python's SPAMALOT.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 06, 2010
Single tickets went on sale today for Maine State Music Theatre's 2010 Season! The titles will be as follows: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE, MY FAIR LADY, CHICAGO, and Monty Python's SPAMALOT.
Acorn's Fairy Tale Players End Season with RUMPELSTILTSKIN 5/14-23
by Marivic Tagala - May 04, 2010
Acorn Productions (90 Bridge Street, Westbrook) will offer the third and final production, RUMPELSTITSKIN, by the company's new Fairy Tale Players. It will be performed from May 14 to 23 in the Acorn Studio Theater in Westbrook's Dana Warp Mill. Fairy Tale Players are an ensemble of adult and child actors who have trained in Acorn's Acting Academy. Acorn's Producing Director adapts and directs a version of this well-known story in which a fast-talking magical creature turns straw into gold for a miller's daughter who wishes to marry the king. Performances take place over two weekends on Friday nights at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 adults and $3 kids twelve and under. More information is available by contacting Acorn Productions at www.acorn-productions.org or calling 854-0065.
by Marivic Tagala - May 04, 2010
Acorn Productions (90 Bridge Street, Westbrook) will offer the third and final production, RUMPELSTITSKIN, by the company's new Fairy Tale Players. It will be performed from May 14 to 23 in the Acorn Studio Theater in Westbrook's Dana Warp Mill. Fairy Tale Players are an ensemble of adult and child actors who have trained in Acorn's Acting Academy. Acorn's Producing Director adapts and directs a version of this well-known story in which a fast-talking magical creature turns straw into gold for a miller's daughter who wishes to marry the king. Performances take place over two weekends on Friday nights at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 adults and $3 kids twelve and under. More information is available by contacting Acorn Productions at www.acorn-productions.org or calling 854-0065.
Hackmatack Playhouse Announces Auditions for LEADING LADIES, 5/22
by Ryan Simmons - May 03, 2010
Hackmatack Playhouse is looking for actors for their 2010 Production of Ken Ludwig's LEADING LADIES. Actors of all types are encouraged to audition. This fast-paced farce will be performed July 14th-24th with rehearsals beginning June 25th. Both day and evening rehearsals are expected. Auditions will be held at the Hackmatack Playhouse on May 22 and begin at 10 am. All roles are open.
by Ryan Simmons - May 03, 2010
Hackmatack Playhouse is looking for actors for their 2010 Production of Ken Ludwig's LEADING LADIES. Actors of all types are encouraged to audition. This fast-paced farce will be performed July 14th-24th with rehearsals beginning June 25th. Both day and evening rehearsals are expected. Auditions will be held at the Hackmatack Playhouse on May 22 and begin at 10 am. All roles are open.
Acorn Productions Presents FIRST ANNUAL 24-HOUR PLAY FESTIVAL 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2010
Acorn Productions is pleased to offer local audiences the opportunity to experience the theatrical equivalent of a high-wire act -- better known as the 24-Hour Play Festival. In this event, a group of actors works with a director and playwright to create plays in 24 hours; sharing their work with the public on Sunday, May 2nd at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2010
Acorn Productions is pleased to offer local audiences the opportunity to experience the theatrical equivalent of a high-wire act -- better known as the 24-Hour Play Festival. In this event, a group of actors works with a director and playwright to create plays in 24 hours; sharing their work with the public on Sunday, May 2nd at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Arts Center.
AS YOU LIKE IT, ROMEO AND JULIET Set for Westbrook Shakespeare Festival, 5/14-23
by Caroline Cole - April 29, 2010
Acorn Productions, presenters of the "Naked Shakespeare" series, announces plans for the first annual Westbrook Shakespeare Festival, to take place May 14 to 23 at Riverbank Park in Westbrook, Maine. The Westbrook Shakespeare Festival will feature 2 different outdoor productions by Naked Shakespeare actors in repertory over 2 weekends. The featured presentation is AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Michael Howard, which will be presented as a full-length production Friday through Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. AS YOU LIKE IT is a classic comedy of disguise, in which Rosalind, one of Shakespeare's strongest female characters, dresses as a man when she is exiled to the forest of Arden along with her cousin Celia. Theater-goers are invited to bring a picnic or purchase a fresh taste of the old Southwest from the event's sponsor, the Blue Burrito, who will be doing concessions for the performances. Acorn's production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by Karen Ball, will be shown weekend afternoons at 2 p.m. This heart-breaking tale of teenage love has been substantially abridged to run about 90-minutes and is the final project of the Young Actors Shakespeare Conservatory, a training program for local teen actors that began meeting in the fall of 2009. Admission to all performances at the Westbrook Shakespeare Festival is free, with a $5 suggested donation for ROMEO AND JULIET and $10 for AS YOU LIKE IT.
by Caroline Cole - April 29, 2010
Acorn Productions, presenters of the "Naked Shakespeare" series, announces plans for the first annual Westbrook Shakespeare Festival, to take place May 14 to 23 at Riverbank Park in Westbrook, Maine. The Westbrook Shakespeare Festival will feature 2 different outdoor productions by Naked Shakespeare actors in repertory over 2 weekends. The featured presentation is AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Michael Howard, which will be presented as a full-length production Friday through Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. AS YOU LIKE IT is a classic comedy of disguise, in which Rosalind, one of Shakespeare's strongest female characters, dresses as a man when she is exiled to the forest of Arden along with her cousin Celia. Theater-goers are invited to bring a picnic or purchase a fresh taste of the old Southwest from the event's sponsor, the Blue Burrito, who will be doing concessions for the performances. Acorn's production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by Karen Ball, will be shown weekend afternoons at 2 p.m. This heart-breaking tale of teenage love has been substantially abridged to run about 90-minutes and is the final project of the Young Actors Shakespeare Conservatory, a training program for local teen actors that began meeting in the fall of 2009. Admission to all performances at the Westbrook Shakespeare Festival is free, with a $5 suggested donation for ROMEO AND JULIET and $10 for AS YOU LIKE IT.
Freeport Players Present CABIN FIVER Thru 4/25
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2010
There are only two weekends left, April 16-18 & 23-25, to see The Freeport Players' showcase of one-act and short plays, CABIN FIVER. The series of plays include contemporary playwrights Christopher Durang, David Ives, Mary Gallagher, Seth Kramer and David Auburn. From of Oves' BABEL'S IN ARMS to Gallagher's CHOCOLATE CAKE, the Players give the audience a little of everything.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2010
There are only two weekends left, April 16-18 & 23-25, to see The Freeport Players' showcase of one-act and short plays, CABIN FIVER. The series of plays include contemporary playwrights Christopher Durang, David Ives, Mary Gallagher, Seth Kramer and David Auburn. From of Oves' BABEL'S IN ARMS to Gallagher's CHOCOLATE CAKE, the Players give the audience a little of everything.
Freeport Players Presents CABIN FEVER
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2010
Freeport Players presents Cabin Fiver, five comedies by contemporary playwrights David Ives, David Auburn, Seth Kramer, Mary Gallagher, and Christopher Durang.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2010
Freeport Players presents Cabin Fiver, five comedies by contemporary playwrights David Ives, David Auburn, Seth Kramer, Mary Gallagher, and Christopher Durang.
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