Penobscot Theatre Company Announces MR. BEN'S PLAYHOUSE
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2021
Activate your imagination and prepare for take-off as Mr. Ben and the Opera House Gang launch into the extraordinary world of theatre through five, fifteen-minute episodes, unveiled weekly starting Saturday, January 9th.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2021
Activate your imagination and prepare for take-off as Mr. Ben and the Opera House Gang launch into the extraordinary world of theatre through five, fifteen-minute episodes, unveiled weekly starting Saturday, January 9th.
Freeport Players Presents A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES and Its Annual Meeting
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2020
Freeport Players production of A Child's Christmas in Wales runs until January 6th. Don't miss your chance to see this delightful performance of this classic story. Information about the production and the cast is available on our web site, fcponline.org.
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2020
Freeport Players production of A Child's Christmas in Wales runs until January 6th. Don't miss your chance to see this delightful performance of this classic story. Information about the production and the cast is available on our web site, fcponline.org.
Penobscot Theatre Company Hires Nationally Renowned Magician To Make 2020 Disappear
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
Make this New Year, magical! With over twenty years as a professional magician, comedian, and emcee, Los Angeles based Matt Marcy has amazed and inspired audiences around the world. He brings his singular style of conjuring to Penobscot Theatre Company audiences live online for four, family-friendly performances, December 31-January 2.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
Make this New Year, magical! With over twenty years as a professional magician, comedian, and emcee, Los Angeles based Matt Marcy has amazed and inspired audiences around the world. He brings his singular style of conjuring to Penobscot Theatre Company audiences live online for four, family-friendly performances, December 31-January 2.
The Public Theatre Presents Fun Video Retrospective of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2020
Since The Public Theatre is unable to perform A Christmas Carol, they have created a series of three short videos to share with the community that includes fascinating footage and fun anecdotes from the past 27 years of performing their unique adaptation, currently available on their website.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2020
Since The Public Theatre is unable to perform A Christmas Carol, they have created a series of three short videos to share with the community that includes fascinating footage and fun anecdotes from the past 27 years of performing their unique adaptation, currently available on their website.
VIDEO: Maine State Music Theatre Presents Virtual Christmas Carols
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2020
Former MSMT intern Mickey White (2017) leads The Washington St. Carolers – a 'door to door' professional A Cappella ensemble who sing traditional Carols dressed in beautiful traditional 'caroler' attire, all while supporting unemployed performers.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2020
Former MSMT intern Mickey White (2017) leads The Washington St. Carolers – a 'door to door' professional A Cappella ensemble who sing traditional Carols dressed in beautiful traditional 'caroler' attire, all while supporting unemployed performers.
Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy Announces New Roster of Classes in January 2021
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy has announced a new roster of virtual classes being offered beginning January 11, 2021. Director of Education Ben Layman had this to say about the program: “We are so excited to announce a rich and engaging slate of classes for the cold winter months,'
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy has announced a new roster of virtual classes being offered beginning January 11, 2021. Director of Education Ben Layman had this to say about the program: “We are so excited to announce a rich and engaging slate of classes for the cold winter months,'
BWW Feature: Festival of New Plays Promotes Diversity
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - December 10, 2020
Maine playwrights - and those from across the United States – will have an opportunity to submit their work to the Fulton Theatre’s first National Festival of New Plays, which will debut May 21-23, 2021 in Lancaster, PA. Entitled “Stories of Diversity: Reflections of Community,’ the festival is dedicated to works – comedies, dramas, or musical, that “celebrate perspectives from the spectrum of diversity, including voices from Black, Indigenous, and other peoples of color, LGBTQ communities as well as voices from different religious and economic viewpoints. The initiative was launched this year as part of the theatre’s commitment to what Director of Community Engagement, Steph Jo Wise calls “theatre’s commitment to be an agent of change though the stories we tell” and to make a positive difference in the ongoing struggle for equity and inclusion.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - December 10, 2020
Maine playwrights - and those from across the United States – will have an opportunity to submit their work to the Fulton Theatre’s first National Festival of New Plays, which will debut May 21-23, 2021 in Lancaster, PA. Entitled “Stories of Diversity: Reflections of Community,’ the festival is dedicated to works – comedies, dramas, or musical, that “celebrate perspectives from the spectrum of diversity, including voices from Black, Indigenous, and other peoples of color, LGBTQ communities as well as voices from different religious and economic viewpoints. The initiative was launched this year as part of the theatre’s commitment to what Director of Community Engagement, Steph Jo Wise calls “theatre’s commitment to be an agent of change though the stories we tell” and to make a positive difference in the ongoing struggle for equity and inclusion.
Gracie Theatre To Bring CÓIG's 2020 Celtic Christmas Concert To Bangor-Area Homes For The Holidays
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2020
CÓIG, one of Atlantic Canada's premiere Celtic musical groups, and a favorite here in the greater Bangor area, is making a virtual holiday performance available through Husson University's Gracie Theatre from December 13-15, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2020
CÓIG, one of Atlantic Canada's premiere Celtic musical groups, and a favorite here in the greater Bangor area, is making a virtual holiday performance available through Husson University's Gracie Theatre from December 13-15, 2020.
The Public Theatre Offers 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' Online
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2020
The Public Theatre in Lewiston has partnered with Maine illustrator Matt Tavares to create a delightful video recording of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas that the theatre is offering on their website thepublictheatre.org as a free gift for families to enjoy.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2020
The Public Theatre in Lewiston has partnered with Maine illustrator Matt Tavares to create a delightful video recording of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas that the theatre is offering on their website thepublictheatre.org as a free gift for families to enjoy.
Penobscot Theatre Company Announces Two Holiday Shows
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2020
The Northeastern-most, year-round, professional theatre company in the country announces two imaginative holiday offerings, Deck the Balls, an interactive improv extravaganza for adults only (December 10-27); and the Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol inventively told using hand-crafted marionettes and perfect for the whole family (December 12-27).
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2020
The Northeastern-most, year-round, professional theatre company in the country announces two imaginative holiday offerings, Deck the Balls, an interactive improv extravaganza for adults only (December 10-27); and the Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol inventively told using hand-crafted marionettes and perfect for the whole family (December 12-27).
Waterville Opera House Presents Virtual Production of ALMOST, MAINE
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2020
Waterville Opera House will present a virtual production of Almost, Maine! The production runs December 4-13.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2020
Waterville Opera House will present a virtual production of Almost, Maine! The production runs December 4-13.
Actor Matt Gibson Shifts Focus to Film During Pandemic
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - November 27, 2020
The last time Mainers got to enjoy the work of actor Matt Gibson was last summer when he starred in Maine State Music Theatre’s Hello, Dolly! as Cornelius Hackl. The New York based actor with a string of Broadway and off-Broadway credits has spent the last year, writing and acting in film and sweeping the Film Festival circuit awards for DOGMATE, a short that Gibson has written and in which he stars together with Ken Jennings, Cadden Jones, and Monica L. Jones. The short, produced by Patrick Bishop of Bishops Gate Entertainment and co-directed by Mollie Vogt-Welch and Amanda Thickpenny has received thirteen honors at nine festivals so far, including three wins and one nomination for “Best Comedic Short,” one win and two nominations for “Best Acting Ensemble,” two nominations for “Best Actor “ for Gibson and one win and two nominations for “Best Supporting Actress” for Cadden Jones. DOGMATE, which has received a non-exclusive distribution deal, makes its next debut at The Cutting Room International Short Film Festival on December 5-6, 2020.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - November 27, 2020
The last time Mainers got to enjoy the work of actor Matt Gibson was last summer when he starred in Maine State Music Theatre’s Hello, Dolly! as Cornelius Hackl. The New York based actor with a string of Broadway and off-Broadway credits has spent the last year, writing and acting in film and sweeping the Film Festival circuit awards for DOGMATE, a short that Gibson has written and in which he stars together with Ken Jennings, Cadden Jones, and Monica L. Jones. The short, produced by Patrick Bishop of Bishops Gate Entertainment and co-directed by Mollie Vogt-Welch and Amanda Thickpenny has received thirteen honors at nine festivals so far, including three wins and one nomination for “Best Comedic Short,” one win and two nominations for “Best Acting Ensemble,” two nominations for “Best Actor “ for Gibson and one win and two nominations for “Best Supporting Actress” for Cadden Jones. DOGMATE, which has received a non-exclusive distribution deal, makes its next debut at The Cutting Room International Short Film Festival on December 5-6, 2020.
In Mothballs and Treading Water: Good Theater and MSMT Share Survival Strategies
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - November 23, 2020
“At Good Theater we have put ourselves in mothballs, declares Executive/Artistic Director Brian P. Allen. Maine State Music Theatre’s Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark concurs, “ For me the hardest part is the feeling of treading water.” “My Grandfather taught me that life was a staircase,” Clark recounts. “He would say,’ Always make sure you are moving forward; if you have to stay on a step for a while, no big deal. Try not to take a step backwards, but if you have to, figure out why, fix it, and keep moving forward.’ Right now,” Clark says sadly, “it does not feel possible to keep climbing. Everything is stacked against us and all the people we need to help us.”” On a brisk fall day nine months into the pandemic the two are taking a moment to share their experiences in this unprecedented time of crisis – a crisis that has shuttered their theatres and forced them to engage all their energies in survival of the institutions and the art form they love.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - November 23, 2020
“At Good Theater we have put ourselves in mothballs, declares Executive/Artistic Director Brian P. Allen. Maine State Music Theatre’s Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark concurs, “ For me the hardest part is the feeling of treading water.” “My Grandfather taught me that life was a staircase,” Clark recounts. “He would say,’ Always make sure you are moving forward; if you have to stay on a step for a while, no big deal. Try not to take a step backwards, but if you have to, figure out why, fix it, and keep moving forward.’ Right now,” Clark says sadly, “it does not feel possible to keep climbing. Everything is stacked against us and all the people we need to help us.”” On a brisk fall day nine months into the pandemic the two are taking a moment to share their experiences in this unprecedented time of crisis – a crisis that has shuttered their theatres and forced them to engage all their energies in survival of the institutions and the art form they love.
Ogunquit Playhouse Announces Online Auction
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2020
Ogunquit Playhouse is engaging audiences in an entirely new way this holiday season, with an Online Auction offering patrons the opportunity to bid on more than 30 unique gifts, including historic Playhouse memorabilia, one-of-a-kind experiences, and virtual engagements with Broadway performers who have graced the Playhouse stage.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2020
Ogunquit Playhouse is engaging audiences in an entirely new way this holiday season, with an Online Auction offering patrons the opportunity to bid on more than 30 unique gifts, including historic Playhouse memorabilia, one-of-a-kind experiences, and virtual engagements with Broadway performers who have graced the Playhouse stage.
Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy Announces New Virtual School Residency Program
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy has announced a new virtual school residency program. The popular program has been reconsidered for the virtual classroom.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy has announced a new virtual school residency program. The popular program has been reconsidered for the virtual classroom.
City Theater Presents 2020 Home For The Holidays Christmas Concert
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2020
Join City Theater this Holiday season for our '2020 Home For The Holidays Concert'! This virtual performance will stream on YouTube from Dec 18th - Dec 27th.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2020
Join City Theater this Holiday season for our '2020 Home For The Holidays Concert'! This virtual performance will stream on YouTube from Dec 18th - Dec 27th.
Portland Symphony Orchestra Announces MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AT HOME
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2020
This year, the PSO is bringing the Magic of Christmas to you! Watch this new, online concert led by Music Director Eckart Preu, with special guests Alyson Cambridge, James Kennerley, the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the Portland Ballet, and Pihcintu Multinational Chorus! Featuring Christmas classics as well as a world premiere holiday work and the beloved “Sleigh Ride”!
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2020
This year, the PSO is bringing the Magic of Christmas to you! Watch this new, online concert led by Music Director Eckart Preu, with special guests Alyson Cambridge, James Kennerley, the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the Portland Ballet, and Pihcintu Multinational Chorus! Featuring Christmas classics as well as a world premiere holiday work and the beloved “Sleigh Ride”!
Edward Albee's THE ZOO STORY Announced at The Gracie Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2020
The students of Husson University will be performing Edward Albee's The Zoo Story on November 13-15 at the Gracie's Black Box Theatre on Husson University's Bangor campus.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2020
The students of Husson University will be performing Edward Albee's The Zoo Story on November 13-15 at the Gracie's Black Box Theatre on Husson University's Bangor campus.
BWW Review: Portland Stage's TALLEY'S FOLLY Offers a Dose of Hope
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - November 11, 2020
In joining a small group of Equity theatres given permission to produce live, Portland Stage already has achieved an artistic milestone during the pandemic. But with their well-crafted, emotionally satisfying production of Lanford Wilson’s TALLEY’S FOLLY, they bring a dose of hope to theatre-starved audiences – not only in practical terms but in artistic ones as well.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - November 11, 2020
In joining a small group of Equity theatres given permission to produce live, Portland Stage already has achieved an artistic milestone during the pandemic. But with their well-crafted, emotionally satisfying production of Lanford Wilson’s TALLEY’S FOLLY, they bring a dose of hope to theatre-starved audiences – not only in practical terms but in artistic ones as well.
Voting Now Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2020
Voting is now open for the BroadwayWorld Maine Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Our local editors have set the categories, our readers have submitted nominees, and now YOU get to vote for your favorites! Nominees include Maine Stage Music Theatre, Penobscot Theatre Company and more!
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2020
Voting is now open for the BroadwayWorld Maine Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Our local editors have set the categories, our readers have submitted nominees, and now YOU get to vote for your favorites! Nominees include Maine Stage Music Theatre, Penobscot Theatre Company and more!
Mad Horse Theatre Company Announces November Virtual Events
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2020
For November: Mad Horse Theatre Company is back with their popular BY LOCAL series, a November Artist Chit Chats and two LA Theatre Works streaming options for your enjoyment.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2020
For November: Mad Horse Theatre Company is back with their popular BY LOCAL series, a November Artist Chit Chats and two LA Theatre Works streaming options for your enjoyment.
Five Maine Theaters Receive Grants From The Kennebec Savings Bank
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2020
Five theater programs across Maine have been awarded $12,000 in relief grants from The Kennebec Savings Bank.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2020
Five theater programs across Maine have been awarded $12,000 in relief grants from The Kennebec Savings Bank.
Portland Stage Presents Free, Live Digital Series With John Cariani
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2020
PORTLAND STAGE is inviting the public to register to attend Almost, Maine-the Writer's Cut, a three-part series of live, selected readings from the newly published novel, Almost, Maine, read by the novelist, John Cariani, followed by a live Q&A. All sessions are free to those who register.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2020
PORTLAND STAGE is inviting the public to register to attend Almost, Maine-the Writer's Cut, a three-part series of live, selected readings from the newly published novel, Almost, Maine, read by the novelist, John Cariani, followed by a live Q&A. All sessions are free to those who register.
Keeping Us Human and Feeling Alive: Portland Stage Produces TALLEY'S FOLLY
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - November 05, 2020
“I am happy to be able to provide a safe environment for cast, crew, and patrons. I am thrilled to have a way to keep my staff employed For the staff and our artists to be able to work while we are still being responsible and keeping everyone safe feels like a good thing…” Portland Stage’s Executive/Artistic Director Anita Stewart enthuses about the company’s bold new project: producing live professional theatre in the midst of a pandemic! From October 29-November 15, Portland Stage is presenting Lanford Wilson’s two-character play, TALLEY’S FOLLY, at their Forest Avenue theatre venue. Stewart’s company is among a very few nationally to receive approval from Actors Equity Association to produce a live performance indoors with an audience in attendance. The permission comes with a long – even daunting and costly - list of safety protocols, rules and regulations, that Portland Stage has been negotiating, planning, and implementing since the pandemic shuttered theatres across the globe.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - November 05, 2020
“I am happy to be able to provide a safe environment for cast, crew, and patrons. I am thrilled to have a way to keep my staff employed For the staff and our artists to be able to work while we are still being responsible and keeping everyone safe feels like a good thing…” Portland Stage’s Executive/Artistic Director Anita Stewart enthuses about the company’s bold new project: producing live professional theatre in the midst of a pandemic! From October 29-November 15, Portland Stage is presenting Lanford Wilson’s two-character play, TALLEY’S FOLLY, at their Forest Avenue theatre venue. Stewart’s company is among a very few nationally to receive approval from Actors Equity Association to produce a live performance indoors with an audience in attendance. The permission comes with a long – even daunting and costly - list of safety protocols, rules and regulations, that Portland Stage has been negotiating, planning, and implementing since the pandemic shuttered theatres across the globe.
Penobscot Theatre Company Presents Avner the Eccentric's EXCEPTIONS TO GRAVITY
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2020
Hailed as one of the greatest clowns of all time, Peak's Island resident, Avner Eisenberg brings a new film version of his award-winning one-man show, Exceptions to Gravity to Penobscot Theatre Company as the November offering in the theatre company's ambitious 47th Season, Digitus Theatrum.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2020
Hailed as one of the greatest clowns of all time, Peak's Island resident, Avner Eisenberg brings a new film version of his award-winning one-man show, Exceptions to Gravity to Penobscot Theatre Company as the November offering in the theatre company's ambitious 47th Season, Digitus Theatrum.
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