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Maine Playwright Featured at Aqua City Actors Theatre

Maine Playwright Featured at Aqua City Actors Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2017
Aqua City Actors Theatre announces that Maine playwright Carolyn Gage's 'The Poorly-Written Play Festival' will be featured in No Reservations, a program of one-acts to be presented on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 at 7:30 p.
BWW Feature: BANGOR HOMESCHOOL PLAYERS

BWW Feature: BANGOR HOMESCHOOL PLAYERS

by Mika Lindsay Ouellette — May 3, 2017
New group provides homeschooled children in Bangor, Maine the opportunity to participate in theatre producations.
So Many Moving Parts: Reba Short Directs MR BURNS at Mad Horse Theatre

So Many Moving Parts: Reba Short Directs MR BURNS at Mad Horse Theatre

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — May 3, 2017
"This is probably the hardest play I have ever done," director Reba Short confides about her latest assignment, Mr.
Penobscot Theatre Company to Stage THE FULL MONTY This Summer

Penobscot Theatre Company to Stage THE FULL MONTY This Summer

by BWW News Desk — May 2, 2017
Tickets to Penobscot Theatre Company's bonus seventh show, The Full Monty, are now on sale to the general public.
GUSTER ON THE OCEAN to Hit Portland, ME This August

GUSTER ON THE OCEAN to Hit Portland, ME This August

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2017
Twenty-five years ago, a group of college students first performed onstage at Tufts University.
BWW Review: I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI at Penobscot Theatre Company

BWW Review: I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI at Penobscot Theatre Company

by Mika Lindsay Ouellette — May 1, 2017
"I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti" feeds the heart and soul of Penobscot Theatre Company.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS at City Theater

STEEL MAGNOLIAS at City Theater

by BWW News Desk — April 27, 2017
City Theater in Biddeford continues their 2016-17 season with the Robert Harling's southern comedy-drama Steel Magnolias May 12-27, 2017.
Penobscot Theatre Company to Hold Costume and Fabric Sale at Theatre Factory

Penobscot Theatre Company to Hold Costume and Fabric Sale at Theatre Factory

by BWW News Desk — April 26, 2017
Penobscot Theatre Company will hold a Costume and Fabric Sale at its Theatre Factory at 14 Griffin Road, Bangor, Saturday, May 6, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
BWW Feature: GREASE at Winslow Homer Center For The Arts

BWW Feature: GREASE at Winslow Homer Center For The Arts

by Student Blogger: Samuel Laro — April 26, 2017
OHP is burning up the quarter mile at Scarborough High School as opening night speeds towards them.
One Longfellow Square Presents France's Acoustic Guitar Wiz Pierre Bensusan In Concer

One Longfellow Square Presents France's Acoustic Guitar Wiz Pierre Bensusan In Concert

by BWW News Desk — April 26, 2017
On Friday April 28, One Longfellow Square in Portland Maine is pleased to welcome back France's acoustic guitar master Pierre Bensusan - as part of his 40 date tour of the USA and Canada! 
BWW Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Some Theatre Company

BWW Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Some Theatre Company

by Mika Lindsay Ouellette — April 24, 2017
Some Theatre Company Experiences a 'Spring Awakening'
Mad Horse Theatre Company to Present MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY

Mad Horse Theatre Company to Present MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2017
When you think of post-apocalyptic heroes, Mad Max or Snake Plissken might immediately come to mind.
Portland Stage Announces 28th Annual Little Festival of the Unexpected

Portland Stage Announces 28th Annual Little Festival of the Unexpected

by BWW News Desk — April 20, 2017
Portland Stage mounts the annual Little Festival of the Unexpected with new play workshops from May 10 through May 13, 2017.
Summer Stages Maine:  A Sampling of Best Picks

Summer Stages Maine: A Sampling of Best Picks

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — April 20, 2017
There are plenty of reasons to make Maine your summer destination: the breathtaking coastline, beautiful beaches, pristine trails to hike, waterways to sail, and wildlife to observe.
Fulton Theatre and Maine State Music Theatre Join Forces for ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE

Fulton Theatre and Maine State Music Theatre Join Forces for ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE

by BWW News Desk — April 19, 2017
The nationally regarded Fulton Theatre and Maine State Music Theatre celebrate music legend and cross-over sensation Patsy Cline, April 18 through May 21.
Maine State Music Theatre Tickets on Sale 4/26

Maine State Music Theatre Tickets on Sale 4/26

by BWW News Desk — April 17, 2017
Tickets for Maine State Music Theatre's 2017 season will go on sale at midnight on April 26, 2017.
BWW Review: Genuine Voices and Situations in Portland Stage's STRING AROUND MY FINGER

BWW Review: Genuine Voices and Situations in Portland Stage's STRING AROUND MY FINGER

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — April 16, 2017
Portland Stage's latest production is an engaging staging of Brenda Withers' new play, String Around My Finger, which had won the 2015 Clauder Competition and then been developed through the theatre's Little Festival of the Unexpected.
Annual Maine Playwright's Festival Comes to Portland and Orono

Annual Maine Playwright's Festival Comes to Portland and Orono

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2017
Performances for the 2017 Maine Playwrights Festival, the state's most vibrant incubator for new plays by local playwrights, have been announced for April 27 through May 6 in Portland and May 7 in Orono.
Maine State Music Theatre and Portland Stage Team for THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!

Maine State Music Theatre and Portland Stage Team for THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2017
Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) in Brunswick and Portland Stage (PS) in Portland announce a second partnership and artistic collaboration that will continue to broaden the connection between the two communities and deepen the program offerings for both theatres' audiences.
Theatre Prepares New Comedy About Dating Disasters And Dinner

Theatre Prepares New Comedy About Dating Disasters And Dinner

by BWW News Desk — April 7, 2017
Penobscot Theatre Company proudly presents I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti, a mouth-watering new comedy adapted by Jacques Lamarre from the memoir by Giulia Melucci.
A Desire To Be the Absolute Best We Can: MSMT Launches Its 2017 Season

A Desire To Be the Absolute Best We Can: MSMT Launches Its 2017 Season

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — April 6, 2017
'At the end of last summer I told myself that we were not going to try to top the 2016 season.
Maine State Music Theatre Revs Up for Summer Season with FILM FRIDAYS

Maine State Music Theatre Revs Up for Summer Season with FILM FRIDAYS

by BWW News Desk — April 5, 2017
In preparation for their 2017 summer season at the Pickard Theatre, Maine State Music Theatre will host three Film Fridays at Brunswick's Curtis Memorial Library this May.
Zack LaChance And Braden Foley of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Thornton Academy Auditorium

Zack LaChance And Braden Foley of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Thornton Academy Auditorium

by Student Blogger: Samuel Laro — April 5, 2017
One normal night is not what you'll get at Thornton Academy! I was invited to talk to the performers of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at the Thornton Academy Auditorium.
'LADY DAY', BABETTE'S FEAST, ALL NIGHT STRUT! and More Set for Portland Stage's 2017-

'LADY DAY', BABETTE'S FEAST, ALL NIGHT STRUT! and More Set for Portland Stage's 2017-18 Season

by BWW News Desk — April 5, 2017
Portland Stage has announced its 2017-18 Mainstage Season!
Kids Get on the Main Stage at Hackmatack Camp

Kids Get on the Main Stage at Hackmatack Camp

by BWW News Desk — April 5, 2017
Actors who aim to be on Hackmatack's main stage in Berwick, Maine, may be thrilled to get even a small part in ensemble.

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