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Seacoast Repertory Theatre's latest screening for Let's 'B' Reel will be the 1985 'whodunit' Clue tonight, November 25, 2013.

Seacoast Repertory Theatre has announced that Let's "B" Reel: Cult Classic Films at The Rep will screen Joe Dante's Gremlins with special appearance by Producer Michael Finnell December 11th, 2013. In addition to the special appearance, before and after the screening there will be an exclusive exhibit of Gremlins props on display, that are exclusively on loan from Director, Joe Dante. Never before seen props include most of the "Peltzer Inventions" Including The Bathroom Buddy, various prototypes of Gremlins, and original Gremlin "skulls". The crown jewel of this exhibit is an exceptionally rare 1984 screen-used Gremlin puppet, restored by Tom Spina and provided by private collector Richard D'Andrea.

The Rep's Adult for Youth Theatre series is proud present A Year with Frog and Toad, running November 30-December 15, 2013. This gem of a Broadway musical is just in time for the holidays and offers more than its share of funny, family friendly entertainment. Follow Frog, Toad and all the beloved characters from Arnold Lobel's bestselling children's series, as they come to life on The Rep stage. Exploring all the seasons and the changes that come with them, Frog and Toad is visual and musical delight for all ages.

Seacoast Repertory Theatre has announced its latest screening for Let's 'B' Reel will be the 1985 'whodunit' Clue Monday, November 25, 2013.

We may not all believe in ghosts, but it's a known fact that nothing will haunt us more than awkwardness of puberty. No one is safe from horrible pictures, fashion choices, and young obsessive love. As the Halloween season approaches, Seacoast Repertory Theatre gears up for its scariest fundraiser ever; I Could Just Diary; Teen Angst: Live Onstage! Featuring more than 15 local actors, writers, and notable personalities all reading their worst, most embarrassing, most awkward journal and diary entries all for the sake of Seacoast Repertory Theatre on October 30th, 2013 at 7:30pm.

Seacoast Repertory Theatre is proud to announce its newest edition to the Red Light series which will focus on the art of film. But this is not just any old art house film series, Let's 'B' Reel: Cult Classic Films will focus on the art of the campy, the weird, and the downright fanatic. Let's 'B' Reel will launch its first screening with the cult classic Creepshow October 23rd, 2013 7:30pm. Just in time for the Halloween festivities.

Roald Dahl's classic tale of a boy and his magic peach comes to life on The Rep stage! After the smashing success of PAPA's (Portsmouth Academy of Performing Arts) collaboration with the Rep's Adult Resident Company's production of Winnie The Pooh A Christmas Tale, director Miles Burns felt as though he should continue the tradition of combining youth apprentices with seasoned adult actors to put on a youth production. James and The Giant Peach was an "obvious choice" says Burns "The story lends itself to the adult actors being able to portray many different roles, and to have some fun while doing it. And it allows the youth company to work with adult actors they look up to and 'step up their game'. The combination is a winning match."

Have you ever watched a movie so vile, putrid, and tasteless you couldn't help but love it? Maybe you've caught a film on late night TV that was so bad, you weren't able to stop watching it? Or perhaps your cinephile friend brought a movie to the party that made everyone squeal with glee, cringe with disgust, and laugh out loud at the sheer audacity of it. Well, you very well might have seen a Troma film. And the man behind this madness was Lloyd Kaufman, and he is coming to Seacoast Repertory Theatre to discuss his films Today March 20th, 2013 as part of The Rep's Red Light Series Troma- Fest 2013. All for the sake of keeping Portsmouth weird...

The Seacoast Repertory Theatre has announced the start of its 25th Anniversary Season with A Chorus Line. This multiple Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical is being directed and choreographed by Bryan Knowlton, a Portsmouth native who grew up on The Rep stage and went on to perform in the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line. With that kind of talent The Rep's 2013 Mainstage season opener is sure to be the hottest ticket in town. "I went onto college, toured the country in three first nationals (Broadway tours), got my equity card and landed a starring role on Broadway" says Knowlton. "But, it was here at The Rep, through my teachers, friends and mentors that I found the love for theatre."

Have you ever watched a movie so vile, putrid, and tasteless you couldn't help but love it? Maybe you've caught a film on late night TV that was so bad, you weren't able to stop watching it? Or perhaps your cinephile friend brought a movie to the party that made everyone squeal with glee, cringe with disgust, and laugh out loud at the sheer audacity of it. Well, you very well might have seen a Troma film. And the man behind this madness was Lloyd Kaufman, and he is coming to Seacoast Repertory Theatre to discuss his films Wednesday March 20th, 2013 as part of The Rep's Red Light Series Troma- Fest 2013. All for the sake of keeping Portsmouth weird...

Step into a New World at New Hampshire Theatre Project with Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot! NHTP's season opener had its world premiere in 1953 in a tiny Paris theater and is now considered a classic of twentieth century dramatic literature.

October lends itself to the copious amount of Horror Movie viewings, and The Rep Red Light Series will be screening Richard Griffin's "Murder University" a pitch perfect example of New England horror filmmaking. An independent and wonderfully irreverent film by Rhode Island's Richard Griffin, Murder University features all the blood, gore and tongue-in-cheek humor a horror movie should have.

Portsmouth has always had a soft spot for all things Halloween. The Jack o' Lanterns shine a bit brighter, costume choices are a frequent topic of conversation, and the New England twilight seems to be all the more magical during the month of October on the Seacoast. The folks at Seacoast Repertory Theatre welcome the Halloween Season with a wide variety of haunted happenings and spirited programming in preparation for All Hallows Eve 2012.

Portsmouth has always had a soft spot for all things Halloween. The Jack o' Lanterns shine a bit brighter, costume choices are a frequent topic of conversation, and the New England twilight seems to be all the more magical during the month of October on the Seacoast. The folks at Seacoast Repertory Theatre welcome the Halloween Season with a wide variety of haunted happenings and spirited programming in preparation for All Hallows Eve 2012.

Portsmouth has always had a soft spot for all things Halloween. The Jack o' Lanterns shine a bit brighter, costume choices are a frequent topic of conversation, and the New England twilight seems to be all the more magical during the month of October on the Seacoast. The folks at Seacoast Repertory Theatre welcome the Halloween Season with a wide variety of haunted happenings and spirited programming in preparation for All Hallows Eve 2012.

Seacoast Rep presents WONDERLUST BURLESQUE, running Wednesday nights in August starting August 8th, 2012. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

The Seacoast Rep has something to add to the hot, muggy days of August: Hotter, Steamier Nights! The Rep is turning up the dial with a little something just for you grown-ups: the Seacoast Rep's Red Light Series. Seacoast brings to its main stage the acclaimed Wonderlust Burlesque. This promises to be the burlesque event summer if not the year. Performances will run Wednesday nights in August starting tonight, August 8th, 2012.

The Seacoast Rep has something to add to the hot, muggy days of August: Hotter, Steamier Nights! The Rep is turning up the dial with a little something just for you grown-ups: the Seacoast Rep's Red Light Series. Seacoast brings to its main stage the acclaimed Wonderlust Burlesque. This promises to be the burlesque event summer if not the year. Performances will run Wednesday nights in August starting August 8th, 2012.