Acorn Productions begins the second season of Fairy Tale Players at the company's Acorn Studio Theater at the Dana Warp Mill in Westbrook with an adaptation of The Three Billy Goats Gruff. The production is adapted and directed by Acorn's Director of Children's Programming, Keith Anctil, and features young performers who have been taking classes at Acorn over the past few years. 'Fairy Tale Players offers these talented youngsters a chance to take the next logical step in their development as actors,' says Acorn's Producing Director Michael Levine. 'Working on a fully-developed piece of theater allows them to complete the training process by applying what they have learnt in our classes to professionally-produced public performances.' The Fairy Tale Players presents classic fairy tales with a contemporary twist, adding modern references and tongue-in-cheek humor to create original adaptations that entertain family members of all ages. The Three Billy Goats Gruff will be performed 9 times between November 5 and 21, with tickets ranging from $5 for kids 12 and under to $7 for adults. Call Acorn at 854-0065 or visit www.acorn-productions.org for more info or to order tickets.
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Acorn Productions, a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing and developing the performing arts in Southern Maine, begins the company's 2010/11 series of performances in the Acorn Studio Theater with a production of The Secret of Comedy, by Michael Kimball, which performs from October 8 to 24, 2010.
Acorn Productions continues the 2010/11 Studio Series of Friday Night Dramatic Readings in the Acorn Studio Theater with an evening featuring 2 one-act plays by Howard Rosenfield. Both plays are metaphorical in nature with strong influences from existential philosophy, absurdist drama, and the comedy of Laurel and Hardy. 'A Comet's Tale' begins when a failed suicide attempt lands Harry in Limbo, where events lead him to re-think his life-- and his choice. Both plays were developed by Rosenfield during sessions of 'Playwrights Lab,' a regular class taught by Acorn's Producing Director Michael Levine at the Acorn Acting Academy. As a result of script development done during the class, 'Lifting Rocks' was one of three one acts recently chosen for full production in January of 2011 at the Firehouse Theater Center in Newburyport, MA. focuses on how a summer job at a rock quarry changes a young man's view of work-- and of himself.
The Acorn Shakespeare Ensemble, presenters of the 'Naked Shakespeare' series, continues the company's 2010/11 season of events on Monday, November 1 at 8 p.m. with another edition of the troupe's popular 'Sonnet and Soliloquies' series at the Wine Bar on Wharf St. in Portland's Old Port. The November edition will feature four selections from Double Falsehood, the play recently determined by scholars to be the remnants of the lost play The History of Cardenio written by Shakespeare and John Fletcher. Naked Shakespeare has created a much-abridged narrated version of the play that includes the pieces the company feels are the most Shakespearean. Joining this piece on the schedule are scenes from Hamlet, Measure for Measure, and Othello, along with speeches from a number of other plays in the canon. The performance is free with an $8 suggested donations. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early and order food and drink to enjoy during the show.
Acorn Productions, a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing and developing the performing arts in Southern Maine, begins the company's 2010/11 series of performances in the Acorn Studio Theater with a production of The Secret of Comedy, by Michael Kimball, which performs from October 8 to 24, 2010.
Acorn Productions, a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing and developing the performing arts in Southern Maine, begins the company's 2010/11 series of performances in the Acorn Studio Theater with a production of The Secret of Comedy, by Michael Kimball, which performs from October 8 to 24, 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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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 FOX Network and the TEEN CHOICE 2010 awards today announced a unique partnership with Planet Cazmo (http://www.planetcazmo.com/) and entertainment mogul Tommy Mottola to create a custom Teen Choice online environment - 'Virtual Teen Choice Beach Party' - that will be accessible via a link from the Teen Choice website (http://www.teenchoiceawards.com/tc-virtual.php).
Acorn Productions, presenters of the popular 'Naked Shakespeare' series, presents a series of 6 dinner theater performances at the Inn on Peaks Island beginning in July. The performance series, titled 'Midsummer Merriment,' begins at 6 p.m. with a menu of food drawn from the Inn's pub-style menu, re-titled with Shakespearean names.
Acorn Productions announces that the company has received grants from the Maine Arts Commission and the Sam L. Cohen Foundation to underwrite performances by the Acorn Shakespeare Ensemble next season.
Acorn Productions, presenters of the popular 'Naked Shakespeare' series, presents a series of 6 dinner theater performances at the Inn on Peaks Island beginning in July. The performance series, titled 'Midsummer Merriment,' begins at 6 p.m. with a menu of food drawn from the Inn's pub-style menu, re-titled with Shakespearean names.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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