Tanglin’ Hearts cast, front from left, are Mallory Adams, Skip Simonds and Soren Barker. Back from left are Honora Boothby, Cameron Kinney, Niall Lessard, Stephen Wallace, Nick Azzaretti, Carole Florman and Katie Fearn. George Bates photo

WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre will stage the western musical comedy “Tanglin’ Hearts” by local actress, comedienne, and playwright Zora Margolis of Edgecomb.

Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27, 28, Oct. 4 and 5 and a 2 p.m. matinee Sept. 29.

“This project was hatched while I was pursuing an acting career and writing song lyrics in Los Angeles.” said Margolis, according to a news release from the theater. “The story — inspired by Shakespeare’s As You Like It — is based in Texas because I have a deep and abiding love of country music. Collaborating with my friend Peter Spelman, a talented songwriter and guitar player, the 16 songs were written to be able to stand alone outside the show, like songs you might hear on a classic country radio channel. I’m old fashioned — I love heartfelt songs that have simple, memorable melodies.”

This big production — the play’s east coast premiere and The Waldo’s first musical comedy since reopening in 2022 — is truly a local community effort. The band is composed of all local musicians.

The cast includes Nick Azzaretti of Newcastle; Soren Barker and Skip Simonds of Boothbay; Honora Boothby of Bremen; Katie Fearn, Carole Florman, Cameron Kinney, Niall Lessard and Mallory Adams of Damariscotta; and Stephen Wallace of Rockland. Tanglin’ Hearts is being directed by Lynna Henderson of Tenants Harbor, with musical direction by Guy Scott of Boothbay and choreography by Niall Lessard. George Bates of Waldoboro and Ms. Margolis are Co-producers.

Tickets cost $20 in advance, $25 day of show, and $10 for children.

For tickets or more information visit thewaldotheatre.org.