An analysis of audience data suggests most theaters are operating at 60%-80% of 2019 levels, but many in the business believe a full recovery from the pandemic is still possible.
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Open Book Players to present ‘Let’s Talk About Dragons!’
The Open Book Players will present its second production of the season, “Let’s Talk About Dragons!,” at 7:30 p.m. on April 1, and 2 p.m. April 2, at Oak Hill High School in Wales. The play features three stories featuring dragons as well as selections of poetry and prose. The cast includes Bill Haley of […]
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Cast announced for CLT production of ‘Little Women’
Community Little Theater in Auburn announces the cast for the upcoming production of “Little Women.” CLT will present “Little Women” at various times from April 20-30. “Little Women” is a musical adaptation of the famous novel by Louisa May Alcott. Based on Alcott’s life, “Little Women” follows the adventures of The March sisters; Jo, Meg, […]
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‘A Deep Poetic Journey Into Something’ presented by Edward Little One Act Team
The Edward Little One Act Team will present their play, “A Deep Poetic Journey Into Something,” by Forrest Musselman at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, at the Community Little Theatre in Auburn. The story revolves around Jane (played by Sommer Russell), a teenager searching for her place in the world. Jane tells her own […]
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Reporting Aside: As China woman confronts fatal diagnosis, she hopes for a final wish
Juli Brooks Settlemire, who’s receiving hospice care, has inspired many in community theater in central Maine and wants to find a home for the Waterville-based Aqua City Actors Theatre, Amy Calder writes.
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Community Little Theatre announces lineup for 84th season
The L/A Community Little Theatre has announced its 84th season – with a return to full, five-show lineup and a new Saturday matinee – will open with the Tony Award winning musical farce “The Drowsy Chaperone” on Friday, Oct. 27. That will be followed in January with Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None,” the […]
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UMF to stage Nick Dear adaptation of ‘Frankenstein’
“Frankenstein,” Nick Dear’s play based on Mary Shelley’s gothic novel, will come to the stage as the spring theatrical production at The University of Maine at Farmington. The Theatre UMF production will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on March 2, 3, 4; and at 2 p.m. on March 5 , in Alumni Theater on the […]
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‘The High Road’ on stage at the Good Theater in Portland
The 20th anniversary season continues with “The High Road,” running through Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Good Theater at the St. Lawrence Arts Center in Portland. “The High Road” stars Steve Underwood, who also wrote the play, and is directed by Tim Ferrell and stage managed by Paul Haley. The Good Theater is located at […]
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‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’ presented by Oak Hill drama club
Oak Hill High School’s drama club will present the Broadway classic, “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” on stage beginning on Friday, Jan. 20, the Little Theatre in the Woods at Oak Hill High School in Wales. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version, an international sensation produced in 37 countries, includes the […]
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More than a dozen central Maine projects receive funding in federal budget
The federal budget, approved by Congress last week and expected to go to President Joe Biden for his signature this week, includes funding for local projects ranging from the Colonial Theater in Augusta to a fire station in North Anson.