NORWAY — The right time, the right place and the right performers all come together for a truly remarkable presentation of “Our Town,” Thornton Wilder’s 1938 theatrical classic, at the Norway Grange Hall.

The small stage of this 107-year-old building is perfect for the innovative minimal setting of the play. The Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association production delivers community theater at its best, thanks to a well-rounded cast headed by the talents of Mark Hazard in the principal role of the Stage Manager.

Hazard, a veteran actor in lead dramatic roles throughout the area, makes the most of every word in his beginning-to-end narration. It’s a device that’s central to the play’s development and his flawless pacing and neighborly tone maintain audience attention.

“Our Town” takes place in the fictional New Hampshire town of Grover’s Corners between 1901 and 1913. In three acts called “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Dying,” the play is performed without a set on a mostly-bare stage. With a few exceptions, the actors mime actions without the use of props.

Director Tom Littlefield leads a diverse group of performers through this depiction of long-ago New England life. The actors range from elementary school age to senior citizen and their experience spans first-time stage appearances to OHMPAA regulars.

Ebony Wells, who attends Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School delivers an impressive leading role performance as Emily Webb. Her portrayal of Emily is an admirable blend of teenage innocence and enthusiasm to the final scene’s heart-wrenching acceptance of mortality.

Luke Allen, in his second OHMPAA appearance, plays George Gibbs, who courts and marries Emily who has grown up next door. The Gibbs and Webb families are respected members of the family community. Dr. Gibbs is ably played by Andrew Scott Turner, OHMPAA veteran, and his wife, Corinne Turner, plays Mrs. Gibbs.

Corrine Turner’s role calls for a wide range of expression from devoted mother to a quiet voice of guidance when the play’s characters must confront death. She accomplishes both requirements with skill. She is OHCHS Drama Club coordinator.

Another talented member of the Turner family is fifth-grader Gabrielle Turner. She gives a fine portrayal of Rebecca Gibbs, young sister of George.

Mr. and Mrs. Webb are played by Chris and Paula Easton. They have numerous area stage credits, and they are recreating the roles of the Webbs which they played in the OHMPAA production of “Our Town” 14 years ago.

The exceptional family and community connections in this production of “Our Town” were emphasized when Friday’s performance was delayed about half an hour. Griffin Turner, a second-grader at Oxford Elementary School who played young Wally Webb, stepped on a nail, and the several Turner family performers had to make an unexpected emergency room visit.

Favoring his injury, Wally was occasionally lifted and carried by Mr. Webb.

Griffin performed in the three opening weekend shows. It’s reported that he has to stay off the injured foot, but he is expected to be on stage for the June 23-25 performances.

Among other notable performances are Sally Jones as gossipy Mrs. Soames; Tom Littlefield as troubled choir director Simon Stimson; and supporting roles by Eric Bell and Liam Bell, both making stage debuts; Maria Commass, Joel Pulkkinen, Allison Short and Kristen Short.

Remaining performances of “Our Town” are at 7:30 p.m. June 23-25 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 26. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students, children 18 and under, and seniors and are available at the door and at Books N Things, 430 Main St., Norway.