LISBON — Mary Zimmerman’s “The Secret in the Wings,” presented by the Lisbon High School Drama Club, is a theatrical experience which explores the complicated relationship between love and fear through a series of lesser-known fairy tales. The production is both nightmarish and charming in its execution. Set in a basement, it centers on Heidi, […]
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TAM to present holiday play 'The Santaland Diaries'
MONMOUTH — Theater at Monmouth will present the cult holiday hit, “The Santaland Diaries,” starting with a preview at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22. Opening night is Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Additional performances are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24, 29 and 30, and Dec. 1; and 1 p.m. Nov. 24 and 25, and Dec. 1 and […]
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Gaslight Theater to present final show of the season
HALLOWELL — The Gaslight Theater will feature performances of “Not About Nightingales” by Tennessee Williams as its last show of the 2018 season. This early work by the revered playwright caused a sensation in Houston, New York and London. This is a raw, sprawling dramatization of real events at a Philadelphia prison in 1937. Convicts […]
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Lewiston church to hold play during worship service
The Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St., Lewiston, will present the play “How Mr. Lurch Stole the Church” as part of its 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Oct. 21. All are welcome to attend this one-time-only event. Shown here at a recent rehearsal, from left, are Ben Turner, Lindsey Bates, Yvonne Gross, Terry […]
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'Much Ado About Nothing' in Lewiston
The cast of “Much Ado About Nothing” performs Thursday evening at the top of Dufresne Plaza in downtown Lewiston. The GypsyLew Theater Company’s production of the Shakespeare comedy is part of the Lewiston Public Library’s “Ye Olde Shakespeare Week.” The free, 80-minute production will also be performed at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. From left: Mary Randall as Beatrice, Christine Doucette as […]
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Alumni Theatre gives first performance in Jay
The first performance of the new group of actors and a director, Alumni Theatre, will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay. They will be performing a production of John Cariani’s wonderfully touching and funny play “Almost, Maine.” Admission is $5. The Alumni Theatre is comprised of folks […]
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Sandcastle building at Wilson Pond
Callie Collins, 2, left, her brother, Randy Collins, 5, and sister Juniper Collins, 4, all of Wilton prepare to build a sandcastle Thursday morning at the Wilson Pond beach in Kineowatha Park in Wilton. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Juniper Collins, 4, left, of Wilton, baby sitter Lacey Duval of Wilton, Juniper’s sister Callie Collins, 2, and […]
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Vienna Historical Society to present 'Ghosts for Sale'
The Vienna Historical Society, 1958 North Road in Mount Vernon, will present “Ghosts for Sale,” an historical fiction play using the names and time periods of several members of the Bradley family of Vienna. The family is then inserted into a story about a young woman who can no longer afford to keep the family […]
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Shakespeare’s 'Richard III' at Theater at Monmouth
MONMOUTH — William Shakespeare’s portrait of a Machiavellian genius and his murderous quest for absolute power, comes alive on Theater at Monmouth’s stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 13 through Saturday, Aug. 18, with matinee and evening performances on both weekdays and weekends throughout the summer. Crowned by means of shameless seduction, lies and bloodshed, […]
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A day at the playground
Katrina Berry of Corinna, left, helps her son, Shane Cutler, 3, enjoy the playground while his grandmother, Kathy Berry of New Sharon, lends a hand at Hippach Field in Farmington on Wednesday. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Shane Cutler, 3, looks to his mother, Katrina Berry, of Corinna to help him climb up a simulated rock-structure […]