STANDISH — The Schoolhouse Arts Center is holding a new event this fall called “Red Eye: a 24 Hour New Play Festival,” co-organized by actor/director Randy Hunt. Hunt, originally from Bangor, who now lives in the Portland area and has joined the southern Maine theater scene, has acted in more than a dozen fully-staged productions. […]
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Schoolhouse Arts Center auditions for 'And Then There Were None'
STANDISH — Schoolhouse Arts Center will be holding auditions for the production of the Agatha Christie mystery “And Then There Were None,” from noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 15, and from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 16 Auditions will be held at the center, 16 Richville Road, Standish. Character Justice Lawrence Wargrave comes […]
Schoolhouse Arts Center opens 2018 season with 'Harvey"
STANDISH — An invisible rabbit named Harvey will make his stage debut at Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road (Route 114), from April 13-22. “Harvey,” Schoolhouse’s first production of the 2018 season, is directed by Chris Roberts, assisted by Hollie Pryor. The play will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. […]
Black Box Theater brings focus to local teens
STANDISH — The Schoolhouse Arts Center is endeavoring to bring focus and direction to local teens through participation in community theater. The Schoolhouse, a local community theater and educational organization, has occupied the old Standish high school building since 1989. More than 15 years ago, they converted a large second-floor room into a small theater […]
Auditions for 'Harvey' called at Schoolhouse Arts Center
STANDISH — Schoolhouse Arts Center (SAC) is announcing auditions for “Harvey,” the first production of the 2018 season, directed by Chris Roberts and assistant directed by Hollie Pryor. When Elwood P. Dowd starts to introduce his imaginary friend Harvey, a six-and-a-half-foot invisible rabbit, to guests at a party, his sister Veta has seen as much […]
Schoolhouse Arts presents 'Dracula'
STANDISH — As families in the Lakes Region prepare for Halloween, the Schoolhouse Arts Center is getting a head start on the spooky season. From Oct. 6 through Oct. 15, the center will present “Dracula,” based on Bram Stoker’s memorable gothic novel. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and and Sundays at 2 […]
Schoolhouse Arts Center announces 'Dracula' cast
STANDISH — The Schoolhouse Arts Center announces the cast for the fall 2017 production of “Dracula.” The Schoolhouse Arts Center is proud to announce its cast for the fall 2017 production of “Dracula.” This show is directed by Danny Gay and assistant directed by Chris Roberts, both board members and avid thespians of the theatre. […]
‘Plaza Suite’ coming to Schoolhouse Arts Center
STANDISH — Schoolhouse Arts Center will present “Plaza Suite” on three consecutive weekends from April 21 to May 7. Under the direction of Jerry Walker, both suffering and slapstick get their due in this classic and much-loved Neil Simon comedy. In Suite 719, not-so-blissfully wedded couple Sam and Karen revisit their honeymoon spot to try […]