Camden Shakespeare Festival presents ‘Aquitania’ in the amphitheatre

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Published
July 19, 2021

Camden Shakespeare Festival presents ‘Aquitania’ in the amphitheatre

The enchanting comedy runs July 21 through Aug. 8 and the ensemble features numerous Maine-based and guest actors.
Published
July 15, 2021

Fun(ny) times with McKinney July 23

This cop turned comedian performs at Camden Opera House.
Published
June 22, 2021

Library previews Camden Shakespeare Festival’s ‘Aquitania’

The play will be performed July 21 through Aug. 8 in the Camden Amphitheatre.
Published
June 4, 2021

Live theatre returns to The Waldo with 'Almost, Maine'

The Waldo Theatre, 916 Main St., brings live theatre back to its stage for the first time since 2014 with a community production of John Cariani's romantic comedy "Almost, Maine," beginning June 17 for two consecutive weekends. The play features a series of two-person scenes introducing audiences to the characters in the small town of Almost, Maine. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the ...
Published
April 26, 2021

'Come Spring' performance offered by historical society

Ben Ames Williams' frontier novel, "Come Spring," about the first settlers of Union will be brought to life in a Zoom presentation on Wednesday, May 5, at 7 p.m. The Union Historical Society program features players Vicki Boetsch as Mrs. Robbins, Briar Lyons as Mima Robbins, and Peter Duffy as Philip Robbins and Joel Adams. Duffy also serves as script writer and production manager. A Zoom link will be posted on ...
Published
April 19, 2021

Good Tern celebrates poetry month with online readings

April is National Poetry Month, and the Good Tern Co-op & Natural Foods Store, 50 Main St., hosts an online reading by local poets Thursday, April 29, from 7 to 8 p.m. The event is part of the Good Tern's Education and Outreach Committee's continuing series of community classes and events. Participating poets are Frances Vigeant, Eileen Hugo, Phelps Bristol, Lois Anne, Sarah Trapani, Colleen Gleason, Jeannie ...
Published
April 19, 2021

Camden Hills high schoolers present live musical in May

Spring is here, and Camden Hills Regional High School performs "The Theory of Relativity" May 7, 8, 14 and 15 on an outdoor stage. This contemporary musical explores the many aspects of human relationships and love, through solos, ensemble singing, and small vignettes. The show runs for approximately one hour and 20 minutes without an intermission. The genre of the show is more like a musical revue than a ...
Published
April 14, 2021

Virtual performance by the Rockland Shakespeare Society

The Rockland Public Library presents a reading from the Rockland Shakespeare Society, Thursday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. This event is free and open to all. The Rockland Shakespeare Society will present scenes from "The Merchant of Venice," one of Shakespeare's best-known plays. The society has been engaged in an in-depth study of this fascinating play and looks forward to presenting key scenes to the ...
Published
March 26, 2021

Strand Family Series continues with The Gottabees’ interactive theatre

The Boston-based ensemble The Gottabees will present three interactive Zoom experiences for kids and families as part of the virtual Strand Family Series. “How to Charm A Sea Monster” will be available on April 9 and 10, “What We Found in the Forest” will be available on April 16 and 17, and “Journey into Space” on April 23 and 24. All shows are at 11 a.m. The shows, part of The Gottabees' “ScreenPLAY!” series, ...
Published
March 22, 2021

Waldo Theatre welcomes two new board members

The Waldo continues to grow and expand its reach with the appointment of two new members to the board of directors: Chris Cash of Nobleboro and Cristina Stirratt of Bremen. They joined over the winter months, bringing the number of current members to 11. Chris Cash will be working on grant opportunities, data management, and outreach. Cash has more than 20 years of experience in various nonprofit roles, most ...

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