UNION — Union Elementary School students helped celebrate Union’s 250th birthday by presenting an original play, “The Trees Remember” on Tuesday, April 30, in the school gymnasium. The multimedia…
Film and Theater
a collection of four short plays
BELFAST — Theatre Nouveau has cast its first production for 2024, The Shakespeare Lonely Hearts Club, which will run at The Basil Burwell Theatre in Belfast, opening on Friday, May 31. This new…
invisible in the community
CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library and Community Connect Maine are partnering up to show a screening of Invisible: Personal Stories from the Front Lines of Disability, a collection of…
the trusting geisha and the callous American naval officer
ROCKLAND — Puccini’s Madama Butterfly will be presented as a Metropolitan Opera Live-In-HD simulcast from New York City at the Strand Theatre on Saturday, May 11, at 1 p.m. An encore will be…
two ages of theatre collide
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre will screen a National Theatre Live captured-live stage production of The Motive and the Cue on Thursday, May 9, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
“Sam Mendes (The Lehman…
THOMASTON — "WATTS So Funny?!" brings the comedy heat to Watts Hall Community Arts on Saturday, May 11.
“Hosted by local comedy luminary Emily Dillon, this event boasts an all-star lineup…
an original comedy with country songs
WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre will be holding auditions for Tanglin’ Hearts, an original comedy with country songs which will be staged at The Waldo early this fall. Book and lyrics are by actress…
UNITY — Korinn Mowrey will be at the Ecology Learning Center in Unity, to perform “A Dancer’s Journey to Live,” Saturday, April 27, at 7 p.m., in their newly acquired theater gifted to them by the…
BELFAST — Out in the Open is hosting a Queer Performance Art & Drag Summit on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., in Belfast. At this Summit, attendees will have the opportunity to explore…
The Strand Theatre presents a new edition of its radio variety show series Strand On The Air with the “We’ll Get Through This Somehow Edition” on Sunday, April 28…
WALDOBORO — “The 18th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is headed to The Waldo Theatre with a top notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead,” said…
the curious and lovable WALL-E discovers a new purpose in life
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre’s monthly Family Film Matinee series presents Wall-E (2008) on Sunday, April 28, at 1 p.m. The matinee series presents favorite…
CAMDEN — Emmy nominated Maine filmmaker Daniel Lambert will present his film Maine at Gettysburg on Saturday, April 27, at 4 p.m., for the last in the Historical Society’s Winter Speaker…
CAMDEN — “Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., is pleased to bring a true family-friendly magic show to town!” said the Opera House, in a news release.
The Magic of Lyn, featuring acclaimed…
a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre will present a screening of Batman (1989) on Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m., as part of its Jubilee Film Series, which celebrates acclaimed films that have…
ROCKLAND — La Rondine will be presented as a Metropolitan Opera Live-In-HD simulcast from New York City at the Strand Theatre on Saturday, April 20, at 1 p.m. An encore will be screened on Tuesday…
THOMASTON — The Portland Stage presents "Play Me a Story" Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., at Watts Hall Community Arts, in Thomaston.
This event kicks off at 10 a.m. with a…
a radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre will screen a National Theatre Live captured-live stage production of Vanya, a radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, on Thursday, April 18. Showtimes…
ROCKLAND – Caña Dulce y Caña Brava, an electrifying traditional son jarocho group from Mexico, will appear at the Strand Theatre on Friday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m…
“regularly listed among the greatest films ever made”
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents a screening of The Passion of Joan of Arc, Thursday, June 6, at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to all.
Join staff in the Community…
Camden Rockport Middle School is presenting "The Death and Life of Sneaky Fitch," …
ROCKLAND - The Criterion Series, a monthly film series sponsored by The Criterion Collection, continues with a screening of Modern Times (1936) on Sunday…
BELFAST — “A Funny Thing Happened on the way to Belfast”, a Musical Comedy Revue, will take center stage at the Basil Burwell Community Theatre April 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. Presented by the Belfast…
“The findings from this study reinforce what we are hearing from school staff across the area, and issue an urgent warning for all parents, administrators, and teens to take action”
BELFAST — More than one of every ten high school students is vaping, according to newly released federal data. Among middle school students, about 5% said they’ve used e-cigarettes. As researchers…
“There’s something that feels remarkably familiar about the relationships in this play”
WALDOBORO — The romantic comedy/drama Now and Then, by playwright Sean Grennan, is coming to The Waldo Theatre for four performances beginning March 30, 2024.
“The latest in a recent…
WALDOBORO — The romantic comedy/drama Now and Then, by playwright Sean Grennan, is coming to The Waldo Theatre for four performances beginning March 30, 2024.
“The latest in a recent…
an ordinary rule follower is mistakenly identified as key to saving the world
ROCKLAND —The Strand Theatre’s monthly Family Film Matinee series presents The Lego Movie (2014) on Sunday, March 31, at 1 p.m. The matinee series presents…
A charismatic English professor arrives at a strict prep school
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre will present a screening of Dead Poets Society (1989) on Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m., as part of its new Jubilee Film Series, which celebrates acclaimed…
Bringing Puppets to Life workshop at Steel House, May 23
ROCKLAND — Theater company Sandglass Theater, from Putney, Vermont, will bring their puppetry and dance performance “When I Put On Your Glove” to the Strand Theatre stage on Friday, May 24, at 7 p…
stories from Wabanaki and Acadian, farmers, Loring Air Force Base, and more
A short documentary film, La Frontière, will be featured on Maine Public Television as part of their Maine Public Film Series. Viewers can watch the premiere on Thursday, March 21, at 9 p…
the star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s Shakespeare adaptation
ROCKLAND — A live broadcast of Roméo et Juliette will be presented as a Metropolitan Opera Live-In-HD simulcast at the Strand Theatre on Saturday, March 23, at 1 p.m. An encore will be screened on…
original choreography in collaboration with musicians Elsie Gawler and Shepsi Eaton
ROCKPORT — Experience the flow of dance, circus arts, acrobatics, story and song as Molly Gawler performs her one-woman show, Saturday, March 16, at 7 p.m., at the Rockport Opera House.
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the thirteen-month struggle by a community fighting to survive
ROCKLAND — The Criterion Series, a monthly film series sponsored by The Criterion Collection, continues with a screening of Harlan County USA (1976) on Sunday, March 17, at 1 p.m., at the…
complex relationships between genius, mental illness, and family dynamics
BELFAST — Belfast Maskers is currently rehearsing for its first full production of the 2024 season, David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama "Proof". Set against the backdrop of the academic…
More than 1,000 students at 69 high schools all across Maine are preparing for the 2024 Maine Drama Festival.
On March 8 and 9, at eight Regional competitions in Brewer, Ellsworth,…
BELFAST — Belfast Maskers are seeking actors and actresses of all ages for their 2024 Festival of One Acts. Auditions will take place on two dates in February at the Basil Burwell Community…
Waldo Theatre
The Waldo Theatre is presenting a unique, day-long program on Sunday, March 3. "Now More Than Ever: Embracing Our Selves” will focus on the diverse experiences of living in female bodies and the…
a heartfelt romantic comedy
WALDOBORO — “Now and Then,” an upcoming community theatre production at the Waldo Theatre, has been cast and is now in rehearsals. Scheduled to open on March 30, Now and Then is a heartfelt…
The documentary film David Driskell: In Search of the Creative Truth by Richard Kane will kick off the UMVA (Union of Maine Visual Artists) Bi-Monthly Maine Masters Screening Series via…
CAMDEN — Points North Institute, which produces the annual Camden International Film Festival, has announced the departure of…
WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre, in Waldoboro, has announced the lineup for its new EPIC Winter Film Series. The Waldo has assembled three EPIC titles that have been frequently missed or overlooked…
Belfast Maskers is looking for adult performers for a comedic Broadway revue that will be produced in early April 2024. Potential performers can audition on either Wednesday, January 10, from 6 to…
BELFAST — Director Stephanie Natale recently unveiled the cast she has selected for Belfast Maskers' first production of 2024, the intriguing play "Proof" by David Auburn. This captivating drama…
A play about math and madness
BELFAST — Belfast Maskers will hold open auditions for its first play of the 2024 season, "Proof" by David Auburn. There are two opportunities to audition at the Basil Burwell Community Theater,…
an opera diva returns to her native Brazil to search for her lost lover
ROCKLAND — The Metropolitan Opera premiere of Mexican composer Daniel Catán’s opera Florencia en el Amazonas will be presented as a Live In HD simulcast…
CAMDEN — Camden Opera House announces holiday entertainment for December 2023.
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THOMASTON — Watts Hall Community Players is presenting its annual community reading of Dylan Thomas’s A Child’s Christmas in Wales and is welcoming readers of all ages. The text is…
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre will present the 2023-24 season of The Met: Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live high-definition cinema…
youth and adult workshops with Ryan Jackson
WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre Education Program is offering a new line up of fall classes featuring the talents of local teacher and improv artist Ryan Jackson.
This fall is all about…
Camden International Film Festival’s 19th year
CAMDEN—The way PenBay Pilot has historically covered the Camden International Film Festival (September 14 -17) is to focus on films that local residents would be willing to take time out of their…
