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Merry Wives of Windsor - Camden Civic Theatre

29 Elm Street
Camden, Maine 04843
 Phone: (207) 236-2281

Feb 07 thru Apr 18, 2010. Merry Wifes of Windsor is a rarely seen Shakespearean comedy with several fantastic female leads and the infamous comedic character John Falstaff best known from Shakespeare's two history plays: Henry IV Part I and II. Auditions: Sunday, February 7th at 3:00 p.m. 3rd floor Camden Opera House and Monday, February 8th at 6:00 p.m. 3rd floor Camden Opera House. Please come prepared with a monologue one minute (or so) in length, preferably Shakespeare - if you don't have a monologue, there will be materials available to cold read at the auditions. Call backs Wednesday February 10th at 6:00 p.m. location TBA. First read through will be on Saturday February 13th time TBA. The performances are Friday April 9, Saturday April 10, evening performances Sunday April 11 matinee, and the following weekend Friday April 16, Saturday April 17 evening performances, and Sunday April 18 matinee.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Master Harold and the Boys - Portland Stage

25A Forest Avenue
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 774-0465

Mar 02 thru Mar 21, 2010. A sometimes comic, frequently searing, and ultimately hopeful coming of age story set during a rain-soaked afternoon in South Africa. Fugard's masterpiece is a powerful examination of the impact of apartheid on the close friendship between young Hally, a teenager from a fractured family trying to find his place, and two black servants. The Portland Stage Experience is intimate, exhilarating, and completely original. Our theater is fully accessible for handicapped individuals, and we provide listening aids. We are committed to presenting a diverse array of plays ensuring that audiences have access to vibrant, innovative theatre. For info and tickets phone (207) 774-0465.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Importance of Being Earnest - St. Lawrence Arts Center

76 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 775-5568

Mar 04 thru Mar 28, 2010. The Importance of Being Earnest is Oscar Wilde's classic comedy/satire about the hypocrisy of Victorian society. This Good Theater presentation features an all-star cast of eight and a stunning physical production. Fast, funny and frothy! See website for performance dates and times.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Love Song - ACAT (Waterville Opera House Studio Theater)

93 Main Street
Waterville, Maine 04901
 Phone: (207) 873-7000

Mar 12 thru Mar 21, 2010. ACAT presents: Love Song, by John Kolvenbach, focuses on Beane, an introverted, morbid and slightly lost character and his better-adjusted sister Joan. Whilst for Beane, social interaction is baffling, his sister's trials are in her stressful, professional life where she is "surrounded by dipsticks" and she takes four-minute lunch breaks. Having just fired another intern, this time for tears after a misfiling incident, her contempt for the incompetent is hilarious: "Is it too hard to staple?" Directed by Doree Austin.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Barefoot in the Park - Portland Players

420 Cottage Road
South Portland, Maine 04106
 Phone: (207) 799-7337

Mar 12 thru Mar 28, 2010. Portland Players presents Barefoot in the Park.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Magnetic North - The Public Theatre

31 Maple Street
Lewiston, Maine 04240
 Phone: (207) 782-3200

Mar 19 thru Mar 28, 2010. Told with startling honestly, intelligence and humor, Magnetic North explores the faith in faithfulness and the fine line between flirtation and betrayal when a husband stumbles upon the email address of a former girlfriend and is pulled towards the past.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company - Merrill Auditorium

20 Myrtle Street
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 842-0800

Mar 20, 2010. Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) is dance that energizes, inspires, and feeds the soul. DCDC presents the work of three of the most creative geniuses in American dancemaking, drawn from the company's participation in the Kennedy Center's festival Masters of African-American Choreography: Donald McKayle's masterwork Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder, about a group of men on a prison chain gang; Tony-nominated choreographer Donald Byrd's JLawrence Paint (Harriet Tubman Remix), inspired by the paintings of Jacob Lawrence; and hip-hop-inflected dancemaker Rennie Harris's Jacob's Ladder, also informed by a Lawrence painting.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny - South Portland Auditorium

637 Highland Avenue
South Portland, Maine 04106
 Phone: (207) 842-0800

Mar 20, 2010. The adorable rabbits of Margaret Wise Brown's beloved children's books spring to life as delightful puppets. Maine family favorite Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia returns with two new puppet-theater productions featuring cuddly rabbits - Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Mermaid Theatre brings its whimsical puppetry, dreamlike imagery, original music, and soothing "bunny banter" to these childhood classics. Geared toward ages 2-7.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Auditions - Spelling Bee Musical - Chocolate Church Arts Center

804 Washington Stret
Bath, Maine 04530
 Phone: (207) 442-8455

Mar 21, 2010. Studio Theatre of Bath announces an upcoming audition for community actors. An open audition will be held for actors to be considered for a role in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" on Sunday, March 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Chocolate Church Performing Arts Center. Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, March 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. Please report to the annex. Actors should come prepared to sing an up-tempo song from the show or another contemporary production that shows off their voice and acting skills. An accompanist will be provided, please bring sheet music. There will also be a dance audition. The director is looking for adults to play child spellers as well as two adult moderators, ranging from 18 to 30 years old. Studio Theatre is a financially secure, semi-professional theatre company that provides a technically superior and creative theatre experience. "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is directed by Justin St. Louis, musical direction is by Sara Sturdivant. Contact Justin St. Louis, Director Phone: (207) 229-2675 or email justin.stlouis@maine.edu.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Brian Regan - Merrill Auditorium

20 Myrtle Street
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 842-0800

Mar 21, 2010. One of the premier comedians in the country, Brian Regan has performed on the late shows of Johnny Carson, David Letterman and Conan O'Brien. A favorite of Comedy Central, his wildly popular "Brian Regan in Concert: A Comedy Central Live Event" preceded the development of his own show for the network.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Tao: The Martial Art of Drumming - Collins Center for the Arts

University of Maine
Orono, Maine 04469
 Phone: (207) 581-1755

Mar 24, 2010. Athletic bodies and contemporary costumes meet explosive Taiko drumming and innovative choreography in this show that has critics waxing lyrical about TAO's extraordinary precision, energy, and stamina. With hundreds of sold out shows and more than a million spectators, TAO has proven that modern entertainment based on the traditional art of Japanese drumming, has massive international appeal. Performance at 7 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update