W ith the leaves already beginning to fall, artistic director Al Miller and executive director Wendy Poole of The Theater Project, 14 School St. announce the plays that will make up their 41st season.
The season opens in October with a Young People’s Theater production of “The Bully Plays” — a collection of short plays that, a news release describes, will “challenge, inspire and enlighten, and help confront the issue of bullying in a constructive and creative way.” This production is part of an outreach program with Georgetown Central School, aided by a component fund of The Maine Community Foundation.
Later in October, The Professional Ensemble will present Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice,” in special collaboration with CHANS Hospice Care Program and Sarah Ruhl. A news release describes this production as “a reimagined telling of the Orpheus myth, with contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists and breathtaking visual effects.”
The Center Stage Players take the stage in November to show off their original Reader’s Theater work, and December brings the magical tale of “The Last Unicorn,” adapted by Al Miller for The Young Company, The Theater Project’s high school acting troupe.
December also brings Al Miller’s annual “Wales and Tales,” a collection of holiday and winter stories adapted for the stage.
In January and February, The Theater Project will offer its traditional cure for the holiday doldrums, the always funny — often inappropriately so — Winter Cabaret, featuring original material by The Professional Ensemble.
In March, Miller will direct his adaptation of Victor Hugo’s “Les Miserables,” a community collaboration featuring The Professional Ensemble and Young Company members.
In April, The Young People’s Theater takes the stage with its version of “The Tale of Despereaux,” that heroic little mouse with the big ears.
The Center Stage Players return with another Reader’s Theater performance in May, and The Young Company ushers in June with its take on high school life, “Voices in the Mirror,” now in its 17th year.
As June closes, Miller will again present his original musical, “Lafille at Tess’ Market,” a tale of a piece of Brunswick history.
Summer brings theater camps to The Theater Project, and The Young People’s Theater will be adapting and performing two productions, “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” and “Treasure Island,” while the Young Company works its week of magic on “Boxers, A Collection of Shorts.”
All tickets for Theater Project productions are pay-what-you-want, with suggested prices for each show.
For information call 729-8584, email thetheaterproject@mac.com or visit www.theaterproject.com.
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