The inaugural prizes are given out during the Maine International Conference on the Arts in Portland.
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Theater review: Quirky characters struggle to communicate in ‘The Language Archive’
The play is both funny and poignant in its examination of relationships.
Theater review: ‘I’ll Be Back Before Midnight!’ is both frightful and fun
Comedic moments lighten the mood of this thriller from Freeport Players.
Playwright John Cariani enlists help from Broadway for a struggling arts center in Presque Isle
The actor, now living in New York, is holding a benefit performance, featuring Tony Shalhoub and other ‘Band’s Visit’ actors, to raise money for Wintergreen Arts Center in his hometown.
Theater review: Compelling story, spot-on singing make for a sensational ‘Jersey Boys’
The Ogunquit Playhouse produces the regional premiere of the musical about The Four Seasons.
Theater review: ‘Nunsense’ is silly, good fun
The production at Portland Stage through Sept. 9 is a collaboration with Maine State Music Theatre.
Theater review: Follow the twists in mystery ‘Dial M for Murder’
Adapted from film, the production is playing at Hackmatack Playhouse.
Theater review: ‘Grumpy Old Men’ premieres at Ogunquit Playhouse
It’s the first U.S. run of the musical, based on the 1993 film.
Theater review: Maine State makes a splash with ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
The high-energy production ranks among the Brunswick theater’s best.
Theater review: Hackmatack’s ‘Bridges of Madison County’ pulls at the heartstrings
The musical runs through Aug. 11 at the Berwick playhouse.