The 2008 2009 Season
ON GOLDEN POND
by Ernest Thompson
September 10-21, 2008
Presented to great critical and popular acclaim first off then on Broadway, before becoming an oscar winning film, this touching, funny and warmly perceptive play follows a spirited and lovable elderly couple facing their twilight years over the course of a summer at their camp in Maine. "ON GOLDEN POND is a work of rare simplicity and beauty" —NY Daily News. "…a rare and memorable theatrical experience…" —Variety.
STATE OF THE UNION
by Russel Crouse & Howard Lindsay
October 22-November 2 , 2008
Elect the winner of the 1946 Pulitzer Prize as your theatrical production of choice this Election Season. State of the Union is the ultimate Washington power play about political ambition and moral principles, backroom deals and party bosses, special interest groups and romantic intrigue. It's 1948 and the Republicans are grooming their handpicked candidate and 'captain of industry' Grant Matthews for a run for the White House. As Matthews struggles with issues of politics versus principles, he finds comfort in his estranged wife who has been brought in from out of town for use as a campaign pro. A wildly comedic ride of politics, power and personalities. Not to be missed.
Watch this space for news about the exciting show we have planned for this year's holiday season!
DINNER WITH FRIENDS
by Donald Marguiles
March 18-29, 2009
Winner of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize. "…Margulies writes about relationships with such intelligence and spiky humor that his comedy-drama…becomes something quite wonderful." —Time. "…wry and keenly observed and bathed in the unspoken sorrow that can sneak up on you in middle age…" —NY Times. "…full of life, warmth, laughs and wisdom…" —NY Daily News. "A breezy comedy of modern manners that turns poignant and deeply affecting by its end. Margulies touches chords that resonate with a deep affecting humanity." —San Francisco Examiner.
MAURITIUS
by Theresa Rebeck
April 29 - May 10, 2009
Maine Premiere. Stamp collecting is far more risky than you think. This hit during Broadway’s 2007 season, follows the story of two estranged half-sisters who discover a book of rare stamps that may include the crown jewel for collectors after their mother dies. One sister tries to collect on the windfall, while the other resists for sentimental reasons. In this gripping tale, a seemingly simple sale becomes dangerous when three seedy, high-stakes collectors enter the sisters' world, willing to do anyt hing to claim the rare find as their own. Comic and thrilling, a great new American play.
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE
by Steven Dietz,
based on the original 1899 play by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
June 10-21, 2009
Maine Premiere. Winner of the 2007 Edgar Award for Best Mystery Play. “This witty, well-crafted script is very much an homage to Conan Doyle, and the play’s greatest pleasure is seeing his iconic characters brought to life. A delightful evening of entertainment.” —Arizona Republic. “Dietz has created a fun evening that moves quickly, and is guaranteed to please everyone who joins in the game.” —BackStage.
The 3rd Annual Northern Writes New Play Festival
June 22 - July 3, 2009
Two weeks worth of readings and workshop productions of new theatrical work in development. 10-minute plays, one-acts and full length plays and musicals will all be on the bill as Penobscot Theatre becomes a haven for creation this summer.
