by Allen Adams of The Maine Edge: Regarding the theater, most of us have a very specific idea of what a musical is. Musical theater elicits images of huge sets and massive casts singing big songs – sheer spectacle across the board. And for the most part, that’s what...
by Judy Harrison of The Bangor Daily News: Penobscot Theatre Company’s world premiere of “Hair Frenzy” is a triumph for Orono playwright Travis G. Baker, thanks to fine directing and an impeccable cast. Read more.
by Shelby Hartin of The Bangor Daily News: When Bari Newport was on a plane bound for Bangor in 2011, someone said something to her she has never forgotten. Read more.
by Judy Harrison of The Bangor Daily News: The Bangor Opera House has been transformed into a broadcast studio complete with large microphones, a live band, jingles advertising local businesses, actors playing multiple roles and flashing “applause” signs that tell...
by Shelby Hartin of The Bangor Daily News: On a recent day, a melody of shouts, saws and background music drifted from the former fire station on Griffin Road, which has been converted into the Theatre Factory, where the sets of Penobscot Theatre Company plays are...
by Shelby Hartin of The Bangor Daily News: The faint hum of a sewing machine drifts from the room, mixing with the sounds of rustling fabrics. He sits at a table laden with spools of thread, scissors and empty coffee cups. To his left, a flowing cape split down the...
