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Jonathan Berry to step down as Artistic Director of Penobscot Theatre Company
Penobscot Theatre Company (PTC) announces that Artistic Director Jonathan Berry will step down at the conclusion of the 51st Mainstage season, concluding a remarkable tenure marked by artistic innovation, community engagement, and post-pandemic growth.
Maine on Maine on Maine
As PTC began pre-production for Matinicus: A Lighthouse Play, we spoke to playwright Jenny Connell Davis to get her insight on Abbie’s story, her take on this piece of Maine History, and her own experiences growing up here on the coast.
For someone who doesn’t know the story of Abigail Burgess, can you give a brief synopsis?
MATINICUS is the story of a teenage girl, a lighthouse keeper’s daughter, in 1850s Maine. Her father is hired to
PTC Giving Day 2024 Final Report
Our 2024 Giving Day was a massive success thanks to the donors, supporters, and patrons of PTC. Take a look at the final report of our May 14th Fundraiser.
PTC announces General Auditions for 51st Season
Friday, May 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday, May 11th from 10:00am to 4:00pm Auditions will be held at the Bangor Opera House at 131 Main St in Bangor, Maine. Or remotely on Zoom Auditionees will be pre-scheduled in ten-minute slots. Please prepare 2...
Announcing our 51st Season
BIRTHDAY CANDLES by Noah Haidle September 19 - October 6, 2024 A moment, a lifetime, a cake, a universe. On her seventeenth birthday, Ernestine Ashworth yearns for an extraordinary life. In a flash, she’s 18, then 40, then 73 and with the passing of each...
PTC announces additions to sound system.
Since arriving at PTC, I’ve been hearing a lot of responses about amplification around our productions, so I'd like to take a moment to share with you my philosophy around amplification on stage (specifically when it comes to wiring each actor with a personal...
Downtown with Rich Kimball celebrates 50 years of PTC
Downtown with Rich Kimball is celebrating Penobscot Theatre Company this month! Every week Rich will be joined by a familiar face from PTC to discuss the legacy of Bangor's Theatre. Mark Torres 10/5/23 Mark Torres, former artistic director at Penobscot Theatre...
Press Release: DIRTY DEEDS DOWNEAST A WORLD PREMIERE ARRIVES AT PTC
DIRTY DEEDS DOWNEAST A WORLD PREMIERE ARRIVES AT PTC Bangor, ME - Penobscot Theatre Company is thrilled to bring this world premiere to the Bangor Opera House stage in its second Mainstage production of the celebratory 50th Season. Artistic Director Jonathan Berry...
50th Season
Penobscot Theatre Company is thrilled to announce its 50th anniversary season! Under Artistic Director Jonathan Berry, the season features a fantastic mix of beloved plays from PTC’s past and brand-new productions never-before seen on the PTC stage. The season...
Holiday Job Posting-Backstage Runcrew
PENOBSCOT THEATRE COMPANY in downtown Bangor is looking to hire crew positions for their upcoming holiday production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER: START DATE: Tuesday, 11/22/22 TECH: 11/22/22 – 11/30/22. (Off for Thanksgiving 11/24– tech hours evening/weekends)...