STUDIO THEATER SERIES
A new low-cost series of plays in our Acorn Studio Theater. The productions feature the the talents of local playwrights and/or students at the Acorn Acting Academy. All of the plays are presented with a minimum of production elements to create a chamber theater feeling that focuses on character and action.
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THE SECRET OF COMEDY
by Michael Kimball
directed by Michael Levine
Emily's husband has just won the lottery, but all the money in the world can't cure her cancer, despite his ongoing efforts. Sometimes laughter is the only medicine.
October 8 to 24, 2010
THE WORLD OF SHOLOM ALEICHEM
by Arnold Perl
directed by Harlan Baker
Three plays bound together by the narrative of Mendele the Book Seller, who connects the three different expressions of Eastern European Jewish life of the last century.
December 3 to 19, 2010
CRYING AT THE MOVIES
by John Manderino
directed by Michael Levine
A man reminisces about the many movies in his life and how they shaped his relationships over the years. Featuring Paul Haley and Kerry Rasor in a tour de force for two actors.
January 13 to 30, 2011
BEST OF FEST: VOLUME II
various playwrights
directors TBA
The second installment of Acorn's celebration of our favorite short plays from the first 10 years of our Maine Playwrights Festival. Specific titles will be announced in the fall.
April 1 to 20, 2011
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 5 p.m.
Tickets $10 adults; $8 students and seniors
Open passes available for $25 adults; $20 students and senior
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Acorn Studio Theatre
90 Bridge St., Westbrook in the Dana Warp Mill
Open passes available for $25 adults; $20 students and senior
click here to purchase your open pass(es)
