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Path to canine limelight is no walk in the park
About 150 youngsters - and a dozen pups - vie for roles in 'Annie.'
[Maine Sunday Telegram, 2/20/05]
Theater company's road to respectability is paved with good intentions
'A Man of No Importance' is a production of great importance to the young Good Theater in its quest to challenge actors and fill seats. The show runs through March 13.
[Maine Sunday Telegram, 2/13/05]
"Lysistrata"
The University of Southern Maine's Theater Department has updated Aristophane's satire and presents its modern "Lysistrata" Friday, Feb. 11 through Feb. 20. Read a review of the show...
[Go, Entertainment Weekly, 2/10/05]
"What Happened Was . . ."
Portland Performing Arts Center presents the Tom Noonan play Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 27. Get details...
[Go, Entertainment Weekly, 2/10/05]
MORE of this week's performances
Company well-positioned for the next 25 years
Portland Ballet's executive director Eugenia O'Brien talks about the company's 25th anniversary.
[Maine Sunday Telegram 2/27/05]
25 Portland Ballet marks a red-letter year
The dance company celebrates with a silver-anniversary show and birthday bash at Merrill Auditorium that features both new work and some old favorites.
[Maine Sunday Telegram 2/27/05]
TWO ON THE AISLE
Future in performing arts could start here
By Cathy Nelson Price
Newcomers to our area, especially those with children, often ask how to connect with performing arts programs. See story
[Maine Sunday Telegram 2/27/04]
Readers' Poll
The 18th annual Audience readers' poll
It's that time again: Of all things terrific and tasty and true,readers have shared a few of their favorites,and these are ...
[Maine Sunday Telegram 3/14/04]
"The Foreigner"
7:30 p.m., Wednesdays through Fridays; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 20, Portland Performing Arts Center, 25A Forest Ave., Portland
When Charlie and Froggy, two Brits, vacation at a backwoods fishing lodge in Georgia, Froggy "helps" shy Charlie by telling the other lodge guests that Charlie doesn't speak English. Charlie ends up learning a lot more than he ever dreamed. Portland Stage Company presents "The Foreigner" beginning Tuesday through Feb. 20. Call 774-0465 for tickets. Tickets are $16-$32. See review: 'The Foreigner' is serious fun
[Go, Entertainment Weekly, 1/20/05]
From Good Theater to Great Performances, a season to relish
Here are some of the professional and semi-professional theater and performing arts options in southern Maine this fall.
[Maine Sunday Telegram 9/19/04]
More ongoing & upcoming performances
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 A list of theaters and other venues that host theater productions, grouped by region.
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The theater Q&A series features interviews with actors and theater staff in Maine
'What Happened' relies on two actors, just the right two
Lisa Muller-Jones and Paul Drinan embark on a first date that is by turns sad, funny and extraordinarily awkward in the Mad Horse Theatre Company production.
[GO, Greater Portland's Entertainment Weekly 2/17/2005]
Backstage for 'Beauty and Beast'
Joanna Pike, a sophomore at South Portland High School, is a stagehand in the school's production of "Beauty and the Beast."
[GO, Greater Portland's Entertainment Weekly 2/10/2005]
Bitten early by the acting bug
Mikhaila Fogel the 11-year-old sixth grader of Portland is developing her acting skills.
[GO, Greater Portland's Entertainment Weekly 1/27/2005]
High praise for USM theater and a playwrite of promise
Chris Gyngell writer of "November/December" has been chosen as one of six finalists for the National Student Playwriting Award.
[GO, Greater Portland's Entertainment Weekly 1/13/2005]
Play's a family affair for Kuehners
Nicole Kuehner plays the part of a department store employee in "The Christmas Post," at holiday production at the South Portland Church of the Nazarene.
[GO, Greater Portland's Entertainment Weekly 12/2/04]
Young actress finds surprising depth in 'Hansel and Gretel' role
Laura Darrell of Yarmouth stars as Gretel in the Portland Players production.
[GO, Greater Portland's Entertainment Weekly 11/25/04]
Theater camp's hectic, stressful, but lots of fun
Alex Boucher, 13, of Biddeford has two roles in the upcoming performance of "Dear Edwina, Jr." being staged by the City Theater Musical Summer Camp.
[GO, Greater Portland's Entertainment Weekly 8/12/04] New theater company founder says he'll seek to join forces with other area troupes
Adam Gutgsell is the founder of a new theater company and the production will be its debut.
[GO, Greater Portland's Entertainment Weekly 8/5/04] A deer in the spotlight ballerina relishes the role
Molly Schaffner, 15, a first-year student at Brunswick High School, plays Fawn in the Coastal Maine Youth Ballet production "Blackberry Winter: A Fawn's First Year."
[GO, Greater Portland's Entertainment Weekly 5/13/04]
More Q&As
DINING
Lunch this week: Duckfat's tasty treats come with a large helping of fun.
Dinner this week: Uffa's inspired menu makes for a memorable night.
ART
From pastel painters to a celebration of art created by youth, the end of February is looking hot for art-exhibit openings.
MUSIC
Devonsquare and Schooner Fare reunite for benefit concert and the PSO performs Beethoven. More music events.
VARIETY
Disney on Ice presents Toy Story 2 beginning Wednesday.
THEATER
"The Little Prince," and "Yemmaya's Belly" are just two of the performances being presented on stages this week. Get details...
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