Make way for monsters: MDI High graduate publishes third fantasy novel
Magras wrote her first book as a seventh-grader at the Conners-Emerson School, with encouragement from her teacher, Lisa Plourde, and graduated MDI High School in 1992.
Articles by: Nan Lincoln
Nan Lincoln
The former arts editor at the Bar Harbor Times writes reviews and feature stories for The Ellsworth American and Mount Desert Islander.
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Let’s get it on! Jen Shepard enchants as Dr. Ruth
To get some Dr. Ruth mojo into your own life, the show runs through May 22 at the Bangor Opera house.
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No holding back “Matilda”! It took two years, but the musical opens next weekend
To reserve seats, call 667-9500 and visit www.grandonline.org.
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Winning ways and plays: EHS and MDIHS take top festival honors
This was the first time a student-written play has won the regional round of the drama fest
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Her moment: EHS student to debut one-act at Drama Fest
If the past is any prediction, it is a sure bet these young actors will pull it all together by the appointed time and the play will be a big contender for the top slot in the competition, which will be held this Friday and Saturday, March 25 and 26, at EHS. “Slipping” will be performed at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 26, in the EHS auditorium.
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It’s a good musical, Charlie Brown
Reviewed by Nan Lincoln Special to The Ellsworth American BLUE HILL — Some 50 years ago, Bill Raiten, a young man who had recently arrived in Maine from New York City, launched a production of the new musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Revised)” at Ellsworth High School. Raiten went on to create the …
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A paean to parenting
Special to The Ellsworth American BLUE HILL — I just can’t say enough about the effort, talent and enthusiasm with which the New Surry Theatre has put into keeping the shows going on during this pandemic. Not only have they found theatrical fare well-suited for Zoom presentations, they have found plays that are relevant politically …
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New Surry’s “Red Hot Patriot” play sizzles
New Surry Theatre, and in particular actor Vanessa Hawkins, reminded us of Ivins’ blistering wit in the recent virtual production of Allison Engel’s “Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins,” which closed last weekend.
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Powerful play explores half-siblings’ bond
BLUE HILL — Once again I am amazed and impressed at how local theaters are rising to the occasion of this pandemic. Professional, amateur and even local schools have been finding innovative ways to keep the shows going on. The New Surry Theatre is a prime example. Determined not to close the curtains on its …
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Actors get personal in “Flyin’ Solo”
Remember how in the olden days we used to gather for dinner parties? And as we sat around the table, shoulder to shoulder, we would share both good food and our best stories. Well, that’s kind of what it is like watching a performance of the Penobscot Theatre Company’s virtual performance of “Flyin’ Solo.”
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It’s a beautiful day in Mr. Ben’s neighborhood
BANGOR — I love Ben Layman. Whenever I see this triple-threat actor’s name on the cast list of an area theatrical event — most often, these days, the Penobscot Theatre Company— I know I am going to have a terrific time. So, of course I was thrilled to see that PTC’s virtual performance season, …
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New Surry Theatre serves up political satire
BLUE HILL — A funny thing happened on the way to the pandemic. Almost a year ago, as COVID-19 hit the East Coast, amateur and professional theaters nationally, locally and around the world closed their curtains and doors, leaving thousands, perhaps millions, out of jobs and audiences bereft. But then something happened. Being creative types, …