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 …
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.
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 …
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.”
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, …
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, …
BLUE HILL — Someday, a play will be written specifically for a virtual Zoom format or, then again, perhaps, with a COVID vaccine on the horizon, it won’t be necessary. Let’s hope! The New Surry Theatre, however, is not waiting for either of those eventualities, and have instead, courageously forged ahead with a virtual performance …
By Nan Lincoln Special to The Ellsworth American BAR HARBOR — Ellsworth High School last weekend held onto its theatrical crown in Class B while Mount Desert Island High School reclaimed its title for Class A at the regional 2020 Maine Drama Festival held at MDI High School. Both schools now will compete respectively at …
Reviewed by Nan Lincoln Special to The Ellsworth American ELLSWORTH — Amidst all the high school drama and jazz fest hoopla, theater lovers might not be aware that there has been some fun theatrical fare going on recently at The Grand. And, lucky for you, the theater will perform Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s …
ELLSWORTH — Oh my, what a thrilling day of song and dance last Friday when many of our area high schools and middle schools gathered at Ellsworth High School for the District VI Vocal Jazz Festival. They performed 13 different show choir and jazz choir productions in hopes of going on to the finale Friday-Saturday, …
By Nan Lincoln Special to The Ellsworth American Don’t make any plans for the next three weekends, unless of course your plans include attending one, two or three of the Maine music and drama festivals. Yup, it’s that time of year again when the area’s talented area high and middle school students strut their stuff …
Reviewed by Nan Lincoln for the Ellsworth American BLUE HILL — It was a frigid cold Saturday night as I drove toward Blue Hill to see “Constellations” the latest offering from the New Surry Theatre. With my car heater blasting as it attempted to keep me from freezing, I couldn’t help but imagine myself at …
