MDI Drama Students Aim for the Spotlight at States—But Need Your Help

Regional winners will hold performance Wednesday to raise funds Carrie Jones Mar 13, 2025 Share MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Some local students need the community’s help to get to the state drama championships at the end of March in Camden Hills, a spot they earned by their Class A regional win for their performance of Eurydice. “It is an important accomplishment. First, we have to win the regional … Continue reading MDI Drama Students Aim for the Spotlight at States—But Need Your Help

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Criterion’s Future Is Uncertain

Staff let go and theater closed as board contemplates extensive repairs and way to move forward Carrie Jones Jan 21, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—Flow like a river: that’s what former Criterion Theatre Production Manager Chuck Colbert would tell the staff before big events and performance. Do your work. Take obstacles in stride. Do it all with love. Flow like a river. As of January 12, … Continue reading Criterion’s Future Is Uncertain

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Want to Understand What Community & Imagination Can Do? Head to the Theater

A Starry Cast and Devoted Crew bring ACT’s “Just So” to the Grand This Friday CARRIE JONES MAY 01, 2024 Share ELLSWORTH—Matt Cornish strides along the aisles of Ellsworth’s Grand Theater. He looks left. He looks right. He listens, leaning forward, as his cast crowds the stage, waiting for his instruction, his notes, his thoughts. “Theater is hard,” he tells his cast of over 40 … Continue reading Want to Understand What Community & Imagination Can Do? Head to the Theater

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