Penobscot Theatre

2003 schedule

March 5-16

“Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward. When a fake seance goes awry, Charles Condomine’s second marriage is thrown into jeopardy as the ghost of his first wife, Elvira, settles in for a visit.

April 2-13

“Angel Street” by Patrick Hamilton. A society wife is slowly driven insane by her husband as he searches for hidden jewels in their town house.

May 7-16

“I Hate Hamlet” by Paul Rudnick. Andrew Rally, a young, successful television actor, moves to New York where he is haunted by the ghost of legendary actor John Barrymore. Rally has been offered the role of Hamlet and Barrymore won’t let him turn it down. The problem is, Andrew Rally hates Hamlet.

Maine Shakespeare Festival, July 5-Aug. 16

“As You Like It” by William Shakespeare. Love poems seem to sprout from every tree as the magical forest of Arden comes alive with an entertaining cast of characters led by Rosalind and Orlando. This comic celebration of love, marriage and forgiveness is a delight for audiences of all ages.

“Macbeth” by William Shakespeare. Tempt fate and utter the name Macbeth at the theater. Shakespeare’s chilling tale of ambition gone amok will have theatergoers on the edge of their seats.

“The Fantasticks” by Schmidt and Jones holds the record as the longest-running musical in the history of American theater. “The Fantasticks” follows Matt and Luisa as their meddling fathers hatch an elaborate plan to make the two fall in love.

“Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. Alice could never have imagined such an extraordinary adventure before dropping down the rabbit hole. Follow Alice as she attends the Mad Hatter’s tea party and meets the Queen of Hearts and Cheshire Cat.

Oct. 1-12

“Moon Over Buffalo” by Ken Ludwig. From the author of “Lend Me a Tenor,” breakups, makeups and misunderstandings mark this look backstage at a theater family struggling to rescue their fading careers.

Nov. 5-16

“The Miracle Worker” by William Gibson. Gibson’s adaptation of this moving story won six Tony Awards including best play in 1960. The inspiring story of Helen Keller’s journey from darkness to light led by the determined and steadfast Annie Sullivan, is a classic of American literature.

All performances take place at the Bangor Opera House, 131 Main St.

The cost for single tickets for “Blithe Spirit,” “Angel Street,” “I Hate Hamlet,” “Moon Over Buffalo,” “The Miracle Worker” and “A Christmas Carol” is $10- $22.

Single tickets for the Maine Shakespeare Festival productions “Macbeth,” “As You Like It,” “The Fantasticks” and “Alice in Wonderland” are $9- $17.

For information, call 942-3333.