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A Celebration of Innovation & Creativity
Penobscot Theatre Company was proud to be recognized alongside other performing arts organizations for the work and strategies that allowed performances to continue throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Our 2020-2021 season, known as "Digitus Theatrum" allowed us to...
Penobscot Theatre Company Announces UPDATED Covid Protocol
Joins the growing number of performance venues Bangor, ME – Penobscot Theatre Company is joining other Maine theatres and performance venues and relaxing their Covid Policy. While continuing to follow all Maine CDC, federal, and Actor’s Equity Union guidelines, the...
Founder of Acadia and Penobscot Theatres dies at 88
PTC is sad to announce the passing of our founder, George Vafiadis. George was a creative force that gave Bangor and Maine a great legacy of two theaters. George Vafiadis - actor, stage director, voice-actor, theatre producer and founder of three Maine theatre...
Maine Edge Review: ‘PTC makes holiday magic with ‘Miracle on 34th Street’
By Allen Adams CLICK HERE to view the original article BANGOR – Holiday-style theatre magic has returned to the Bangor Opera House stage. After 20 months of dormancy, Penobscot Theatre Company is back in action with their season opener “Miracle on 34th Street: A...
BDN Review: ‘Penobscot Theatre offers up hope in its 1st production after 20 months of darkness onstage’
By Judy Harrison CLICK HERE to read the original article The word “hope” in capital letters greeted theatergoers Saturday at the Bangor Opera House where the first live performance in 20 months was staged. Projected in white letters on the opulent new teal curtain,...
Penobscot Theatre Company Announces General Auditions Now Casting Roles for 48th Season
9/10/2021 Penobscot Theatre Company has issued an open casting call for roles in their exciting 2021-2022 Season! Extending from November through July, the season includes six professional productions with a variety of roles available. Any age** individuals wishing to...
21-22 Season Town Hall
8/30/2021 Jen Shepard and Tricia A. Hobbs present our 48th Season!
Covid-19 Update for 2021-2022 Season
8/3/2021 Penobscot Theatre Company’s priority has always been the safety and well-being of our patrons and employees. Rising COVID- 19 cases in many parts of the country have made it necessary to follow Maine CDC guidelines even closer than before. Contingency plans...
NEW LEADERSHIP AT PENOBSCOT THEATRE COMPANY
4/5/2021 Penobscot Theatre Company today announces that after 9 ½ years of service as the Producing Artistic Director, Bari Newport has resigned so that she can take on an exciting new creative opportunity that will be announced in the near future. She will depart on...
PENOBSCOT THEATRE OFFERING VIRTUAL CLASSES FOR CHILDREN APRIL 2021.
Bangor, ME – Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy is pleased to announce a new roster of virtual classes being offered beginning April 13, 2021. Director of Education Ben Layman had this to say about the program: “We are so excited to announce our fun and vibrant spring...