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‘August: Osage County’ triumphantly entertains, illuminates human condition at Opera House
From Judy Harrison of The Bangor Daily News: At long last, Bari Newport, producing artistic director for the Penobscot Theatre Company, has brought to the Bangor Opera House a play that not only entertains but illuminates the human condition — warts and all. Newport’s...
Penobscot Theatre Season Filled with Maine Premieres and Musicals
From American Theatre: Penobscot Theatre Company has announced its 2015–16 season, the theatre’s 42nd. The bill includes four Maine premieres, one world premiere and a selection of musicals. “The goal with every season is to create a savory blend of outstanding...
Science, religion comically clash in Penobscot Theatre’s ‘End Days’
By Judy Harrison from the Bangor Daily News: Rachel Stein thought her life couldn’t get any worse...Deborah Zoe Laufer’s play “End Days,” the latest offering of the Penobscot Theatre Company, is a little bit about the clash between science and religion. At its heart,...
‘End Days’ at Penobscot Theatre explores faith, science
By Natalie Feulner from the Bangor Daily News: Director Bari Newport hopes audience members of Maine’s inaugural production of the play “End Days” walk away from the performance at Penobscot Theatre with two things: one, a feeling they’ve had a good time and, two,...
Romantic comedies at the heart of Dramatic Academy
From the Bangor Daily News: BANGOR — Penobscot Theatre Company announced that registration is now open for its Dramatic Academy Summer 2015, with opportunities for young performers, developing technicians and those exploring the craft. Read the complete article from...
Penobscot Theatre’s fishing musical ‘Guys on Ice’ more than okey dokey
By Judy Harrison from the Bangor Daily News: Okey dokey, then. It sure is cold outside. Not much to do in this weather but pull on your snowmobile suit, grab your favorite fishing pole and head out on the ice with a 12-pack of Leinie for a day of bursting into song...
Artistic Intern
Learn the art of theatre administration! Overview Artistic interns work behind the scenes in the areas of literary management, casting, dramaturgy, production, and company management, reporting directly to the producing artistic director. Responsibilities...
Production Intern
To train in area of Technical Theatre. Dates: Summer 2013 Hours: + /- 80 Location: Penobscot Theatre Opera House 131 Maine Street Bangor Objective: To train in the area of Technical Theater. Helping and learning about what it takes to make a professional production...
Managing Director Intern
To assist Managing Director in most administrative duties. Dates: Summer Hours: TBD Location: Penobscot Theatre Administrative Offices, Main St. Bangor Objective: To assist Managing Director in most administrative duties. Supervision: Marketing interns must be able to...
Management Intern
To train and excel in areas of marketing and public relations. Hours: TBD Location: Penobscot Theatre Administrative Offices, Main St. Bangor Objective: To train in areas of management, marketing and public relations. Management/PR interns are entrusted with a great...