We invite our young writers to experience the Portland performing arts scene, and then write about it—tell us what you think! Thanks to our community partners at Portland Ovations, Portland Stage, and the Children's Museum and Theater of Maine, we have a number of free tickets to performances over the next few weeks. We will then offer a workshop focused on the art of writing reviews. If the writer wants, we will extend an opportunity for publication via our partner's social media outlets.
The workshop will be led by Teaching Artist and author Kathryn Williams on Friday, November 3rd from 3:30pm - 5pm in our main space at The Telling Room, 225 Commercial St, Portland 04101.
Click here to register for our writing workshop and to request a pair of free tickets. We will be handing these out on a first come, first serve basis, and we will be in touch one week before the show to let you know if you've secured a pair of free tickets. All young writers are welcome to the workshop! Below you will find a description of all of the shows, including links to further descriptions from our partnering organizations.
Momix: Alice
Thursday, October 19th at 7pm at Merrill Auditorium
“Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, Alice, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland.” Included a post-show talk back with the artists.
Ustad Shafaat Khan Trio
Thursday, October 26th at 7pm at the University of Southern Maine’s Hannaford Hall
“Master sitar player, Ustad Shafaat Khan enthralls audiences worldwide with dynamic concerts that include Indian classical and folk music, Sufi inspired compositions, and musical styles ranging from western classical, jazz and rock, to pop, flamenco, and African rhythms.” Included a post-show talk back with the artists.
It’s Okay to be Different: Stories Told by Todd Parr
Monday, October 30th 2023 at 6pm at Merrill Auditorium
“Produced and performed by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. What if being different wasn’t always such a bad thing? What if — gasp — it could be a strength? That’s not just the title of Mermaid Theatre’s adaptation of writer Todd Parr’s children’s storybooks, it’s the core message. Adapted from three books by Parr, this colorful production encourages everyone to embrace what makes them unique.”
Go, Dog. Go!
October 6th - November 5th 2023 at the Children’s Museum and Theater of Maine
A fun, dynamic, musical adaptation of the classic P.D.Eastman children’s book.
Saint Dad by Monica Wood
October 25th - November 19th, 2023 at Portland Stage
Written by local author and playwright Monica Wood, this comedy explores family ties through comedy and a love for Maine.
Play Me A Story
Saturday Mornings at 10:30am at the Portland Stage Theater For Kids
Experience the fun and magic of theater on Saturday mornings with Play Me a Story! Ages 4 – 10 enjoy a performance of children’s stories followed by an interactive acting workshop with Portland Stage’s Education Artists.