The Plays
Belfast Maskers - 2008

NOTE: All Maskers regular productions will run for two consecutive weekends, rather than three weekends as in the past. Be sure to plan accordingly so you don't miss a show!

Macbeth by William Shakespeare. A touring production by the Theater at Monmouth. To be held at the Unitarian Universalit Church on Miller Street.

The great tragedy of greed and ambition comes alive in a professional full-length production with a contemporary twist. Appropriate for older teens and adults.

January 26, two performances: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

New Works A four day event. To be held at the Unitarian Universalit Church on Miller Street.

New plays by Richard Sewell, Dan Domench, Paul Kuritz, Julia Gilman and Laura Emack will be presented as readings. No charge, donations will be accepted. Refreshments will be served.

Come and support the new work of these talented playwrights. Discussions with the playwright are planned following each production.This is a portion of Maskers Educational Outreach Program.

March 5, 6, 7, 8

All shows at 7:00 p.m.

Almost, Maine by John Cariani, Maine native actor and playwright. Directed by Wendy Schweikert.

“Magical happenings bloom beneath the snow drifts” - New York Times

“Utterly endearing” - Broadway.com

“Sweet,poignant and witty” - The New York Sun

May 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25

All shows at 8:00 p.m. except Sunday shows which
are at 2 p.m. Appropriate for audiences 12 and up.

Carousel by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II. At Steamboat Landing, outside, uder the stars. Directed by Aynne Ames and A. Martin Smith. Choreography by Dee Dee Burger.

“The best musical of the 20th Century” - Time Magazine

“June is Bustin’ Out All Over”; “If I Loved You”; "You’ll Never Walk Alone”

A quintessential American Musical, set on the Maine Coast. Please be certain to dress for the weather!

Ten consecutive nights: July 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 August 1, 2

All shows at 7:00 p.m. Shuttle service for those parking at the Maskers Theater. Appropriate for all ages.

True West by Sam Shepard. Directed by Jeri Pitcher

“It’s clear, funny, and naturalistic. It’s also opaque, terrifying, and surrealistic. If that sounds contradictory, you’re on to one aspect of Shepard’s winning genius” - San Francisco Chronicle.

October 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19

All shows at 8:00 p.m. except Sunday shows which
are at 2 p.m.

The Wind in the Willows a musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's beloved children's story. Adaptation by Alan Bennett. Music by Jeremy Sams. Directed by Aynne Ames with costumes and set by Nell Moore.

Opening Thanksgiving evening. This adaptation can be viewed as commenting on class dynamics with the “river bankers” representing the upper classes and the “wild wooders" representing the lower classes. But mostly, it’s just musical fun for the whole family. After that big meal, take a walk to the waterfront and enjoy Mr.Toad, Badger, Mole, Ratty and the gang from Toad Hall.

November 27, 28, 29, 30, December 4, 5, 6, 7

All shows at 7:00 p.m. except Sunday shows which
are at 2 p.m. Appropriate for all ages.