A musical piece dedicated to the memory of a young man who met a tragic end is coming to the Collins Center of the Arts. “Considering Matthew Shepard” is a musical piece about the titular Shepard, a University of Wyoming student whose murder in 1998 sparked a conversation about hate crimes that led to the […]
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The curtain is about to rise on the 2025-26 theatrical season at the University of Maine School of Performing Arts (SPA), with students acting out tales of romance, betrayal, gods and glory from acclaimed playwrights across the centuries. The upcoming season from the Division of Theatre and Dance features a quartet of productions packed with […]
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(all photos courtesy Megan Howell) She is neither creepy nor kooky. Neither mysterious nor spooky. She’s not even altogether ooky. And yet, one recent UMaine alumna has still managed to become a part of the iconic Addams Family. The national tour of The Addams Family musical, that is. Megan Howell graduated from UMaine’s music education […]
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A University of Maine student is bringing together two of his passions – military history and theatre – in a Shakespearean fashion this summer. History major and theatre minor Patrick “Patty” Morris is currently directing an outdoor production of William Shakespeare’s “Henry V” with local company Ten Bucks Theatre. The show, which just completed its opening […]
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A new translation of a world theatre classic is coming to the University of Maine stage, courtesy of the School of Performing Arts. The Division of Theatre & Dance will present The Post Office, written by Rabindranath Tagore and directed by UMaine theatre professor Rosalie Purvis. This new adaptation was co-translated by Debaroti Chakraborty and […]
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The University of Maine School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre is bringing one of the 21st century’s most acclaimed plays to the stage. Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire, will be running at UMaine’s Hauck Auditorium October 19-22, with performances at 7:30 PM Oct. 19-21 and 2:00 PM Oct. 21-22. The show is directed by […]
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The University of Maine Singers have recently returned from a whirlwind trip across the Atlantic, seeing sights and singing songs all across Italy. The trip, which took place from May 26 to June 7, was a return to tradition for the choral group; the annual excursions went on hiatus for several years before roaring back […]
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An opera composed by one of UMaine’s own is getting the silver screen treatment, courtesy of a Massachusetts-based opera company. Beth Wiemann, professor of music and director of the McGillicuddy Humanities Center, wrote the music and libretto for “I Give You My Home,” a work inspired by the life and work of Rose Standish Nichols. […]
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Once a Singer, Always a Singer! UMaine Singers, Alumni, Families, and Friends REGISTER NOW! UMaine Singers & Alumni Spring Concert: Celebrating Dennis Cox Current ensemble members and alumni come together for a concert honoring Professor Emeritus and long-time University Singers Conductor, Dr. Dennis “DC” Cox. Audience general admission $12, all fees included. Free with a […]
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