Bangor Ballet
BANGOR — The 2014 – 2015 Bangor Ballet season will open Nov. 16 with the holiday favorite, “Nutcracker in a Nutshell.” The company’s 21 season will feature four full-length productions in 11 public performances and four in-school presentations.
Public performances of “Nutcracker in a Nutshell” will be held Nov. 16 at Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft, Nov. 22-33 at the Gracie Theatre in Bangor and Dec. 6 at the Bucksport Performing Arts Center.
An evening of original choreography, billed as “Cabin Fever Reliever,” will occur on Jan. 10 at the Gracie Theatre. The evening’s performance with contributions by Bangor Ballet alumni will be followed by a reception in the Atrium with choreographers and performers.
Spring 2015 will see two full-length ballets, “The Little Mermaid” in March and, in mid-June, the very classical “Les Sylphides,” with an additional ballet yet to be announced.
Single ticket prices are $15, $10 seniors and students, and $8 children age 12 and under. This season Bangor Ballet is offering the option of purchasing season tickets, which admits subscribers to all four productions at a discount. Season subscriptions are now available and may be purchased by contacting Bangor Ballet at 945-9511 or bangorballet@gmail.com.
Penobscot Theatre
BANGOR — In the spirit of Halloween, Penobscot Theatre Company will stage a ghost story, Charles Ludlam’s “The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful,” complete with vampires, werewolves and mummies.
Two actors will play seven roles and make more than 40 quick costume changes in this theatrical extravaganza that sends-up horror movies, classic literature, Victorian melodrama, Hitchcock and the conventions of theater itself.
Visiting artist Mark Chambers will star in the production along with Dominick Varney.
“The Mystery of Irma Vep” is produced in partnership with Vance Gray Wealth Management with support from Darling’s, the Rock & Art Shop and Bugaboo Creek Restaurant of Bangor. The theater gratefully acknowledges the generous support provided throughout the season by sponsors Canyon Networks, The Charles Inn, Bangor Daily News, The Maine Edge, Blueberry Broadcasting, Downtown with Rich Kimball, ZONE Radio and WLBZ Channel 2.
The production will run Oct. 16 through Nov. 2. To purchase tickets or for information, call the box office at 942-3333 or go to www.penobscottheatre.org.
“Emerging Dance’
ORONO — The University of Maine School of Performing Arts dance students will present “Emerging Dance” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Minsky Recital Hall on the University of Maine campus.
The performance will highlight works in progress and feature a variety of dance styles and student choreography. Admission is free.
For disability accommodations, contact the school of performing arts at 581-1781.