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Portland Stage Co. Presents…

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BEN BUTLER by Richard Strand “…Part comedy, part historical drama and part biography… by turns sarcastic, droll and witty.” — NY Times. When a runaway slave demands sanctuary at a Union Army garrison, the General in charge is faced with a moral quandary: follow the letter of the law, or make a game-changing move that could alter the course of US history? Co-sponsored with Gorham Recreation. Date: Thursday, 10/11/18. Time: Dapart 12:45 pm. Cost: $39 THE HALF-LIGHT by Monica Wood A chance encounter presents a tantalizing question for a college secretary: Can anyone be trained to see the dead? Her dogged pursuit of an answer leads to a far more earthbound challenge when a colleague is felled by grief. A heartwarming drama about love and purpose that examines the ghosts that live within us all. Co-sponsored with Gorham Recreation. Date: Thursday, 3/14/19. Time: Depart 12:45 pm Cost: $39 The Good Theater Presents… BLUEBERRIES, BROADWAY AND BRIAN Good Theater’s own, Brian Allen is bringing back his show about his wacky family, life in the blueberry fields and his Broadway dreams. Filled with new stories and crazy characters this one-man show is one part play, one part stand-up comedy, and all hilarious. Date: Saturday, 11/17/18 Time: Depart 11:30 am Return approximately 2:45 pm. Cost: $26 LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE Back by popular demand! A play about women, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects – mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we wear black. Date: Saturday, 1/26/19 Time: Depart 11:30 am Return approximately 3:15 pm. Cost: $29

Fall & Winter 2018-2019