Season 13
2014 - 2015
The Rainmaker
by N. Richard Nash
October 1 - 19, 2014
The Rainmaker is a romantic comedy about Lizzie, desperate for a husband, and Starbuck, the conman, who awakens in Lizzie a beauty she hasn't been able to see. Completing the love triangle is File, the Sheriff's deputy, who has a few secrets of his own. Played out against the drought of the 1930's, this touching play will be a sexy, vibrant production.
Cast & Crew
Lizzie - Laurel Casillo*
Starbuck - Max Wazsak
File - Christopher Holt
H.C. - Michael Kimball
Noah - Graham Emmons
Jim - Conor Riordan Martin
Sheriff - Glenn Anderson
Directed by Brian P. Allen
Set Design - Stephen Underwood & Craig Robinson
Costume Design - Justin Cote
Lighting Design - Iain Odlin
Production Stage Manager - Justin Cote
Scenic Artist/Props - Cheryl Dolan
* Member Actors' Equity Association
^ Member SDC, Society of Directors & Choreographers
Mrs. Mannerly
by Jeffrey Hatcher
October 29 – November 23
Maine Premiere
Mrs. Mannerly is an intelligent, wacky comedy about an actress with a past, who now teaches manners classes in Steubenville, Ohio. The actor playing Jeffrey, Mrs. Mannerly’s prize pupil, also plays all of the other students in her class. Directed by Good Theater's Stephen Underwood, the play is a unique comic tale about the face we present and real self that lies within.
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"wacky, wickedly funny comedy...delicious...a testimony to the artistic versatility of 'The Good Theater." - BroadwayWorld
"Good Theater has scored a major hit...utterly surprising and delightful." - The Forecaster
"...a two-person show that delivers laughs, emotion...generous helpings of broad comedy." - The Portland Press Herald
Cast & Crew
Mrs. Mannerly - Kim Gordon*
Jeffrey - Michael Wood*
Directed by Stephen Underwood
Set Design - Stephen Underwood
Costume Design - Justin Cote
Lighting Design - Iain Odlin
Production Stage Manager - Michael Lynch
Scenic Artist/Props - Cheryl Dolan
Assistant Technical Director - Craig Robinson
* Member Actors' Equity Association
^ Member SDC, Society of Directors & Choreographers
Broadway at Good Theater
Conceived & Directed by Brian P. Allen
Musical Director & Arrangements by Victoria Stubbs
December 3 - 7
This year's Broadway at Good Theater will be the biggest Broadway yet! Our first theme show, this year's edition will salute the 1960's from The Sound of Music to Hair we will pay tribute to the amazing shows that opened on Broadway during the decade. All of the holiday songs featured made their debut in the 1960's as well. This will be an event to remember.
Two Broadway guest stars, Aaron Ramey (The Bridges of Madison County, Young Frankenstein, Thoroughly Modern Millie) and Christopher A. Pecoraro (Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, Passion) will join 15 of the area¹s finest singers for a concert that will dazzle and delight.
Shows highlighted include: The Sound of Music, Hair, How to Succeed, The Fantasticks, 1776, Promises, Promises, Fiddler on the Roof, Hello Dolly, Fade Out Fade In, Carnival, Zorba, Cabaret, No Strings, Do I Hear a Waltz, Mame, Man of LaMancha, Stop the World, Roar of the Greasepaint, Camelot, Flora the Red Menace, Oliver, Fiorello, She Loves Me, I Do! I Do!, I Had a Ball, On a Clear Day and Sweet Charity.
Regrets Only
by Paul Rudnick
January 28 – February 22, 2015
Maine Premiere
Regrets Only is a big, over-the-top comedy that is a perfect way to chase off the winter blues. Set in an elegant New York City penthouse apartment among Manhattan's super elite, this comedy explores the latest topics of love, marriage, friendships and squandered riches.
Cast & Crew
Myra Kesselman - Amy Roche
Hank Hadley - Hank Hadley
Tibby McCullough - Laura Houck*
Jack McCullough - Paul Haley
Spencer McCullough - Meredith Lamothe
Marietta Claypoole - Suzanne Rankin
Directed by Brian P. Allen^
Set Design - Jeanne Handy
Costume Design - Justin Cote
Lighting Design - Iain Odlin
Production Stage Manager - Michael Lynch
Scenic Artist/Props - Cheryl Dolan
Hair/Wig Design - Kathleen Kimball
Technical Director - Stephen Underwood
Assistant Technical Director - Craig Robinson
* Member Actors' Equity Association
^ Member SDC, Society of Directors & Choreographers
The Other Place
by Sharr White
March 4 - 29
Maine Premiere
The Other Place is a recent Broadway hit. Juliana Smithton is a successful neurologist whose life seems to be coming unhinged. Her husband has filed for divorce, her daughter has eloped with a much older man and her own health is in jeopardy. But in this brilliantly crafted work, nothing is as it seems. Piece by piece, a mystery unfolds as fact blurs with fiction, past collides with present and the elusive truth about Juliana boils to the surface.
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"The marvelous Denise Poirier is a fierce and compelling Juliana in this excellent Good Theater production..." - The Phoenix
"Directed with quiet, yet hair-raising intensity by Brian P. Allen and starring the remarkable Denise Poirier, the production keeps the audience invested and involved from start to finish." - BroadwayWorld
"This play - another gem brought to Good Theater by director Brian P. Allen" - The Portland Press Herald
"This is a riveting play...a powerful drama..." - The Forecaster
Cast & Crew
Julianna - Denise Poirier*
Ian - James Noel Hoban*
The Woman - Kat Moraros
The Man - Jody McColman
Directed by Brian P. Allen
Costume Design - Justin Cote
Lighting Design - Iain Odlin
Production Stage Manager - Justin Cote
Scenic Artist/Props - Cheryl Dolan
Technical Director - Stephen Underwood
Assistant Technical Director - Craig Robinson
* Member Actors' Equity Association
^ Member SDC, Society of Directors & Choreographers
Happy Days are Here Again
April 8 -26, 2015
World Premiere
Lesley McKinnell (Wicked national tour), Victoria Stubbs and Brian P. Allen will take you on a musical journey back to the 1960’s. Featuring songs from Barbra’s nightclub days, Broadway career, TV specials, early recordings and her award-winning film debut. Lesley sings, Victoria plays and Brian talks Barbra! It’s dishy and delectable fun!
Cast & Crew
Starring: Lesley McKinnell
Co-Starring: Brian P. Allen & Victoria Stubbs
Written & Directed by - Brian P. Allen
Musical Director & Arrangements - Victoria Stubbs
Set Design - Stephen Underwood & Brian P. Allen
Costumes and Hair - Kathleen Kimball
Lighting Design - Iain Odlin
Production Stage Manager - Michael Lynch
Scenic Artist/Props - Cheryl Dolan
Assistant Technical Director - Craig Robinson
Underwaterguy 2.0
written and performed by Stephen Underwood
April 11 - 21, 2015
Underwaterguy 2.0 closes out the season with a limited run of seven performances*. With approximately 30% new material, (both visual and storyline), this underwater extravaganza is richer than ever.
"a highly original and poetic premiere" "a performance experience worthy of a larger audience, a creative evening in the theatre that asks us to pause, breathe, and take note of the harmony and beauty around and within us." - Broadway World
Cast & Crew
Written & performed by Stephen Underwood
Directed by Cheryl King
Lighting Design - Iain Odlin
Production Stage Manager - Michael Lynch
