October 14 – November 7
by Tracy Letts
A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. A major new play that unflinchingly – and uproariously – exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family.
“I’d bet the farm that no family has ever been as unhappy in as many ways – and to such sensationally entertaining effect – as the Westons of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, a fraught, densely plotted saga of an Oklahoma clan in a state of near-apocalyptic meltdown. Fiercely funny and bitingly sad…[a] turbo-charge tragicomedy…” The New York Times
“This original and corrosive black comedy deserves a seat at the dinner table with the great American family plays.” – Time Magazine
“This is a play that will leave us laughing and wondering, shuddering and smiling, long after the house lights come back on.” – New York Newsday
Cast & Crew
February 3 – 27
by Ron Hutchinson
It is 1939 and Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down production on his new epic, Gone With the Wind. He has locked Victor Fleming the director and Ben Hecht the screenwriter in his office. Together they have five days to complete a new shooting script. The problem is that Hecht hasn’t read the novel, so Selznick and Fleming must enact the entire story!
“…a lot of fun…plenty of genuine wit in the dialogue, and the characters are drawn with such affection that one can’t help but cheer for them.” – The New York Post
“…a Hollywood dream-factory farce…At once a hyperventilating slapstick comedy, an impassioned love song and a blazing critique of Hollywood…” – The Chicago Sun TimesCast & Crew
March 10 – April 3
by Alan Ayckbourn
Bedroom Farce shines a spotlight on the trials and tribulations of suburban marriage, revolves around four couples, three bedrooms, two celebrations, one blazing row and an illicit kiss (or two). Trevor and Susannah have a problem relationship that requires urgent attention. What better solution than to talk it over with family and friends? Preferably in their respective bedrooms and ideally in the middle of the night. Inevitably, one problem relationship tends to spark off another. When you have friends like Trevor and Susannah, nobody gets much sleep.
“As funny as anything he has written.” – London Times
“Hilarious…The stuff of gleeful recognition.” – London Evening StandardCast & Crew
November 10 – 21 (two weeks only)
From chance meetings with stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Kevin Bacon and Hugh Jackman to working for legendary producer, Victoria Crandall, at Maine State Music Theatre, Brian has a story to tell. His upbeat attitude has allowed him to see the humor in life, and his life has been a riot.
Did I tell you about taking piano lessons at the casket factory? How about the time I lead a tour to London and we ended up in the wrong country? Oh, I've got to tell you about the bats in our belfry. One part play, one part stand-up comedy and all hilarious.
"Allen is a natural born storyteller!"
The annual concert for Good Theater is a ‘not-to-be-missed’ event. A Broadway star is joined by special guests and a dozen of your Good Theater favorites. The concert features Broadway hits and holiday favorites accompanied by a three-piece band. This show has quickly become a holiday tradition and last year all five performances sold out. Join us for this very special holiday tradition.
Thursday 7:30, Friday 7:30,
Saturday matinee 3:00, $25
Saturday evening 8:00, Sunday 2:00, $30
January 12 – 23
We can’t announce it yet, but Good Theater will be bringing you a
great cabaret show direct from NYC! A great way to kick off the New
Year. It’s like taking a trip to the Big Apple without leaving home!
Cast
& Crew
Blueberries, Broadway & Brian
TBA