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Oct 04 Saturday
The Belfast Maskers next production "One Blue Tarp" is a comedy by Maine playwright Travis G. Baker about life in a small town in the midcoast. What begins as a personal battle over one man’s yard quickly snowballs into a town-wide debate about tradition, pride, and who really gets to decide what belongs in Maine. The Maskers perform at Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court Street, Belfast. October 3-12; Thursday, Friday, Saturdays at 7 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm. $10 preview on Thursday, October 2 at 7 pm. Tickets available on the website at www.belfastmaskers.com.
A tour-de-force solo show brings the dynamic First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, to life. As Eleanor weaves the tale of her public and private lives we see her at times both strong and vulnerable. Learn more about the passionate and unforgettable woman at the heart of her husband’s presidency whose impact on history cannot be understated.
"Brilliant and emotionally resonant" – The Wall Street Journal
REALLY is a play about mourning, intimacy, and the conflict between goodness and greatness as seen through the lens of photography.
Oct 05 Sunday
Those who love theater, history, and being blown away - this is an event you won't want to miss!! Throughout the wrenching and sublime live performance, Antonio Rocha transforms himself into a vessel, holding with care and courage the unfathomable suffering of the resilience of the five million Africans who were torn from their homelands and forced into slavery in Brazil, due in part to the actions of New Englanders.
The Malaga Ship Story is a tour de force performance. Using his entire body and voice, Antonio sings, narrates, and mimes his way through this poetically toned historical tale told mostly from the perspective of the ship. The story vividly explores the reality and impact of the slave industry, which was the largest industry in the world in the 1800s. The story also has a deep connection to the performer, for Malaga goes to Rio de Janeiro - Brazil in 1845, where Antonio was raised in a biracial household over a century later.
The performance will be followed by a 30 minute question and answer session with the performer, Antonio Rocha. For more information visit his website:
Tickets are sliding scale $12-$35, use the QR Code to get your tickets now, there will also be tickets at the door. Scholarships available. Childcare will be provided for those under 12. Contact us for discounted and/or free tickets for student groups. Because of the intense nature of the performance, it is not recommended for children under 12. Free childcare will be provided.
Oct 06 Monday