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A little Broadway, a little Berlin, a little Bard ...
For theater lovers, life is about to get very good. See a summer theater preview.
[Go Entertainment Weekly, 6/15/2006]
'Madeline's Rescue'
2 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 2 and 7 p.m. on Fridays, Children's Theatre of Maine, 317 Marginal Way, Portland
Madeline is a bit of a dare devil who usually manages to get off without too many scrapes. When she tumbles off the bridge into the river, a brave dog rescues her and becomes her best friend. The Children's Theatre of Maine produces the musical "Madeline's Rescue," based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans. The show runs Wednesday through Aug. 4. Call 828-0617 for tickets. Tickets are $10, $8 for children under age 18 and for seniors.
 'Bye Bye Birdie'
8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday evenings, 2 p.m. Wednesday matinees; 8 p.m. July 9 and 2 p.m. July 14, Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel
Pompadoured rock star Conrad Birdie is about to be drafted into the military. For his last public performance, he's going to plant "One Last Kiss" on an all-American girl from a small town in Ohio. Craziness begins in this musical spoofing the birth of rock and roll. Arundel Barn Playhouse's production of "Bye Bye Birdie" runs Wednesday through July 22. Call 985-5552 for tickets. Tickets are $23-$33.
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By Cathy Nelson Price
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[Maine Sunday Telegram 2/26/06]
A celebrated Barn in need of a few repairs
The Celebration Barn Theater in South Paris is shuttered for the winter but in summer it is home to a thriving community of performance artists.
[Maine Sunday Telegram, 2/5/06]
Risk taker
Happy to take the occasional leap of faith, Michael Rafkin, a stalwart of the theater community, strives to get the most out of his troupes.
[Maine Sunday Telegram, 1/29/06]
Great leap forward
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[Maine Sunday Telegram 3/13/05]
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