Once Upon a Hill in Maine: The Pedro Tovookan Parris StoryAward-winning and internationally acclaimed storyteller Antonio Rocha brings his newest work, Once Upon a Hill in Maine: The Pedro Tovookan Parris Story, to audiences all over Maine this spring 2026. A story of resilience, Pedro Tovookan Parris was born in Eastern Africa, finding his way to Maine after being … Read more
Celebrated choreographer Rennie Harris lays down his three laws of hip-hop—individuality, creativity, innovation. Here to expose the essence of their art form with unmatched subtlety and surprise, the indefatigably disciplined dancers of Puremovement (Funkedified, 2018) command the stage with a mixtape of moves from b-boying to Campbell locking to house. Every step tells a story … Read more
STEMmersive creates immersive, interactive theatrical experiences for young audiences and their families. Their shows combine STEM exploration with imaginative play, leading audiences through a series of hands-on learning activities and breathtaking 360-degree performances. This brand-new performance sends audiences back in time to dig up fossils, explore paleontology, and learn more about dinosaurs.The experience is divided … Read more
STEMmersive creates immersive, interactive theatrical experiences for young audiences and their families. Their shows combine STEM exploration with imaginative play, leading audiences through a series of hands-on learning activities and breathtaking 360-degree performances. This brand-new performance sends audiences back in time to dig up fossils, explore paleontology, and learn more about dinosaurs.The experience is divided … Read more
Co-Commissioned with Akomawt Educational Initiative & Portland OvationsThe land and waters known as Maine have been home to Wabanaki People for over 12,000 years. Returning for its third year as a School-Time Performance after demand from educators, this vibrant production of Wabanaki stories and music spotlights four Wabanaki artists coming from several different nations and … Read more
Co-Commissioned with Akomawt Educational Initiative & Portland OvationsThe land and waters known as Maine have been home to Wabanaki People for over 12,000 years. Returning for its third year as a School-Time Performance after demand from educators, this vibrant production of Wabanaki stories and music spotlights four Wabanaki artists coming from several different nations and … Read more
Leonardo is a terrible monster. He tries so hard to be scary, but he just…isn’t. Then Leonardo finds Sam, the most scaredy-cat kid in the whole world and is faced with a decision: scare the tuna salad out of him, or start an unlikely friendship. Based on the book by beloved author, Mo Willems, this … Read more
Defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control — The Peking Acrobats push the limits of human ability. Daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs. Incredible trick-cycling. Precision juggling. Awe-inspiring tumbling, somersaulting and gymnastics. Rich pageantry. With a time-honored tradition rooted in centuries of Chinese history and folk art, The Peking Acrobats … Read more
Formed by distinguished Guinean choreographer, Keita Fodeba in 1952 and recognized as the National Dance Company of the Republic of Guinea, Les Ballets Africains brings their inimitable blend of traditional dance, music, and storytelling to Portland. Featuring striking demonstrations of spectacle, acrobatics, comedy and drama, Les Ballets Africains thrills audiences with the multilayered intensity of … Read more
After gaining national fame with their ground breaking performances on America’s Got Talent, Recycled Percussion became one of the most successful acts on the Las Vegas Strip for ten straight years. They have performed more than 7,000 shows worldwide and have appeared on 40 popular TV shows, including The Grammy Awards, the Super Bowl, America’s … Read more
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