Gaslight Theater is bringing together theater, art, and food in a special fundraising
production.

Peter Shaffer’s “Jellofish,” directed by Birdie Katz will be for two performances only, Saturday, September 30 at 7:00p.m. and Sunday October 1 at 2:00 p.m.

Four World War II veterans have been playing a monthly game of poker for over 50 years, putting aside five percent of every pot until they have accumulated a sizable fortune. As they compete in this month’s game, they struggle over what to do with their nest egg. As the debate escalates, their conflicting views on love, friendship, politics, and death are revealed. As each player comes upon a “random” history chip, the events of their lives are represented. The history chips were created whenever a significant event occurred in one of their lives. As some of the history chips turn up, the deeper implications of a lifetime of friendship and competition are explored.

The cast includes Walter Guild, Bill Haley, and Frank Omar.

Wine and cheese and crackers will be provided after each performance as part of the admission price for those holding an adult ticket.

Where: Hallowell City Hall, 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell.
The Auditorium, located on the 2nd floor, is handicapped accessible by elevator.
When: Saturday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. & Sunday, October 1 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $30 for Adults, $25 for Students under 21, are available at the door; cash, check, and credit card accepted. For reservations (recommended but not required) call 207-626-3698.

• $30 ticket includes 1 glass of wine, $25 ticket does not include libations.
• Because this is a special fundraiser, season ticket passes cannot be used for this production.

The painting below is by the local artist, Bruce Mayo and will be auctioned off at the end of the production.

• Auction tickets can be purchased for $10 each or 3 for $25.
• Auction tickets can be purchased online or at either performance of the show.

To purchase tickets for the show (or the auction) visit our Online Ordering Page here

Gaslight would like to thank the Gardiner Elks Lodge 1293 for their assistance in helping to bring this to our patrons.

https://gaslight-theater.square.site/

The Brothers Grimm got a little less grim today.

We will be running The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon by Don Zolidis, Friday and Saturday July 21, 22 at 7:00 PM, Sunday July 23 at 2:00 PM.

One weekend only!

Don’t miss this chance! Come laugh and cheer at your favorite Fairy Tales told in an exciting new way.

Due to scheduling issues, we will not be adding any additional shows at this time.

The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are turned on their heads in this fast-paced, rollicking ride as two narrators and several actors attempt to combine all 209 stories ranging from classics like Snow White, Cinderella, and Hansel and Gretel to more bizarre, obscure stories like The Devil’s Grandmother and The Girl Without Hands. A wild, free-form comedy with lots of audience participation and madcap fun. 

Outdoor performances are scheduled for Old Hallowell Day Weekend July 14, 15, 16 and the weekend after, July 21, 22, 23 at the Vaughan Homestead. Friday and Saturday shows start at 6:30pm, Sunday matinees are at 2:00pm. Parking at Vaughan Homestead is strictly limited to showtimes only. 

Choose your date and bring a chair, blanket, or maybe even a snack to make it an event!  For more information call 207-626-3698. Donations will be accepted at the show or anytime online to support the nonprofit Gaslight Theater. 

If you go:

What: Gaslight Theater presents “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon”

Cost: Free with donations accepted.

When and where:

Friday and Saturday July 14, 15* at 7:00 PM, Sunday July 16 at 2:00 PM

Friday and Saturday July 21, 22 at 7:00 PM, Sunday July 23 at 2:00 PM

Vaughan Historic Homestead Outdoor Pavilion
2 Litchfield Rd, Hallowell

_{* The Saturday show is on Old Hallowell Day.}

_{Parking at Vaughan Homestead is strictly limited to the duration of the show only.}

Gaslight Theater’s “2023 Season of Laughter” continues in April and May with Peter Shaffer’s “Black Comedy”, directed by Lucille Rioux. The show will be produced at Hallowell City Hall Auditorium at 1 Winthrop Street in Hallowell over two weekends, including Sunday matinees, April 28, 29 and 30 and May 5, 6 & 7. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees start at 2:00 PM.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and Seniors. $15 for adults or $12 for students and Seniors. Tickets are available at the door; cash, check and credit card* accepted. For reservations (not required) call 207-626-3698 or to purchase tickets online go to https://gaslight-theater.square.site/
* Please note, there is a $1.00 surcharge on Credit card and online sales to cover the processing charges

Black Comedy” is a one-act farce by Peter Shaffer first performed in 1965. The premise of the piece is that light and dark are transposed, so that when the stage is lit the cast are supposed to be in darkness and only when the stage is dark are they supposed to be able to see each other and their surroundings. A young sculptor and his fiancée have borrowed some expensive antique furniture from a neighbor’s flat without his permission to impress an elderly millionaire art collector. When the power fails, the neighbor returns early, other people also arrive….

Matthew Ferrin of Augusta will perform as Brindsley Miller, a young sculptor. His fiancee Carol Melkett will be played by Kathryn Ross of Gardiner. Michael Stiles of Kents Hill will play Carol’s father, Colonel Melkett. The part of Clea, Brindsley’s ex, will be performed by Robyn DesLauriers of South Gardiner. Kathleen Leopold of Richmond will play Miss Furnival. Jeff Cabral of Biddeford will play antique shop owner Harold Gorringe. Joe Blackwell of Waterville will play Schuppanzigh, a German refugee, and Gaslight Theater’s own Richard Bostwick of Hallowell will play millionaire art collector Georg Samberger.

Gaslight Theater’s production of “Black Comedy” is sponsored by Free ME from Lung Cancer. Gaslight Theater’s 2023 “Season of Laughter” has been made possible by Season Sponsor E.J. Perry Construction Company and by Turner Publishing, Media Sponsor. 

Other upcoming productions in Gaslight’s 2023 “Season of Laughter” include The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon in July,  a play still to be determined in November and Jellofish, dates to be announced.

If you go:

• Gaslight Theater presents Peter Shaffer’s “Black Comedy”
• Hallowell City Hall, 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell.
  The Auditorium, located on the 2nd floor, is handicapped accessible by elevator.
• When:
  Friday & Saturday, April 28 and 29 at 7:30pm
  Sunday Matinee, April 30 at 2:00pm
  Friday & Saturday, May 5 and 6 at 7:30pm
  Sunday Matinee, May 7 at 2:00pm
• Tickets:
  $15 for adults or $12 for students and Seniors
  Available at the door; cash, check and credit card* accepted.
  For reservations (not required) call 207-626-3698. To
  purchase tickets online https://gaslight-theater.square.site/
  * There is a $1.00 surcharge on credit card and online sales to cover the processing charges
  we pay to offer this service.