2008 Season

Hello, Health and Welfare, I'd...Yes, I Can Hold Farce Written by  Michael Cooney Directed by Jeff Quinn   Starring Stan Pinnette, Mark Nadeau and Jayson Smith with Nicole Beaulieu, MJ Clifford, Jen Flannery, Dianna Gram, Bob Keniston, Juan Lavelle-Rivera &  Jeff Quinn   Eric Swan (Stan Pinnette) has duped the welfare authorities for years by claiming every type of benefit for the innumerable people he claims live at his address.  This scam nets him tens of thousands tax-free.  Just when he decides to kill off many of the imaginary recipients because matters are getting a bit too risky, welfare investigators show up.  Some make inquiries about what is going on while others offer additional benefits for which he has not yet applied.  To outwit the investigators, Eric enlists help from his real lodger, Norman (Mark Nadeau), and from his Uncle George (Jayson Smith), who also volunteers to convince his nephew’s wife that he is not a transvestite.  Nabbed in the end, Eric is offered a job in the agency’s fraud investigation unit because he knows all of the tricks! This is an encore presentation at Lakewood first performed in 1998. It is just so darned funny we had to do it again. Some original cast members will be reprising their roles.   Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.   May 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31  8:00pm; May 25  4:00pm; May 28  2:00pm     Sponsored by Motor Supply Company

I'm What!!!! Comedy Written by Anne Pie' Directed by Bobby Keniston   Starring Kelly Coughlin with Danielle Beaman, Isaac Davis, Lee Davis, Nancy McGuire, James Paine & Cathie Starbird   Fifty-one year old widow Julia Goldman (Kelly Coughlin) has it all. She is financially well-off.  She lives in a comfortable home in Hollywood.  Her two children are grown and successful.  Her daughter is a teacher and a bride-to-be.  Her son is a film writer and a hypochondriac.  She has a good relationship with her older, flamboyant, and much-married sister.  Her life was routine and uneventful.  Until...she agreed to be a substitute volunteer at a convention and met a man at the lounge of a posh hotel.  He swept her off her feet and left her with more than a fond memory.  Now five months later Julia is no longer able to conceal her predicament and must face a situation that would defeat many a younger woman. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.   June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14  8:00pm; June 8  4:00pm; June 11  2:00pm & 7:00 pm                      Sponsored by Sugarloaf & Sunday River Ski Resorts

The Years that Keep Us Apart              and the The Moments That Bring Us Together Dramedy  Written by Scott McPherson Directed by Mark Nadeau   Starring Midge Merrill, Jen Flannery & Caleb Davis with MJ Clifford, Jantha Gray, Sam Maresh, Stan Pinnette, Michelle Sweet & Ron Veno   For 20 years Bessie (Midge Merrill) has been the sole caregiver to her ailing father Marvin and his crippled sister Ruth (MJ Clifford).  When she is diagnosed with leukemia, Bessie contacts her estranged younger sister Lee (Jen Flannery). Lee reluctantly makes the trip from Ohio to Florida with her sons, Hank (Caleb Davis), a criminally rebellious teenager, and his younger brother, the taciturn Charlie (Sam Maresh).  As each bone marrow match fails, Lee realizes she must assume responsibility for her family and her choices.  Marvin’s Room won critical acclaim as a movie in 1996 starring Meryl Streep, Leonardo Di Caprio, Gwen Verdon, and Robert DeNiro.  Diane Keaton won an Oscar for Best Actress for her portrayal of Bessie.   Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.   June 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28  8:00pm; June 22  4:00pm; June 25  2:00pm & 7:00 pm    Sponsored by Quinn Hardware

Just Sit Right Back and                       You'll Hear a Tale... Family Musical Comedy   Book by Sherwood Schwartz and Lloyd J. Schwartz Music and Lyrics by Hope Juber and Laurence Juber Directed by Jeff Quinn   Starring Luke Ellis, Jeffrey Johnson, Mark Nadeau, Nelda Chase, Desiree Dow, Juan Lavalle-Rivera & Sharon Buck w/ Jason Hilton   This campy adaptation of the popular television program continues the adventures of the famous shipwrecked septet.  Gilligan (Luke Ellis), The Skipper (Jeff Johnson), The Millionaire and his wife (Mark Nadeau & Nelda Chase), The Movie Star (Desiree Dow), The Professor (Juan Lavalle-Rivera) and Mary Ann (Sharon Buck) set out for a three hour tour aboard The S.S. Minnow...The usual natural disasters--hurricanes, earthquakes--befall them as they learn to get along and survive on their fair isle.  From bits and pieces, The Professor assembles a rocket ship.  With a note from the Howells and the co-ordinates of the island in the nose cone, the devise, and the hopes of the castaways, is launched.  Observing this apparent hostile attack, Extraterrestrials decide the Earth has once again failed as a peaceful planet.  A UFO lands on the island and the Alien (Jason Hilton) within announces his intent to destroy the place we call home for fear of losing the entire universe to our violence!  Fear not.  By the end of the play the Alien reasons that if this group of seven can live in harmony and learn to get along then there is hope for the rest of the planet.  The world is saved!  Beam yourself to Lakewood for an out-of-this-world experience! Produced by special arrangement with Sherwood and Lloyd Schwartz   July 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12  8:00 pm; July 6  4:00pm; July 9  2:00pm & 7:00pm                       Sponsored by Kennbec Savings Bank & New Balance Footwear

The Fast Track to Comedy - All Aboard! Comedy   Written by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur in a new adaptation by Ken Ludwig Directed by Jeff Quinn Starring Jeffrey Quinn & Michelle Sweet with John Craig, Bob Keniston, Cory King, Nancy McGuire, James Paine, Bobby Keniston & Hannah Weston  It is 1932. The famous, infamous, and luxurious 20th Century Limited is departing Chicago for the run to New York City.  The red carpeted Pullmans host an assortment of passengers on the make, on the take, and on the run including clandestine lovers, a religious zealot, and a troupe of German actors.  Dashing aboard at the last moment is egomaniacal Broadway director Oscar Jaffe (Jeff Quinn).  Jaffe is accompanied by his bodyguard Owen O'Malley, a bellicose Irishman, and his gal Friday, tough, efficient Ida Webb (Nancy McGuire).  Boarding at the next stop is Lily Garland (Michelle Sweet), the chorus girl Jaffe transformed into a leading Lady.  The temperamental Hollywood star has an Oscar in her hand and her latest much younger lover on her arm.  Jaffe has a bankbook with a dwindling balance and creditors hounding him.  He has a mere twenty hours to find a new play and lure Lily back to Broadway or, for him, it is the end of the line.  ALL ABOARD!!!  Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.   July 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26  8:00 pm; July 20  4:00pm; July 23  2:00pm & 7:00pm   Sponsored by James D. Julia Auctioneers

It's a Sure Bet...The Odds Are You're Gonna Love It Musical Comedy   Book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Directed by Jeff Quinn   Starring Dan Bacon, Jeffrey Johnson, Brittany Neal, Lisa Neal & Nic Jewell with Gary Dorman, Luke Ellis, Jantha Gray, Cory King, Tim Pomelow & Matt Quinn. Featuring Josh Hunt, Kayla Johnson, Julia Johnstone, Sarah Jane MacKay, Chantelle Natale, James Paine, Jason Poulin, Derek Preble,  Jan Reynolds, Kristen Seavey, Cathie Starbird, Hannah Weston, Dylan Bolduc, Larissa Gaias, Irving Gray & Claire Theriault-Perkins Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy - considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy -  soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown (Brittany Neal), the upright but uptight "mission doll," out to reform the evildoers of Times Square; Sky Masterson (Dan Bacon), the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love, Adelaide (Lisa Neal), the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she's been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit (Jeffrey Johnson), her devoted fiance, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game.  Songs include Luck Be a Lady, Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat, Sue Me, Take Back Your Mink, Fugue for Tinhorns and they go on and on.     Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. July 31,  August 1, 2, 7, 8, 9  8:00 pm; August 3  4:00pm; August 6  2:00pm & 7:00pm  Sponsored by Gifford's Famous Ice Cream

The Game Is On and These Ain't No Ladies! Comedy Written by Ken Ludwig Directed by Jeff Quinn Starring Nic Jewell and Bobby Keniston with Danielle Beaman, Isaac Davis, Gary Dorman, Raelene Keniston, Jayson Smith & Ellen White    Two English actors, Jack and Leo (Bobby Keniston & Nic Jewell), are so down on their luck they are performing scenes from Sahkespeare on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania.  They read in a local newspaper that a dying dowager is seeking her two long-lost English nephews, Max and Steve. Sensing a possible inheritance they resolve to pass themselves off as the beloved heirs.  Imagine our delight and the dismay of our thespians when they discover the crusty old lady with failing eyesight is anticipating a reunion with her nieces Maxine and Stephanie.  Romantic entanglements abound when Leo falls head-over-petticoats in love with the old lady's vivacious niece Meg (Ellen White) who is already engaged to the humorless local minister.  "Lord, what fools these mortals be!" (A Mid-Summer Night's Dream)  Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. August 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23  8:00 pm; August 17  4:00pm; August 20  2:00pm & 7:00pm Sponsored by Adrian & Celine Brochu

A Spirited Holiday! Family Comedy Written by Phil Olson Directed by Stan Pinnette   Starring Gabriel Pinnette, Jeff Quinn & MJ Clifford with Lee Davis, Laura Reynolds, Brandi Wentzel & Jim Willis   "Dad" Lundeen (Jeff Quinn) loved his wife of 41 years so much that he almost told her.  Dad died suddenly eight months ago.  The family is gathering for the first Thanksgiving since that tragic event.  Dad appears--but only to his middle son Carl (Gabe Pinnette).  He wants Carl to deliver the overdue message.  As he was growing up, Carl did not see much of his workabholic father and he is not happy to see him now.  Older "successful" son Michael (Lee Davis) and his emotional wife Jill (Laura Reynolds) do not seem happy.  Slightly overweight daughter Stacy (Brandi Wentzel) is very happy, but no one seems happy for her.  Dad is not happy when Mom (MJ Clifford) invites a date (Jim Willis).  And Mom, well, she just doesn't seem to be herself.  There is a lot on the delicious menu at this family feast.  You will be served with generous helpings of gentle humorous comedy. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.   August 28, 29, 30, September 4, 5, 6  8:00 pm; August 31  4:00pm; September 3  2:00pm  Sponsored by Northeast Merchandising

How 'Bout a Beer and a Bag of Chips! Musical Comedy  Written by Ted Swindley Directed by Jeff Quinn Starring Nancy Carbone, Barbara Demo, Bobby Keniston, Cory King,  Bob Lovelace & Kristen Seavey It has been several years since the three Honky Tonk Angels sang that last song.  Texan, Angela Bodine (Barb Demo), has returned to her husband Bubba (Cory King) and their children; Suellen Smith-Barney-Fife (Nancy Carbone) runs a beauty shop in Los Angeles.  She is still with her longtine beau, retired wrestler Cornell Crawford (Bob Lovelace).  Only Darlene Purvis (Kristen Seavey) followed her dream and has now reached the pinnacle of country music stardom.  Tonight, her ardent fan club president, Little Jimmy Timmy (Bobby Keniston) is re-opening Honky Tonk Heaven, the setting of the Angels first performance.  It is Halloween and Darlene's birthday.  With their reluctant men in tow, Angela and Suellen plan a surprise reunion.  The stage is set for some spooky happenings and lots of good music just as long as the old furnace holds out.  The many songs include Islands in the Stream, Can I Have This Dance? On the Road Again, Rhinestone Cowboy, Spirit in the Sky, Devil Went Down to Georgia, Everything is Beautiful, Achy Breaky Heart, and, of course, a foot-stompin' gospel jubilee. Produced by special arrangement with Ted Swindley Productions, Inc. September 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20  8:00 pm; September 14  4:00pm; September 17  2:00pm  Sponsored by Central Maine Auto Group  To be directed to the site of one of our generous sponsors, click on their logo or their name if no logo is available.

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