(June 23 – September 30, 2012) The Theater at Monmouth is a year-round repertory company of professional artists. Founded in 1970, it was named The Shakespearean Theater of Maine by the state legislature in 1975. Performances are held in Cumston Hall, which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings since 1976. TAM’s goal is to bring innovative approaches to Shakespearean works as well as to other classic plays (The Importance of Being Earnest, Charley’s Aunt, Arsenic and Old Lace), operettas (H.M.S. Pinafore, The Mikado), and musicals (Carousel, The Fantasticks, Once Upon a Mattress). Additionally, the company has presented more than 20 world premieres productions during its 41 seasons.
Theater at Monmouth (Monmouth, ME) Information
- Public Transportation: Poor
- Handicapped Accessibility: Good
- Performances/Programs: Main season includes five summer productions and one fall production, with around 10 performances of each. A spring tour production is also featured, with performances throughout the state over approximately two weeks.
- Admission: Individual ticket prices vary and are posted on the website close to the beginning of each season.
- Membership/Subscriptions: Several subscription types are available: Gold pass ($116) allows admission to each of the six main season plays; Flex pass ($94) allows admission to any four season plays, at any time; General pass ($79) allows admission to four plays. Discounts are available for students and seniors on general passes.