Heartwood Regional Theater Company

08/10/2026

Come play with us! This open audition will begin our casting process for a large full length production in May and a summer series of short plays in June/July. Read more from the images below. More info about Heartwood at www.heartwoodtheater.org

If you are new to Heartwood and would like to introduce yourself, please don't hesitate to forward standard headshots and resumes to Artistic Director Griff Braley at [email protected].

Our auditions are low key and user friendly!

07/27/2026

Raffle Winners!
thanks to all who participated.
Stay tuned for our 26-27 season show list in September.

07/25/2026

Closing THE MACHINE STOPS tonight after two great weekends of performances. Last show starts at 7:30, if you are local and would like to join us. Otherwise, our thanks to all the folks who came to support this project. We are grateful for your support!

07/22/2026

Three more shows this week!
Experience the premiere of this hauntingly familiar, yet hopeful piece on technology and humanity.

Following the show on Friday, July 24 we'll feature an audience talkback with some of the ensemble and creatives. Join us to discuss, ask questions, or just listen!

Get tix at heartwoodtheater.org OR call 563-1373

https://vimeo.com/1210591973?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

This is "Heartwood's MACHINE STOPS" by Griff Braley on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

07/17/2026

Thanks to Lisa Kristoff at the Boothbay Register for her preview of THE MACHINE STOPS. Hope you'll join us.
www.heartwoodtheater.org

https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/machine-stops-cautionary-tale/272459

Take your seat in the Poe Theater in Newcastle where you will enter a world created in E.M. Forster’s short story, “The Machine Stops,” performed with exquisite perfection by the Heartwood Theater Company. Written in 1909, as science fiction, in the 21st century it is more a cautionary tale, o...

07/16/2026

We're pretty excited about this next piece. Based on E.M Forster and written by Griff Braley for Heartwood. Don't miss one of the most creative theater pieces we've crafted at Heartwood. Straight up theater magic devised from page to stage. Just six shows.

OPENING JULY 17. www.heartwoodtheater.org.
(DETAILS) www.heartwoodtheater.org
(TICKETS) [email protected]

07/16/2026

We're pretty excited about this opening. Don't miss one of the most creative theater pieces ever crafted at Heartwood. Straight up theater magic devised from page to stage. Just six shows.

OPENING JULY 17. www.heartwoodtheater.org.
(DETAILS) www.heartwoodtheater.org
(TICKETS) [email protected]

07/12/2026

E.M. Forster's THE MACHINE STOPS.
Adapted by Griff Braley.
Premieres July 17 at Poe Theater in Newcastle.

Check out our early production photos!

07/08/2026

INTERESTED in COSTUMING or TECHNICAL WORK in the theater? LINCOLN ACADEMY in Newcastle, Maine hopes to fill two new positions for school year 26-27. Employment descriptions are attached. Contact LA to apply.

These positions could include additional productions in the Heartwood season. To discuss email [email protected] c/o Artistic Director Griff Braley.

04/12/2026

Coming in early May!

Join us for this unique opportunity to watch a curated set of shorts varying in length from 10 to 35 minutes. This is a full evening featuring a wonderful mix of styles, actors, and productions. Playwrights include Christopher Durang, Anton Chekhov, David Ives, and Maine's own Jayne Decker - and more! Our players are well into rehearsal and preparing pieces both dramatic and comedic for one weekend of shows only. Save the date!