The Footlights Theatre

The Footlights Theatre THE FOOTLIGHTS THEATRE, celebrating its 12th season, is an intimate venue where you not only see live theatre and events, you experience them.

OPENING SEPT 17 at Footlights Theatre, "BETWEEN THE COVERS" By Burke Martin. RESERVATIONS: 747-5434. $25. All Seats. ABO...
08/31/2026

OPENING SEPT 17 at Footlights Theatre, "BETWEEN THE COVERS" By Burke Martin. RESERVATIONS: 747-5434. $25. All Seats. ABOUT: A fast, funny and delightfully naughty comedy about a book club who gather to talk books—and end up talking about absolutely everything else. Secrets come out, lives get turned upside down and no subject is off-limits in this hilarious celebration of friendship, laughter and the unexpected chapters still ahead. Thru October 3. thefootlightstheatre.com

COMING OCTOBER 18th to the The Footlights Theatre! Award-Winning Visual Artist Gordon Carlisle brings his amazing show, ...
08/30/2026

COMING OCTOBER 18th to the The Footlights Theatre! Award-Winning Visual Artist Gordon Carlisle brings his amazing show, "AN OPEN MIND: FIFTY YEARS OF CREATIVE EXPERIMENTATION" to our stage. RESERVATIONS: 747-5434. "Pay What You Can: Suggested Donation $20) thefootlightstheatre.com

ANNI CLARK’S Winter Solstice Candlelight Concert at FOOTLIGHTS THEATRE. Monday, December 21 at 7pm. $25 All Seats. RESER...
08/29/2026

ANNI CLARK’S Winter Solstice Candlelight Concert at FOOTLIGHTS THEATRE. Monday, December 21 at 7pm. $25 All Seats. RESERVATIONS: 747-5434. Celebrate the season with the warmth, wit and wonderful music of Maine singer-songwriter Anni Clark. Blending beloved holiday favorites with original songs, Anni brings her unmistakable warmth and heartfelt style to a Christmas concert that feels like a gathering of old friends. With special guest artist Eliza Ruth Watson, it’s an evening filled with music, memories and holiday cheer. Hot Chocolate, Beverages, and Holiday Treats are included. Like a warm hug on a cold winter’s night, Anni Clark’s music is truly a present that keeps on giving! thefootlightstheatre.com

OPEN AUDITIONS! MISS MARPLE: MURDER AT THE VICARAGEBy Agatha Christie, Adapted By Rick Robinson. SEEKING 10 ACTORS, AGES...
08/29/2026

OPEN AUDITIONS! MISS MARPLE: MURDER AT THE VICARAGE
By Agatha Christie, Adapted By Rick Robinson. SEEKING 10 ACTORS, AGES 20s–70s (6 female-presenting roles & 4 male-presenting roles. Performers of all gender identities are encouraged to audition.) NO ROLE IS PRECAST.
AUDITIONS at The Footlights Theatre
Tuesday, September 8 at 7PM
Wednesday, September 9 at 7PM
Cold readings from the script.
Please bring a picture & résumé. FOR INFORMATION: [email protected] or call (207) 400-7153.
ABOUT THE PLAY
Murder comes to the quiet village of St. Mary Mead when the thoroughly disliked Colonel Protheroe is found shot dead in the vicar’s study. Everyone has a secret. Everyone has a motive. And everyone is a suspect! Enter the delightfully clever Miss Marple, whose sharp eye for human nature may be the only thing standing between the killer and the perfect crime. Witty. Suspenseful. Funny. And packed with twists!
PERFORMANCES: OCTOBER 15–31
Thursdays 7PM • Fridays 7:30PM • Saturdays 2PM & 7:30PM
The production closes Saturday, October 31 with the 2PM matinee. There is NO evening performance on October 31.
REHEARSALS BEGIN MID-SEPTEMBER
Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays 6:30–9PM, Saturdays 9AM–Noon. Character Breakdown
Miss Marple - Late 50s to 70s
Len Clement - 40s
Actor 3 plays Colonel Protheroe/Inspector Slack - 50s
Actor 4 plays Griselda Clement - mid-20s
Actor 5 plays Lettice Protheroe/Mrs. Lestrange’s Maid - early to mid 20s
Actor 6 plays Lawrence Redding/Hawes - late 20s to early 30s
Actor 7 plays Anne Protheroe/Miss Cram - play thirties
Actor 8 plays Dr. Haydock/Dr. Stone - late 40s, early 50s
Actor 9 plays Mrs. Price Ridley/Mrs. Lestrange/Alice/Ramona West - play 40s to 60s
Actor 10 plays Mary/Miss Hartnell/Mrs. Sadler- any age thefootlightstheatre.com

COMING OCT 15-31 to the The Footlights Theatre "MISS MARPLE: MURDER AT THE VICARAGE" by Agatha Christie, Adapted by Rick...
08/29/2026

COMING OCT 15-31 to the The Footlights Theatre "MISS MARPLE: MURDER AT THE VICARAGE" by Agatha Christie, Adapted by Rick Robinson. RESERVATIONS: 747-5434. $25. All Seats. ABOUT: Murder has come to the quiet village of St. Mary Mead—and suddenly everyone is a suspect! When the thoroughly disliked Colonel Protheroe is found shot dead in the vicar's study, secrets, lies and motives begin piling up. Enter the delightfully clever Miss Marple, whose sharp eye for human nature may be the only thing standing between the killer and the perfect crime. Witty, suspenseful and packed with delicious twists, this acclaimed new adaptation delivers everything audiences love about Agatha Christie—and will keep you guessing right up to the final reveal! thefootlightstheatre.com

Thurs, Sept 10th, 7pm: critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter and internationally-touring star, ELI LEV: Past Lives Conc...
08/10/2026

Thurs, Sept 10th, 7pm: critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter and internationally-touring star, ELI LEV: Past Lives Concert! FOOTLIGHTS THEATRE: Reservations: 747-5434. $25. Lev’s blend of folk, Americana, and singer-songwriter sensibility has earned him international acclaim and a devoted fanbase. With Past Lives, he leans even more deeply into his role as musical storyteller—using personal history as a universal thread. thefootlightstheatre.com

A Summer Season Teaser... Guess who's back with a brand new show every Thursday in August? IDA LECLAIR! Ayuh, Maine's ow...
03/31/2026

A Summer Season Teaser... Guess who's back with a brand new show every Thursday in August? IDA LECLAIR! Ayuh, Maine's own award-winnin' humorist, Susan Poulin, returns to the Footlights Theatre August 6-13-20-27 at 7pm for a very fun and funny show for the ladies... and the Man-iacs that love them! Box Office: (207) 747-5434 thefootlightstheatre.com

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