Machias ACT

06/04/2026

The cast of “tick, tick…BOOM!” will be presenting a special sneak peek on Friday, June 5th at one year anniversary event!

Come by to hear some music, see some local art, and of course… free snacks!

📍Machias Arts Center
🗓️Fri, June 5
🕰️ 4pm-7pm

06/01/2026

05/28/2026

“Sing from your diaphragm.” But what does that even mean??!?👀🤔🤷‍♂️😆

Come witness our dazzling vocal technique June 20-28 at Tick, Tick… Boom! 💅 Get your tickets at machiasact.org today!

University of Maine at Machias
🕰️Saturday, June 20 | 3PM & 7PM
🕰️Sunday, June 21 | 3PM

Milbridge Theatre
🕰️Saturday, June 27 | 3PM & 7PM
🕰️Saturday, June 28 | 3PM

05/27/2026

Thank you to our sponsor Woolez of Maine for supporting live theatre in Downeast Maine! Stop by Wooleez in downtown Machias for their extensive selection of quality yarn, wool, accessories and more. 🧶🪡There’s always something fun happening - check out wooleezofmaine.com to get info on their upcoming workshops and classes.

Wooleez will be participating in the 2026 Maine Yarn Cruise, which runs from July 1st to October 12th. Learn more at maineyarncruise.com

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Looking for a way to support the arts and boost your business? Contact us about becoming a sponsor. Our shows are attended by hundreds of Mainers who love to shop and support local! Visit machiasact.org for more info.

05/21/2026

“Chicks who did kicks aren’t kicking anymore, they’re doing choreography!” 🤣🤣 We’re so excited to have Olivia Fiore-Carpenter choreographing Tick, Tick… Boom!

The only wrong move is staying home - get your tickets today! 👉 machiasact.org

UMaine Machias Performing Arts Center
💃Saturday, June 20 | 3PM & 7PM
🕺Sunday, June 21 | 3PM

Milbridge Theatre
💃Saturday, June 27 | 3PM & 7PM
🕺Saturday, June 28 | 3PM

05/15/2026

The cast and crew are hard at work on Tick, Tick…Boom! This acclaimed musical by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning creator of Rent has energy, heart, and humor. We can’t wait to share it with you!

📍UMaine Machias Performing Arts Center
🗓️Saturday, June 20 | 3PM & 7PM
🗓️Sunday, June 21 | 3PM

📍Milbridge Theatre
🗓️Saturday, June 27 | 3PM & 7PM
🗓️Saturday, June 28 | 3PM

Don’t miss it! Tickets and info at machiasact.org

05/13/2026

Meet the cast! Daniel Reynolds as Michael…

Dan has worked in theatre for decades. From his start at Stuart Street Playhouse in Boston he moved to LA Opera and then to Santa Monica Theatre Guild as Director. An artist and writer, Daniel has been chased at gun-point through the streets of Brazil; narrowly escaped road bandits in the deserts of Morocco; was tear-gassed in the Paris riots; lost his fear of heights on top of the Great Wall of China; drank his way through the pubs of Ireland; and made the arts and theatre scene in Los Angeles his home for 16 years before moving to Maine. Dan was inspired to write Wake during his time living on the west coast of Ireland. He has now settled in Downeast Maine with his wife, musician, co-writer of the musical Mental and Washington County native Cindy Jollotta. He is currently the Artistic Director of Machias ACT; is refining the upcoming Christmas play, A Very Special Christmas Special; will soon be publishing his first novel Stories of the Second Son; and will be the Featured Artist at the Machias Arts Center for the month of July.

UMaine Machias Performing Arts Center
- Saturday, June 20 | 3PM & 7PM
- Sunday, June 21 | 3PM

Milbridge Theatre
- Saturday, June 27 | 3PM & 7PM
- Saturday, June 28 | 3PM

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05/12/2026

Meet the cast! Tristin Bryan as Jon…

Tristin is a Creative Arts major at the University of Maine Machias. He was born in New York, but has lived in Maine since 2018. Tristin has done voice acting projects on and off for the past two years. This is his first time performing in a staged production, and he is delighted to take up the mantle of Jon in Tick, Tick… BOOM!

Get your tickets today! MachiasACT.org

📍UMaine Machias Performing Arts Center
🗓️Saturday, June 20 | 3PM & 7PM
🗓️Sunday, June 21 | 3PM

📍Milbridge Theatre
🗓️Saturday, June 27 | 3PM & 7PM
🗓️Saturday, June 28 | 3PM



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05/11/2026

Meet the cast of Tick, Tick… Boom! Angelina Bestwick as Susan…

Angelina grew up in Wilmington, Delaware and attended Cab Calloway School of the Arts as a Vocal and Musical Theater Major.  At Cab, they were a part of several shows including Mamma Mia, Hairspray, The Prom, Six the Musical, and originated the role of Brooklyn in Bachelor Quest. Angelina moved to Jonesboro to attend UMM as a Small Business Management Major.

In the past two years, Angelina has been in the 2024 Machias Blueberry Festival Musical, Eastport’s Quoddy Voices, and EAC Miscast: A Musical R***e. Angelina has worked with the Machias ACT by originating the role of Suzie in Mental: A Musical and designing costumes for their production of The Importance of Being Earnest. Angelina is honored to play the role of Susan in Tick, Tick… BOOM! and would like to thank the cast and crew for such a wonderful experience!

Tix & Info 👉 machiasact.org

📍UMaine Machias Performing Arts Center
🗓️Saturday, June 20 | 3PM & 7PM
🗓️Sunday, June 21 | 3PM

📍Milbridge Theatre
🗓️Saturday, June 27 | 3PM & 7PM
🗓️Saturday, June 28 | 3PM

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