The theater may have looked dark on the outside this week, but with a cast of over 40 actors in 75 different costumes, 22 volunteers, and 13 musicians, inside things have been buzzing in preparation for Lincoln County Community Theater's live production of Disney's “Beauty & the Beast.” We hope you’ll “Be our guest,” and join us for a performance!

“Beauty & the Beast” (approx. 2 hours, 30 minutes - with one 15 minute intermission) -  “Dare to discover a hidden heart.” Lincoln County Community Theater presents a tale as old as time. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Filled with spectacular costumes, music, and staging, Beauty and the Beast offers a great opportunity to experience theater for audiences of all ages!

Directed by Emily Sue Barker, the play is being choreographed by Niall Lessard, Emily Mirabile and Phaelon O’Donnell, and stars Joseph Lugosch as The Beast, and Emily Bartley as Belle. Also featuring Emily Mirabile as Mrs. Potts, Oscar Mirabile as Chip, Derek Kingsley as Lumiere, Stephen Wallace as Cogsworth, Roosevelt Bishop as Gaston, Niall Lessard as LeFou, Debra Arter as Madame de La Grand Bouche, Emily Sue Barker as Babette, Andy Barber as Maurice, and Zora Margolis as Madame D’Arque.

Performances run for one weekend only, Friday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 4 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m.. Tickets, which are selling out fast, are: $25 adult, $23 members, $5 for youth ages 18 and under.

Adult Acting Class: Crafting Characters with Frances -  Lincoln Theater is pleased to present – “Crafting Characters with Frances” a new acting class for adults (ages 18 and up) taught by Frances Mercanti-Anthony.  Classes will be held Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning Tuesday, June 18 and continuing through Tuesday July 23 (6 classes in total). Enrollment fee is $150. This class is limited to 15 participants. Visit us at LincolnTheater.net to enroll today!

“This is a class for writers, actors, directors, storytellers, and anyone interested in producing their own works of fiction.,” said Frances. “We will begin with a blank canvas, and move through the craft of character development weaving in elements of scenic design, costuming, staging, and culminating in a monologue performed before the class. This course is ideal for those looking to stretch their creative muscles, and take risks in their work. Those who have always wanted to try their hand at writing or acting, but have felt intimidated, this is your welcome space! Come create with us!” 

2024 Wild & Scenic Film Festival—presented by Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust  - (Rescheduled from April 4) CRCT invites you to the 7th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Tour. Kick back and enjoy a hand-picked selection of just-released 2024 films, and enter to win great giveaways from Coastal Rivers and Wild & Scenic’s National Partners. The film festival inspires environmental activism and a love for nature–through film, focusing on environmental topics: the beauty and awe of the natural world, wilderness, adventure, wildlife, and the people advocating for our planet all over the world. Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $12 general admission, $7 under 16, and FREE for Coastal Rivers members.

Tickets are available at the door beginning 30 minutes before showtime or in advance through the theater’s online box office at www.LincolnTheater.net. Movie tickets are $9 adult, $6 members and youth 18 and under.  Event ticket prices vary. The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater St., Damariscotta. Curtain going up!