Winterport Open Stage was founded in 1993 by Reed and Erica Farrar after watching a local theatre performance and deciding, "hey, we can do that!" Although the Farrars have long since left the group, that same "can do" attitude continues to this day. After over 20 years this plucky little theatre continues to grow and has expanded to include many genres including: comedy, improvisation, children's theatre, and musical productions.
Winterport Open Stage aims to produce at least two shows a year. Shows generally take place in the fall and spring. At the helm of this company is a board of directors who are not only thinkers but are also "do-ers." The board of directors works together to plan productions, and they work on stage and off to ensure the success of each production.
Winterport Open Stage aims to produce at least two shows a year. Shows generally take place in the fall and spring. At the helm of this company is a board of directors who are not only thinkers but are also "do-ers." The board of directors works together to plan productions, and they work on stage and off to ensure the success of each production.
Winterport Open Stage is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization
Winterport Open Stage Board of Directors
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Brianne Beck has had the privilege of working with Winterport Open Stage since 2007 and became a Board Member in 2010. She has performed in WOS’s productions of Nunsense (and its sequel); The Smell of the Kill; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change; Almost, Maine; Jenny’s House of Joy; and Shakers. Brianne has worked with several theater groups in the greater Bangor area having performed in productions of The Wizard of Oz, Honky Tonk Angels, The Rocky Horror Show, Annie, Boeing-Boeing, The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Epic Proportions, West Side Story, Beauty & the Beast and many others. In addition to acting, Brianne enjoys being on the production side of shows. She made her directorial debut with WOS’s production of Neil Simon’s The Female Odd Couple and has also served as choreographer for several musicals in the greater Bangor area.
Michele Campbell (School Liaison) - Michele is an avid supporter of local theatre. As the school Liaison, Michele facilitates communication between Winterport Open Stage and the school venue. Her daughter, Emma is the actor in the family and has been in local productions such as Penobscot Theatre Company’s Annie, Bangor Community Theatre’s White Christmas, and Winterport Open Stage's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to name a few. Cassy Palmer has been involved with Winterport Open Stage for the past 13 years and is currently Treasurer of the board. During this time she has performed many roles, both behind the scenes and on stage. Some of Cassy's most memorable productions include Free to Be... You and Me, The Man From Planet 52, Holes and Willy Wonka. Cassy is the Secretary of the Leroy H. Smith School parent/teacher group, PIE. She also coaches a Destination Imagination team and is a co-leader of the middle school youth group at St. John's Episcopal. Cassy works for RSU 22 and is a busy mother of three. Her daughter Rachel shares Cassy’s interest in theater and also loves to perform. Jenny Hart is a long standing member of Winterport Open Stage and has served as president of the board of directors for several terms. Jenny holds a BA in theatre with a specialization in youth drama education. She has taken on many roles in the theatre including, acting, directing, sound and light operation, run crew, house manager, and property manager. Anne Tatgenhorst Jim Tatgenhorst Dominick Varney |
