Heartwood Theater, sponsored by Bath Savings Institution, announces a very full 14^th Season, with three synergistic areas of programming: Main Stage Productions with adults and professionals, Special Events and Youth Programming. 

The long term dedication to student education continues with: a high energy Broadway song and dance review entitled “CenterStage ‘16” and the tender story of four strong women in “These Shining Lives” (both shows are collaborations with Lincoln Academy); the E.B. White classic “Charlotte’s Web” for Midcoast youths grades 3-8, and Summer Camp ‘17 for students of all ages.

Spring ’17 will bring “Eurydice,” by Sarah Ruhl, with professional actors in principal roles.  Modern and classical at the same time, this piece touches many emotions.  Evocative and sensuous imagery, at times whimsical and highly emotion, makes Ruhl’s thoughtful, philosophical writing largely unparalleled by her contemporaries.

It’s time for another Heartwood summer musical, to be delivered next July – “Into the Woods,” by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. This delightful production will focus on the brilliant lyrics and rhythms inherent in Sondheim works, with Sean Fleming at the keyboard and a cast of fourteen amazing performers from across the country.

Three special events fill out the calendar, beginning in December with the old time Lux Radio Show version of Frank Capra's “It's a Wonderful Life,” entitled “Merry Christmas, George Bailey.”  Heartwood produced this wildly popular show (performed at Skidompha Library’s atrium) in 2009 and is pleased to re-stage this classic with a new cast in the Poe Theater.  Family fare for all ages, with music, storytelling, and the good old feel of live radio.

In January, actor/writer Susan Stein will present “Etty,” her poignant memoir of Etty Hillesum.  This thoughtful one woman show brings humanity and dignity to a character living through unbearable times.  Stein will also be in residence at Lincoln Academy for a day, connecting with high school students.

There’s a new play in the works, too – “Down Along the Cove,” a vignette driven play, set in a fictional small town in coastal Maine.  Eight to 10 actors will work with author/director, Griff Braley, through the season to prepare a single workshop reading open to the public.

Live theater - there's nothing like it – and Heartwood has much in store for audiences, this season.  For details visit www.heartwoodtheater.org or phone 207-563-1373.