Young directors will be leading Sept. 13 Radio Show performances

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre is proud to announce that on Saturday, Sept. 13, both shows in the next Radio Show double feature will be directed by youth from the community.

    “We had several goals when we started doing Radio Shows at the theatre last year,” says Executive Director Angela Bonacasa. “In addition to giving audience members a glimpse into the past when radio was prominent, we also wanted to create opportunities for aspiring actors and directors. Radio shows have shorter time commitments, and are an opportunity to run an entire rehearsal and performance process from beginning to end. While this has brought a number of new adults into our community theatre group, the Slightly Off-Center Players, it has provided a number of new opportunities for our youngest members as well. The Piscataquis County community has come out to support other young, aspiring performers and directors, and we hope they will do the same for Rebeclyn, Megan, and their casts.”
    The children’s show “Popeye: Visiting the Zoo” is being directed by seventh-grader Rebeclyn Parker of Dexter. Parker has been a regular performer on the Center Theatre stage, and this is her first time directing a show. She is an actor, singer and dancer, and has worked with theatre and dance professionals around the state of Maine.
    The adult show “Mystery In The Air: Mask Of Medusa” is being directed by high school sophomore Megan Bergeron from Parkman. Bergeron has been involved on the technical side of several radio shows, and has been seen on stage at the Center Theatre in “Woman in Black” and “Peter Pan, Jr.” She is also a regular volunteer at the theatre, doing everything from working in the box office to making popcorn.
    Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door, and admission is by donation. A list of all upcoming events is available on the Center Theatre website at www.centertheatre.org.