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Events at PSC Calendar of Events --> Affiliate Artists Events Development Events Discussion Programs for the General Public Director Talkbacks The Artistic Perspective Page to Stage Curtain Call PSC's Studio Series		PSC's 2007-2008 Calendar of Events Community Open House – January 12 Each year, Portland Stage invites people of all ages through its doors for a unique "behind the scenes" experience. Backstage tours, acting workshops, performances, readings, refreshments and more! Longfellow’s Shorts: Jonathan Aldrich – January 28 A Longfellow’s Shorts author events featuring readings, commentary and questions with Maine poet Jonathan Aldrich. Longfellow’s Shorts: Valentine’s Day – February 11 A compilation of short readings for Valentine’s Day, spanning music, literature and theater, which celebrate the many faces of love; from the comedic to the beautiful and everything in between! Longfellow’s Shorts: Author Event – Date TBD Another in the series of Longfellow’s Shorts author events featuring readings, commentary and questions with the author of a new work of literature. Little Festival of the Unexpected - May 12-17 Portland Stage Company’s annual festival of new plays, now in its 19th year, featuring acting and direction by the Affiliate Artists. Giving first hearings to emerging voices in American theater, "Little Fest" is an exciting opportunity to watch new works make their dramatic leap from page to stage.

Events at PSC Calendar of Events Affiliate Artists Events --> Development Events Discussion Programs PSC's Studio Series To the top		Upcoming Affiliate Artists Events 2007-2008 Events The Affiliate Artists will return for the 2007-2008 season with a wide range of events, including more of the popular Longfellow’s Shorts readings series and programs and classes for kids of all ages. More information and a calendar of events are coming soon.

Events at PSC Calendar of Events Affiliate Artists Events Development Events --> Discussion Programs PSC's Studio Series To the top		Upcoming Development Events Fundraising & Friendraising Events: Helping to ensure the future of PSC! PSC's Community Open House Saturday, Januray 12, 2007 - 1:00 to 4:00pm Fun for all ages, this annual Open House is an opportunity for young people (and the young at heart!) to tour our facility, enjoy performances by PSCs Affiliate Artists, and partake of a variety of acting workshops. This years' Open House features children's book author Amy MacDonald. Come meet the author Little Beaver and the Echo, Please, Malese!and Rachel Fister's Blister and hear her stories come to life! PSC's Open House is pay-what-you-can and includes refreshments! Spring Gala Fundraiser at The Harraseeket Inn Thurs., May 15, 2008 • Kaja Veilleux – Auctioneer Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for what has become one of Portland’s most exciting gala fundraisers!Fabulous food and auction items await! Tickets extremely limited! Reception and Silent Auction: 5:00 to 7:00 pm Dinner and Live Auction: 7:00 to 9:00 pm More information For more information on these and other events, please contact Susan Tremblay, Development Director, at 207.774.1043 ext. 101 or by email. Stay tuned for updated/additional event information!

Events at PSC Calendar of Events Affiliate Artists Events Development Events Discussion Programs for the General Public Director Talkbacks The Artistic Perspective Page to Stage Curtain Call PSC's Studio Series To the top		Discussion Programs for the General Public Director Talkbacks provide an opportunity for the director of each show to meet with audiences and request specific feedback. Audience comments allow the director to better understand the effectiveness of the production, and are considered in rehearsals leading up to opening night. Director Talkbacks follow Wednesday preview performances. • The Piano Lesson: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 • Indoor/Outdoor: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 • Fully Committed: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 • Much Ado About Nothing: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 • Magnetic North: Wednesday, April 2, 2008 • Doubt: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 The Artistic Perspective is an opportunity for audience members to ask questions about the creative decisions behind each production with Artistic Director Anita Stewart, and visiting artists from each play (including directors, designers, and playwrights). The Artistic Perspective discussions are held after the first Sunday matinee performance. • The Piano Lesson: Sunday, September 30, 2007 • Indoor/Outdoor: Sunday, November 4, 2007 • Fully Committed: Sunday, January 27, 2008 • Much Ado About Nothing: Sunday, March 2, 2008 • Magnetic North: Sunday, April 6, 2008 • Doubt: Sunday, May 4, 2008 Page to Stage discussions are presented in partnership with the Portland Public Library. These discussions, led by PSC artistic staff, provide insight into the literary and social aspects of the play, as well as exploring the challenges of bringing a particular play to the stage. Page to Stage is held at the Portland Public Library at 12:15 p.m. the Tuesday after a show opens. Feel free to bring your lunch! • The Piano Lesson: Tuesday, October 2, 2007 • Indoor/Outdoor: Tuesday, November 6, 2007 • Fully Committed: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 • Much Ado About Nothing: Tuesday, March 4, 2008 • Magnetic North: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 • Doubt: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Curtain Call discussions offer a rare opportunity for audience members to talk about the production with the performers, exploring topics that range from the rehearsal process to character development to issues raised by the work. Curtain Call discussions are held after the second Sunday matinee performance. • The Piano Lesson: Sunday, October 7, 2007 • Indoor/Outdoor: Sunday, November 11, 2007 • Fully Committed: Sunday, February 3, 2008 • Much Ado About Nothing: Sunday, March 9, 2008 • Magnetic North: Sunday, April 13, 2008 • Doubt: Sunday, May 11, 2008 All discussions are free and open to the public. To subscribe to a discussion series performance, please call the Box Office at 774-0465. To the top

Events at PSC Calendar of Events Affiliate Artists Events Development Events Discussion Programs for the General Public Director Talkbacks The Artistic Perspective Page to Stage Curtain Call To the top		Little Festival of the Unexpected May 13 to May 17 Little Festival of the Unexpected, now in its 19th year, is an annual event dedicated to public readings of new works. This year’s festival features new plays by Bess Welden & Nicole Chaison, Deborah Zoe Laufer, and Kenny Finkle, as well as a new collaboration between Portland Stage and Figures of Speech puppet theatre. For more information about the current Studio Series production, please click here. To the top