Established in 1974, Portland Stage is the leading professional theater in Northern New England; committed to creating great art, passionate about using the theater to educate, and dedicated to enriching our community. In our 40+ year history we have championed new American Plays with the Little Festival of the Unexpected, an annual, week-long, new play workshop; as well as hosting the Clauder Competition, the most prestigious playwriting award for New England playwrights. Each season six full...
Established in 1974, Portland Stage is the leading professional theater in Northern New England; committed to creating great art, passionate about using the theater to educate, and dedicated to enriching our community. In our 40+ year history we have championed new American Plays with the Little Festival of the Unexpected, an annual, week-long, new play workshop; as well as hosting the Clauder Competition, the most prestigious playwriting award for New England playwrights. Each season six full productions and a holiday show appear on our 286-seat Mainstage. We also feature a number of readings and experimental productions in our 75-seat black box, and host special events and our Play Me A Story program in our 40-seat storefront space.