‘The Skyliners’ and October events!

Posted on September 27, 2012 by BetweenFriends in Comedy, Music, Television, Theatre

Next Generation Theatre is ending off the month of September’s events with ‘The Skyliners’, performing this Saturday, September 29th, at 7:30pm. Come out for a fun night of music and dancing with this 13-piece band playing Swing, Jazz, Pop and more! General admission is $8.

The month of October is full, with a variety of performances taking place in the Theatre.

Come for a Friday evening filled with humor and excitement as Ryan T. makes his debut comedy performance with “Why Stereotypes Make Me Awesome” on October 5th, at 7:00pm. General admission is $8.00 (MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY).

The following night at 7:30pm, ‘Sentimental Journey’ welcomes you to take a nostalgic visit to the past, as this 18-20 piece Jazz orchestra performs all-time classic hits perfect for the dancer or the observer. Admission is $8.00.

Be a member of the audience for a live-taping of Bangor’s favorite late-night style show, “The Nite Show” with Dan Cashman, October 10th at 6:00pm. Three segments will be taped and edited by students of NESCOM, and are broadcast on WABI 5 Saturday nights. Admission is by donation, $5 suggested.

The Cancer Care Center of Maine is hosting a musical fund-raiser, “Got Gas?”, on October 13th, at 6:00pm. This event is to help raise money to provide gas for Maine cancer patients traveling to receive cancer treatment. Admission is by a donation of $20 per person.

And finally, the last two weekends of October are filled with a total of EIGHT performances of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR”, put on by Next Generation Theatre’s very own children’s theater groups. Come and enjoy the all-time favorite tunes of this beloved Hans Christian Anderson tale with the Disney twist, and support our local upcoming talent! Showtimes are: October 19th at 7:00pm, October 20th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm, October 21st at 2:00pm, October 26th at 7:00pm, October 27th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm, and October 28th at 2:00pm. Admission is $7.00 for adults, and $4.00 for students aged 2-18 years old.

For any questions regarding our schedule, or to inquire about performing at NGT please feel free to contact us.

The Focus Group

Posted on July 22, 2012 by BetweenFriends in Comedy

Enjoy “The Focus Group,” a live improvisational comedy group that truly knows how to get a laugh out of everyone! This performance is for mature audiences only.

“The Focus Group was birthed in January ’09 by a group of like-minded friends. They utilize the long-form improvisational structure created by Del Close in Chicago and named ‘Harold’. Since then they have performed in a number of venues, including their home stage at Next Generation Theatre!”

“Seussical” JR.

Posted on July 15, 2012 by BetweenFriends in Dance, Music, Theatre

JULY 20TH & 21ST, 2012 AT 7:00 PM

JULY 21ST & 22ND, 2012 AT 2:00 PM

ADMISSION: $7 Adults / $4 Students

“In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination–Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child who gets in trouble for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge–not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant! “

“Fame” JR.

Posted on July 5, 2012 by BetweenFriends in Dance, Music, Theatre

JULY 13TH & 14TH, 2012 AT 7:00 PM

JULY 14TH & 15TH, 2012 AT 2:00 PM

ADMISSION: $7 Adults / $4 Students

“Set during the last years of New York City’s celebrated High School for the Performing Arts on 46th Street (1980-1984) “Fame” JR is the bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today. “

Sentimental Journey

Posted on June 21, 2012 by BetweenFriends in Dance, Music

SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2012 AT 7:30 PM

ADMISSION: $8

If you love to dance to the sounds of a live orchestra, then Sentimental Journey has something for you! Sentimental Journey is a dancer’s band, playing a wide range of styles. The 19-piece jazz orchestra performs music from the swing era, Latin music, shuffles, waltzes, tangos, twists and more while featuring the smoldering vocal talents of Ms. Alice French. This is a hot band and you will love to dance to their music!

“The Nite Show” with Danny Cashman

Posted on June 19, 2012 by BetweenFriends in Television, Theatre

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2012 AT 6:00PM

ADMISSION BY DONATION (Suggested $5)

“The Nite Show” with Dan Cashman is a live taping of the increasingly popular “late night” style television program shown on WABI (Channel 5) on Saturday nights at 11:30pm. Since 1997, Maine residents have enjoyed witty humor, entertaining guests and live music!

“The Nite Show” features announcer Joe Kennedy (also the voice of the UMaine Blackbear Hockey Team), the Jump City Jazz Band and, of course, the host Dan Cashman. Come see the rising sensation that is “The Nite Show” being filmed tomorrow night by joining as a studio audience member! People of all ages can enjoy Danny Cashman, his studio crew and his guests!

Youth Hip Hop Class – Summer Session

Posted on June 18, 2012 by BetweenFriends in Dance, Music

Making music, theatre, dance and art better available to children for five years, the Between Friends Art Center is proud to announce a summer session of our Youth Hip Hop Dance Class! The class will take place on Tuesday evenings from 5:00pm-6:30pm beginning on June 19th. The cost is $8.75 per class if paying by the month or $10 per drop-in class. We provide an environment where students of all ages from throughout Penobscot County can come together under the guidance of Adrian Matos to learn this exciting, energetic style of dance. Adrian is a Hip Hop artist and a student of dance at the University of Maine. He will also be the Lead Dance Instructor at the Between Friends Art Center Dance Camp that takes place August 13th-17th.

Next Generation Youth Chorus Concert

Posted on June 10, 2012 by BetweenFriends in Music

Join us to celebrate the first season of the Next Generation Youth Chorus. Students from throughout Penobscot county have come together to create fun music including Disney Dazzle (a Disney Movie Medley), Someone Like You (Adele) and Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight! Admission is free and the concert is sure to be a lot of fun!