MY WITCH: The Margaret Hamilton Stories on Newscenter Maine!

Samantha York and Rob Caldwell of Newscenter Maine's "207" news magazine give a colorful history of The Wizard of Oz and the role Margaret Hamilton, as the witch, played in that iconic movie. Then Samantha interviews actress Jean Tafler and playwright John Ahlin during the show's run in Lewiston, for an informative chat all about MY WITCH: The Margaret Hamilton Stories, the new play featuring the amazing Maggie, as she was known by friends and family, and the stories of her life (click the image below to watch that 207 interview). AND NOW "MY WITCH" IS COMING TO BOOTHBAY HARBOR June 27 through 30!

Want more Maggie? The tuneful teaser video below is a great preview of this hilarious, poignant, fascinating and unique one-woman tour-de-force where the audience visits with America's greatest character actress, Margaret Hamilton, as she opens up her cozy cabin for the season on Cape Island, right off the tip of Southport in the Boothbay region.

MY WITCH: The Margaret Hamilton Stories performs ONE WEEKEND ONLY, June 27-30 in Boothbay Harbor. Maggie is waiting to share some macaroons and stories of her amazing life - don't miss it!

Last Chance to see MY WITCH in Maine!

If you love Maine...if you love The Wizard of Oz...if you love the theater and everything Hollywood, MY WITCH: The Margaret Hamilton Stories is a valentine to them all. How did a gentle kindergarten teacher from Cleveland became the most iconic WITCH of all time? This delightful play reveals the secrets behind the woman behind the green paint! New York's Jean Tafler plays the marvelous Maggie as she spins stories from her cottage on Cape Island in the Boothbay region of Maine!

MY WITCH: The Margaret Hamilton Stories performs during the region's Windjammer Days Festival in Boothbay Harbor, June 27, 28, and 29 at 7 pm, and June 30 at 3 pm. Performances are at the Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Avenue. Tickets for all seats are $25 (a cash bar is available at the venue). Purchase your tickets by visiting boothbaysummertheater.com or call 207.315.6612 for more information.

This may be the last time the show plays in Maine. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to spend time with Maggie, her wit, her spirit, her stories, her life - it's a visit you'll never forget!

JUST A FEW REVIEWS FROM THE SHOW:

"MY WITCH is robustly theatrical, sublimely warm, and richly satisfying." The Berkshire Eagle

"Spellbinding...this brilliant new play is everything great theater can be. Thrilling, entertaining and interesting...Jean Tafler gives a brilliant, Tony Award-worthy performance, effortlessly displaying her talent, skills, and gifts as an actor. MY WITCH: The Margaret Hamilton Stories is a must see!" Hamptons Theater Review

"The play packs a full wallop of heartwarming, poignant, and often funny insights into the personal and professional life of the Wicked Witch." Munjoy Hill News

"Tafler strikes just the right note from the moment of her entrance, with an uncanny resemblance to the actress herself…I might just have to see this again, the play is that good!" Berkshire Edge

Coming in July - the Faust legend as you've never experienced it

Snowlion Rep continues its work developing new and newly imagined works for the stage with a workshop reading of a new play by Al D'Andrea, Faust in the Anthropocene, performing July 27 and 28 at Portland Stage Studio Theater in Portland.

This groundbreaking and startlingly original new work is an exploration of mankind's contemporary crises, featuring Wisdom Tales from the Land of Snows woven together with familiar characters from both the Faust legend and our own troubled times. Original music by Aaron Robinson will be heard throughout the show, including the new rock anthem Kali Yuga (Dark Age).

The cast of 16 features Portland theater veterans Kevin O'Leary as the perpetually dissatisfied billionaire Faust, Sean Ramey as the playful Tibetan yogi Shabkar, Karen Ball as the sinuous embodiment of Faust's ego Mara, and many more: Harlan Baker, Joe Quinn, Carole Florman, Jesse Reich, Jessica Dunton Fidalgo, Tristan Rolfe, and Randall Tuttle. The cast is rounded out by several up-and-coming young talents: Noli French, Blake Wright, Julia Badaraco, Logan Merrithew, and Alyssa Pearl-Ross.

This workshop is FREE (donations gladly accepted) and seats are limited. Reservations can be made by calling 207.315.6612 or emailing us at info@snowlionrep.org. Don't miss this exciting theatrical debut!

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