Dramatic Academy at Penobscot Theatre Company

Basic Information

Address: 51 Main St. Bangor, ME O4401
Phone Number: 207-947-6618 ext. 107

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Additional Information

Focus: The mission of DA is to inspire innovative thinking, build community, engage imagination and foster a life-long relationship to theatre through outstanding educational & artistic programming.
Director: Ben Layman
Schools Served: Bangor High School, Orono High School, Hermon High School, Brewer High School, Ellsworth High School, Snow Pond Academy, John Bapst Memorial High School, William S. Cohen School, James F. Doughty School, Fruit Street School, Vine Street School, Downeast School, Mary Snow School, Abraham Lincoln School, Fourteenth Street School, Fairmount School, Hampden Academy, Reeds Brook Academy, Indian Island School, Veazie Community School, Old Town High School, Earl C. McGraw School, George B Weatherbee School, Brewer Community School, Orono Middle School, Asa C. Adams Elementary School, Old Town Elementary School, Mary Snow School
School District: Bangor
County: Penobscot
Schedule: Varies
Ages: 4-18
Capacity: Varies
Membership/Pricing: Varies
Setting:

Our space holds a black box theatre and rehearsal space. We also have access to The Bangor Opera House, home of the Penobscot Theatre Company.

History:

The Dramatic Academy has been serving the youth of the Greater Bangor Area for over a decade. We pride ourselves on providing educational programming that enhances the performance skills of the young theatre lovers that enroll in our classes. We also provide a tech track for those who are interested in the "behind the scenes" aspect of producing live theatre. With an array of after school classes, vacation camps and master class workshops, there is something for everyone!

Program Highlights:

Our Summer Camp programs are performed on the main stage at Penobscot Theatre Company. We also now offer classes with an option to join virtually. New this year, we have begun creating programming that allows us to showcase the students final project available for viewing online at no additional cost.

Program Information:

The Dramatic Academy has been serving the youth of the Greater Bangor Area for over a decade. We pride ourselves on providing educational programming that enhances the performance skills of the young theatre lovers that enroll in our classes. We also provide a tech track for those who are interested in the "behind the scenes" aspect of producing live theatre. With an array of after school classes, vacation camps and master class workshops, there is something for everyone!

Slogan: "All the world's a stage..."