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A Christmas Carol
Dec
13

A Christmas Carol

Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative is excited to once again bring this Holiday classic to Laconia. This original adaptation by NH native Joel Mercier features a bright score, some twists and turns in the plot, stunning costumes, special effects, and some frightful ghosts, all while staying true to Dickens' original novella.

A new Lakes Region holiday tradition, featuring granite state actors of all ages, this is sure to get you into the holiday spirit!

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A Christmas Carol
Dec
14

A Christmas Carol

Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative is excited to once again bring this Holiday classic to Laconia. This original adaptation by NH native Joel Mercier features a bright score, some twists and turns in the plot, stunning costumes, special effects, and some frightful ghosts, all while staying true to Dickens' original novella.

A new Lakes Region holiday tradition, featuring granite state actors of all ages, this is sure to get you into the holiday spirit!

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A Christmas Carol
Dec
14

A Christmas Carol

Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative is excited to once again bring this Holiday classic to Laconia. This original adaptation by NH native Joel Mercier features a bright score, some twists and turns in the plot, stunning costumes, special effects, and some frightful ghosts, all while staying true to Dickens' original novella.

A new Lakes Region holiday tradition, featuring granite state actors of all ages, this is sure to get you into the holiday spirit!

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A Christmas Carol
Dec
15

A Christmas Carol

Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative is excited to once again bring this Holiday classic to Laconia. This original adaptation by NH native Joel Mercier features a bright score, some twists and turns in the plot, stunning costumes, special effects, and some frightful ghosts, all while staying true to Dickens' original novella.

A new Lakes Region holiday tradition, featuring granite state actors of all ages, this is sure to get you into the holiday spirit!

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The Crucible
Oct
13

The Crucible

The Arthur Miller classic about the Salem Witchcraft trials comes to the Colonial stage. Performed by Powerhouse’s talented dramatic performers, this timeless drama always connects with something relevant and new.

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The Crucible
Oct
12

The Crucible

The Arthur Miller classic about the Salem Witchcraft trials comes to the Colonial stage. Performed by Powerhouse’s talented dramatic performers, this timeless drama always connects with something relevant and new.

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The Crucible
Oct
11

The Crucible

The Arthur Miller classic about the Salem Witchcraft trials comes to the Colonial stage. Performed by Powerhouse’s talented dramatic performers, this timeless drama always connects with something relevant and new.

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Alices Adventure in Wonderland
Sep
22

Alices Adventure in Wonderland

  • Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

New for 2024, join Alice on an interactive theatre adventure as she journeys through Wonderland, aka the beautiful grounds of Prescott Farm. Small groups will depart every 15 minutes with their own personal Alice on a one-of-a-kind Lakes Region theatrical event. Feel free to dress up as your favorite Wonderland character! Fun for all ages. Explore the beautiful campus as our Alices Adventure with you in Wonderland!

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Alices Adventure in Wonderland
Sep
21

Alices Adventure in Wonderland

  • Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

New for 2024, join Alice on an interactive theatre adventure as she journeys through Wonderland, aka the beautiful grounds of Prescott Farm. Small groups will depart every 15 minutes with their own personal Alice on a one-of-a-kind Lakes Region theatrical event. Feel free to dress up as your favorite Wonderland character! Fun for all ages. Explore the beautiful campus as our Alices Adventure with you in Wonderland!

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Alices Adventure in Wonderland
Sep
15

Alices Adventure in Wonderland

  • Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

New for 2024, join Alice on an interactive theatre adventure as she journeys through Wonderland, aka the beautiful grounds of Prescott Farm. Small groups will depart every 15 minutes with their own personal Alice on a one-of-a-kind Lakes Region theatrical event. Feel free to dress up as your favorite Wonderland character! Fun for all ages. Explore the beautiful campus as our Alices Adventure with you in Wonderland!

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The Immigrant
Sep
8

The Immigrant

In pairing with Fiddler on the Roof, we present a play reading about one Jewish immigrant’s experience arriving in Galveston, TX in the early 1900’s, much like Tevye and his family. Based on the real life experiences of playwright Mark Harelick’s grandfather, The Immigrant explores the experience of those coming to America to seek a better life from poverty or violence in their homelands.

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The Immigrant
Sep
7

The Immigrant

In pairing with Fiddler on the Roof, we present a play reading about one Jewish immigrant’s experience arriving in Galveston, TX in the early 1900’s, much like Tevye and his family. Based on the real life experiences of playwright Mark Harelick’s grandfather, The Immigrant explores the experience of those coming to America to seek a better life from poverty or violence in their homelands.

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Fiddler on the Roof
Aug
11

Fiddler on the Roof

The timeless Tony Award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family is brought to life on the Colonial stage in a stirring musical production. The universal themes of family and tradition cut across barriers of race, religion, class and nationality to strike a chord of recognition in all human beings. Fiddler is a classic for a reason, and exceedingly relevant in today’s polarizing world. Come share the love, laughter, humanity and tears with our Powerhouse family.

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Fiddler on the Roof
Aug
10

Fiddler on the Roof

The timeless Tony Award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family is brought to life on the Colonial stage in a stirring musical production. The universal themes of family and tradition cut across barriers of race, religion, class and nationality to strike a chord of recognition in all human beings. Fiddler is a classic for a reason, and exceedingly relevant in today’s polarizing world. Come share the love, laughter, humanity and tears with our Powerhouse family.

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Fiddler on the Roof
Aug
9

Fiddler on the Roof

The timeless Tony Award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family is brought to life on the Colonial stage in a stirring musical production. The universal themes of family and tradition cut across barriers of race, religion, class and nationality to strike a chord of recognition in all human beings. Fiddler is a classic for a reason, and exceedingly relevant in today’s polarizing world. Come share the love, laughter, humanity and tears with our Powerhouse family.

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Play Festival
Jun
2

Play Festival

The 2024 Play Festival has a new home this year on the beautiful grounds of Prescott Farm! Once again, plays written by NH writers of all levels of experience in Powerhouse’s popular playwriting workshop, will be produced, acted, and directed by theatre people from all over the state. Come see these world premieres make their debuts at the Farm!

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Play Festival
Jun
1

Play Festival

  • Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 2024 Play Festival has a new home this year on the beautiful grounds of Prescott Farm! Once again, plays written by NH writers of all levels of experience in Powerhouse’s popular playwriting workshop, will be produced, acted, and directed by theatre people from all over the state. Come see these world premieres make their debuts at the Farm!

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Sondheim on Sondheim
May
26

Sondheim on Sondheim

Stephen Sondheim is a legend in musical theatre and changed the genre with his many creations. Sondheim on Sondheim is a portrait of the beloved composer which intersperses his music with filmed commentary from the man himself. You’ll enjoy familiar favorites— West Side Story, Follies and Sweeney Todd—as well as hidden gems. Join us at this collaboration between Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative and Bank of New Hampshire Stage for an evening of Sondheim music and gain a new perspective on the composer and his work in this funny, affectionate and revealing tribute.

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Sondheim on Sondheim
May
25

Sondheim on Sondheim

Stephen Sondheim is a legend in musical theatre and changed the genre with his many creations. Sondheim on Sondheim is a portrait of the beloved composer which intersperses his music with filmed commentary from the man himself. You’ll enjoy familiar favorites— West Side Story, Follies and Sweeney Todd—as well as hidden gems. Join us at this collaboration between Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative and Bank of New Hampshire Stage for an evening of Sondheim music and gain a new perspective on the composer and his work in this funny, affectionate and revealing tribute.

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Sondheim on Sondheim
May
24

Sondheim on Sondheim

Stephen Sondheim is a legend in musical theatre and changed the genre with his many creations. Sondheim on Sondheim is a portrait of the beloved composer which intersperses his music with filmed commentary from the man himself. You’ll enjoy familiar favorites— West Side Story, Follies and Sweeney Todd—as well as hidden gems. Join us at this collaboration between Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative and Bank of New Hampshire Stage for an evening of Sondheim music and gain a new perspective on the composer and his work in this funny, affectionate and revealing tribute.

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Tuck Everlasting
May
12

Tuck Everlasting

What would you do if you could live forever? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. Based on Natalie Babbitt's children’s book, Tuck Everlasting is an enchanting musical perfect for the whole family.

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Tuck Everlasting
May
11

Tuck Everlasting

What would you do if you could live forever? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. Based on Natalie Babbitt's children’s book, Tuck Everlasting is an enchanting musical perfect for the whole family.

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Tuck Everlasting
May
10

Tuck Everlasting

What would you do if you could live forever? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. Based on Natalie Babbitt's children’s book, Tuck Everlasting is an enchanting musical perfect for the whole family.

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Just Duet
Apr
6

Just Duet

An evening of Broadway duets! Just Duet is a friendly competition between musical pairs from across New Hampshire. Join us for a night of show tunes to benefit The Colonial Theatre and help raise funds for Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative and for equipment and backstage improvements for the Colonial. You’ll get to vote for your favorite duet and help them win prizes!

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In Love with Broadway
Feb
11

In Love with Broadway

The perfect lead-in to Valentine’s Day, this revue presents Broadway hits from all eras around the theme of love. Performed by Powerhouse’s talented musical performers and featuring its Broadway show choir, the Power Chords, In Love with Broadway is perfect to bring a date, the whole family, or even the old ball and chain for a showcase of tunes funny, touching, and energetic.

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In Love with Broadway
Feb
10

In Love with Broadway

The perfect lead-in to Valentine’s Day, this revue presents Broadway hits from all eras around the theme of love. Performed by Powerhouse’s talented musical performers and featuring its Broadway show choir, the Power Chords, In Love with Broadway is perfect to bring a date, the whole family, or even the old ball and chain for a showcase of tunes funny, touching, and energetic.

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In Love with Broadway
Feb
9

In Love with Broadway

The perfect lead-in to Valentine’s Day, this revue presents Broadway hits from all eras around the theme of love. Performed by Powerhouse’s talented musical performers and featuring its Broadway show choir, the Power Chords, In Love with Broadway is perfect to bring a date, the whole family, or even the old ball and chain for a showcase of tunes funny, touching, and energetic.

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The Boys in the Tower
Jan
14

The Boys in the Tower

A historical thriller which imagines what may have happened to two young princes locked in the the Tower of London by their usurping uncle, Richard III. When a third boy arrives, only two may remain. From the well-received author of Montague & Capulet.

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The Boys in the Tower
Jan
13

The Boys in the Tower

A historical thriller which imagines what may have happened to two young princes locked in the the Tower of London by their usurping uncle, Richard III. When a third boy arrives, only two may remain. From the well-received author of Montague & Capulet.

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The Boys in the Tower
Jan
11

The Boys in the Tower

A historical thriller which imagines what may have happened to two young princes locked in the the Tower of London by their usurping uncle, Richard III. When a third boy arrives, only two may remain. From the well-received author of Montague & Capulet.

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A Christmas Carol
Dec
17

A Christmas Carol

Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative is excited to once again bring this Holiday classic to Laconia. This original adaptation by NH native Joel Mercier features a bright score, some twists and turns in the plot, stunning costumes, special effects, and some frightful ghosts, all while staying true to Dickens' original novella.

A new Lakes Region holiday tradition, featuring granite state actors of all ages, this is sure to get you into the holiday spirit!

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A Christmas Carol
Dec
16

A Christmas Carol

Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative is excited to once again bring this Holiday classic to Laconia. This original adaptation by NH native Joel Mercier features a bright score, some twists and turns in the plot, stunning costumes, special effects, and some frightful ghosts, all while staying true to Dickens' original novella.

A new Lakes Region holiday tradition, featuring granite state actors of all ages, this is sure to get you into the holiday spirit!

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A Christmas Carol
Dec
16

A Christmas Carol

Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative is excited to once again bring this Holiday classic to Laconia. This original adaptation by NH native Joel Mercier features a bright score, some twists and turns in the plot, stunning costumes, special effects, and some frightful ghosts, all while staying true to Dickens' original novella.

A new Lakes Region holiday tradition, featuring granite state actors of all ages, this is sure to get you into the holiday spirit!

View Event →
A Christmas Carol
Dec
15

A Christmas Carol

Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative is excited to once again bring this Holiday classic to Laconia. This original adaptation by NH native Joel Mercier features a bright score, some twists and turns in the plot, stunning costumes, special effects, and some frightful ghosts, all while staying true to Dickens' original novella.

A new Lakes Region holiday tradition, featuring granite state actors of all ages, this is sure to get you into the holiday spirit!

View Event →