"Broken Clock" Performance and Film Premiere Next Week!
"Broken Clock" Tour
Watch the trailer for MIO's upcoming film premiere and performances in Lewiston and Portland.
MIO’s Creative Ensemble is preparing for two November performances of the original play “Broken Clock” in Lewiston and Portland. The Creative Ensemble is a group of staff and Lewiston community artists using theater to explore themes connected to our identities, life experiences, and the world in which we exist together. Check out the official webpage for the Broken Clock Tour for more information about the ensemble and the performance.
Both of the events are free and will feature the premiere of a new documentary film about MIO’s work this year, a performance of “Broken Clock,” and a dialogue with the cast and creators. Here are the details:
Thursday, November 21 at 7pm at Bates College’s Gannett Theater located in the Schaeffer Theatre Building at 305 College St. in Lewiston. Tickets are free and available for reservation here. Please reserve your ticket in advance as seating may be limited.
Friday, November 22 at 7pm at Mayo Street Arts at 10 Mayo St. in Portland. Tickets are free and available for reservation here. Please reserve your ticket in advance as seating may be limited.
Portland Youth Performances
MIO’s youth artists in Portland and Lewiston are working on original scenes to perform for school and public audiences in December.
King Middle School Performance on Tuesday, December 10 at 5pm.
Two groups of 8th grade youth at King Middle School are creating original scenes to perform for public and school audiences. The event will feature performances by both youth groups followed by dialogue with the performers and a dinner reception. The performance is free and open to the public and located at King Middle School at 92 Deering Avenue in Portland. Funded in part by a grant from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Community Open Mics
On October 22, MIO’s Lewiston community group hosted a community Open Mic on the theme of “Homecoming” at L/A Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The event featured original performances of poetry and music by MIO’s “Landing Pad” (the statewide network of system-impacted artists) and local artists from the community. Highlights included homecomings for longtime MIO artists Tim Shannon, who brought friends from the recovery community to perform original poetry, and Gabe Rediker who performed as “RoostaG,” the evening's featured musical artist. The room was full of love and support for those who have been coming to MIO open mics for years and for those who were brand new to the community. Thank you to everyone who came out to share and support and create a community that feels like home. The next Lewiston community Open Mic is on Tuesday, December 17!
