Dear Friend and Patron of Ten Bucks Theatre
“Ten Bucks Theatre was conceived around a dining room table on a June night in 2000. As friends and colleagues we met to discuss the possibility of charting our own artistic futures, rather than simply sitting by the phone waiting for others to create opportunities for us. What we discovered was that we all had the same idea, to form and run our own theater company and run it in a way that was satisfying to us as performers. We wanted to create exciting theatrical experiences accessible to our audiences as well as showcase extremely talented local artists.”
Reading this ‘About Us’ section of our website, on the brink of turning 25, I’m filled with an overwhelming pride. My name is Julie Arnold Lisnet and I am the current treasurer and an original co-founding member of TBT. Back on that June 6th day I doubt any of us thought we’d celebrate this auspicious anniversary. I’m so thrilled that we will.
In these almost 25 years we’ve produced 75 plays, 13 staged readings, 10 – 24 Hour New Play Festivals, created the annual outdoor Shakespeare Under the Stars show in Indian Trail Park in Brewer, and have toured it to Fort Knox, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, Woodlawn Museum, Newport River Walk, and the Orono Public Library Amphitheatre. In that time we’ve had 4 different homes. It’s this subject that brings me to ask for your support.
As we approach this 25 year milestone Ten Bucks Theatre is in need of a new home. I’m not going to lie; we can’t afford a lot of rent. Creating art means profit margins are incredibly slim. Every bit of money we make goes back into the business.This is truly a labor of love for us to share our art with you. Our patrons are the key to our success. We hope you consider making a tax-deductible gift to Ten Bucks Theatre today – and know that your generosity helps to ensure that Ten Bucks Theatre will find a new home and continue to flourish. If you have, or know of a space that might work for us we’d love to hear from you.
You can make your tax deductible contribution by mailing a check to:
Ten Bucks Theatre Company
P.O. Box 1732
Bangor, ME 04402
Thank you for your continued support!
Julie Arnold Lisnet
Treasurer
Ten Bucks Theatre
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About Us
Our Mission
Ten Bucks Theatre Co., INC. was conceived around a dining room table on a June night in 2000. As friends and colleagues we met to discuss the possibility of charting our own artistic futures, rather than simply sitting by the phone waiting for others to create opportunities for us. What we discovered was that we all had the same idea, to form and run our own theatre company and run it in a way that was satisfying to us as performers. We wanted to create exciting theatrical experiences accessible to our audiences as well as showcase extremely talented local artists.
We are the Bangor area’s only acting ensemble. All voices are equal and each of us contributes to the artistic and business workings of the company. Our jobs include selecting a season, directing, acting, costume design, lighting, set design and publicity. Among our members there is well over 100 years of theatrical experience.
We offer great theatre at a great price!
Ten Bucks Theatre is an ensemble company dedicated to producing consistently high quality, affordable performances, nurturing the creative growth of the artists, and entertaining the widest possible audience.