Winter Performances at Papermill Theatre

This Winter the Papermill Theatre will be offering 2 performances as well as 3 different concerts.  For the play productions you can book tickets through me and save $5 per person.

The first production is called Love Letters and will begin on Friday January 11, 2013.  Here is a brief synopsis of the show: 

The handwritten note leaves an indelible mark forever, not only on the ink-stained paper, but also in the heart of its reader.
American playwright A.R. Gurney knew this when he created his Pulitzer Prize nominated play Love Letters.
Love Letters, considered one of Gurney´s best and a classic of the American stage, tells the story of two people who grew up in the 1930s and whose lives become intimately entwined by the prolificacy of their pens. 

The second production will begin on January 18, 2013.  Here is a brief synopsis of the show: 

 HATE MAIL is described by the authors as “an epistolary play something like Love Letters, with two actors reading letters and other correspondence, but it's a little wilder and more hysterically funny. It tells the story of Preston, a spoiled rich kid who meets his match in Dahlia, an angst-filled artist. Their worlds collide when Preston sends a complaint letter that gets Dahlia fired from her job, and then there's no turning back. The play stays with their increasingly crazed correspondence as they move from hate to love, and then right back again”.

These production start a real life engaged couple Valerie Rigsbee and Gary DuBreuil.

The 3 Concert performances will be on January 12, 2013, February 17, 2013, February 18, 2013 and March  23, 2013.

The January 12 concert is Guy Davis.  Blues legend, Guy Davis, comes to Jean's Playhouse stage bringing his "blues made for humming along, stomping your foot, feeling righteous in the face of oppression..." - according to a popular men's magazine. Davis has performed with Conan O'Brien and nationally syndicated radio programs such as Garrison Keillor’s, “A Prairie Home Companion”, “Mountain Stage” or David Dye’s,“World Café”. You do not want to miss this one night only show.

The February 17 Concert will feature the Zydeco Princess Rosie Ledet. 

 Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys

The Princess of Zydeco Music at Jean's Playhouse. If you've seen Treme on HBO you have heard and love zydeco music. Rosie Ledet is an American Creole Zydeco accordion player and singer. 

The February 18 performance will feature the magic of Norman Ng. Norman Ng is a new kind of magician. His style is unique, energetic, and engaging. His magic is original and mind-blowing. His shows are hilarious and amazing.

Fall Theater at Papermill Theater

The North Country Center for the Arts will have 2 shows this Fall at the new Jean's Playhouse (Papermill Theater).    Please see me in the Lobby of Pollard Brook Resort for specially priced tickets.

2012 Summer Children's Theater

2012 Summer Children's Theater at Papermill Theater 

Throughout the summer, five professional adult actors from NCCA’s Children’s Theatre Company perform original musical adaptations of popular fairy and folk tales in seven communities throughout New Hampshire. The shows appeal to adults and children ages 3 and up and run about 30 minutes. The performances finish with a cast meet and greet immediately following the performance.

2012 Children’s Theatre Performance Schedule

• Monday Claremont-Claremont Opera House (10:00 am), Plainfield-Plainfield Town Hall (1:00 pm)
• Tuesday: Concord-Capitol Center for the Arts (11:00am, 2:30 pm)
• Wednesday: Lincoln-Papermill Theatre in NCCA’s Jean’s Playhouse (9:30 am)
• Thursday: Waterville Valley Rec Center (10:30) Plymouth-Silver Center for the Arts (2:00 pm)
• Friday: Intervale-Believe in Books Theater in the Wood (10:00 am) , Littleton Opera House (2:00 pm)
• Saturday: Lincoln-Papermill Theatre in NCCA’s Jean’s Playhouse (9:30 am)

Children’s Theatre tickets can be purchased by contacting the location site. Tickets for the Lincoln performances are $6 and can be purchased online at www.papermilltheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at (603) 745-2141

Lincoln Performances Only (Wednesday and Saturday Mornings). For other locations contact location site.

Single Ticket	$6.00
Group Tickets – (20+, advance notice required)	$5.00

Here is the schedule for 2012:

Little Mermaid July 2-7

NCCA's award winning Children's Theater presents the Hans Christian Anderson classic about a young mermaid willing to give up her life in the and her identity as a mermaid to gain a human soul and the love of a human prince.  This is a tail great for the whole family that you don't want to miss.

Aladdin July 9-14

NCCA's Children's Theater takes the story from Arabian Nights and transforms it to the stage in a unique performance. What will Aladdin wish for from the magical Genie of the lamp? Will he marry the Emperor's daughter? Get your wish answered by seeing this fantastic show for the whole family.

The Golden Bird July 16-21

Three brothers compete on a quest to capture the golden bird, a golden horse, and a princess in a golden castle.  Which brother will win in this classic French fairy tale presented by NCCA's award winning Children's Theater?  Come to the show and see what pans out.

Thumbelina  July 23-28

NCCA's Children's Theater presents another Hans Christian Andersen story about a tiny girl and her adventures with her short appearance and toads and moles that want to marry her.  Will she successfully avoid their intentions before falling in love with a prince just her size?

Elves and the Shoemaker  July 30 - Aug 8

NCCA"s Children's Theater cobbles together an exciting rendition of this Brothers Grimm tale. A kind and poor old Shoemaker gives away his last pair of shoes to a beggar and is rewarded by Elves who work in the night making shoes for him.  Will the Shoemaker find out who the Elves are? Find out in this sen-shoe-tional show.

Sleeping Beauty August 6-11

This lively telling of the classic fairy tale will keep you awake with all of its action and fun! NCCA's award winning Children's Theater will tell the story of Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip in this fabulous play for the whole family.  See how powerful true-loves kiss can be.  Will she awake or does she just hit snooze on the alarm clock?

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs  August 13-18

You'll be Grumpy if you miss this classic Brothers Grimm tale of a princess-to-be and seven short guys in need of a psychologist. NCCA's Children's Theater performs this fantastic show for the whole family. You will be singing and humming the great tunes from the original telling.

Rumpelstiltskin August 20-25

Before Beyonce said "Say my name." an evil man named Rumpelstiltskin did. If you guess his man you get a wish. If you don't he gets your children. Watch this evil man dance and sing with the rest of the award winning NCCA Children's Theater cast as they tell this classic story.

Children's Theater in the White Mountains

Throughout the summer, five professional adult actors from the Papermill Children’s Theatre Company perform original musical adaptations of popular fairy and folk tales in seven communities throughout New Hampshire. The shows appeal to adults and children ages 3 and up and run about 30 minutes. The performances finish with a cast meet and greet immediately following the performance.

2011 Children’s Theatre Performance Schedule June 27- August 20

Monday Claremont-Claremont Opera House (10:00 am), Plainfield-Plainfield Town Hall (1:00 pm)
Tuesday: Concord-Capitol Center for the Arts (11:00am, 2:30 pm)
Wednesday: Lincoln-Papermill Theatre at the Governor’s Lodge at Loon Mountain (9:30 am, 10:30 am)
Thursday: Waterville Valley-Rey Center (10:30 am), Plymouth-Silver Center for the Arts (2:00 pm)
Friday: Intervale-Believe in Books Theater in the Wood (10:00 am) , Littleton Opera House (2:00 pm)
Saturday: Lincoln-Papermill Theatre at the Governor’s Lodge at Loon Mountain (9:30 am)
Children’s Theatre tickets can be purchased by contacting the location site. Tickets for the Lincoln performances are $6 and can be purchased online at www.papermilltheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at (603) 745-2141

2011 Papermill Children’s Theatre Season

The Frog Prince (June 27-July 2)- In a quest to find her true love, a princess befriends a frog. The kiss of the princess transforms the frog into her real prince.

The Secret Garden (July 5-July 9)- A young girl discovers that a garden has special powers that help her change for the better. The girl invites others to visit the garden to experience the enchantment with her.

The Ugly Duckling (July 11-July 16)- A homely little bird born in a barnyard matures into a beautiful swan. Enjoy the story that is beloved throughout the world!

The Princess And The Pea (July 18-23)- A prince wants to marry a princess, but is having difficulty finding a suitable wife. One night a stranger arrives at the castle claiming to be a princess. She is put to the test to determine if she is indeed a real princess.

Arabian Nights (July 25- July 30)- The king was betrayed and seeks vengeance. Then, Scheherazade, the young bride of the Sultan distracts him with exotic stories which change the king and the history of the kingdom.

Beauty And The Beast (August 1- August 6)- A merchant encounters a Beast who takes his daughter Belle into his castle as a prisoner. Belle discovers the real identity of the Beast and realizes that appearances are only skin deep.

The Pied Piper (August 8-13)– A town has a rat problem and asks the Pied Piper to help lead the pests out of town. But, the Town refuses to pay the Pied Piper and he has to use his special skills to get his fair share.

Cinderella (August 15-20)-The chores are never done for Cinderella who lives with her wicked step mother. With a little bit of help she is able to clean her stepmother’s house in time to attend the ball and meets the Prince. When the clock strikes midnight she must return to her house. One night she loses her glass slipper and the Prince searches to find Cinderella-his true love.

Papermill Theater opens on July 1, 2011

The Papermill Theater will open for the season on Friday July 1, 2011 with a performance of "I love you, you're perfect, now change". Performances for this year's Mainstage Productions will take place at the Gov. Adams Lodge located at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, NH

For the schedule of when each performance is happening please click here.

Here is information for all 3 of the Papermill Theater productions for 2011.



This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as “the relationship”. Act I explores the journey from dating to love and marriage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, family car trips, and growing older. This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, and to those who have dared to ask, ”What are you doing Saturday night?”


On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend-almost-in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. Non-musical comedy.

Jonathan Larson’s Broadway musical based loosely on Puccini’s opera La Boheme follows a year in the lives of seven friends struggling to live and pay their rent in New York’s East Village. ”Measuring their lives in love,” these starving artists strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness, and the AIDS epidemic. One of the longest running shows on Broadway, RENT was the winner of the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and 4 Tony Awards.