Theater Project’s ‘Our Stories Needs to be Told’ premieres March 13

BRUNSWICK — The Theater Project will present the world premiere of “Our Stories Need to be Told,” an original play written and directed by the Theater Project’s Executive Director Wendy Poole.
The play portrays the testimonies of Holocaust survivors who found their way to Maine after World War II. Fusing first-person narrative with music, creative movement and compelling multimedia features, the ensemble cast brings to vivid life the people who endured the unimaginable.
Working with the Holocaust and Human Rights Center in Augusta, Poole wanted to find a distinct, authentic way for survivor’s voices to be heard; of her cast, Poole says, “We are speaking the truth, forming community, sowing hope for the future, helping one another and trying to make a difference by giving voice to those who cannot speak anymore.” Theatergoers of all ages will be astonished by this powerful and inventive live theater experience.
“Our Stories Needs to be Told” opens at The Theater Project Friday, March 13, at 14 School St., and runs for three consecutive weekends. Everyone is welcome to attend an opening night reception after the show with refreshments and an opportunity to meet the cast, crew and director.
Talk Back Sessions with Poole and the cast will be featured directly after the Sunday matinée performances March 15 and 22; audience members are encouraged to stay after the show to ask questions and to share their own stories, responses and observations about the play.
Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays. for ticket information, visit theaterproject.com or call the box office at 207-729-8584.