Our 2026 Season
The Meaningful Action Theatre Company Presents a Workshop Reading of “Muffed: A Recounting of Farmington, Maine’s 43rd Annual Chester Greenwood Day Devised by the Members of The Meaningful Action Theatre Company.”
Written by Zack Peercy
June 12-26
This clever, mockumentary-style production follows an ensemble of actors as they stage the chaotic lead-up to Farmington’s eccentric celebration of Chester Greenwood, the inventor of earmuffs. The Meaningful Action Theatre Company may be fictitious, but Chester Greenwood Day is a real community celebration that happens every December in Farmington, Maine.
As the performers portray a whirlwind of local residents, they uncover a web of intrigue including a bitter rivalry between the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce, a rumored town curse, and a haunting by a ghostly opera singer. Equal parts comedic and heartfelt, the play explores how quirky local traditions can be the very glue that binds a community—and a theater company—together.
“Muffed” takes the stage June 12-14 and June 19-21. A special, private performance in partnership with the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce will take place on June 26. Information for the private Chamber performance will be provided at a later date.
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
Music and Lyrics by David Nehls
Book by Betsy Kelso
August 21-30
Set in the Armadillo Acres trailer park, the story centers on Norbert and Jeannie, a couple whose marriage has stalled due to Jeannie’s twenty-year bout of agoraphobia. Their routine is upended when Pippi, a stripper on the run, moves in and begins a scandalous affair with Norbert.
As a trio of resident busybodies acts as a Greek chorus, the arrival of Pippi’s obsessive, magic-marker-sniffing ex-boyfriend, Duke, threatens to tear the park apart. The resulting chaos eventually forces Jeannie to step outside her trailer, leading to a hilarious and heartfelt resolution about love, risk, and forgiveness.
“The Great American Trailer Park Musical” runs August 21-23 and August 28-30. Please note that this production contains adult themes, electric blue humor, and a fair amount of trashy fun. It may not be suitable for children under 16. Parental discretion is advised.
A Christmas Carol
November 20-29
The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter and miserly old man who views Christmas as a humbug and disdains the plight of the poor. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him to change his ways or face eternal torment. Scrooge is then led on a supernatural journey by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, who reveal the joy he has lost and the dark future that awaits him.
After witnessing the impact of his cruelty, Scrooge awakens with a transformed heart, dedicated to honoring the spirit of Christmas through generosity and kindness. This timeless tale remains the definitive story of redemption and the importance of human connection. “A Christmas Carol” runs November 20-22 and November 27-29.
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