Events

BE SEEN AT BOW STREET FAIR

PORTSMOUTH | The Seacoast Repertory Theatre is gearing up to host the 42nd annual Bow Street Fair, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applications for crafters, artisans and entertainers who want great exposure are currently being accepted. The event will be held rain or shine during the height of the summer tourist season.

For more information or an application, call the Rep at (603) 433-4793, ext. 114; email info@seacoastrep.org, or visit www.seacoastrep.org.

SEACOAST DOULAS HOST 'MEET AND GREET' EVENT

SEACOAST | Seacoast Doula Group, a network of independent birth and postpartum doulas in the Seacoast area of New Hampshire and Maine, will host a free "Meet and Greet" evening on Tuesday, July 8 from 6:45-8 p.m. at Yoga on York, located at 250 York Street in York, Maine.

Guests will enjoy a fun, informative evening while meeting other expectant and new families. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.

Pre-registration for the event is appreciated and may be made by contacting Amy Hopkins at pregnancyplace@yahoo.com or (207) 641-7353.

"Doula" is a Greek word referring to a "woman servant," in particular the most important female who attended the lady of the house during childbirth. Over time the word has evolved to mean "woman caregiver."

Doula support during labor, birth and the postpartum period enhances the physical, mental and emotional health of mothers, babies and families.

During labor, doula support promotes a more satisfying birth experience with fewer medical interventions. Postpartum doula support increases breastfeeding success and helps to prevent or ease postpartum depression.

Additional information about doula support can be found at www.DONA.org or www.seacoastdoula.com.

PAJAMAS, PLANTS AT THE REP

PORTSMOUTH | Summer is officially here, and so is the Seacoast Repertory Theatre's presentation of two fabulous live theatre productions - "The Pajama Game" and "Little Shop of Horrors."

These beloved musicals will be presented in repertory at the Rep now through Sunday, August 24.

And speaking of horror, be sure to get tickets for the Rep's annual musical production of "The Rocky Horror Show - Live!" playing Friday and Saturday nights at midnight from July 4 through August 23.

There's plenty of music, mayhem and romance for everyone this summer at the Rep, and tickets are now on sale by calling the box office (603) 433-4472 and online at www.seacoastrep.org.

The Rep is located at 125 Bow Street in Portsmouth. For more information and a full performance schedule for "The Pajama Game" and "Little Shop of Horrors," visit www.seacoastrep.org.

RSVP FOR ACT ONE'S FESTIVAL OF FUN

PORTSMOUTH | Reservations are now available for ACT ONE's second annual Festival of Fun, coming this August to the West End Studio Theatre, located at 959 Islington Street in Portsmouth.

This year's Festival features four comedies  - "Over the River and Through the Woods," "Ida, Woman Who Runs With the Moose," "Spousal Deafness (and Other Bones of Contention") and "We Stayed Together for the Puppets" - two concerts (Lucie Therrien and Ed Gerhard), and a special treat for history buffs ("The Story of a Bad Boy").

Reservations and complete Festival information are available at www.actonenh.blogspot.com. To receive a brochure or order tickets by phone, call Stephanie Voss Nugent at (603) 300-2986.

SCHOOL'S IN SESSION AT OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE

OGUNQUIT | Thought school was over for the summer? Think again! School is back in session at the Ogunquit Playhouse, which is presenting an all-new stage production based on the smash hit Disney Channel original movie, "High School Musical."

Playing for special weekend matinees each month now through September, this stage production follows the much-loved story of the popular movie. It features favorite characters and songs together with two brand new numbers performed by talented group of actors, cast exclusively for the Ogunquit Playhouse.

Guaranteed to deliver excitement and fun, this Broadway-style musical is everyone's chance to see a favorite movie brought to life, with everything fans love about the first movie plus a few surprises.

Tickets are currently on sale to see this smash hit musical that is taking the country by storm. "Disney's High School Musical" will run July 5-6, August 2-3 and September 20-21 at the Ogunquit Playhouse, located on Route 1 in Ogunquit. For a complete list of show times and ticket prices visit www.ogunquitplayhouse.org, or call the box office at (207) 646-5511.

MAYHEM IS MAGICAL

AT PLAYERS' RING

PORTSMOUTH | Deadly frogs, cities of gold and voices from the future abound as Gill Street Productions' "Evening Broadcasts" launches the Players' Ring's annual summer late-night series.

Ranging from Python-esque comedy to tragedy and suspense, "Evening Broadcasts" is a wild and quirky three-course trip ("Death and the 1889 Colombian Herpetological Expedition," "The Shores of Lake Parima" and "And the Angels Sing") straight into the Twilight Zone.

Written and directed by Jacquelyn Benson, this ensemble of one-act plays will be presented now through Sunday, July 6. Shows are Friday and Saturday nights at 10:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9:30 p.m. at the Players' Ring, located at 105 Marcy Street in Portsmouth.

General admission tickets are $10 for members and $12 for non-members; student and Senior tickets are $8 for members and $10 for non members. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling the Players' Ring at (603) 436-8123. For more information visit www.playersring.org.