The Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake

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This July at Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake audiences are discovering "Something Familiar, Something Peculiar, Something for Everyone, a Comedy Tonight!" The Roman laugh riot A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum runs July 10-27 Wed.-Sat. at 8 PM and Sun. at 5 PM. Stephen Sondheim's first Broadway score sparkles in this golden cup of classic schtick comedy.

While Domina, the Roman matron of the House of Senex is away visiting Mother, her only son Hero falls for the perfect girl, Philia. Sadly, Philia is from the not so perfect House of Lycus, a procurer of oh so lovely courtesans. To make matters worse for Hero, virgin Philia has already been sold to Miles Gloriosus, Roman warrior extraordinaire. Pseudolus, Hero's faithful slave and companion, wants only one thing - to be free. To win his freedom, he promises Hero that he'll do anything to see that boy gets girl. The chain of frenetic mix-ups and chases that ensue deliver hysterical laughs for everyone.

The local cast of seasoned veterans and talented newcomers features Steve Lupien of South Portland as Senex, Mindy Paterson of Windham as Domina, Andy Sawyer of Greene as Hero, Janelle LoSciuto of Windham as Philia, Bruce Avery of Standish as Pseudolus, Dennis Healy of Limerick as Hysterium, Mark Miller of Baldwin as Lycus, and John Marshall of Gorham as Miles Gloriosus. Forum is directed by Bruce Avery, SAD 6 School Board director as well as director of last summer's Schoolhouse sell-out Sound of Music. Peter Stickney, Music Director at Massabesic HS, does double duty as musical director and conductor of the five piece orchestra. Jeff Toorish of Gray is choreographer and assistant director. With its "Pantaloons and Tunics, Courtesans and Eunuchs, Funerals and Chases, Baritones and Basses," Forum is a show not to be missed.

Reserve your tickets early by calling Schoolhouse Arts Center at 642-3743 or 642-5938. Or reserve online. Tickets are 14 for adults, $12 for students or seniors. A group rate for 10 or more is available at $10.


Steve Lupien (left) and Mike Bourgoin, members of the zany cast of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, running July 10-27 at Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake.