ASL AT CLT

The cast and crew of L/A Community Little Theatre Presents A New Home were thrilled to be joined by Roxanne Baker, a member of the Deaf community, and interpreter Tristen Downey to learn American Sign Language (ASL) for this production. All 31 members of the cast will sing and sign the song "One More Goodbye" during the show.

Community Little Theatre is also proud to announce that we have received a grant from the Maine Arts Commission in support of A New Home. This funding will play a vital role in advancing our commitment to accessibility and inclusion. Specifically, it will support the cost of ASL interpretation for two performances: the Sunday, November 2nd matinee at 3:00 pm and the Saturday, November 8th evening performance at 7:30 pm.

We are especially grateful for this opportunity to ensure that members of the Deaf and hard of hearing community can fully experience and engage with this production, which seeks to honor and reflect the diverse voices of our community!

For more information about the Maine Arts Commission, visit https://mainearts.maine.gov

For more information and tickets to A New Home, visit https://www.laclt.com/a-new-home

PAST AND PRESENT: A NEW HOME

These photos, taken by Aaron Skolfield of CRAFT & FIELD, celebrate cast and pit members from the original 1995 production of A NEW HOME who are reprising their roles in Paul G. Caron's updated version, opening October 30th, 2025, alongside Justin Morin and Janelle Raven as the new leads. "Past And Present" - a running theme of the show.

Front: Roger Philippon, Justin Morin, Janelle Raven, Paul G. Caron, Bruce Theriault

Back: Michael Truchon, Paul Lemay, Mark Fredericks

Members from A NEW HOME's past and present pit: Michael Truchon, Mark Fredericks, Bruce Theriault, Paul G. Caron.

HOME IS WHERE ... ?

On September 6th, 2025, Central Maine Artists for Justice * — a group of performers, musicians and artists from Central Maine — hosted a fundraising event on behalf of Mainers for Humane Immigration. All proceeds will go directly to Mainers for Humane Immigration, who use their funds to help people dealing with ICE.

The theme for the event's performances is titled, "Home is Where...?" At a time in the U.S. where immigrants and unhoused people are being violently targeted and criminalized, we seek to spend time together thinking about what "home" really means, either to those of us harmed by government policies and racism, or to those of us who have always had a safe home, and recognize that this is a privilege. For this fundraiser and talent showcase, we ask the audience and our performers to consider: How can we build a world where everyone has not just safe shelter, but a home where they feel belonging and support?

Cast members from Lewiston Auburn Community Little Theatre's upcoming original musical, A NEW HOME, performed the song "One More Goodbye" at the Benefit. Pictured are Joseph Daniels, Casey Waters, Janelle Raven, Karianna Merrill, Justin Morin, Susan Caron, Paul Caron, Kelsey Sukeforth, Lynn Thibault McLain, Brandon Sukeforth, and Gregory Judd.

• * Central Maine Artists for Justice (aka "CMajor") is a creative collective formed in support of immigrants, the LGBTQIA+ community, bodily autonomy, and racial justice. Through the transformative power of the arts, we amplify and educate about social justice actions in Lewiston and throughout Maine. We serve as a hub by redirecting people and resources to engage with our community. We support the ongoing work of local social justice organizations through coalition building, arts events, and fundraising. CMAJ believes the arts serve as a tangible expression of the human experience to foster a deeper empathy for the humanity of all.