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A STAGED READING FOR 'A NEW HOME'

On Friday, August 1, 2025, L/A Community Little Theatre welcomed an audience of interested guests to a staged reading of "A New Home" at the theater on Academy Street in Auburn. The 20-year-old musical has been updated to bring to life the stories of Lewiston's Indigenous, Franco-American, African, and other immigrant communities, whose contributions have shaped the city's identity and culture. 

Thank you to Russ Dillingham, the Sun Journal's Staff Photographer, for his work.


Veteran Community Little Theatre actors Nakesha Warren and Glen Atkins practice a song Friday night.
Veteran Community Little Theatre actors Nakesha Warren and Glen Atkins practice a song Friday night.
L/A Community Little Theatre Executive Director Brandon Chaloux welcomes the audience Friday night at the Auburn theater. 
L/A Community Little Theatre Executive Director Brandon Chaloux welcomes the audience Friday night at the Auburn theater. 
Paul G. Caron, right, and Mark Fredericks play music Friday night for actors singing one of eight songs for the updated musical "A New Home."
Paul G. Caron, right, and Mark Fredericks play music Friday night for actors singing one of eight songs for the updated musical "A New Home."
Among the audience members attending were from left Joline Caron, Sue Caron, Monique Grenier, Amanda Grenier, Robert Caron, and Kathleen Grenier. 
Among the audience members attending were from left Joline Caron, Sue Caron, Monique Grenier, Amanda Grenier, Robert Caron, and Kathleen Grenier. 
Meredith Greer and her daughter Julia Pfohl were in the audience. Greer's husband Brian Pfohl and other daughter Elle Pfohl participated in the reading.
Meredith Greer and her daughter Julia Pfohl were in the audience. Greer's husband Brian Pfohl and other daughter Elle Pfohl participated in the reading.

 
 
 

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Jose Wages
2 days ago

I really liked how this staged reading focused on community stories instead of just spectacle. It reminded me of a period last semester when I was trying to stay involved in local theatre events while juggling dissertation deadlines, and honestly the stress started . I ended up using an Affordable dissertation service just to keep my research on track while still making time for creative spaces like this. Reading about projects that preserve local identity kind of hits different when you. nice post

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steven burgees
3 days ago

I really appreciated the focus on creating space for new performances and voices here, because staged readings often capture something raw and honest that polished productions sometimes miss. I went through a similar stretch while helping with a small campus theatre event. I ended up relying on Programming Assignment Writing Service UK to keep my coursework under control, and it gave me enough breathing room to actually enjoy the creative process instead of constantly panicking about unfinished work.

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ragdoll playground
3 days ago
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Thank you for sharing the insights from the staged reading of 'A New Home.' ragdoll playground The exploration of themes around belonging and community is deeply resonant. I appreciate how you've highlighted the transformative power of storytelling!

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Guest
7 days ago

I really enjoyed reading about the staged reading process and how creative work grows step by step before reaching a full production. During my final university year, I actually used Affordable dissertation service while balancing studies and theatre activities, which helped me manage deadlines better. The article reminded me how preparation behind the scenes often matters just as much as the final performance audiences see. your post makes me smile

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John Brown
7 days ago

The staged reading for a new home article felt creative because it showed how performance and storytelling can bring people together in a unique way. I remember taking part in a small reading activity at college that made learning more engaging. Around that time, I used do my assignment for me when deadlines and rehearsals became too much to handle together. It showed me how creativity and structure need balance.

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