Rocco Tripaldi

SketchUp model of the Studio at Portland Stage

January 6, 2020December 9, 2020 by Rocco Tripaldi

Rocco Tripaldi

As we prepare for our upcoming production, Rocco built a virtual model of the Studio Theatre using SketchUp software. The model will help us with scenic design so that we can get a good idea of how big our set pieces should be. The dimensions are not exact, but they…

Maine Theatre History: 12/5/2009

December 5, 2019December 9, 2020 by Rocco Tripaldi

Rocco Tripaldi

10 years ago to the day, our co-founder Megan Tripaldi, nee Jackson, was portraying Mrs. Shields in The Schoolhouse Arts Center's production of "A Christmas Story". Here's a shot of the cast list:

Newsletter: 12-02-2019

December 2, 2019December 9, 2020 by Rocco Tripaldi

Rocco Tripaldi

Giving Tuesday 2019 Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday and we are hoping for donations to help fund our next project, The Symphony of New Works. Your gift will help us pay over 20 local artists who are working hard to bring you this special night of theatre. We are really excited…

The story of our logo

November 25, 2019December 9, 2020 by Rocco Tripaldi

Rocco Tripaldi

Before designing a logo, it's nice to have some friends to riff with, friends who will provide honest feedback and guidance. I'm lucky because I have exactly two friends: Hollie and Megan! Together we were able to come up with a logo we are super proud of. "It looks very…

Opportunity for female playwrights

November 15, 2019December 9, 2020 by Rocco Tripaldi

Rocco Tripaldi

We learned recently via Maine Arts Opportunities that the Waterman Center in North Haven Maine is offering a 10 day residency for playwrights who identify as women. The application which is due by November 30th, can be found here. We wanted to share this with our audience because the news…