Familiar Fields: The Community of Sarah Orne Jewett

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March 13 - 16, Pontine Theatre presents the final production of it?s premiere Cafe-Lyceum Series.  This program, FAMILIAR FIELDS: The Community of Sarah Orne Jewett, is based on the life and work of the 19th century South Berwick, Maine author.  The presentation explores issues of community as reflected in Jewett's stories, and the ways in which her regional portraits speak about the essential New England character  The presentation combines food, friends, and discussion along with excerpts from Pontine's original adaptation of Jewett's The Country of the Pointed Firs, and Dunnet Landing Stories.   Performances are Thursday and Friday at 7:30, Saturday at 4, and Sunday at 2.  Tickets are $18 and may be purchased online at www.pontine.org.  Tickets may also be purchased at the door a half-hour prior to each show (cash & checks only) based on availability.  Pontine?s West End Studio Theatre is located at 959 Islington Street, Portsmouth NH.  The theatre is not visible from the street, look for the big 959 on the signpost at the head of the drive.  Information:  info@pontine.org / 603-436-6660