Readers Theater
Introducing kids and adults to new stories through fun, live performances of books read by local actors
Readers Theater is a style of live performance that blends the reading aloud of a book with theatrical elements. The cast of actors simultaneously narrates the story and brings added life to the characters through voice, expression, and movement. Midcoast Literacy Readers Theater performances are our way of sharing a love of reading and great stories in a unique format with groups of kids and adults.
Fall 2025 Readers Theater
Saturday, October 4th
2:00pm performance
(Activities for kids starting at 1:00pm)
Morse High School Auditorium; 826 Shipbuilder Drive in Bath, Maine
Featured Children’s Books:
Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
Alice made a promise to make the world a more beautiful place, then a seed of an idea is planted and blossoms into a beautiful plan. This beloved classic and celebration of natureโwritten by a beloved Caldecott winnerโis lovelier than ever!
The Circus Ship by Chris Van Dusen
When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the circus animals must stagger to the shore of a small island. At first the townspeople view them with suspicion, but it’s not long before locals and animals are sharing the island in harmony. Loosely based on a true historic event, The Circus Ship is a story about the bonds of friendship and community.
Grumpy Monkey Up All Night by Suzanne Lang & Max Lang
Everyoneโs favorite New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is back in this hilarious bedtime story about dealing with frustration when you donโt get to do what you want!
The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming & Nicola Slater
Squirrel is so cross. Yesterday there were loads of beautiful leaves on his tree, but today? Today some are missing and Squirrel is convinced that someone has stolen them; there must be a leaf thief on the loose!
Join Us!
Tickets for the October 4th Readers Theater performance are $10 per person, or $35 for a Family Ticket for 4-8 people.ย