Each year Celebration Barn presents a series of live theatrical productions in South Paris, Maine. These shows give local audiences the opportunity to experience the magic of live performance and to celebrate artists, both established and emerging, who share their work with the public in our intimate, historic venue.
Our 2023 line-up is below! Click on the “Tickets” button to purchase tickets via Humanitix.
Our 2023 Season
Post from the Road: A Work-in-Progress Screening
Friday, June 2 at 7:30 PM
Directed by Robert Post
Be the first to experience a sneak preview of a hilarious and moving new documentary.
This event is free but reservations are strongly encouraged.
Tony Montanaro – A Love Story
Saturday, June 3 at 7:30 PM
Written and performed by Karen Montanaro, directed by Robert Post
Experience this heartfelt story of love and art as told by the artist who lived it.
Cold, Cold Night Burlesque with Ragtime Rebellion
Saturday, June 10 at 7:30 PM
Heat up your summer with this spectacle of scintillating skills, musical thrills, and good old-fashioned show business.
This show is for people over the age of eighteen.
Magical Exploding Mime
Saturday, June 17 at 7:30 PM
Created and performed by Dean Evans
Catch this virtuosic performance of physical theater that transcends the need for speech.
The Early Evening Show
Saturday, June 24 at 7:30 PM
Hosted by Mike Miclon
Join the thousands of people who have enjoyed Maine’s longest-running variety show, featuring longtime fan favorites and surprise guests!
Preposterous! A Happenstance Clown Circus
Saturday, July 8 at 7:30 PM
Created and performed by Happenstance Theater
Prepare for big laughs in this sophisticated, family-friendly, pocket-sized clown circus
Enter the Fish Tank
Saturday, July 15 at 7:30 PM
Featuring Shane Miclon and Steve Corning
Venture into uncharted territory with this new theatrical creation that brings together juggling, electronic music, and more.
Screwball
Saturday, July 22 at 7:30 PM
Created and performed by Beau Jest, directed by Davis Robinson
Discover the joys of a classic genre in Beau Jest’s tribute to screwball comedy.
The Spectacular: Celebrate Juggling!
Saturday, July 29 at 7:30 PM
Featuring Thom Wall and Benjamin Domask-Ruh, Kira DiPietrantonio, Shane Miclon, and Jason Tardy.
Celebrate the art of juggling at our annual fundraising extravaganza, honoring Mike Miclon and Pat & Al Daniels.
The Early Evening Show
Saturday, August 12 at 7:30 PM
Hosted by Mike Miclon
Join the thousands of people who have enjoyed Maine’s longest-running variety show, featuring longtime fan favorites and surprise guests!
Carnelian & Adventures
Friday, August 25 and Saturday, August 26 at 7:30 PM
Featuring New Work by Lex Brown, Bill and Fred Productions, and More
Discover the cutting edge of theater and performance at our first annual jamboree, a two-day festival of new work featuring a line-up of boundary breaking artists.
Tony Montanaro – A Love Story
Saturday, September 9 at 2:00 PM
Written and performed by Karen Montanaro, directed by Robert Post
Experience this heartfelt story of love and art as told by the artist who lived it.
Fool Me Twice
Saturday, September 16 at 7:30 PM
Featuring Lee Faulkner and Bernie Kramer
Double your fun with comedic sketches and improvisations from two longtime friends of the Barn.
The Gawler Family Band
Saturday, September 30 at 7:30 PM
Find joy with this fun-loving, fiddling family band playing original songs and traditional music.
The Early Evening Show
Saturday, October 14 at 7:30 PM
Hosted by Mike Miclon
Join the thousands of people who have enjoyed Maine’s longest-running variety show, featuring longtime fan favorites and surprise guests!