The Public Theatre

The Public Theatre is a professional theatre company that stages six to eight contemporary plays each season, drawing from Broadway and beyond and casting professional actors from New York to Los Angeles. The company is a member of Actor's Equity Association, and its season includes subscriptions, a 35 Below membership and gift certificates.

The theatre is housed in the former Ritz movie house at 31 Maple Street in Lewiston, which was built as an automotive garage and later converted to a movie house in the 1930s. Volunteers helped restore the building in the 1990s, and the company also runs student matinees, workshops, summer camps and internships. Tickets can be bought online or by phone.