Penobscot Theatre Company Premieres Play Broomstick
The Bangor Opera House hosts the one-woman show featuring veteran company performer A.J. Mooney.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Dance
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The Penobscot Theatre Company has brought the one-woman production Broomstick to the Bangor Opera House. The play features veteran company member A.J. Mooney in the lead role.
Why it matters
The staging of this production showcases a significant work by playwright John Biguenet for local audiences. It highlights the continued artistic output of a long-standing member of the regional theater scene.
The production spans a 90-minute runtime. The play originally debuted in 2013 and features A.J. Mooney, who has maintained membership with the Penobscot Theatre Company for over 20 years.
The players
A.J. Mooney
She is a veteran performer who has been a member of the Penobscot Theatre Company for more than 20 years.
Penobscot Theatre Company
This is a regional theater organization based in Bangor that produces professional live performances.
John Biguenet
He is the playwright who authored Broomstick, which was first performed in New Jersey in 2013.
Ben Layman
He is the director who designed the staging for the production at the Bangor Opera House.
The details
Director Ben Layman utilizes the entire stage to create a cottage environment filled with children's toys, dried herbs, and flowers. The play relies on this immersive set design to support the performance by A.J. Mooney.
Timeline
The play Broomstick was first performed in 2013.
The Bangor production premiered in October 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This production fits within the established seasonal programming of regional arts institutions. It reflects a shift toward intimate one-person shows that allow theaters to focus resources on lead performances.
Local residents can attend the performance at the historic Bangor Opera House. Tickets and showtime availability can be confirmed directly through the venue's box office.
The takeaway
Small-scale productions like this allow theaters to emphasize strong individual acting performances within a focused narrative setting. Audience members looking for engaging live theater should note the technical use of stage space and set design in this performance.
Further reading
For more news from local stages, visit the Bangor Dance section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bangor Daily News.
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