Michael Tougias presents ‘The Finest Hours’
What: The Epsom Library hosts Michael Tougias as he presents his book “The Finest Hours” and discusses his new book “Extreme Survival: Lessons From Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds.”
When: Aug. 5, at 10 a.m.
Where: Epsom Public Library, 1606 Dover Road, Epsom
Info: epsomlibrary.com
‘Educating Rita’
What: Creative Ambitions Performance Studio of NH, a new professional theatre company in the Granite State, will premiere its second production, “Educating Rita” by Willy Russell. “Educating Rita” explores the intricacies of the human experience during a year spent in the lives of two starkly different people. Rita is a 29-year-old working-class hairdresser who desperately wants to further her education and improve her lot in life, while Frank is a jaded, 50-something university lecturer with a drinking problem. Rita enrolls in weekly, one-to-one English Literature tutorials, and gets Frank as her teacher.
When: Aug. 4 through Aug. 20, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
Where: Hatbox Theatre, 270 Loudon Road, in Concord
Info: Tickets are $22 for adults; $19 for members, seniors, and students; and $16 for senior members. Call 603-715-2315 or visit hatboxnh.com.
Auditions for ‘The Sound of Music’
What: The Community Players of Concord will present Rodgers and Hammerstein classic “The Sound of Music” Nov. 17, 18, and 19.
When: Auditions for the show will take place Aug. 13 and 14 for adults, and Aug. 20 and 21 for ages 15 and under).
Where: Players’ Studio at 435 Josiah Bartlett Road in Concord
Info: Visit communityplayersofconcord.org/auditions or contact director Cindy Dickinson at (603) 924-1925 or cdcarolinablue@gmail.com.
‘Nunsense II: The Second Coming’
What: The Little Sisters of Hoboken, those humble nuns with a touch of show biz flair, return in style with ‘Nunsense II: The Second Coming.’ Presenting a high-spirited and zany “Thank You Program” for their many supporters, the sisters sing and dance their way across the Mount St. Helen’s stage.
When: Aug. 11 at 7 p.m., Aug.12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Aug.13 at 2 p.m.
Where: The Majestic Theatre Studios, 880 Page St., Manchester
Info: Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors 65 and above, and youth 17 and under, and can be purchased by calling 669-7469 or visiting majestictheatre.net.
