Theater at Monmouth
Mission & Vision
Theater at Monmouth (TAM) is a year-round, professional, community-based, arts organization providing access to engaging arts experiences and promoting the value of the arts throughout Maine. Founded in 1970, TAM was designated the Shakespearean Theater of Maine by the State Legislature in 1975. TAM’s mission is to present innovative approaches to Shakespeare and other classic plays through professional productions that enrich the lives of people throughout the state. In its 50 seasons, TAM has presented more than 370 plays including 32 world premieres, entertaining audiences from 36 states and each of Maine's 16 counties and thorugh Education Programs annually reaching more than 15,000 students statewide.
TAM is committed to creating a more diverse, more inclusive, more welcoming environment for audiences and artists alike— to educate young minds, engage patrons with new and differing viewpoints, and to program seasons that represent a range of perspectives, beliefs, and circumstances. By reflecting on our role as a company committed to community we hold ourselves accountable for the ever-evolving worldview we share with our audience.
“Local gem! This is our third year having seasons tickets and each year, the plays are better. This season for us ended with Hamlet and a NY production could not have been more moving or entertaining. I have never had tears in my eyes when Hamlet dies! Fantastic plays are produced in this gem of a building set in rural Maine. A treat for everyone!”