John Morrison portrayed the American negotiator in "A Walk in the Woods."

March 2nd's PCTG reading, "A Walk in the Woods," was directed by Jack Featheringill (center)

The charming Russian negotiator was portrayed by Richard Mathews.
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Michael O'Connell
portrayed the title role of "Mysterious Mr. Love" in the PCTG's Feb. 2 sold-out production.

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A packed auditorium was enthralled by the reading directed by Gretchen Corbett (center).

Modest milliner Adelaid Pinchin came to life (and a surprising death) through Cristi Miles' portrayal.

"The Road to Mecca"  was presented by the PCTG to a full house Dec. 1.

Cast:  Edmund Stone, Arlene East, Ithica Tell, and Director Chrisse Roccaro

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Ithica Tell read the role of Elsa Barlow in the First Tuesday Readers Theatre production.

The key role of engaging and aging Miss Helen was portrayed by Arlene East.

Edmund Stone brought Rev. Marius Byleveld to life in the play by Athol Fugard.

Eleanor Bray portrayed the pregnant "Jo" in the Oct. 6 production of "Taste of Honey"

Trio of male characters read by (from left): Brian Allard, Peter; Melik Malkasian, Geof; and Michael Adams, the sailor

The role of Jo's mother featured Karla Mason as Helen in the Doug Baldwin directed reading.

Complicating cemetery visits was Rick Sanders, reading the role of Sam

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 Trish Egan, standing left, directed the production

Kim Bogus appeared as Mildred in the delightful comedy, "The Cemetery Club" by Ivan Menchell

Cast: Michael Adams, Brian Allard, Karla Mason, Eleanor Bray, Melik Malkasian, Director Doug Baldwin

"Taste of Honey" kicked off the 2009-10 season of the Portland Civic Theatre Guild at The Old Church.  Readings are the 1st Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

Doug Baldwin directed the PCTG season opener, a 1950s social study set in England