Maine Inside Out Events
“The Big Yes” at Bolduc Correctional Facility
“The Big Yes” at Bolduc Correctional Facility
Aug 14, 2026
1:00-2:30pm
Not open to the public
Warren, ME
Maine Inside Out is partnering with the Department of Corrections to bring “The Big Yes” by the MIO Creative Ensemble inside Maine prisons. These shows will not be open to the public and are meant for viewing by correctional staff and incarcerated people inside each facility.
“The Big Yes” is an original performance exploring the roles we become trapped in —
within family, work, relationships, social expectations, and the pressures we place on
ourselves. Blending performance with conversation, “The Big Yes” is a call toward
imagination, courage, and collective liberation — a journey to the river, to new
possibilities, and to a bigger yes. Through film, theater, reflection, and dialogue, “The Big Yes” brings us together for challenging conversation and action.
Following this event, incarcerated individuals will have the opportunity to express interest in participating in an MIO theater project inside the facility for the fall.
“The Big Yes” at Southern Maine Women’s Re-entry Center
“The Big Yes” at Southern Maine Women’s Re-entry Center
Aug 7, 2026
1:00-2:30pm
Not open to the public
Windham, ME
Maine Inside Out is partnering with the Department of Corrections to bring “The Big Yes” by the MIO Creative Ensemble inside Maine prisons. These shows will not be open to the public and are meant for viewing by correctional staff and incarcerated people inside each facility.
“The Big Yes” is an original performance exploring the roles we become trapped in —
within family, work, relationships, social expectations, and the pressures we place on
ourselves. Blending performance with conversation, “The Big Yes” is a call toward
imagination, courage, and collective liberation — a journey to the river, to new
possibilities, and to a bigger yes. Through film, theater, reflection, and dialogue, “The Big Yes” brings us together for challenging conversation and action.
Following this event, incarcerated individuals will have the opportunity to express interest in participating in an MIO theater project inside the facility for the fall.
Maine Inside Out Juneteenth Performances + Community Dialogue (Portland)
This Juneteenth, Maine Inside Out invites you into an open community dialogue about mass incarceration in the US, anchored by original theater, film, and the lived experience of Maine artists. Come to think, feel, and reckon together about what liberation looks like in our communities. At a moment when civic engagement is vital, these events are an opportunity for active participation.
Maine Inside Out Juneteenth Performances + Community Dialogue (Lewiston)
This Juneteenth, Maine Inside Out invites you into an open community dialogue about mass incarceration in the US, anchored by original theater, film, and the lived experience of Maine artists. Come to think, feel, and reckon together about what liberation looks like in our communities. At a moment when civic engagement is vital, these events are an opportunity for active participation.
Maine Inside Out Open Mic Night "Shelter In Place"
Join us on Tuesday, December 16, at 6pm for our final event of the year, “Shelter In Place,” a community open mic at LA Arts and in collaboration with Forget ME Not: A Collective Community Art Project Made in Response to October 25, 2023.
The event is hosted by Maine Inside Out’s Lewiston community group and will feature artist and beloved friend of MIO Sarah Violette.
All are welcome and encouraged to perform!
Broken Clock at SPACE Gallery
Join us on Wednesday, December 3, at SPACE Gallery in Portland for the FINAL performance of MIO’s 2025 “Broken Clock” tour! This show features the PREMIERE of MIO’s NEW film, a theater performance, and dialogue with the performers.
Doors open at 6:30. Performance at 7:00pm.
Broken Clock at Minsky Recital Hall
Join us on Tuesday, November 18, at University of Maine Orono at Minsky Recital Hall for a performance of MIO’s 2025 “Broken Clock” tour!
Doors open at 2:00. Performance at 2:30pm.
Broken Clock at University of Maine School of Law
On Thursday, November 13, at University of Maine School of Law in Portland MIO will perform “Broken Clock” for law school students and the law community. This performance is closed to the public and open to members of the Maine Law School community and event sponsors.
Open Mic Night "Home Bound"
Join us on Tuesday, October 21, at 7pm for “Home Bound,” a community Open Mic at the First Universalist Church of Auburn: Unitarian Universalist. The event is hosted by Maine Inside Out’s Lewiston Community Group members Bashir Matan, Hassan Hassan, and Isha Abdullahi and will feature beloved MIO performer and poet Donkell Bolton. Anyone is welcome and encouraged to sign up to perform.
This open mic is a collaboration with the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous, and Tribal Populations and Haven: Stories of Finding Home in Maine.
Broken Clock at Rockport Opera House
Join us on Thursday, October 2, at Rockport Opera House for a performance of MIO’s 2025 “Broken Clock” tour!
Doors open at 5:30. Performance at 6:00pm.
Co-Hosted by Conscious Revolution and Tapestry
Broken Clock at Bowdoin College
Join us on Monday, September 22, at Bowdoin College Visual Arts Center / Kresge Auditorium for a performance of MIO’s 2025 “Broken Clock” tour!
Doors open at 6:30. Performance at 7:00pm.
Broken Clock at Mountain View Correctional Facility (Not Open to Public)
Maine Inside Out is partnering with the Department of Corrections (DOC) to bring “Broken Clock” inside prisons across the state of Maine.
These shows will not be open to the public and are meant for viewing by correctional staff and residents of each facility.
Broken Clock at Celebration Barn
Join us on September 12 at Celebration Barn for a performance of MIO’s 2025 “Broken Clock” tour!
Doors open at 7:00. Performance at 7:30.
Broken Clock at Milbridge Theatre
Join us on Monday, August 11, at Milbridge Theatre [26 Main St, Milbridge, ME] for a performance of MIO’s 2025 “Broken Clock” tour!
Doors open at 6:30. Performance at 7:00pm.
Co-Hosted by Mano En Mano, Blueberry Harvest School and Maine Inside Out
Orange Bike Community Happy Hour
Join Us at Orange Bike Brewing on June 20 from 5:00pm-7:00pm for Community Happy Hour!
Broken Clock at the Public Theatre - Juneteenth Show
Join us on June 17, 2025 at the Public Theatre for a performance of MIO’s 2025 “Broken Clock” tour!
Doors open at 6:30pm. Performance at 7:00pm.
Broken Clock at Maine State Prison *Not open to public
Maine Inside Out is partnering with the Department of Corrections (DOC) to bring “Broken Clock” inside prisons across the state of Maine.
These shows will not be open to the public and are meant for viewing by correctional staff and residents of each facility.
Broken Clock at Maine Correctional Facility *Not open to public
Maine Inside Out is partnering with the Department of Corrections (DOC) to bring “Broken Clock” inside prisons across the state of Maine.
These shows will not be open to the public and are meant for viewing by correctional staff and residents of each facility.
Lewiston Community Open Mic Night "Inside Vision"
On Monday, May 19, from 6-8pm MIO’s Lewiston Leadership Group is hosting a community Open Mic “Inside Vision” at L/A Arts, 168 Lisbon Street, Lewiston. The Open Mic will feature Lewiston based musician Axmet Alay, along with performances by MIO artists, and open sign up for community performers.
Broken Clock at ColbyArts
Join us on May 1, 2025 at Greene Block + Studios for a performance of MIO’s 2025 “Broken Clock” tour!
Doors open at 6pm. Performance at 6:30pm.
Broken Clock at UMF
“Broken Clock” brings us together for challenging conversation and action. What are you dreaming for?
Community Open Mic Night "Time Served"
On Tuesday, March 18, from 6-8pm MIO’s Lewiston Leadership Group is hosting a community Open Mic “Time Served” at Recovery Connections of Maine, 103 Park Street in Lewiston. The Open Mic will feature musician Esvin Perez, performances by MIO artists, and open sign up for community performers.
Lewiston Community Open Mic Night "Everything Must Change"
Join us for our final community Open Mic night of 2024!
Performance of Two New Original Scenes by King Middle School Students
Join us for new performances by King Middle School Students!
Performance of Two New Original Plays by Lewiston Youth
Join us for two new original performances by Lewiston Youth!
"Broken Clock" - Portland Show
Join us for an original performance of “Broken Clock” on November 22 at Mayo Street Arts 10 Mayo St Portland, ME. Doors open at 6:30pm. Performance at 7pm.
"Broken Clock" - Lewiston Show
Join us for an original performance of “Broken Clock” on November 21st at Bates College, Martin Andruki Black Box Theater located in the lower level of the Schaeffer Theater building at 305 College St. Lewiston. Doors open at 6:30pm. Performance at 7pm.
MIO Open Mic Night "Homecoming"
You are invited to join the MIO community for an Open Mic next week on Tuesday, October 22 from 6-8pm at L/A Arts in Lewiston. All of MIO’s Open Mics in Lewiston this year are funded by the National Endowment for the Arts to support art for healing after the devastating mass shooting. This Open Mic is a few days before the first anniversary of the mass shooting and we will take time at the event to honor and grieve for the victims, for everyone impacted by the tragedy, and for the ongoing gun violence in Lewiston. Come join us to be together in community through the power of artistic expression and witness.
An Evening with Maine Inside Out
An Evening with Maine Inside Out
Friday, September 6 at 7pm
The Celebration Barn, 190 Stock Farm Road
South Paris, Maine
