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Shadows in the Hall (Friday)

Friday, October 23, 2026 · 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Johnson Hall Opera House, Gardiner, Maine
Arts & Theatre Shadows in the Hall (Friday)

Something is stirring inside Johnson Hall… Our 3rd Annual Shadows in the Hall returns October 23 & 24 for two nights of ghostly stories, unexpected scares and characters from another time taking over Johnson Hall Opera House. More than 50 community performers, ages 6 to 83, will bring the building to life through a series of short scenes inspired by different moments in time. Guests will travel through Johnson Hall in small groups, moving from scene to scene as stories unfold around them. Some are eerie, some are unsettling, some may make you laugh and you never quite know what might be waiting around the next corner. The full haunting experience lasts approximately 30 minutes. Please note: Shadows in the Hall is not intended for young audiences. The experience includes frightening scenes, sudden scares and mature themes. Viewer discretion is advised.

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