ISLE Theater Company
| Company type | Non-profit organization |
|---|---|
| Industry | Theatre |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Founder | Anna Fitzgerald, Marvin Merritt IV |
| Headquarters | Deer Isle , United States |
Key people | Marvin Merritt IV (Artistic & Executive Director) |
| Products | Theatrical productions |
ISLE Theater Company ("ISLE") is a Maine-based 501(c)(3) non-profit entity dedicated to producing original, community-focused theatrical works.
History
Established in 2020 on Deer Isle by Anna Fitzgerald and Marvin Merritt IV, ISLE was created to provide safe and accessible theater experiences amid the coronavirus pandemic. Marvin Merritt IV holds the position of Artistic & Executive Director.
During its inaugural year, ISLE staged two productions: Rajiv Joseph's Gruesome Playground Injuries at Moss Ledge Cottage with views of Penobscot Bay, and Fitzgerald's Do Not Move Stones performed at the Settlement Quarry Preserve in Stonington, ME. These performances drew an audience exceeding one thousand over three nights. In 2021, ISLE received ten BroadwayWorld Maine awards, including honors for "Best Production of the Year" and "Best Play."
In 2022, ISLE debuted Fitzgerald's Playing Mercury, a medieval comedy influenced by William Shakespeare's As You Like It. This production was presented outdoors at Horsepower Farm in Penobscot, ME and later made available through a digital release.