Can a lone cop solve a mystery if no one takes him seriously?
Dirty Deeds Downeast
DATES October 29 - November 23, 2025
RUN TIME tbd
PRICE $20-$75
PLAYWRIGHT Brent Askari
DIRECTOR Skip Greer
Mainers tend to take care of their own business, much to the chagrin of Gerard, the only cop on the island. When he finds evidence of foul play surrounding a recent death, things go hilariously amok and Gerard finds there’s something sinister hiding behind the cozy vacation town he grew up in. Join us for this side-splitting comedy about murder and mayhem in Maine!
“[Askari] keeps the laughs coming fast and furiously in his new work.” – Bangor Daily News
Dirty Deeds Downeast is a fast and loose comedy about those who take care of their own at the edge of society. Part Hot Fuzz and part Murder She Wrote Askari’s play examines the not-so-nice side of quaint island life. As the summer season approaches Gerard is warned his investigation might not be “good for business,” and he’ll have to choose to stick to his guns or fold. Dirty Deeds Downeast premiered at the George Street Playhouse (David Saint, Artistic Director; Kelly Ryman, Managing Director) on March 6, 2020.
Industry Night
- Wed, Nov 05, 7:30pm
On sale 12pm until show time, day of show, in person only.
Pay-What-You-Can
- Wed, Oct. 29, 7:30pm
- Sat, Nov 08, 8:00pm
- Thu, Nov 13, 2:00pm
- Thu, Nov 20, 2:00pm
On sale 12pm until show time, day of show, in person only..
Discussions
- Script Club @ Portland Public Library
Sat, Oct 18, 1:30-2:30pm - Artistic Perspective
Sun, Nov 02, post show - Curtain Call
Sun, Nov 09, post show
Brent Askari is the winner of the National New Play Network’s Smith Prize for Political Theater for his play The Refugees, which was produced at Gulfshore Playhouse in 2024. Barrington Stage Company commissioned his play Andy Warhol In Iran, producing its world premiere in 2022; the play won Berkshire Theater Critics Award for Best New Play of the season. It has since been produced at Chicago’s Northlight Theatre, City Theatre of Pittsburgh, and Mosaic Theatre in Washington, DC. Other produced plays include American Underground (Barrington Stage Company), Hard Cell (Geva Theatre Center), Cocktails and Travails (Winner of Neil Simon Festival’s National New Play Contest and produced at The Theater Project); Dirty Deeds Downeast (Penobscot Theatre Company).His play Advice is part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere, with productions at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota, B Street Theatre in Sacramento, and Florida Repertory Theatre in Fort Myers. Brent was part of HBO’s New Writers Project and has written screenplays for companies including Paramount Pictures, Marvel Films, and MTV. Brent is a National New Play Network affiliate artist and a member of Mad Horse Theatre Company. Brent thanks his wife Reba and daughter Yasmine.
Gerard tba
Betty tba
Woman tba
Man tba
Louis tba
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* Member, Actor's Equity Association
** Member, United Scenic Artists
Director Skip Greer
Scenic Designer Anita Stewart **
Costume Designer Kathleen Payton Brown
Lighting Designer Ken Smith
Sound Designer Seth Asa Sengel
Stage Manager tba