It Can’t Happen Here

Schedule

Fri Sep 12 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Maine Irish Heritage Center | Portland, ME

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A staged reading of an adaptation of Sinclair Lewis’ “ It Can’t Happen Here.” Set in 1930’s Vermont, an authoritarian American politician becomes a dictator.
The proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to The Maine Civil Liberties Union and The Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project(ILAP).
Friday is the 1 st performance. There will be another on Saturday 9/13.
A donation of $10 is requested and can be paid at the door.
Reservations can be made by contacting Harlan Baker on this page.
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Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray St,Portland, Maine, United States

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Harlan Baker

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