Wholly Unwinding Continues…
This November - Two NEW Ways to Catch Our world premiere Commission & Production from summer 2026: Digitally on Demand or LIVE in NYC!
The NYC Premiere
Our first production to be developed inside of our regenerative arts residency into our main stage 2026 summer production, now continues to New York City at National Sawdust in Brooklyn.
Digitally on Demand
For a limited time only (until November 17th), the original world premiere production in Portland, ME is available to stream. Link coming soon!
Learn More
A sneak peek into the behind the scenes of making “Wholly Unwinding”. Hear from composer, lyricist, co-book writer, projection designer, and star performer Hailey McAvoy as well as co-book writer and director Edwin Cahill, creative producer Matt Cahill, and actor and Alexander Technique teacher Audrey Luna.
Portland, ME
A New Kind of Regenerative Artist
Residency
2027 Dates TBA
Photo Credit: Nick Johnson
Portland, ME
A New Kind of Regenerative Artist Residency
A unique, holistic
Regenerative Artist Residency
We are creating a holistic retreat for performing artists to connect with themselves, their community, and the land to regenerate their creative fire and change the world. We seek to empower and commission the next generation of diverse artistic voices across disciplines to tell stories that regenerate creative and physical health to their bodies, their communities, and their planet.
All Hogfish artists-in-REsidence receive performance opportunities, education, travel, housing, and a Stipend.
There is no fee to apply and no age limit. We actively seek performers of all disciplines (acting, singing, dance, instrumental), styles, ages, body shapes and abilities, gender & sexuality expressions, and ethnic backgrounds.
Maria Brea and Felix Jarrar performing on the 2023 Regenerative Arts Seed Project Series. (Photo Credit: Meredith Brockington)
Performing CarmXn to a sold out crowd at Mechanics’ Hall. (Photo Credit: Meredith Brockington)
PERFORMANCE
Like our namesake Hogfish, we seek to balance forms of performance - creating both whole group and individual regenerative works. Artists-in-residence are cast to fulfill the needs of and devise together the summer’s flagship production. Artists are also asked to bring a personal regenerative project that they will work on during their residency. Every effort will be made to pair artists-in-residence together for whom it would be mutually beneficial to work on each other’s projects. These personal projects will be presented on our Regenerative Arts Seed Project series with a chance for audience talk backs to help further develop your work.
The Rose Garden at Beckett Castle, where artists are welcome to visit, put their hands in the dirt, and learn from rosarian Lynn Shafer. (Photo Credit: Meredith Brockington)
REGENERATIVE TIME
The residency makes ample time for artists to connect to their own creative fire as well as the beautiful landscape of Maine. Each week will offer time for individual artists to work on their own projects in addition to group rehearsal, scenic walks in the glory of Maine nature in summer, time in the Beckett Castle rose garden and by the ocean, as well as company class in regenerative arts techniques including mindfulness, ecology, Alexander Technique, and more.
2022 Artist-in-Residence March Steiger taking an Alexander Technique lesson from Hogfish Faculty Audrey Luna
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
All Hogfish artists have the opportunity to receive private lessons in Alexander Technique, Reiki, and other healing modalities to regenerate their creative and physical health.
Partners & Community Sponsors
Partners & Season Sponsors
Great people
& organizations
We are honored to be making art for, with, and among an incredible community of people and organizations. Thank you to our major partners & sponsors for the summer 2026 regenerative arts residency and season!
