As 2011 comes to close it is clear that a vibrant theater scene continues to thrive in North Conway. North Conway’s two community theater companies, Arts in Motions and M&D Productions, and one professional company, Mount Washington Valley Theatre Company, put on a wide range of comedies, dramas and musicals over the course of the last 12 months. Here are highlights for each of the companies’ seasons.
Arts in Motion
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