Studio Theatre of Bath Brings Twisted Christmas Tradition Back to Bath

Studio Theatre of Bath presented its Twisted Christmas variety shows on December 12 and 13 at Longreach Kitchen and Catering in Bath, drawing local residents to an established and deliberately irreverent holiday event. The adult oriented program combined music, comedy, improv, dance and audience participation, and tickets had been listed at twenty dollars in advance and twenty five dollars at the door. Proceeds were designated to support Studio Theatre of Bath, the local 501(c)(3) community theatre that organizes the annual production.

The two night run represents the twelfth year of Twisted Christmas, a long running fixture in the county that provides alternative seasonal entertainment alongside more traditional holiday offerings. By relying on ticket revenue and community support the show underscores the financial model many small arts organizations use to sustain programming. For a nonprofit theatre operating on slim margins, seasonal fundraisers like this provide both operating funds and visibility among potential donors and volunteers.

Holding the event at Longreach Kitchen and Catering placed the production in a hospitality venue that blends dining and live performance, a format that can concentrate economic activity and benefit nearby businesses. The choice of a restaurant space rather than a traditional theatre also reflects adaptive approaches local arts groups use to reach audiences and contain costs. Such flexibility has implications for municipal cultural policy, as city leaders balance venue permitting, parking and safety oversight with the need to support creative enterprises.

Beyond fundraising the Twisted Christmas shows function as civic engagement by offering a public forum for community interaction and volunteerism. Studio Theatre of Bath has maintained the event for more than a decade, and its continuity contributes to the county cultural calendar and local identity. As small nonprofit arts groups continue to navigate financial pressures, events like Twisted Christmas highlight the importance of community backing and clear nonprofit stewardship to preserve accessible cultural programming in Sagadahoc County.