The Penobscot Theatre Company was founded in 1973 as a summer theatre called Acadia Repertory. The summer program was successful and a winter season was begun in 1974. In 1984, Penobscot Theatre was formally incorporated as a separate not-for-profit, offering a full season of plays, using a permanent company of paid artists. (PTC has no current organizational relationship to Acadia Repertory). In 1986, the community rallied, raising $160,000 for the purchase and initial renovation of the beautiful historic building (built in 1888) that it had been renting from the church next door.

In 1992, the theatre hired the fourth artistic director of its over 20-year history, current Producing Artistic Director Mark Torres. Torres reorganized the company to operate with paid professional staff and show-by-show contracts for a mix of paid local, southern Maine, and out-of-state guest artists.

In 1997, Penobscot Theatre Company acquired the Bangor Opera House. This provides a third venue for the theatre and allows an expanded season through facility rental.

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