Mission Statement

GAIL PHANEUF

Artistic and Executive Director

GAIL PHANEUF

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BARB STAUBLE

Salt Lick Cafe Manager / Volunteer Coordinator

BARB STAUBLE

Volunteer with us

Jenn Rennie

Costume Designer / Production Designer

Jenn Rennie

Costume Design and Construction

KEN ROSS

Set design and Construction/Buildings and Grounds

KEN ROSS

EMILY PATTLE

Sound Operator, House Manager, Stage Manager

EMILY PATTLE

Riey Webster

Sound Operator, House Manager, Stage Manager

Riley Webster

Cafe Assistant / Costume Assistant / Actor

Aaron Skolfield

Technical Staff

Aaron Skolfield

Technical Director

Janelle Raven

Social Media / Actor

Janelle Raven

Social Media / Actor

DYLAN SCHELL

Lighting Board Op / Assistant House Manager

DYLAN SCHELL

Zack Balkcom

Director / Actor

Zack Balkcom

Director

Board Members

President – Carol Durkin
Vice President – Crystal Mandler
Treasurer – Tom Durkin
Secretary – Christine Vozella
Chris Molloy
Cheryl McLaughlin
Brandon Reilly
Pat Bradshaw
Trish Murrin
Joanne Guzzi
Jane Curran
Gail Bowen
Taylor Cronin
Allison Taber
Kaye Sykes – Trustee
Darbee Percival – Trustee
Past President – Kaye Leslie
Paul McLaughlin – Trustee
Ken Ross – Trustee /Buildings and Grounds
Susan Searles Gazza – Past President and Trustee

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From the North & East

In Harrison, as Route 117 (N) bends around Crystal Lake, turn left up Dawes Hill Road. The Congregational Church will be on your right. Deertrees Road is the first road on the left and the theatre is a one-half mile up this road on your left. During performances volunteers will be on hand to assist in parking your car.

​GPS:  156 Deertrees Road, Harrison, Maine 04040

From the South & West

From Maine Turnpike (I-95) take exit 48. Follow Rte. 302 West to Bridgton. At light go right onto Rte. 117 North for 5 miles through the village of Harrison. Turn right up Dawes Hill Road. The Congregational Church will be on your right. Deertrees Road is the first road on the left and the theatre is one-half mile up this road on your left.  During performances volunteers will be on hand to assist in parking your car. 

GPS:  156 Deertrees Road, Harrison, Maine 04040

In Maine...

“The friendly town of Harrison, Maine lays between two lakes with mountains rising beyond them and was as beautiful a spot as I’ve ever seen. It was a tiny town ‘population 200’ with three streets. We found the theatre just beyond the third street and it was as enchanting as its setting. The handsome log-cabin playhouse stood in the center of a hushed clearing circled by pine woods. As we walked around to the back of the theatre the ground under our feet was a thick carpet of pine needles.”

At Deertrees Theatre, we believe the performing and visual arts are an essential part of life in our area of Western Maine. We are dedicated to the cultivation and active participation of a wide range of artists and audiences across generations – locally and beyond- and to the preservation of our nationally historic landmark building.

About Deertrees Theatre

Founded in 1936 as an opera house by renowned singer and director Enrica Clay Dillon, Deertrees Theatre has welcomed generations of Broadway stars, local actors, world-class musicians, and eager students into its warm wooden embrace. Tucked into the rolling foothills of Southern Maine’s Lakes Region, this picturesque retreat has long served as both a sanctuary and a cultural hub for artists.  Celebrated for its near-perfect acoustics, the theatre’s rose hemlock structure, built from wood harvested directly from the property, features hand-carved beams, doors, trim, and light fixtures that glow with craftsmanship and history. Lovingly restored and maintained, Deertrees is proudly listed on Maine’s State Register of Historic Landmarks and recognized as a National Historic Landmark property.

Built on an old deer run above the charming village of Harrison, the theatre overlooks forests nestled between beautiful lakes. Each summer from late June through early September, this certified nonprofit presents an eclectic lineup of theatre, comedy, family entertainment, and concerts.

Deertrees Theatre is located at 156 Deertrees Road in Harrison. All ticket prices include a $2 Heritage Fee supporting ongoing restoration of this historic treasure. Learn more, purchase tickets or subscriptions at deertrees-theatre.org, email [email protected], and follow along on Facebook and Instagram.

Photo credit David Costa