Our Mission

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.  

Deertrees Theatre is a 280-seat Historic theatre aptly dubbed “Maine’s Most Enchanting Playhouse”.  There is not a bad seat for enjoying concerts and theatre in our main stage house with our raked seating and comfortable cushions.  We also have our Café Seating in the Salt Lick Cabaret and Art Gallery space.  There you can enjoy local art, snacks, and cocktails at a table and look out on the Maine woods through our large back barn doors that were actually featured in the last scene from the 1954 film “White Christmas”.   We have comfy seating in our theatre entrance that is filled with memorabilia from as far back as 1936 when the theatre was built.  People come to sit and enjoy a picnic on our peaceful grounds and marvel at the gorgeously aged Rose Hemlock wood infused with magical energy and steeped in stories. 

GAIL PHANEUF

Artistic and Executive Director

GAIL PHANEUF

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BARB STAUBLE

Salt Lick Cafe Manager / Volunteer Coordinator

BARB STAUBLE

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EMILY PATTLE

Sound Operator, House Manager

EMILY PATTLE

KEN ROSS

Set design and Construction/Buildings and Grounds

KEN ROSS

DYLAN SCHELL

Lighting Board Op / Assistant House Manager

DYLAN SCHELL

MICHAEL WONSON

Lighting designer

MICHAEL WONSON

Board Members

President – Carol Durkin
Vice President – Crystal Mandler
Treasurer – Trish  Murrin

Secretary – Christine Vozella
Chris Molloy
Cheryl McLaughlin
Karen Pettengill – Art Gallery Curator
Pat Bradshaw
Joanne Guzzi
Jane Curran
Gail Bowen
Taylor Cronin
Allison Taber
Ken Ross
Susan Searles Gazza – Trustee
Kaye Sykes – Trustee
Darbee Percival – Trustee
Past President – Kaye Leslie
Paul McLaughlin – Trustee
Ken Ross – Trustee /Buildings and Grounds

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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.”
Photo credit David Costa