85th ANNIVERSARY SEASON AT DEERTREES!
2021 Season: June - August
Tickets on Sale Soon!
Tickets on Sale Soon!
Saturday June 19 - PSYCHIC FAIR & MAGIC
Theatre open house tour, psychic fair and magic! Snacks and entertainment for all ages!
Saturday June 19 - PSYCHIC FAIR & MAGIC
Theatre open house tour, psychic fair and magic! Snacks and entertainment for all ages!
June 24-27 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Times TBD
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is a hilarious Tony Award-Winning comedy written by Christopher Durang. The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together in their parents LAKE House, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha, an actress who supports them and pays for everything. Masha brings home a VERY YOUNG man named Spike and the antics rise. They revisit their lives and loves, argue, and Masha threatens to sell the LAKE house. Some of the show's elements were derived from works of Anton Chekhov, including several character names, the play's setting in a cherry "orchard", and the theme of the possible loss of an ancestral home. This show will surely keep you laughing out loud in your seats! Watch the Broadway Trailer below!
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is a hilarious Tony Award-Winning comedy written by Christopher Durang. The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together in their parents LAKE House, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha, an actress who supports them and pays for everything. Masha brings home a VERY YOUNG man named Spike and the antics rise. They revisit their lives and loves, argue, and Masha threatens to sell the LAKE house. Some of the show's elements were derived from works of Anton Chekhov, including several character names, the play's setting in a cherry "orchard", and the theme of the possible loss of an ancestral home. This show will surely keep you laughing out loud in your seats! Watch the Broadway Trailer below!
July 1st and 2nd First Night by Jack Neary
Join us for a nostalgic trip back to 1986 to a time of video stores and No CELL PHONES! A bright, warm comedy about dreams, life, and love, that had critics and audiences cheering at its premiere. Danny Fleming had convinced himself that life’s dreams can’t be anything more than dreams. Then back into his life walks his eighth-grade crush, Meredith O’Connor – only now it’s Sister Meredith Louise, and it becomes a New Year’s Eve to remember.
"Considerable charm, zest, imagination, and expertise" - Variety
"A lovely riff of magic." - The Boston Globe
"A crisp and neatly starched little heart-warmer." - Newsday
JOHN MANNING (Danny Fleming) is thrilled to be back with Acting Out Productions where he previously played Victor in THE GATHERING and Ichabod Crane in THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW. Some credits include: Flip Whitham in the upcoming film PARALLEL AMERICA, directed by Oscar-winning writer Ernest Thompson, Gander in CHARLOTTE’S WEB at the Wheelock Family Theater, and Henry Higgins in MY FAIR, LADY at Stage 284.
JOCELYN DUFORD (Meredith O’Connor) holds a B.A. in Theatre from Dartmouth College with a focus on acting and sound design. Recent credits include Georgia in GEORGIA O’KEEFE PAINTS PARADISE and Nancy in KINDNESS AND CRUELTY: WILLA CATHER IN JAFFREY. Favorite past roles include the title role in MARY POPPINS and Kate Monster in AVENUE Q. Jocelyn’s website is www.jocelynduford.com
JACK NEARY (Playwright/Director) has written a number of original family plays for Acting Out, including FINAL CURTAIN and his adaptation of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW. His most recent play for adult audiences, TRICK OR TREAT, opened Off-Broadway on January 12, 2019, and starred NYPD BLUE Emmy-winner Gordon Clapp. Jack’s website is www.jacknearyonline.com
JOCELYN DUFORD (Meredith O’Connor) holds a B.A. in Theatre from Dartmouth College with a focus on acting and sound design. Recent credits include Georgia in GEORGIA O’KEEFE PAINTS PARADISE and Nancy in KINDNESS AND CRUELTY: WILLA CATHER IN JAFFREY. Favorite past roles include the title role in MARY POPPINS and Kate Monster in AVENUE Q. Jocelyn’s website is www.jocelynduford.com
JACK NEARY (Playwright/Director) has written a number of original family plays for Acting Out, including FINAL CURTAIN and his adaptation of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW. His most recent play for adult audiences, TRICK OR TREAT, opened Off-Broadway on January 12, 2019, and starred NYPD BLUE Emmy-winner Gordon Clapp. Jack’s website is www.jacknearyonline.com
July 5, 2021 at 6:30pm Tickets: $22
Sound of Music Sing-A-Long!
Monday July 5th. Come sing along to your favorite songs from this
Rogers and Hammerstein Classic film. You will have a ball and
get caught up in the fun and song. Come in costume! Come with your best singing voice (or your most enthusiastic sound!!) We can't wait to hear you burst into song at our beautiful theatre!
Sound of Music Sing-A-Long!
Monday July 5th. Come sing along to your favorite songs from this
Rogers and Hammerstein Classic film. You will have a ball and
get caught up in the fun and song. Come in costume! Come with your best singing voice (or your most enthusiastic sound!!) We can't wait to hear you burst into song at our beautiful theatre!
Beatles for Sale July 10th 7:30 PM
"A splendid time IS guaranteed for all... " Get your tickets early!
Beatles For Sale is an award-winning, New England-based Beatles tribute band that is committed to recreating the sounds of the Beatles live in concert. Formed in 2007, this band of talented musicians was drawn together by their love of Beatles music and the desire to keep the music alive, bringing it to a whole new generation of Beatles fans.
The Beatles music became the soundtrack and the backdrop for a generation. From bursting onto the scene on the Ed Sullivan show, to their individual and collective development as introspective songwriters, to the psychedelia of the Sgt. Pepper album, to their final rooftop jam and stellar production of Abbey Road.
And it’s Beatles For Sale's specialty!
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Mark William - Sunday July 11 7:30PM MARK WILLIAM: COME CROON WITH ME
Mark William hits the stage like a lighting bolt! Putting his own unique, youthful spin on golden age crooner styling, Mark performs a collection of timeless songs from Broadway and The Great American Songbook. With his glossy approach, he glides from Jerry Herman to Peter Allen to Henry Mancini with charismatic ease and a spring in his step. He hypnotizes with a set of enduring classics, filtered through Mark’s youthful perspective and talent set. The show is distinctly new-age romantic, yet still evocative of golden-age cinematic glamour. Mark is the winner of two Broadway World awards: Best Debut Act, and Best Independent Recording for his critically-acclaimed album, Mark William: Come Croon With Me, released by Yellow Sound Label. The recording was hailed as the “Album Of The Year” by Peter Filichia (Broadway Radio) and can be purchased on Amazon and streamed on all major services. At his numerous sold-out New York engagements, both critics and audiences alike have been over the moon for Mark William. Theater Pizzazz said, “He took my breath away with every note and nuance. Whatever that “it” is, he’s got IT!” and Times Square Chronicles calls him “The newest star rising in the heavens of cabaret and musical theatre.” Deb Miller of DC Metro Arts raved, “From his dazzling post-modern dinner jacket and bow tie to his suave vocals and debonair moves, the rising star puts his own new spin on the old favorites, giving them a fresh appeal for today’s audiences- A triple threat, indeed”. Broadway legend Chita Rivera said of Mark, “WOW! What a voice! He has got it all!” And Tony-winning lyricist Lynn Ahrens even calls him “Baby Sinatra.” Mark was named one of the top ten cabaret acts of 2018 by both Theater Pizzazz and Times Square Chronicles, and rang in 2019 headlining New Year’s Eve at New York’s famed McKittrick Hotel. He has appeared around the world in such shows as My Fair Lady, Mary Poppins, Mame with Leslie Uggams, and Jerry’s Girls with Susan Anton. Most recently, he was featured in the U.S. premiere of the newly revised Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein at The Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Prior to the pandemic, Mark debuted his act in the luxury cruise market, wowing audiences from around the world. Mark William: Come Croon With Me is directed by Preston and Richard Ridge. |
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Anni Clark - Friday July 16 7:30PM
Maine native Anni Clark traveled full time for 23 years with her 6 and 12 string guitars, her own songs and her passion for connecting with audiences of all ages. With 7 albums (inclusive of a LIVE album, recorded at Deertrees Theatre in 2014!) and numerous songwriting, vocal and performance awards under her belt, she chose to work with behaviorally challenged students for 12 years, retiring from the field of education in 2016. In November 2019, her video “I’m With You Greta” was screened at the International Environmental Film Festival in Barcelona Spain and won “Best Folk Video” in the Music Video Portland ME Awards in January 2020. When the COVID-19 pandemic dictated that her LIVE shows be put on hold, Anni went to work co-producing her first full studio album in 18 years. Titled “Will It Ever Be the Same”, the 12 tracks on her new album touch on themes of love, loss, transition, hope, social distance & the need to find closeness. Anni’s gift for spotting the silver lining even amidst chaos shines through on this new release. Blending folk music, pop & blues to share her stories, Anni hits a home run sure to please longtime supporters & new fans alike. She is excited to bring this new music to Deertrees Theatre to help celebrate their 85th Anniversary! For more on Anni, check her website at www.anniclark.com |
July 17, 7:30 PM Don Campbell
Don Campbell has a unique and uncanny ability to sing comfortably in the tenor range of Vince Gill, Chris Isaak or Dan Fogelberg, and go easily into the subbass vocal level range of country greats Josh Turner and Johnny Cash. Don Campbell’s music resides in the home of “American crossover” akin to the Eagles and John Cougar Mellencamp.
Don won a $50,000.00 Grand Prize at Nashville’s Grand Ol’ Opry with his original music, a Grand Prize custom Gibson Les Paul guitar from Jim Beam’s Back Room Band Search, and he’s a six-time winner of the title, “Maine’s Best Singer-Songwriter” from the Maine Sunday Tele- gram’s Annual Reader’s Poll. He has also received recognition for his Double CD Release, Kites To Fly – Celebrating The Music of Dan Fogelberg. Officially endorsed in April of 2014 by the Fogelberg Association of Peoria, he and bandmates tour the country performing “An Evening of Dan Fogelberg Music.
Don Campbell’s mandate is to “Always perform for the audience, never at them.” He pleases listeners, venue buyers and event organizers with well-attended and memorable concerts, and shows continued strength in music sales. Don is a highly-talented multi-instrumentalist and plays acoustic guitar, piano, B3 Organ, bass, electric guitar, nylon string guitar, mandolin and harmonica in recordings. These are all impressively delivered in his latest feature album, The Dust Never Settles, a fullbodied collection of songs about the magnetization of love. Don’s music feels like a friend, a natural extension of the singer-songwriter. Don Campbell performs nearly 200 shows per year and resides in Portland, Maine.
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Friday July 23rd @ 7:30pm SHAKEN NOT STIRRED
Susie Pepper & MIXOLOGY 007 Film Tribute Concert! Sponsored by The Greenwood Manor Inn Tickets: $34 
Susie Pepper & Mixology will present a one-of-a-kind concert, SHAKEN NOT STIRRED 007 BOND TRIBUTE, with songs from many of your favorite James Bond films and recording artists across the globe! Created just for Deertrees Theatre's 84th Season Susie & Mixology will rock the house and rattle the pines with musical numbers from 007 films from the past 50 years+! Rolling Stone Magazine: "James Bond movie theme songs are the cinematic equivalents of paperback book-series covers they suggest familiarity and course with the promise of a compelling new adventure for Western cultures most un-killable pop icon." |
Susie is a dynamic and highly sought-after vocalist throughout the region. Her talents led to her winning Fox23’s “Maine Idol” competition in 2008, and becoming Miss Maine 2009. Recently Susie has been performing in many settings, from small jazz venues with her quartet to rock concerts. She was a featured soloist in the PSO’s 2014 and 2017 Magic of Christmas series, in addition to several other performances with the PSO. For smaller/classier/quieter events check out Susie’s jazz combo, The Susie Pepper Quartet!
K. Kelly Muse Keyboards, Vocals From Portland Maine, Kelly is the bandleader and pianist for the group. With a degree in jazz and a Master’s in Business, Kelly believes in running a tight, detail-oriented group while also encouraging spontaneity and fun! Visit his website here. 
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Friday July 30th 7:30PM
Christine Hurley Comedy!
Christine Hurley loves what she does…making people laugh! Married to Jimmy Hurley and having five kids, Christine is never at a loss for comedic material.
Like any great comedian, Christine has an innate ability to see humor in “everyday” situations. For years, she entertained family, friends and neighbors in their kitchens, at barbeques and the grocery store aisles. The only difference now is she uses a microphone and a stage.
Christine’s maiden voyage into the world of stand up comedy was an open audition in New York City. The television network Nick at Nite was looking for “AMERICA’S FUNNIEST MOM.” She figured if it didn’t go well, no one in New York would have known who she was anyway…
Turns out it went well! Out of thousands of entries, Christine was selected to be a finalist on the nationally televised show. The producers of the show included Carol Leifer (Seinfeld show producer), Jeff Singer (talent scout, Montreal Comedy Festival), Jeffrey Ross (Comedy Central roast master) and actress Sandra Bernhardt.
Her stories and views on motherhood and marriage are exactly what everyone is living through…people get it and love it!
Christine Hurley has quickly become a favorite in the comedy world. She works with, and is respected by Boston’s comedic legends. Among them being; Don Gavin, Lenny Clarke, Steve Sweeney, Paul D’Angelo, Paul Nardizzi, Patty Ross, Tony V, Loretta Laroche,…and her biggest fan and mentor Johnny Pizzi.
Christine Hurley Comedy!
Christine Hurley loves what she does…making people laugh! Married to Jimmy Hurley and having five kids, Christine is never at a loss for comedic material.
Like any great comedian, Christine has an innate ability to see humor in “everyday” situations. For years, she entertained family, friends and neighbors in their kitchens, at barbeques and the grocery store aisles. The only difference now is she uses a microphone and a stage.
Christine’s maiden voyage into the world of stand up comedy was an open audition in New York City. The television network Nick at Nite was looking for “AMERICA’S FUNNIEST MOM.” She figured if it didn’t go well, no one in New York would have known who she was anyway…
Turns out it went well! Out of thousands of entries, Christine was selected to be a finalist on the nationally televised show. The producers of the show included Carol Leifer (Seinfeld show producer), Jeff Singer (talent scout, Montreal Comedy Festival), Jeffrey Ross (Comedy Central roast master) and actress Sandra Bernhardt.
Her stories and views on motherhood and marriage are exactly what everyone is living through…people get it and love it!
Christine Hurley has quickly become a favorite in the comedy world. She works with, and is respected by Boston’s comedic legends. Among them being; Don Gavin, Lenny Clarke, Steve Sweeney, Paul D’Angelo, Paul Nardizzi, Patty Ross, Tony V, Loretta Laroche,…and her biggest fan and mentor Johnny Pizzi.
The Back Pages 60's Party!
July 31st 7:00 PM
The Back Pages Tribute Band
The members Washington, D.C.’s The Back Pages Band have been performing their “60s Tribute” show -- featuring the extraordinary music of “the Golden Decade of Rock” (technically, 1963-1973) -- since the early 1970s.
The musical decade that exploded onto the scene with the music of artists like the Beatles, the Beach Boys and Bob Dylan, and ended with a hand-off to a new generation of artists like the Eagles, Van Morrison and Bruce Springsteen, produced the most varied and creative songs in pop music history.
Join us for a mind-expanding trip through this magical musical decade, and enjoy the music of -- and the Band’s commentary on -- those artists, the Buckingham's, Motown and Stax stars, the Bee Gees, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Animals, Johnny Rivers, the Monkees, Tommy James & the Shondells, the Youngbloods, and more!”
“The Back Pages Band’s 1960s Tribute Show – Join us when one of Washington, D.C.’s top bands visits the Theatre to take us on a musical journey through the extraordinary range of fantastic music of the ‘60s. Get your tickets early, because this show is likely to sell-out like our classic 70s/80s rock and Dan Fogelberg tribute shows.”
July 31st 7:00 PM
The Back Pages Tribute Band
The members Washington, D.C.’s The Back Pages Band have been performing their “60s Tribute” show -- featuring the extraordinary music of “the Golden Decade of Rock” (technically, 1963-1973) -- since the early 1970s.
The musical decade that exploded onto the scene with the music of artists like the Beatles, the Beach Boys and Bob Dylan, and ended with a hand-off to a new generation of artists like the Eagles, Van Morrison and Bruce Springsteen, produced the most varied and creative songs in pop music history.
Join us for a mind-expanding trip through this magical musical decade, and enjoy the music of -- and the Band’s commentary on -- those artists, the Buckingham's, Motown and Stax stars, the Bee Gees, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Animals, Johnny Rivers, the Monkees, Tommy James & the Shondells, the Youngbloods, and more!”
“The Back Pages Band’s 1960s Tribute Show – Join us when one of Washington, D.C.’s top bands visits the Theatre to take us on a musical journey through the extraordinary range of fantastic music of the ‘60s. Get your tickets early, because this show is likely to sell-out like our classic 70s/80s rock and Dan Fogelberg tribute shows.”
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Aug 6th LOBSTER ROLLS!
Lobster Roll Fundraiser Friday August 6th! Deertrees Theatre's Summer Lobster Roll Sale in the Greater Bridgton area is Friday, August 6th. For a $15 donation you will enjoy a Lobster Roll (tail, knuckle and claw), Bag of Chips and a Cookie. Proceeds will be used to support the 85th Anniversary Season in 2021 at “Maine’s Most Enchanting Playhouse” Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. Place your order by July 31 for yourself, family, friends and co-workers to thank them for their hard work. Place your order! Sebago Long Lake Music Festival
July 13th, 20th, 27th 7:30 PM August 3rd, 10th 7:30 PM Tickets only available from - sllmf.org 
Sebago Long Lake Music Festival. Tuesday Evenings at 7:30 p.m., Deertrees Theatre, Harrison, Maine. The Tuesday night Chamber Music series is the signature event of the SLLMF season. The Historic Deertrees Theatre at the top of Long Lake in Harrison, Maine, is the informal, picturesque setting for the series, which takes place on the last three Tuesday evenings in July and the first two Tuesdays in August. Originally built for summer theater and opera productions in the 1930s, the restored 280 seat theater offers superb acoustics and proximity to the stage, which enables a close rapport between musicians and audiences. Classical Music. Tickets only available from - sllmf.org |
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