85th ANNIVERSARY SEASON AT DEERTREES!
Deertrees Theatre with open doors and
windows!
Psychic Fair and Magic
Sat June 19 Noon- 4pm
"A magical time IS guaranteed for all... " Get your tickets early!
Deertrees Theatre will present music, art, magic and psychic thrills! Come explore the theatre and grounds and have your cards read or your future told. There will be outdoor rock painting and crafts for the kids and music in the Salt Lick cafe. $12 tickets cover the magic shows. There will be two 20 minute shows in the theatre. Psychic readings can be purchased separately at the tents (or in advance online.) Tickets on sale soon for readings.
OUR MAGICIAN: Phil Smith, master magician, entertains children, and adults. He entertains at homes, schools, and many other settings from Maine to Boston and beyond. Smith is a ‘kid at heart,’ which makes his magic dazzle everyone.
After training with world renown magician, Jeff McBride, Bob Fitch, and many other stars of magic, Smith went on to win magic competitions in Maine, several times. He’s performed thousands of amazing magic shows. abracadabraprod.com
Sat June 19 Noon- 4pm
"A magical time IS guaranteed for all... " Get your tickets early!
Deertrees Theatre will present music, art, magic and psychic thrills! Come explore the theatre and grounds and have your cards read or your future told. There will be outdoor rock painting and crafts for the kids and music in the Salt Lick cafe. $12 tickets cover the magic shows. There will be two 20 minute shows in the theatre. Psychic readings can be purchased separately at the tents (or in advance online.) Tickets on sale soon for readings.
OUR MAGICIAN: Phil Smith, master magician, entertains children, and adults. He entertains at homes, schools, and many other settings from Maine to Boston and beyond. Smith is a ‘kid at heart,’ which makes his magic dazzle everyone.
After training with world renown magician, Jeff McBride, Bob Fitch, and many other stars of magic, Smith went on to win magic competitions in Maine, several times. He’s performed thousands of amazing magic shows. abracadabraprod.com
Phil Smith master magician!
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June 24-27, 2021 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Times 7:30PM $34
Thurs - Sunday
A hilarious, lake house-centered, Tony Award® winning comedy by Christopher Durang. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike revolves around three middle-aged single siblings, two living in their parents’ home during a visit by the third, Masha, an actress who financially supports their lives. Masha arrives with Spike, a very young man, and the antics escalate to hilarity heights! Revisiting their lives and loves, Masha threatens to sell the lake house. This dysfunctional trio of siblings' antics deliver laughs every minute as they face the onset of middle age...
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!
Thurs - Sunday
A hilarious, lake house-centered, Tony Award® winning comedy by Christopher Durang. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike revolves around three middle-aged single siblings, two living in their parents’ home during a visit by the third, Masha, an actress who financially supports their lives. Masha arrives with Spike, a very young man, and the antics escalate to hilarity heights! Revisiting their lives and loves, Masha threatens to sell the lake house. This dysfunctional trio of siblings' antics deliver laughs every minute as they face the onset of middle age...
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!
Show photography by David Percival
Thurs and Friday July 1st and 2nd First Night by Jack Neary $32
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
*Show photos by David Percival
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!
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Beatles for Sale Sat July 10th 7:30 PM $34 Sponsored by Stephen's Memorial "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 $32
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
$26 Sponsored by David and Darbee Percival 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 |
Sat July 17, 7:30 PM Don Campbell Band $30
Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank
Don Campbell, born and raised in Maine, is an Award-Winning, Singer-Songwriter, who fronts the Don Campbell Band - a polished and versatile 5-pc. ensemble. Don has the 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 of Country greats like Josh Turner and Johnny Cash.
Don Campbell is a multi-instrumentalist who plays acoustic guitar, piano, B3 Organ, bass, electric guitar, mandolin and harmonica in his recordings. Don was the recipient of the $50,000 Grand Prize at Nashville's Grand 'Ol Opry with his original music, he is a 6-time winner of "Maine's Best Singer-Songwriter" and was recently nominated as a Top Ten Finalist in the 2020 International Acoustic Music Awards in the category of Best Male Artist. The Don Campbell Band is a multifaceted, energetic group which blends many musical styles. From Don’s own heartfelt, original creations to the music of Dan Fogelberg, The Eagles, The Smithereens, Johnny Cash, John Denver, ZZ Top and more… there is never a dull moment with their presentations.
Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank
Don Campbell, born and raised in Maine, is an Award-Winning, Singer-Songwriter, who fronts the Don Campbell Band - a polished and versatile 5-pc. ensemble. Don has the 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 of Country greats like Josh Turner and Johnny Cash.
Don Campbell is a multi-instrumentalist who plays acoustic guitar, piano, B3 Organ, bass, electric guitar, mandolin and harmonica in his recordings. Don was the recipient of the $50,000 Grand Prize at Nashville's Grand 'Ol Opry with his original music, he is a 6-time winner of "Maine's Best Singer-Songwriter" and was recently nominated as a Top Ten Finalist in the 2020 International Acoustic Music Awards in the category of Best Male Artist. The Don Campbell Band is a multifaceted, energetic group which blends many musical styles. From Don’s own heartfelt, original creations to the music of Dan Fogelberg, The Eagles, The Smithereens, Johnny Cash, John Denver, ZZ Top and more… there is never a dull moment with their presentations.
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Friday July 23rd @ 7:30pm SHAKEN NOT STIRRED
Susie Pepper & MIXOLOGY 007 Film Tribute Concert! Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank and 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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Robin Spielberg
Saturday, July 24, 7:30 pm, tickets are $28
ROBIN SPIELBERG is one of America’s most beloved pianist/composers. With an impressive tour schedule and hundreds of thousands of recordings sold, this Steinway Artist has been winning the hearts of listeners around the world with her compelling melodies and sensitive piano techniques since debuting her first recording of original solos for piano. A prolific composer, Spielberg has 20 recordings to her credit and appears on over 40 compilations around the world. Her discography includes albums of original piano solos, arrangements of American standards, original pieces for piano/ensemble, recordings for the holidays, a CD of American melodies, and a CD of lullabies. Robin Spielberg is represented on tour by Kosson Talent.
Saturday, July 24, 7:30 pm, tickets are $28
ROBIN SPIELBERG is one of America’s most beloved pianist/composers. With an impressive tour schedule and hundreds of thousands of recordings sold, this Steinway Artist has been winning the hearts of listeners around the world with her compelling melodies and sensitive piano techniques since debuting her first recording of original solos for piano. A prolific composer, Spielberg has 20 recordings to her credit and appears on over 40 compilations around the world. Her discography includes albums of original piano solos, arrangements of American standards, original pieces for piano/ensemble, recordings for the holidays, a CD of American melodies, and a CD of lullabies. Robin Spielberg is represented on tour by Kosson Talent.
Friday July 30th 7:30PM $28
Christine Hurley and Lori McKenna present
“Lyrics and Laughter”
Sponsored by Trish and Mike Murrin
At Deertrees they will present “Lyrics and Laughter”- An Evening with Grammy Award winner Lori McKenna and The Queen of Boston Comedy, Christine Hurley!
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.
Lori McKenna has won 3 “Best Country Song” Grammy Awards! She has written many songs for Faith Hill and Keith Urban. She has won Grammys for Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush” and Tim McGraw’s number 1 song “Humble and Kind”. Lori has also published many of her own albums!
So what do a musician and a comedian have in common? Aside from each being acclaimed artists within their own disciplines, they were both “late bloomers” in their respective fields. Lori and Christine both married their high school sweethearts and each of them raised 5 kids prior to breaking into their successful careers! Enjoy a night of great music and laughs before chatting with the ladies during an interactive Q and A session after the show!
Christine Hurley and Lori McKenna present
“Lyrics and Laughter”
Sponsored by Trish and Mike Murrin
At Deertrees they will present “Lyrics and Laughter”- An Evening with Grammy Award winner Lori McKenna and The Queen of Boston Comedy, Christine Hurley!
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.
Lori McKenna has won 3 “Best Country Song” Grammy Awards! She has written many songs for Faith Hill and Keith Urban. She has won Grammys for Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush” and Tim McGraw’s number 1 song “Humble and Kind”. Lori has also published many of her own albums!
So what do a musician and a comedian have in common? Aside from each being acclaimed artists within their own disciplines, they were both “late bloomers” in their respective fields. Lori and Christine both married their high school sweethearts and each of them raised 5 kids prior to breaking into their successful careers! Enjoy a night of great music and laughs before chatting with the ladies during an interactive Q and A session after the show!
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Milltown Roadshow
July 8th and Aug 5th at 7:00PM in the Salt Lick Cafe at Deertrees!
Maine Singer/Songwriter Terry Swett leads the Milltown Roadshow for Deertrees Salt Lick Cabaret Series. The five piece band is based in and around Bridgton, Maine, features a unique blend of “Americana” music drawn from a variety of genres as well as a selection of well crafted original songs. The band’s diverse repertoire allows it to adapt its performances to a broad audience. With unsurpassed vocal harmonies and strong instrumentation this sometimes thought provoking, sometimes emotional and often energetic group of seasoned professionals are sure to deliver a memorable and positive entertainment experience.
Milltown Roadshow – milltownroadshow.com
July 8th and Aug 5th at 7:00PM in the Salt Lick Cafe at Deertrees!
Maine Singer/Songwriter Terry Swett leads the Milltown Roadshow for Deertrees Salt Lick Cabaret Series. The five piece band is based in and around Bridgton, Maine, features a unique blend of “Americana” music drawn from a variety of genres as well as a selection of well crafted original songs. The band’s diverse repertoire allows it to adapt its performances to a broad audience. With unsurpassed vocal harmonies and strong instrumentation this sometimes thought provoking, sometimes emotional and often energetic group of seasoned professionals are sure to deliver a memorable and positive entertainment experience.
Milltown Roadshow – milltownroadshow.com
The Back Pages 60's Party!
Sat July 31st 7:30 PM $32
The Back Pages Tribute Band
Sponsored by D.M. Electric, Inc., Main Eco Homes, Gagnon Heating /AC
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.”
Sat July 31st 7:30 PM $32
The Back Pages Tribute Band
Sponsored by D.M. Electric, Inc., Main Eco Homes, Gagnon Heating /AC
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.”
*Tickets include the show and the 85th Anniversary GALA party with food, music and FUN!
Saturday August 7th 7:00PM $28
Join us for our 85th ANNIVERSARY SEASON GALA EVENT!
Memorize You... A World Premiere Event!
Saturday August 7th 7:00PM $28
Join us for our 85th ANNIVERSARY SEASON GALA EVENT!
Memorize You... A World Premiere Event!
Sponsored by Henry Smith and Donna Rae Smith
Memorize You... -song cy·cle
-song cy·cle
noun. a set of related songs, often on a romantic theme, intended to form a single musical entity.
Memorize You is a 3 person original 50min song -cycle written by Deertrees Artistic Director Gail Phaneuf. The songs tell the story of the relationship between a husband and wife and a younger woman who complicates their lives. Through the songs we explore the journey of love, betrayal, loss, temptation, passion and growth in the entwined relationships.
Memorize You... -song cy·cle
-song cy·cle
noun. a set of related songs, often on a romantic theme, intended to form a single musical entity.
Memorize You is a 3 person original 50min song -cycle written by Deertrees Artistic Director Gail Phaneuf. The songs tell the story of the relationship between a husband and wife and a younger woman who complicates their lives. Through the songs we explore the journey of love, betrayal, loss, temptation, passion and growth in the entwined relationships.
Music Director Evan Cuddy
Evan Cuddy - Music Director (He/him/his) is a musician and a teacher residing in Portland Maine. He currently serves as organist/accompanist at the First Parish Church UCC in Yarmouth Maine, and has served as Musical Director at Lyric Music Theatre, Portland Players Theatre, and Maine State Music Theatre. He also maintains a private studio that caters to violin and viola students of all ages, and is a violin instructor at the Waynflete school in Portland. He recently made his Hollywood debut as a featured musician/extra in Little Women. When not teaching or performing Evan enjoys long distance running, houseplants, long days on the beach, and quality time with his two cats, Chaquita and Halloween. Evan holds degrees in music performance from Susquehanna University and the University of Southern Maine.
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Friday 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! 
Piano Men - The Music of Elton and Billy!
Aug 13th 7:30 PM Tickets $32 
Sebago Long Lake Music Festival
July 13th, 20th, 27th 7:30 PM $27 
Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival July 13, 20 and 27, Tuesday Evenings at 7:30 p.m. $27 Renowned for its diverse and high-caliber programs, the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival has been a summer highlight for many residents and visitors in Maine. The Festival is thrilled to return to Deertrees for its 49th season this summer. Following COVID-19 protocols and travel restrictions, Music Director Mihae Lee presents three extraordinary chamber music concerts performed by nine of our esteemed musicians. The 2021 season highlights include masterworks of Beethoven in recognition of his 250th birthday. Performers will be Min-Young Kim and Keiko Tokanaga, violin; Laurie Kennedy and Matthew Sinno, viola; Mihai Marica and Bonnie Thron, cello; Jared Egan, double bass; and Yuri Funahashi and Mihae Lee, piano. For more informations, please check the Festival’s website: sebagomusicfestival.org Classical Music. |
Heather Pierson Trio Tues August 10 7:30pm Tickets $26 Local favorites and national touring veterans The Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio - featuring Davy Sturtevant on strings/brass and Shawn Nadeau on bass - return to Deertrees on Tuesday, August 10 with their impressive array of instruments, skills, and songs that bring to life the sounds of the streets of New Orleans, the valleys of Appalachia, and everywhere in between. www.heatherpierson.com Piano Men - The music of Elton and Billy. Aug 13th 7:30 PM Tickets $32
Sponsored by Migis Lodge Piano Men - The music of Elton and Billy. What do you get when you combine Elton John and Billy Joel on one stage?…. A night of Grammy award winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducing MAGIC! Elton John and Billy Joel have combined to sell over 350 Million records worldwide. For four decades they have been a large part of the musical landscape, topping the album charts and playing to sold out audiences while continuing to receive heavy airplay on classic rock radio. Since 1994 these two legendary performers have regularly been joining forces selling out their worldwide Face-to-Face tours. “Piano Men – The Music of Elton and Billy” is a tribute to the amazing songs of Billy Joel and Elton John. This concert combines a four piece pop group featuring Joe Boucher on piano and vocals playing with a full symphony orchestra with arrangements by Christopher Eastburn. Rarely have these songs ever been heard performed live in this way as Elton and Billy themselves have only on a few occasions performed with orchestras. The music of “Piano Men” concentrates heavily on the recordings by Elton and Billy during their 70’s heyday when their many hit albums featured lush orchestrations. The concert opens with Billy Joel’s thrilling “Prelude / Angry Young Man” and works it’s way through a veritable hit parade alternating songs between the two composers. Songs in the first set include, “Your Song”, “My Life”, “Tiny Dancer”, “Allentown”, “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word”, “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)”, and “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant”. If a local female singer known to the community is available, the Elton John / Kiki Dee duet “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” is available as an optional programming piece. Act Two continues with “The Ballad of Billy The Kid”, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”, “Pressure”, “Rocket Man”, “New York State of Mind”, “Levon”, “Only The Good Die Young”, and “Crocodile Rock”. The Encore is Elton John’s poignant “Candle In The Wind” followed by the anthem of the evening, Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” which the audience joins and sings on their way home. 
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Always . . . Patsy Cline
Friday and Saturday, September 3,4 7:30 pm, tickets are $32
Always…Patsy Cline is a musical based on the true story about Patsy Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a friendship with Cline until her death. The show is a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion includes many of Patsy' unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight…27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline." Always…Patsy Cline has been one of the most produced musicals in America, including a successful run off-Broadway according to American Theatre Magazine.
Friday and Saturday, September 3,4 7:30 pm, tickets are $32
Always…Patsy Cline is a musical based on the true story about Patsy Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a friendship with Cline until her death. The show is a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion includes many of Patsy' unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight…27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline." Always…Patsy Cline has been one of the most produced musicals in America, including a successful run off-Broadway according to American Theatre Magazine.
Katie Connor (Patsy Cline) Katie is beyond thrilled to be playing Patsy Cline, in Always, Patsy Cline at the Deertrees Theatre! She is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) where she studied Musical Theatre. For the past 11 year she has enjoyed performing her cabaret act at Club Cafe in Boston with her good pal, Bill Spera. Some of her favorite past roles include Rizzo in Grease, Georgie in Full Monty, and Soupy Sue in Urinetown. By day, she works for the A.A. Dority Company, and has been there for 17 years. She resides in Marlborough, MA with her wife, Allyson, and her 9 year old daughter, Lily. "Thank you to my friends and family for all of your support and a special shoutout to my parents for always encouraging and believing in me. Love to Allyson & Lily."
Katie Connor (Patsy Cline) Katie is beyond thrilled to be playing Patsy Cline, in Always, Patsy Cline at the Deertrees Theatre! She is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) where she studied Musical Theatre. For the past 11 year she has enjoyed performing her cabaret act at Club Cafe in Boston with her good pal, Bill Spera. Some of her favorite past roles include Rizzo in Grease, Georgie in Full Monty, and Soupy Sue in Urinetown. By day, she works for the A.A. Dority Company, and has been there for 17 years. She resides in Marlborough, MA with her wife, Allyson, and her 9 year old daughter, Lily. "Thank you to my friends and family for all of your support and a special shoutout to my parents for always encouraging and believing in me. Love to Allyson & Lily."