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Our Main Stage
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Salt Lick Cabaret Space - our "White Christmas back doors"

Welcome to  Deertrees Theatre!
Summer Shows from June - Sept!

​In 1936 a stunning opera house was built on the site of an old deer run in the forest above the friendly village of Harrison, Maine.
The theatre was the vision of opera singer Enrica Clay-Dillon. It was designed by Harrison G. Wiseman, a famous theatre architect of the day who was instructed to “Create the most acoustically and technically perfect theatre possible.”  Constructed of rose hemlock, in the Adirondack Style, with hand-carved fixtures and near perfect acoustics, the 280 seat theatre was considered as fine as any on Broadway! 
Now listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the theatre is operated as a non-profit organization and presents a diverse schedule of performances and events, both musical and theatrical, every summer.
The Art Gallery and Salt Lick Cafe are where our Salt Lick Cabaret Series takes place for more intimate shows on Thursday evenings.  
Deertrees Theatre is also the home of the Sebago Long Lake Music Festival with five classical music concerts every Summer on Tuesday Nights. 
Deertrees Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization.  Your tax-deductible donation directly supports our programing and operations. You can donate below with a credit card via PayPal Guest Check-out or send your donation to: Deertrees Theatre  PO Box 577, Harrison, ME 04040

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.  

Staff
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Theatre intern Emily Pattle
​and Sound Operator, Salt Lick manager​
Athena, Katie, Dylan, Emily
​-A GREAT STAFF!
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Barb Stauble - Salt Lick Cafe Coordinator / Performer

Antonio Harmsen Villa

Production Manager
​and Stage Manager 2021-2022​

Dan Fox

Board Member
​and Performer ​
Athena Rajnai Light board Op / Development Director / Performer  /  SINGER!

Madison Mayer

Salt Lick Cafe Manager, performer and theatre staff  2021​

Michael Clark Wonson

Lighting Designer 2021-2022
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Ken Ross 
Set design and construction
​Buildings and Grounds

Board of Directors

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2023 Board Members
President - Cheryl McLaughlin
Vice President - Crystal Mandler
Treasurer - Trish Murrin
Secretary - Karen Pettingill
​Dan Fox
Kaye Sykes
Chris Molloy 
Karen Pettingill  - Art Gallery Curator
Pat Bradshaw
Janet Guidi
Joanne Guzzi
Dan Fox
Crystal Mandler
Jane Curran
Gail Bowen
Susan Searles Gazza - on leave

Past President Kaye Leslie
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Consider Deertrees for your Wedding or Special Event!


​Deertrees is available for Spring, Summer and September weddings and functions.
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The theater as well as the outdoor space make it a most magical place for your friends and family to gather and celebrate life's milestones.  Please Contact Us if you are interested in scheduling an event!

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Plan Your Visit to Deertrees!


​The Friendly Village of Harrison is located at the head of Long Lake in the heart of the Bridgton Lakes Region of Western Maine. It's an easy drive from Lewiston, Portland and the Mt. Washington Valley, and less than half an hour from Bethel, Sebago and Lovell. Harrison has several restaurants, two general stores and even an ice cream parlor. Numerous lodging options are nearby including inns, bed 'n breakfast, campgrounds, cottages and condos to rent plus several small motels.
PictureGail Phaneuf Director
Gail Phaneuf - Director is an award winning playwright, composer, producer, actor and director and the Artistic and Executive Director for the Historic Deertrees Theatre in Harrison Maine. 

​Become a Part of the Deertrees Community

​We are incredibly grateful to the many individuals and sponsors who make it possible to keep our special playhouse running. We truly couldn’t do it without you.

​Send Us a Note!

Questions or comments about Deertrees Playhouse and our programming?
​Please don’t hesitate to drop us a line. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
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