Deertrees Theatre
  • About
    • History >
      • Our White Christmas Doors
      • The Road to Deertrees History
    • Plan A Visit
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    • Cabin Renovations >
      • Roof Repairs 2023
    • Weddings and Events
    • Safety Guidelines Covid
  • Events
    • Deertrees Program
    • Calendar 2024
    • Past Events >
      • 2023 Season >
        • Tickets
        • Calendar 2023
        • Gong Show Open Mic Night
        • MAGIC BUS - The WHO Tribute
        • Dinner and Drama
        • Almost Maine July 7, 8, 21, 22, 23
        • Tipping Points with Halcyon String Quartet
        • Susie Pepper sings Family Movie and Musical Songs
        • Camp Encore Coda Staff Concert Free
        • Cobblestones Donor/Sponsor Party
        • Sebago Long Lake Music Festival 2023
        • Phil'N the Blanks Singer/Songwriter
        • Piano Men - The Music of Elton and Billy
        • An Evening at Dave's Sauna Musical
        • Terry Swett in the Cabaret
        • Lobster Roll Fundraiser
        • Midnight Breakfast Indie Soul
        • Movie Nights at Deertrees
        • 3 Day Funk in Salt Lick Cabaret
        • Susie Pepper songs of Carole and Bonnie
        • Carpenters - It's Yesterday Once More
        • Dark Side of Somewhere Dance Immersion
        • Kippy - Pray for the Dead...
        • Midsummer Night's Dream
      • 2022 Season >
        • Always…Patsy Cline
        • Peter Frampton Live Tribute
        • Artist Reception
        • Every Brilliant Thing
        • The Tartan Terrors A Celtic Invasion
        • Susie Pepper & Mixology
        • Tim Sample Maine Humorist
        • Windborne Folk Music
        • Ragtime Fair Music and Comedy
        • Imagine the Beatles Solo Years
        • Don Campbell Band
        • Sebago Long Lake Music Festival 2022
        • Yellow Bird Chase - Kid's Show
        • Robin Spielberg Pianist 2022
        • Dave's Sauna Rated N for "Naughty"
        • Marvelous Wonderettes '58
        • Milltown Roadshow Salt Lick
        • Salt Lick - Cabaret Series >
          • Milltown Roadshow Salt Lick
          • Carpenters Yesterday Once More
          • Heather Pierson Duo
      • 2021 Season >
        • Vanya and Sonia and ​Masha and Spike
        • First Night ​by Jack Neary
        • Sound of Music Sing-A-Long!
        • Beatles for Sale
      • 2019 Season
      • 2016 Season
      • 80th Anniversary Gala
  • Contact
    • Sponsor a Show >
      • Leave a Legacy Gift
    • Auditions >
      • Auditions for Shorts
      • Breakfast with Mary Auditions
      • Marvelous Wonderettes Auditions
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Job Descriptions
      • Get Involved
    • Gift Certificate
    • Employment
  • Art Gallery
    • Deertrees Artists
  • Salt Lick Cafe
    • Salt Lick Series Events
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About Deertrees Theatre​

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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. 
Our History
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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Gail Phaneuf

Artistic & Executive
​Director
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Theatre intern Emily Pattle
​and Sound Operator, Salt Lick manager
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Athena, Katie, Dylan, Emily
​-A GREAT STAFF!
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Barb Stauble - Salt Lick Cafe Coordinator / Performer
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Antonio Harmsen Villa

Production Manager
​and Stage Manager 2021-2022
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Dan Fox

Board Member
​and P
erformer ​
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Athena Rajnai Light board Op / Development Director / Performer  /  SINGER!
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Madison Mayer

Salt Lick Cafe Manager, performer and theatre staff  2021​
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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.
Learn More
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. 


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​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.
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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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  • About
    • History >
      • Our White Christmas Doors
      • The Road to Deertrees History
    • Plan A Visit
    • Directions
    • Cabin Renovations >
      • Roof Repairs 2023
    • Weddings and Events
    • Safety Guidelines Covid
  • Events
    • Deertrees Program
    • Calendar 2024
    • Past Events >
      • 2023 Season >
        • Tickets
        • Calendar 2023
        • Gong Show Open Mic Night
        • MAGIC BUS - The WHO Tribute
        • Dinner and Drama
        • Almost Maine July 7, 8, 21, 22, 23
        • Tipping Points with Halcyon String Quartet
        • Susie Pepper sings Family Movie and Musical Songs
        • Camp Encore Coda Staff Concert Free
        • Cobblestones Donor/Sponsor Party
        • Sebago Long Lake Music Festival 2023
        • Phil'N the Blanks Singer/Songwriter
        • Piano Men - The Music of Elton and Billy
        • An Evening at Dave's Sauna Musical
        • Terry Swett in the Cabaret
        • Lobster Roll Fundraiser
        • Midnight Breakfast Indie Soul
        • Movie Nights at Deertrees
        • 3 Day Funk in Salt Lick Cabaret
        • Susie Pepper songs of Carole and Bonnie
        • Carpenters - It's Yesterday Once More
        • Dark Side of Somewhere Dance Immersion
        • Kippy - Pray for the Dead...
        • Midsummer Night's Dream
      • 2022 Season >
        • Always…Patsy Cline
        • Peter Frampton Live Tribute
        • Artist Reception
        • Every Brilliant Thing
        • The Tartan Terrors A Celtic Invasion
        • Susie Pepper & Mixology
        • Tim Sample Maine Humorist
        • Windborne Folk Music
        • Ragtime Fair Music and Comedy
        • Imagine the Beatles Solo Years
        • Don Campbell Band
        • Sebago Long Lake Music Festival 2022
        • Yellow Bird Chase - Kid's Show
        • Robin Spielberg Pianist 2022
        • Dave's Sauna Rated N for "Naughty"
        • Marvelous Wonderettes '58
        • Milltown Roadshow Salt Lick
        • Salt Lick - Cabaret Series >
          • Milltown Roadshow Salt Lick
          • Carpenters Yesterday Once More
          • Heather Pierson Duo
      • 2021 Season >
        • Vanya and Sonia and ​Masha and Spike
        • First Night ​by Jack Neary
        • Sound of Music Sing-A-Long!
        • Beatles for Sale
      • 2019 Season
      • 2016 Season
      • 80th Anniversary Gala
  • Contact
    • Sponsor a Show >
      • Leave a Legacy Gift
    • Auditions >
      • Auditions for Shorts
      • Breakfast with Mary Auditions
      • Marvelous Wonderettes Auditions
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Job Descriptions
      • Get Involved
    • Gift Certificate
    • Employment
  • Art Gallery
    • Deertrees Artists
  • Salt Lick Cafe
    • Salt Lick Series Events
    • Shop