Something Green is Coming to Deertrees...
Something green is coming to Deertrees Theatre next summer!
Monsters, fairytale creatures, and Halloween go hand-in-hand, which is why today is the perfect time to announce our June 2025 show - Shrek the Musical!
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure. It brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.
Presented at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison, Maine, this COMMUNITY production will be MULTIGENERATIONAL, casting ages 13 and up! Stay tuned for audition information, coming this winter.
Shrek the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Bill Spera on Monsters
Everybody's Got Monsters!
In this video, Bill Spera (BODY) gives a brief summary of our hilarious show.
Bill Spera is beyond excited to make his Deertrees debut playing Body in "Monsters!" Bill has been performing in the Boston and New England area for over 30 years, most recently as Grandfather in the Boston Pops production of “Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert,” and as the Pops’ “Road Santa” this past Christmas (Ho! Ho! Ho!). He's thrilled to have the opportunity to perform with this amazing cast, including fellow financial services market researcher Patti Hathaway, and long-time bestie and singing partner Katie Connor. Katie & Bill have had a fantastic time performing their cabaret act together at Boston's Club Cafe for the past 14 years. In addition, Bill has sung and solo'ed with the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus for the past 20 years, including performing as Ursula from “The Little Mermaid” for their “Disney Pride” concert at Symphony Hall in 2022. Other favorite past roles include Juan Peron in “Evita," Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd in “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” Padre Perez in "Man of La Mancha," Baron Despard in "Ruddigore," and the Dentist in “Little Shop of Horrors.” Fun fact: Bill got to perform live in a bathtub onstage as a National Finalist for a "Singing in the Shower" contest in Los Angeles with some of his performing friends way back in the 90s. Thankfully, his study of voice with faculty from the University of Illinois and New England Conservatory of Music, as well as acting with coaches in Boston and Chicago thoroughly prepared him for this momentous moment of singing about soap. Besides "Monsters!" Bill is also really looking forward to providing some Richard Carpenter-esque backing vocals to Gail, Patti, and Katie's "Yesterday Once More: A Carpenters Tribute" this summer at Deertrees. He dedicates his performance in "Monsters!" to his husband Joe who has always supported him and continues to tolerate Bill's 'break into song
Monsters Sneak Peek
Everybody's Got Monsters!
Here's a sneak peek of the "monsters" that will be arriving at Deertrees Theatre August 16 and 17 at 7:30 pm and August 18 at 7:00 pm.
“Facing one’s demons isn’t supposed to be FUN, but Gail Phaneuf and Ernie Lijoi have found a way to do it.” -The Boston Globe
Grab your tickets now at https://deertrees-theatre.org/monsters/ 🎭 Fun for all!
Everybody's Got Monsters
Everybody's Got Monsters!
Katie Connor is thrilled to return to Deertrees to play Samantha in Monsters! She previously played Patsy Cline in Always, Patsy Cline at Deertrees in 2021 and 2022. She can also be seen this summer performing in "Yesterday Once More: A Carpenters Tribute" along side her friends Gail, Patti and Bill! Katie and Bill Spera have enjoyed performing together in their cabaret show at Club Cafe in Boston for the past 14 years. She studied musical theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. She currently resides in Marlborough, MA with her wife Allyson and her daughter Lily. By day, Katie is an insurance agent specializing in Surety Bonds and has worked for the AA Dority Company for the past 20 years.
Come see Katie and the rest of our talented cast in Monsters August 16 and 17 at 7:30 pm and August 18 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now at https://deertrees-theatre.org/monsters/
Everybody's Got Monsters!
Wondering what to see after The Producers (playing this weekend and next)? Come check out Monsters! A Midlife Musical Meltdown.
In this video, Gail Phaneuf tells us what the show is all about.
For more information and tickets, visit https://deertrees-theatre.org/monsters/
#monsters #monstersamidlifemusicalmeltdown #everybodysgotmonsters
We are officially 2 months into rehearsals for The Producers and just a little over one week away from opening night!Do you have your tickets yet? Head over to https://deertrees-theatre.org/producers/ to get yours! 🎭#theproducers #deertreestheatre #harrisonmaine #mainesmostenchantingplayhouse #mainetheatre #localtheatre #musicaltheatre #iwannabeaproducer #whenyougotitflauntit
Nothing like a milestone birthday to defy your mind's inner 'monsters'‼ 👀🎂 But are they real? 🤔 Find out! 🤩 Catch the original and hilarious #musical #comedy Monsters! A #Midlife Musical Meltdown at #Deertrees #Theatre, #Maine's most enchanting #summer #playhouse, serving the #LakesRegion for 88 years! August 16-18 only! deertrees-theatre.org/monsters/
6.24.2024 On Golden Pond Rehearsal 🎣 Show dates: June 28 and 29 at 7:30 pm and June 30 at 4:00 pm. Tickets on sale now at https://deertrees-theatre.org 🎭
Dinner and Deertrees
We are excited to be partnering with The Barking Chicken to present this VIP experinence on June 29!
Tickets are $90 each and include a meal and drink at the Barking Chicken at 5:30 pm and one ticket to On Golden Pond at 7:30 pm.
More information about this event, including meal choices and ticketing information can be found at https://deertrees-theatre.org/on-golden-pond/
There are only 26 tickets available! Reserve your seat today!
