It may not have been the best of summers to date, but the weather has not dampened the enthusiasm audiences have had for the diverse programming Deertrees Theatre in Harrison has put up for this year’s schedule. For program details, check out www.deertreestheatre.org and for tickets call 583-6747.

Andrew Harris, the theatre’s executive director says, “On some evenings the humidity or threat of a storm has deterred a few but otherwise people have been delighted with the season. We would have loved larger numbers in the audience on some of the evenings but I get the feeling visitors are perhaps a little down in number generally. The summer though does seem to have flown by; I can’t believe we are giving information on the last couple of weeks of the season, which will end on Aug. 17. But we then have a number of ‘special’ evenings to look forward to. Look out for a great night of Celtic Music with a number of bands on Friday, Sept. 13!”

On Friday Aug. 2, at 7:30 p.m. comedians Karen Morgan and Jim Colliton give parents of all ages a chance to laugh at the trials and tribulations of parenthood, marriage, family and everyday life in America.

The Downeasters Barbershop Chorus once more takes to the Deertrees stage on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 7:30 p.m. This highly accomplished men’s a cappella group delighted, entertained and wowed audiences last year – they just had to return, Harris said.

On Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 7:30 p.m. Deertrees hosts the fourth of the Sebago Long Lake Music Festival concert series.

On Thursday, Aug. 7, at 7:30 p.m. another outstanding band will take to the stage and will have the audience’s feet tapping and wanting to dance, Harris said. “Isabeau et les Chercheurs D’or, Canada’s old-timey super group…Appellation and Bluegrass with a Quebecois and Acadian flare…their music is timeless, whether the vocal harmonies, the mandolin or the violin is carrying the tune,” he said.

On Friday, Aug. 9, at 7:30 p.m. Birdie Googins – Maine’s Queen of Comedy hosts a Benefit Night in support of Deertrees Theatre. The state of Maine’s only super model brings her own kooky, over-the-top sense of Maine humor, to the theatre she affectionately calls “Deah-Trees.” Join her as she plays the perfect hostess and gets all interactive with each and everyone. If laughter is the best medicine you could save a fortune on your medical insurance, she says.

On Saturday, Aug. 10, at 7:30 p.m., Grammy Award-winning pianist Paul Sullivan is in concert with “My Irish Soul.” The music is sometimes traditional, sometimes jazzy, but always soulful in its exploration of rare and familiar Irish tunes, Harris said.

Maine comedienne Karmo Sanders, known better as Birdie Googins, plays “Deah-trees” in Harrison on Friday night, Aug. 9.