PROVIDING EXEMPLARY EDUCATIONAL THEATRE OPPORTUNITIES TO THE YOUTH OF MOUNT DESERT ISLAND AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES SINCE 1968

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TEN-TIME Maine State Drama FESTIVAL CHAMPION

1969 1971 1972 1974 1977 1978 1983 1996 2017 2018

THREE-TIME MAINE STATE DRAMA FESTIVAL RUNNER-UP

1997 2023 2026

Dear MDI Drama Students, Alumni, Parents and Friends:

With the departure of longtime and beloved Scenic Technical Director Carlene Hirsch, MDI Drama is filling a TD position for the first time in over a decade. We have all benefited greatly from her knowledge and years of experience, and we are now in the process of welcoming Thomas Van Gorder, who will build on Carlene's legacy while bringing his own skills, creativity, and vision to support our students and productions. While Carlene's contributions to MDI Drama will be deeply missed, we are excited to welcome Thomas, who, like Carlene, shares our commitment to high-quality theater, student learning, mentorship, and the collaborative, team-centered approach that defines our program.

Thank you,

Casey Rush, Director, MDI Drama