[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9387]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE 80TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. CHELLIE PINGREE

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to 
congratulate the Ogunquit Playhouse--America's Foremost Summer Theatre 
in Ogunquit, Maine--as they celebrate their 80th Anniversary Season.
  Since 1933, the Ogunquit Playhouse has given generations of 
theatergoers the opportunity to enjoy the finest plays and brightest 
stars and professional actors, bringing Broadway to the Beach. Their 
acclaim has continued over the decades. Most recently, they were 
recently recognized with prestigious Moss Hart Awards for Best 
Professional Production and Outstanding Achievement as a Theater 
Company. In addition, the New England Theatre Conference has recognized 
the Ogunquit Playhouse with their Award for Outstanding Achievement in 
American Theatre, acknowledging the Playhouse as one of the most 
important cultural landmarks in New England.
  I am proud of the Playhouse's commitment to developing and expanding 
theater activity in New England on the educational, community and 
professional levels. They have created an extensive school performance 
and outreach program as well as partnerships with dozens of social 
service agencies throughout the region to bring underserved children 
and families to the Playhouse to enjoy live theater.
  They believe--and I believe--that the arts are essential to the 
quality of life for everyone. As Maine's creative economy grows and 
receives national attention, America's Foremost Summer Theatre serves 
as a shining example of success.

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