WHEREAS, the Ogunquit Playhouse was established in a downtown garage by Walter and Maude Hartwig in 1933 before moving to its current home at 10 Main Street in 1937; and

WHEREAS, since its founding, the Ogunquit Playhouse has stood as a beacon of artistic excellence, cultural significance, and community engagement, bringing countless stars and performers to Maine throughout its history; and

WHEREAS, beloved by locals and tourists alike, the Playhouse delights guests each season with Broadway-caliber productions; and

WHEREAS, the Playhouse is a key driver of economic activity in York County, bringing showgoers to the area to shop, dine and support local businesses; and

WHEREAS, thanks to the tireless work of Executive Artistic Director Bradford Kenney, Managing Director Deborah Warren, a dedicated board of directors, donors and volunteers, the Ogunquit Playhouse is thriving, welcoming more than 100,000 guests each season and embarking on a widescale renovation project that will ensure it lives on for generations to come; and

WHEREAS, the Playhouse is a living piece of history as one of the last remaining summer theatres from the golden age of Broadway, and its preservation benefits Ogunquit, York County and the State of Maine; 

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Janet T. Mills, Governor of the State of Maine, do hereby proclaim October 30, 2026 as

Ogunquit Playhouse Recognition Day

and I thank all those who work each day to preserve and enhance this historic gem for us all to enjoy.

In testimony whereof, I have caused

the Great Seal of the State to be

hereunto affixed GIVEN under my

hand at Augusta this twenty seventh day of 

October Two Thousand Twenty-Six