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East Auburn Community Unit (EACU) President Bonnie Phillips, center, presents a check for $20,000 to Tim Cowan, president of the Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre (CLT) Board of Directors. This contribution was made to assist with the major stage lighting upgrades that are underway at the theatre. At left is Britny Anderson, EACU secretary and co-chair of the production board at CLT.

Established in 1949, the EACU is a community-based, volunteer-driven organization, with a mission of supporting youth, community, and country. The EACU has a long history of supporting youth activities and organizations such as CLT that provide youngsters with recreational or artistic opportunities. In making the presentation, Phillips expressed the EACU’s gratitude “for all the beauty and opportunities that CLT brings to the L-A area.”


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Updated: Oct 14, 2023


Community Little Theatre President Tim Cowan, at left, presents the Eastman Scholarship to Maria Groover, center, and Maddy Dubois before a performance of the recent CLT production of The Little Mermaid. Both recipients have been very active with CLT and were recognized for their dedication and achievement in the performing arts. A 2023 graduate of Leavitt Area High School where she was a Mitchell Institute Scholar and president of the drama club, Groover will be attending Endicott College to major in expressive arts therapy. Dubois just graduated from Edward Little where she served as drama club president and a member of the National Honor Society. She will be heading to Emerson College to major in theatre education. This scholarship is named in memory of Roger and Gertrude Eastman, who were charter members of CLT.

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CLT Honors Outstanding Volunteers!

Several CLT stalwarts were honored at the annual meeting held last night at the theater. Artistic Director Celeste Philippon presented Jennifer McClure Groover and Brandon Chaloux with their official director’s chairs in recognition of their successful directorial debuts during CLT’s recently completed 82nd season. Jennifer directed ‘Let It Be’ and Brandon directed “Disaster!’

Honored as the 2022 recipient of the President’s Award was Sarah Chaloux in recognition of her many and invaluable contributions to CLT, such as serving as house manager, show producer, assistant director, and assistant stage manager. Recognized with CLT Volunteer of the Year Awards for their outstanding service to CLT during the past year were Jane Mitchell, board secretary who also served as costumer for three shows during the past season; Britny Anderson, who was set décor for three shows; and John B. Nutting, box office chair, webmaster, and social media manager.

Jennifer McClure Groover was honored for her extraordinary service and leadership as co-executive director of the theater for the past two years. Pictured with Jen are Roger Philippon, who served with Jen during the past year, and Renee Mahon Davis, who is succeeding Jen as co-executive director.




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