Our Story

Envisioned as a place where local school children might experience the life-enriching performing arts, The Reach plays a central role in the education of young people and promotes lifelong learning in the arts for Deer Isle-Stonington community.

A home for theater, dance, musical performances, school-related activities and community events, The Reach Performing Arts Center is a 400 seat theater that promotes lifelong learning in the arts for the school and the community. It is a force for community cohesion, continuing education and artistic development, and is used throughout the year.

As the school and community continue to use our wonderful facility, more and more creative endeavors are taking place. With each passing school semester, new activities involving students of all ages are finding a venue at the Reach, and the numbers of students and staff involved in these projects, and the quality of the student presentations grows. Thank you all for your enthusiasm and support of The Reach!