Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Fall 2012 | Page 5

C r eat ive Pr o cess

A Home for the Arts: Harry P. Garland II Auditorium

Mrs. Witherall with

Alumni enjoy the Harry P. Garland II Auditorium during the 2012 Senior Alumni Reunion.
The Auditorium hosts dozens of events every year including community speakers, reunions, musical concerts, plays, political debates and so much more.

The Harry P. Garland II Auditorium
has been at the pulse of Thornton
Academy since 1996 when the new
Arts Wing was constructed (see
facing page). The construction
of the Auditorium supported TA’s
commitment to gathering together
our community of students, alums,
families, and friends and it reflected
TA’s dedication to education in visual
and performing arts.
This year, Doug Stebbins has joined
the TA staff as Events Manager for the
auditorium. Think of him as a cross
between a traffic cop and a patient
saint who matches up the Auditorium
with school and community events.
Stebbins holds a degree in Music &
Business from the University of Miami
and comes to TA with experience in
a variety of education and business
partnerships. He lives in Cape Elizabeth
with his wife, Jennifer WitherellStebbins.

The Harry P. Garland II
Auditorium has been at
the pulse of Thornton
Academy since 1996
“Garland Auditorium is an
amazing resource for both TA
and community organizations or
companies that are planning an
event. The auditorium seats 500
audience members and offers
handicap accessibility. A
large loading area backstage offers
easy access for sets and large
equipment. Then its proximity to the
wonderful Edward E. O’Neill Gallery
and the Atrium opens up lots of
other possibilities,” said Stebbins.

Thornton Academy is
pleased to welcome Doug
Stebbins as the Events
Manager for the Harry
P. Garland II Auditorium.
If you are interested in
holding an event in our
beauiful auditorium, contact
Doug at Doug.Stebbins@
thorntonacademy.org or
207-282-3361 ext.4222.

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