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Portland Ovations
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We speak with Aimee Petrin Executive & Artistic Director of Portland Ovations.

Portland Ovations, its 92-year old history as a performance arts non-profit in Maine, and what exciting performances are lined up for the 2022-2023 season that just began, including Broadway shows!

Aimee Petrin is the Executive & Artistic Director of Portland Ovations and the dynamic leader of this iconic nonprofit. There is additional information on Portland Ovations’ website, including the entire 92-year history of the performances that Portland Ovations has brought to Maine since the 1930s:

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