A Review by Christina Koomen Susan Poulin’s Ida LeClair Proves Laughter Never Goes Out of Style. There are certain characters who become more than characters—they become old friends. For audiences throughout Maine and New England, Susan Poulin’s wonderfully outspoken, warmhearted and slightly off-kilter Ida LeClair is certainly one of them. In A WICKED GOOD TIME, …
Two new projects, two new venues! I’m really looking forward to performing in 2026, and have some fun things lined up. I’m kicking off the year with a new project called Love Lessons at The Footlights Theatre in Falmouth, ME, February 14 & 15 at 2:00. That’s right, Valentine’s Day, which happens to be Gordon …
Greetings, I thought I’d send out a year end newsletter. Haven’t done that in a while. Despite, or maybe because of world events, 2025 was a richly creative year for Poolyle Productions. In January, I was asked by Michael Tobin of Footlights Theatre if I might be willing to create a show dealing with death …
I’m happy to be included in vol. 7 of Resonance, a Franco-American Literary journal. Steven Riel asked such thoughtful questions, and I had a great time answering them. Whenever I have a chance like this to reflect upon my work and creative life, I learn something about myself. The whole process is enriching. Thank you …
It was comfortably air conditioned inside the theater, but the show onstage was hot! Down to the A&P, a new play by Susan Poulin and Gordon Carlisle, is now playing at the Footlights Theatre (Falmouth, ME) through August 23rd. I had never seen Ida LeClair, the Maine Goddess of Comedy (as described by a patron …
On May 16, 2019, during a joint session of the Maine State Legislature, I was inducted into the Franco-American Hall of Fame. I can’t believe I’ve had the privilege of creating and performing for almost thirty years! It was such an honor to have my body of work recognized like that and to be included …
Gordon received a Percent for Art commission which was installed February 26, 2019 at the new Waldo Justice Center in Belfast, Maine. Entitled “From Bald Rock Mountain, Lincolnville,” it’s the first thing you see when you walk in the door. Visit Gordon’s blog to see photos.
Susan’s interview 207 WCSH6 with Kathleen Shannon (click on image below to watch the interview)
Islandport Press, September 28, 2012 Meet Susan Poulin: writer, actress, and, of course, creative force behind Ida LeClair Click here to read article online →
Find your ‘inner moose’ and relax with a new Maine book Bangor Daily News, by Aislinn Sarnacki, Sept. 30, 2012 FINDING YOUR INNER MOOSE: IDA LECLAIR’S GUIDE TO LIVIN’ THE GOOD LIFE by Susan Poulin, September 2012, Islandport Press, 256 pages, paperback, $16.95. Ida LeClair isn’t a real person, but she is a true character. …