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Father becomes the corporation’s president, a position he held for 33 years.1978 Olney Theatre is recognized as the official State Summer Theater of Maryland.1986 Father Hartke passes away.

The money was to be used for much needed improvements to the facilities and to realize Father Hartke’s goal of operating year-round.1993 Olney adds two shows to its season, now beginning production in April and ending around late October.

Maryland State Arts Council designated Olney a “major arts organization,” making it the only arts institution outside of Baltimore to hold such status at the time.

The theater was a five-show summer stock theater on the straw-hat circuit, along with 238 other theaters around the country.1949 Players, Inc.(now known as National Players, OTC's touring company), is created by Father Gilbert V.Hartke to bring live theater and educational programming to students and public audiences across the United States and overseas.1952 C.Y.Stephens invites Father Hartke to come to Olney for a meeting where he is asked to take over the theater.

He renews emphasis on 20th century American classics, musical theater, new works, and area premieres.1998-1999 Olney Theatre Center celebrates the 50th consecutive touring year of National Players.

His work combined with the directorial talents of Robert Moore, Leo Brady, and Jim Waring draws large audiences, favorable reviews, and a profit of nearly $7,000 in 1956.1960 After the production of Roshomon (directed by Robert Moore), Stephens tells Father Hartke that he will give him the theater.

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