Our Writers
Playwright Deborah Cote Anderson
Playwright Deborah Cote Anderson
Playwright Deborah Cote Anderson
Deborah Cote Anderson began "Timeline" many years ago. She discovered that pounding on a typewriter worked as a form of personal therapy, enabling her to release deep-seated inner feelings by pouring them out onto a page. Before long, enough pages had been generated to begin a book, a few chapters of which she shared with her husband. L
Deborah Cote Anderson began "Timeline" many years ago. She discovered that pounding on a typewriter worked as a form of personal therapy, enabling her to release deep-seated inner feelings by pouring them out onto a page. Before long, enough pages had been generated to begin a book, a few chapters of which she shared with her husband. Later she showed the composition to a good friend, Roland Robinson. Impressed, he suggested that they collaborate and transform the book into a stage play. It is Deborah’s first script, based on some of her real life trials and tribulations.
Born and raised in Rumford, Maine, Deb left to become a successful interior designer, then fashion consultant, until retiring and becoming a playwright.
She and Mark married in 1977 and now enjoy life in Saco, Maine.
Playwright Roland H Robinson
Playwright Deborah Cote Anderson
Playwright Deborah Cote Anderson
Co-writer Roland Hayes Robinson is a university administrator, author, publisher, actor and playwright.
He has appeared in numerous productions including, Bye Bye, Birdie, Home, The Boys Next Door, Anne of Green Gables, Tuck Everlasting, and The Merry Wives of Windsor. Roland has also appeared in three radio plays: At the Cadian Ball, T
Co-writer Roland Hayes Robinson is a university administrator, author, publisher, actor and playwright.
He has appeared in numerous productions including, Bye Bye, Birdie, Home, The Boys Next Door, Anne of Green Gables, Tuck Everlasting, and The Merry Wives of Windsor. Roland has also appeared in three radio plays: At the Cadian Ball, The Merry-Go-Round and Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
He holds a BA in psychology from Fisk University, a MA in clinical psychology from Fisk University, and a MDiv from Harvard University Divinity School. Roland studied neuroscience at Teachers College Columbia University. He also completed the leadership for change certificate program at Boston College.
Roland lives in New Jersey with his wife, Dr. Lisa Johnson and their miniature poodle, Chile.
Our Other Founding Members
Mark Anderson, Producer
Dr. Lisa Johnson-Robinson
TIMELINE Productions LLC
Mark married Gertrude Cote's youngest daughter, Deborah, in 1977. He has vigorously supported this project since reading some of "Timeline's" very first chapters. Retired from his day job in 2016, Mark now manages the company and handles the business end of things. Our 2018 "Timeline" premier was his first production.
He also produced the
2021 video on demand performance.
TIMELINE Productions LLC
Dr. Lisa Johnson-Robinson
TIMELINE Productions LLC
The company was formed in 2015 for the sole purpose of staging Deborah and Roland's original play, "Timeline".
That initial goal was realized in 2018.
Most 2020 live theater performances, including our scheduled New Hampshire shows, had to be cancelled due to the pandemic.
However, we were able to produce a 2021 video on demand production at the
Portsmouth Players' Ring!
Dr. Lisa Johnson-Robinson
Dr. Lisa Johnson-Robinson
Dr. Lisa Johnson-Robinson
Lisa is a founding member of the company and wife of playwright Roland H Robinson. She is the physician representative of the Mother-Baby redesign team at Lenox Hill, a Fellow of the New York Gynecological Society, a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gyneco
Lisa is a founding member of the company and wife of playwright Roland H Robinson. She is the physician representative of the Mother-Baby redesign team at Lenox Hill, a Fellow of the New York Gynecological Society, a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. A member of Brown Memorial Baptist Church, Lisa is active in the Sunday School, Health and Mission ministries.