The Wind in the Willows had a great rehearsal period and production run thanks to director Jill Luberto. Here are just a few photos from the performances. For more visit NCTC’s Facebook page.
Join NCTC for our next production—Disney’s High School Musical—on July 22 through 25!
NCTC has begun registration for Spring Classes. For the first time, a class in theatre improvisation is offered for young actors, as well as a Saturday morning class for preschoolers. Certain classes are also offered again in conjunction with the Newington Parks and Recreation Department.
Theatre classes beginning in March include: Creative Play (ages 3-5); Beginning Drama I: Travels Around the World (ages 5-8); Beginning Drama II: Introduction to Stage Techniques (ages 8-12); and Theatre Improvisation Workshop (ages 8-16). All repeating classes may be taken more than once, as teachers will adjust activities to challenge both new and returning students.
Dance classes beginning this month include: Beginning Dance I: Let’s Dance (ages 3-5); Beginning Dance II: Dancing Stars (ages 5-8); and Broadway’s Best: Dancing for Actors (ages 8-16).
NCTC programs listed in the Newington Parks and Recreation Spring Program Guide include sessions of Creative Play for Preschoolers, Let’s Dance, and Broadway’s Best.
All theatre and dance classes will be held at NCTC at 743 North Mountain Road in Newington. For schedules, detailed class descriptions, and downloadable registration forms, please visit the NCTC website at www.nctcarts.org. Registration for classes offered in conjunction with the Newington Parks and Recreation Department may also be made through that office.
This summer, NCTC is offering two great summer programs for children ages 8 to 14, and registration for both programs has already begun!
SUMMER STAGE is an all-day four-week program, beginning Monday, June 28, in which children will work with acting, dance, and music instructors to prepare a fully-staged production of Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL directed by Christa Pizzoferrato. Half of each day will be devoted to classes in acting, music, and dance, with the other half spent rehearsing for the performance. Pizzoferrato co-directed last year’s summer production of Seussical, and is also director of NCTC touring productions of The Secret Garden, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella.
SUMMER STOCK is also an all-day program, but is held for three weeks beginning Monday, July 26. In this high-energy, creative program, children will work with acting, dance, and music instructors—plus occasional guest artists from Broadway—to create their own musical production to perform. Last year, guests included Broadway cast members from The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, and Wicked.
Registrations for both programs are now being accepted. Enrollment for both programs is limited to thirty-five, and spaces do fill quickly! All programs run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays at the theatre’s performance, rehearsal and education facility at 743 North Mountain Road in Newington. For the first time this year, extended hours are available beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. for an additional cost. For more information or to register, call 860-666-6282 or visit www.nctcarts.org.
NCTC has begun accepting students for a Broadway Show Choir to rehearse and perform this spring.
Using scores from Broadway musicals, Broadway Show Choir participants will rehearse and perform as a musical theatre choir that will offer both group and solo opportunities. Direction will be given in voice development, diction, harmony, stage presence, and other aspects of chorale performance. Broadway Show Choir is open to ages 8 to 18, and no audition or prior experience with NCTC is necessary. The program will conclude with a performance for invited family and friends and a possible public performance in the community.
Broadway Show Choir will be led by musical director Richard Diamond and stage director Christa Pizzoferrato. Richard has been a music teacher at colleges and secondary schools in Connecticut and Massachusetts for the last eleven years. At these institutions, he has served as musical director, orchestra conductor, and pianist for many musicals. Christa has directed the Newington Children’s Theatre Touring Company for the past three years (The Secret Garden, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella) and will direct the Summer Stage and Summer Stock programs at NCTC this summer.
Rehearsals will be held at NCTC at 743 North Mountain Road in Newington on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. beginning on March 4. Registration forms are available on the NCTC website at www.nctcarts.org. For more information about this or other programs and family entertainment at NCTC, visit our website or call (860) 666-NCTC (6282).
If Colin Craven can make it out of his chair, you can make it to NCTC to see The Secret Garden! Performances continue in Newington through February 7, 2010. Remaining shows are Friday, February 5 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, February 6 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, February 7 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for children, students, and seniors. Shows often do sell out, so please call the theatre at 860-666-NCTC (6282) to reserve tickets.
In the photo, Mary Lennox (Molly Menner) watches as Colin (Thomas Rattigan) learns to walk. Looking on are Dickon (Michael Luszczak) and Mrs. Sowerby (Marissa Sullivan).
