Thursday June 28, 2012

BRATTLEBORO -- New England Youth Theatre presents its Summer Melodrama Festival: Part 1 performances on June 29 and 30 and July 1. Jane Baker and Nick Bombicino share directing duties.

"Le Moustache" was written by Nick Bombicino and Harry Poster, and is directed by Bombicino with Shannon Ward. "Le Moustache" will be presented Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 6 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.

"Snow White: A Fairy Fail" was written by Jane Baker, who directs with Alex Luckham. "Snow White: a Fairy Fail" runs Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m.

Tickets are $7 and may be purchased in advance at www.neyt.org or at the NEYT box office in person or by phone at 802-246-6398, on Wednesdays from noon to 5 p.m. The shows play at New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat St.

New England Youth Theatre is an accessible theater, with accommodations for wheelchairs, and Assistive Listening Devices for patrons who are hard of hearing.

‘Godspell’ runs
July 6-14

BRATTLEBORO -- The New England Youth Theatre presents "Godspell," the groundbreaking rock musical based loosely on the Gospels and parables of Jesus, with performances July 6-14 at NEYT, 100 Flat St.

NEYT will present a sneak peek at scenes of "Godspell," as well as other scenes, sketches and songs, on Tuesday, July 3, at 7 p.m., on the Brattleboro Common, as part of the Summer Art in the Parks.

Conceived

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and originally directed by John Michael Tebelak, with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, "Godspell" is one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time.

It is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love. "Godspell" boasts a string of well-loved songs, led by "Day By Day," "Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "All For The Best," "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O Man" and "By My Side," as the parables of Jesus Christ come humanly and hearteningly to life.

It is a show full of color, sight gags, magic and beautiful and moving theatrical music. NEYT adds a layers of clowning, acrobatics, and wonder to this time-honored gem as Stephen Stearns directs the senior company, accompanied by a live rock ‘n’ roll pit band. Musical direction is by Alli Lubin, and choreography is by Jen Moyse.

Performances of "Godspell" are Friday, July 6, at 7 p.m., Saturday, July 7, at 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday, July 8, at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 10 through Saturday, July 14, at 7 p.m., with a matinee on Saturday, July 14, at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for seniors, and $9 for students and may be purchased at www.neyt.org or at the NEYT Box Office in person, or by phone at 802-246-6398, from noon to 5 p.m., on Wednesdays.