by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Jane Farnol
From the comic genius of Ken Ludwig, "Shakespeare In Hollywood" is a celebration of stage and screen!
It's 1934, and celebrated director Max Reinhardt is planning to film Shakespeare's most famous comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" to bring culture to tinseltown. He must quickly learn to deal with studio bosses, blonde bombshells, Hollywood stars, the press, and the newly formed Hays Commission! Will he be able to complete his film before it gets shut down by high strung actors and zealous censors? Help is on the way from the magical realm as Oberon, the king of fairies and his trusty sidekick Puck land amid the glitz and glamour of show biz—with raucous results. The mischievous magic of moviedom sparkles in this hilarious comic romp.
STARRING:
Adam Battelstein • Abi Heydenburg • Christopher Bird • Jennifer Wallace • Bob Roda • Rebecca Annalise • Rob Pawlikowski • Rebecca Cebollero • Billy Anderson • Chris Fay • Tim Breslin • Tony Benedetti • Tom Heydenburg • Ron Malyszka • Vincent D'Ambrosio
Brookfield Theatre's 2024 Season is made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts; Support has also been provided to Brookield Theatre from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature; Along with the generous donations of our many supporters and subscribers.
Book by Thomas Meehan, Mel Brooks
Music & Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Directed by Craig David Rosen
Musical Director Sarah Fay
Choreographed by Craig & Jessica Chesbro
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by Heidi Schreck
Directed by Beth Bonnabeau
Starring Alicia Dempster
Music and Book by James Valcq
Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley
Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff
Director & Musical Director Steven Oliveri
Free preview for seniors Thurs., Sept. 12 at 8PM Auditions June 16 & 17, 2024
By Tim Firth
Based on the Miramax motion picture by Juliette Towhidi and Tim Firth
Directed by Terry Sagedy
Free preview for seniors Thurs., Nov. 7 at 8PM Auditions August 25 & 26, 2024
Brookfield Theatre & Miss Beth's Spotlight present
Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny presented by Miss Beth's Spotlight students, ages 7 through 17.
The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.” Young performers also get the chance to learn a wide range of new theatrical skills, encouraging them to explore this beloved story with creativity and pride.
Shows are on Friday & Saturday, May 3 & 4 at 7pm and Sunday, May 5 at 2pm. Tickets are $15 general/$10 students & seniors
Spotlight is a theatre program for youth ages 7 to 17 led by Beth Bonnabeau. The teen program is designed for high school and college students. It is underwritten by Brookfield Theatre to keep costs low and to make theatre education accessible to all.
Beth has been a childrens theatre educator/director since the early 90's. She received her BA in Theatre in 1989 from SUNY Plattsburgh where she served as President of Alpha Psi Omega, a National Theatre Honors Fraternity, and Vice President of the College Theatre Association. Beth discovered her passion for childrens theatre early. She taught and directed at many local theatres, schools and dance studios and is thrilled to be bringing her very specific skill set to Brookfield Theatre. Beth is known for creating safe spaces for children to express themselves and discover the joys of being part of a family of actors . . . a "no judgement zone" where young people are free to stretch their imaginations and creativity to the max!
Current Covid-19 protocols will be adhered to by our fully vaccinated staff. For more information, please email: brookfieldtheatrect@gmail.com
The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Inc. is an all volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing quality live performances and creative opportunities, rooted in cultural equity, to the Brookfield region. The regular season of shows is chosen to provide a meaningful and entertaining experience that will appeal to a wide ranging audience. Additional workshops and special events are added throughout the year. The Spotlight Program is a low-cost learning experience for young performers. It includes free mentorships for student directors and tuition assistance as needed. Along with live & virtual performances, Brookfield Theatre offers a gallery space for area artists to show their work and provide more depth to the cultural experience. We finish the year with our annual Paddy Awards to honor and thank our supporters and volunteers!
For more information, visit the ABOUT page
To apply for Brookfield Theatre's annual college scholarship for students studying theatre arts, please download the Scholarship Application
Brookfield Theatre announces open auditions for
Callbacks will be scheduled as needed.
Sides will be provided. Auditioners should bring a printed copy of a 16-32 bar cut of musical theatre music for the accompanist. Please clearly mark where the cuts begin and end. Also bring a headshot or recent photo and a list of all schedule conflicts. Rehearsals will be scheduled based on the conflicts listed.
SYNOPSIS:
Newly revised in 2024! A troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folk-inspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness
Music style is folk/country - song samples:
• Ring Around The Moon
• This Wide Woods
Show dates are Sept 13 - July 28 on Friday and Saturday at 8 PM with matinees on Sunday at 2PM. There will be a free preview for area senior citizens on Thursday, Sept 12 at 8 PM. Rehearsals begin in July.
All roles are open and inclusive casting will be emphasized. Brookfield Theatre is looking for actors with a passion for storytelling. Appearances are noted for staging purposes only - actors are welcome to audition for any role. All characters except for Percy speak with a midwestern accent ("without countrified intonations").
• Percy Talbott
"tom boy" f, 20-30 - Lead - Mezzo-Soprano, belt to D, some head voice required - parollee seeking a fresh start
• Hannah Ferguson
f, 55-75 - Supporting - Alto - "flinty" owner of the Spitfire Grill
• Shelby Thorpe
"traditional" f, 20-40 - Supporting - Soprano, high belt to D - worker at the Spitfire Grill
• Caleb Thorpe
m, 30-50 - Supporting - Baritone (top G) - Shelby's husband, out of work quarry foreman
• Sheriff Joe Sutter
m, 20-40 - Supporting - Tenor
• Effy Krayneck
f, 45-65 - Supporting - Alto - Postmaster and busybody
• The Visitor / Eli
m, 30-50 - Supporting - Silent, mysterious
Brookfield Theatre's audition form may be filled out on-line at https://bit.ly/bt-audition or download a pdf at https://brookfieldtheatre.org/BTheatre_Audition.pdf
Audition forms will also be available at the theatre.
For more information, email BrookfieldTheatreCT@gmail.com
See you at auditions!
Brookfield Theatre is a 501(c)(3) all volunteer non-profit arts organization dedicated to producing the highest quality live entertainment and to keeping theatre arts accessible to all. No experience is necessary and all are welcome to audition. We strongly encourage performers of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to audition for our shows. Actors must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by the start of rehearsals or show proof of medical exemption.
For more information on any of our programs and events or for any special requests, please contact us.
Our historic building is located on Route 25
184 Whisconier Rd, Brookfield
adjacent to the Brookfield Library.
The original home of the Paugussett and the historic center of colonial Brookfield, it remains a place for gathering together and creating community.
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