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Blood At The Root
by Dominique Morriseau
directed by Renee Sutherland
STARRING
Nathaly Abreu, Lizzy Booth, Ben Frazer,
Trishawn Paul, Kevoy Somerville, Ruby White,
Kristin Aug, and Chris Fay
September 10, 11, 12, 17 & 18
Friday & Saturday at 8PM, Sunday matinees at 2PM
Free preview for area senior citizens on Thurs., Sept. 9 at 8PM
THE SHOW:
When a black student disrupts the status quo at her high school by occupying space typically reserved for white students, her community erupts in hate speech, violence, and chaos. Inspired by a series of incidents, media reporting, and social action in Jena Louisiana in 2007, Dominique Morisseau’s play scrutinizes the intrinsic links between justice, bias, and identity. Moving, lyrical, and bold, "Blood at the Root" probes the complexities of race, individual freedoms, and what justice means when biases have been normalized.
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The Taming of the Shrew
Virtual Theatredirected by Jane Farnol
Virtual Theatre - Fall 2021
This past year we learned the value of including virtual theatre. We are happy to be back with another wonderful interpretation of Shakespeare's classic plays! More information coming soon!
Love Letters
by A.R. Gurney
starring Gwen Arment
and Steve Bellida
October 1, 2 & 3
a special fundraiser for the Brookfield Library Foundation
at Brookfield Theatre
Show dates and prices:
Friday October 1st - 7:30pm show
Premium Seats - $100
House Seats - $75
Friday night's show will be immediately followed by a complimentary prosecco toast and refreshments under the tent
Cash bar to benefit Brookfield Theatre, subject to Covid restrictions
Saturday October 2nd - 7:30pm show
House Seats - $60
Cash bar to benefit Brookfield Theatre, subject to Covid restrictions
Sunday October 3rd - 2pm show
House Seats - $50
Cash bar to benefit Brookfield Theatre, subject to Covid restrictions
About The Show
Love Letters opened in 1988, first performed at the New York City Library by the author, A.R. Gurney, and Holland Taylor. Love Letters was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
The play centers on two characters, Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III who began writing letters to each other in boarding school. The actors sit side by side and read the notes, letters and cards in which over nearly 50 years, they discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats that have passed between them throughout their lives.
About The Actors
Gwen Arment and Steve Belida are Broadway actors and producers. Gwen is a producer of The Prom and Come from Away currently on Broadway. Gwen and Steve have enjoyed Brookfield as their home away from the bustle of New York City for many years and have offered to give back to Brookfield by performing Love Letters as a fundraiser for the Brookfield Library Foundation.
We are so grateful for their generosity!
About The Brookfield Library Foundation
The Brookfield Library Foundation is committed to raising funds for a new library in Brookfield. The Brookfield Library opened its 9,600 square foot library in 1975 at the current location. The building was designed to accommodate a collection of 35,000 items. Today's collection of 65,000 means that the building is bursting at the seams and can no longer meet the demand for seating, work, study and quiet space, additional technology, and community meeting space. The library hasn't been modernized, or expanded in 46 years despite significant increases in the Towns population and library use. Its time to invest in a new library.
More information at https://www.brookfieldlibraryfoundation.org/
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[title of show]
music & lyrics by Jeff Bowen
book by Hunter Bell
directed/musical directed by David Anctil
choreographer Faith Fernandes
stage manager Sarah Denn
starring Nick Mason, Rob Bassett, Jami Valzania, Jennifer Beveridge,
and featuring Oyeniran Oyedeji as Larry
October 15, 16, 17, 22 & 23
This Obie Award winning musical follows Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers in New York, who enter an upcoming New York Musical Theatre Festival. Though the submission deadline is only three weeks away, they make a pact to write an original musical in that time as a writing exercise. The two recruit their friends Susan and Heidi to help with the project. We see their dreams and doubts unfold as they struggle to blend creativity and friendship and finish the show on time.
[title of show] is, above all, a love letter to musical theatre and to the joy of collaboration.
[title of show] opens Friday, October 15 with performances Fri. and Sat. nights at 8pm and Sun. at 2pm through October 23. Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 for students & seniors, available at the box office or online at www.BrookfieldTheatre.org. There will be a free preview for area senior citizens on Thursday, October 14 at 8pm.
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Dot
by Colman Domingo
directed by Beth Young
December 10, 11, 12, 17 & 18
Auditions tentatively scheduled for SEPT. 26 & 27.
Miss Beth's
Spotlight
Spotlight is our low-cost theatre program for youth ages 7 to 17 led by Beth Bonnabeau. 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!
All Together Now!
Registration Now Open!
Brookfield Theatre & Miss Beth's Spotlight
presents
All Together Now!
Created by Music Theatre International to celebrate a return to local theatre. Join over 1,500 organization worldwide in presenting this unique cabaret concert with final performances on Sat., Nov. 13 at 2PM and Sun., Nov. 14 at 7PM at Brookfield Theatre
Classes begins Sept. 15
Tuition: $385*
Limit 20 students age 7-16
Wed. 4 pm - 6 pm & Sat. 10 am - 1 pm
*scholarships available
All Covid-19 protocols will be adhered to by our fully vaccinated staff. Keeping everyone safe is our priority! For more information, please email: brookfieldtheatrect@gmail.com
Registration Open - 10% Discount if paid by Sept. 1st!
Virtual Theatre
Visit Brookfield Theatre's YouTube channel for a wide range of virtual performances.
Featured video: Richard II Preview from March 2021.
Auditions
Download the Audition Form. Submissions are accepted anytime and all are welcome. Completed forms can be emailed to BrookfieldTheatreCT@gmail.com.
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Upcoming Auditions
Sun. & Mon., Sept. 26 & 27 @ 7PMBrookfield Theatre announces open auditions for
"Dot"
by Colman DomingoDirected by BETH YOUNG
SHOW DATES: Dec. 10, 11, 12, 17, & 18AUDITIONS
Auditions will be held in-person on Sunday, Sept. 26 and Monday, Sept. 27 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Brookfield Theatre, 184 Whisconier Rd. in Brookfield, CT. Brookfield Theatre’s audition form is located HERE and can be completed either in advance or upon arrival.ABOUT THE SHOW
The holidays are always a wild family affair at the Shealy house. But this year, Dotty and her three grown children gather with more than exchanging presents on their minds. As Dotty struggles to hold on to her memory, her children must fight to balance care for their mother and care for themselves. This twisted and hilarious new play grapples unflinchingly with aging parents, midlife crises, and the heart of a West Philly neighborhood.CASTING
• Dot - Female, 65+, Black/African Descent - The matriarch of the Shealy family, she has been suffering with the effects of aging yet, at her best, is still a force of nature
• Shelly - Female, 35 - 45, Black/African Descent - The serious older sister, lawyer and caregiver for her mother, obsessed about doing it all
• Donnie - Male, 35 - 45, Black/African Descent - The middle child, music critic, married to Adam, coming to terms with the gap between his dreams and his reality
• Averie - Female, 30 - 40, Black/African Descent - The boisterous youngest child, working on becoming an "influencer", struggling with responsibilities
• Jackie - Female, 35 - 45, White/European Descent - High school girlfriend of Donnie's, visiting the old neighborhood for the holidays, searching for direction at a crossroad in life
• Adam - Male, 35 - 45, all ethnicities - Donnie's husband, confident and athletic, unaware of his mid-life crisis
• Fidel - Male, 20 - 40, all ethnicities - Dot's caregiver, an immigrant seeking a new lifeBrookfield 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. Actors must be fully vaccinated by the start of rehearsals or show proof of medical exemption.
About
Brookfield Theatre
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 to the Brookfield region. Our 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 theatre program for young performers ages 8 to 15. It is taught by Beth Bonnabeau (Miss Beth) with student assistants offering quality learning and mentoring opportunities to area youth. 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 of theater-goers. We finish each season with the annual Paddy Awards to thank sponsors, performers, and volunteers—and to celebrate!
Many
Thanks!
Your support helps us to provide the best quality live and virtual performances while keeping ticket prices low to keep the arts alive in our community.
Sponsors/Donors
Thank you to our 2020-2021 season supporters!
*in memory of Larry Stewart
SEASON SPONSOR
Josephine H. Luicci
FRONT ROW CENTER
Rodney L. White Fdn
Eric & Tony Bosco-Schmidt
ORCHESTRA
Larry & Arlene Coleman
Sandra Haydon
Rick & Paget Haylon
PLATINUM
Carol Cleary / Macerich
Kevin & Mary Pat Kelleher
GOLD
Joseph & Angela Barna
Larry & Arlene Coleman
The Culbreth Family
Bart Geissinger & David Tuttle
Theatre Arts & Opportunities
Elizabeth & Kevin Young
SILVER
David Anctil
Susan Anderheggen
Robert & Janice Belden
Bird-Yuan Giving Fund
Danette & John Bottelsen
The Campbell Family
Rebecca Pokorski-Cebollero
Anthony Chiodo
Paula Culbreth
Stephanie & Mike Daniels
Sarah Fay
Anne & Neil Gardner
Laura & Tom Heydenburg
Carol Hoose
Kristin Hoose
The Hoyt Family
Alfred H. Jennings Jr.*
David Jurman
E Gerald King
Barbara E. Locke*
Donald & Karlene Lombardo
Lou Okell
Roberto Perez
Rebecca Pokorski-Cebollero
Gretchen & Vito Rossi
Terry Sagedy
Thomas Samuels
Ray Sipherd & Anne Marie Foran
David Tabasko
Christopher Wallin
Danuta & Steve Wright
Vincent Young
BRONZE
Maritza Badinelli
Brookfield Arts Commission
Michael Burnett
Anya Caravella
Bennett Cognato
John Cottrell
Kathryn Culbreth
Carol & John DeGiere
Jackie Scotto Fischetto
Susan E. Gabriele*
Elizabeth Gilbert
Abby Hambidge
Maggi Heilweil
Desirae & Brian Kelley
John & Louise Kuran
Diane LaPine
Noah Leibowitz
Sean Latasa
Laurel Lettieri
Valerie Lorimer
Mike Lozier
Peter & Anne Lloyd
Will Mahan
Judy Mangan
Bruce McQueen
Craig David Rosen
Jordan Roy
Joyce Schriebman
Ted Schwartz
Robert R & Susan Smith
Joy Tagliavento
The Waterbury Family
FRIENDS
Gayle Baker, Ashley Brundage, Vivian Cebollero, Roseanne Coppola, Alicia Dempster, Loretta Donovan, Jillian Dyer-Doherty, Chris Fay, Molly Farrell-Savage, Jacklyn Fischetto, Jill Gentile, Anna Hicks, Barbara Kessler, Sean Latasa, Leonard Leibowitz, Peter Lerman, Laurel Lettieri, Will Mahan, Jennifer McCaughan, The Munn Family, Jennifer O'Farrell, Andrew Okell, Anthony & Kristin Papucci, Craig David Rosen, Michele Sacco, Mark Simpson, Asuncion Sosa, Jo-Ann St Leger, Jennifer Titus, Jami Valzania, Deirdra Wallin, Melissa Young
GIFT OF THEATRE GIVERS
Rachel Almeida • William Hunt • Bernadette Parker • Denise Reidy
IN-KIND SERVICES
Arkettype Graphics & Printing • Beyond The Wall • Simpson & Vail • Brian Casella - Vivid Events
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Subscribers
2020-2021 Subscribers
Subscribers receive 1 ticket to each season show with bonus tickets to all Spotlight shows and discounted special events. Get a subscription for 2 or 3 and save even more! Brookfield Theatre thanks show directors and area community theatre presidents with a free subscription
Sherry Asch
Ken Ayoub*
Angela & Joseph Barna*
Tony & Eric Bosco-Schmidt*
Danette & John Bottelsen*
Laurie Boxer
Elizabeth Breitsch*
Anna & Roy Chan*
Anthony Chiodo
Larry & Arlene Coleman*
Susan Corretti
Paula Culbreth*
Christine Daley
Brian DeToma
Purvi Dudhedia
Jane Farnol
Dennis & Diana Filibert*
Anne & Neil Gardner*
Sandra Haydon
Wilda Hayes & Ronald Olsen*
Rick & Paget Haylon*
Cathy & Bill Hunt*
Pamme Jones
Don & Karlene Lombardo*
Margaret & Kevin McLoone**
Larry Meth
Kenneth Ng
Susie Ng
Tara Peterson
Jared Reynolds
Clint & Anne Rickards*
Terry Sagedy
Bettianne Smith
Stacey Snyder
Jeanne & Chris Steers
Steven Stott
Renee Sutherland
Patricia Vallera
Mary & Ron Vallo*
Patricia Villella
Christine Volo*
Deirdra Wallin
Steve & Danuta Wright*
*subscription for 2
**subscription for 3
***subscription for 4
2020 SUBSCRIPTIONS and Gift Certificates will be honored throughout 2021.
Thank you for your continued support!
Members
Lifetime Members
Wendell MacNeal
Larry Stewart*
Barbara Locke
Imelda Roth*
Bill Possidento
Bart Geissinger*
David Tuttle*
Stephanie Skrok Daniels*
Michael Burnett*
Carol Hoose
*past president
2020/2021 Members
David Anctil, Eric Bosco-Schmidt, Tony Bosco-Schmidt, Danette Bottelsen, Arlene Coleman, Larry Coleman, Sarah Denn, Purvi Dudhedia, Jane Farnol, Faith Fernandes, Sandra Haydon, Paget Haylon, Rick Haylon, Donald Lombardo, Karlene Lombardo, Andrew Okell, Lou Okell, Rebecca Pokorski-Cebollero, Doreen Rafferty, Terry Sagedy, Joy Tagliavento
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Internships
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Gallery
The Gallery features the work of area artists. Contact us to be considered for a show. Gallery hours are by appointment due to the pandemic. Our gallery curator is Jeanne Steers.
Zest
On view now.Life, seen from a different perspective.
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