New Britain Youth Theater
NBYT Announces Auditions for Charlotte’s Web
No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) has announced that it will be holding auditions for young actors for its production of Charlotte’s Web.
NBYT Velveteen Rabbit Final Show
The final of three performances of the No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) production of The Velveteen Rabbit will take place today.
Velveteen Rabbit at Youth Theater
Young actors will perform an original adaptation of the classic story, The Velveteen Rabbit, in three performances in December. Twenty-two children and youth, from ages six to sixteen star in the production by the No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT). The young people have been preparing for their performance since their auditions for the play in […]
NBYT Presenting The Laramie Project
The No Boundaries Youth Theater, which was formerly called the New Britain Youth Theater (NBYT), will present its production of the acclaimed play, The Laramie Project October 19th to 21st. The play, by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of Tectonic Theater Project, is the first of NBYT’s 2018-19 season. NBYT Executive and Artistic Director Darren […]
Fall 2018 Programs and Auditions at NBYT Announced
No Boundaries Youth Theater has announced Fall 2018 programs and auditions as it launches its ninth season. On September 10th and 12th, No Boundaries Youth Theater, formerly called the New Britain Youth Theater (NBYT) will hold auditions for its original musical adaptation of The Velveteen Rabbit. The auditions will be held at the Holmes School at 2150 […]
Auditions for Teen Theatrical Production of “The Laramie Project” at NBYT Jul 30 and Aug 1
NBYT has announced upcoming auditions for its Teen Company presentation of The Laramie Project, the highly acclaimed play by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of Tectonic Theater Project. Darren Farrington, Executive and Artistic Director of the No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT), formerly called the New Britain Youth Theater, said that, “The Laramie Project is the most serious drama that […]
New Britain Youth Theater Presents “The Gnome” Apr 20th to 22nd
“What do a lemon tree, a dank closet, and a nine-headed dragon have in common?” asks the New Britain Youth Theater (NBYT). “All three are important to the plot of New Britain Youth Theater’s new original comedy “The Gnome”!” “The Gnome” features the talents of nineteen children, ages six to twelve. The family-friendly comedy will […]
New Britain Youth Theater Announces Auditions for “The Gnome”
The New Britain Youth Theater has announced that it will hold auditions for the play, “The Gnome” on January 15th and 17th, 2018. The Museum says that “The Gnome” is a story, “Based on a lesser known fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, and adapted by the writers of NBYT’s Unlocked and Penny and the […]
“Annie Jr”at the New Britain Youth Theater Dec 8th, 9th and 10th
Over fifty children, ages five through eighteen are starring in the New Britain Youth Theater production of “Annie Jr”. The play is based on the comic strip that debuted in 1924 and the Broadway production from 1977. Billed as “the World’s Favorite Family Musical””, “Annie Jr” tells the story of the young orphan Annie who […]
New Britain Youth Theater Wins Recognition and Plans Auditions for New Season
The New Britain Youth Theater (NBYT), which begins its eighth season this month with auditions for a December production of “Annie Jr.,” has also announced that it has been named “Best Children’s Theater” by Connecticut Magazine. In its September edition, Connecticut Magazine says that, After putting on three shows in its inaugural season in 2010-11, […]
New Britain Youth Theater’s “The Lion King Jr” Opening on July 28th
The New Britain Youth Theater‘s presentation of Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.” will open on Friday, July 28th at Holmes Elementary School. The NBYT describes the play: Along with Simba, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, and other favorites from Disney’s blockbuster of the screen and stage, over forty children and teens from throughout Connecticut will participate on stage and behind […]
“The Lion King Jr” at Opens New Britain Youth Theater July 28th
New Britain Youth Theater’s presentation of its summer musical, Disney’s “The Lion King Jr”, opens on July 28th. The youth actors will perform the award-winning Broadway hit musical based on the popular Disney film about a lion cub’s journey away from home and back again, set on African savannah. Over forty children and teens participating on stage […]
“Summer of Love” at the New Britain Youth Theater
New Britain Youth Theater plans to celebrate a “Summer of Love” with its performances in the summer of 2017. Romeo and Juliet The Teen Company of the central Connecticut youth theater will perform Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, on the grounds of the nationally-acclaimed New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA) at 56 Lexington […]
Mark Twain’s “The Prince and the Pauper” at New Britain Youth Theater
The New Britain Youth Theater‘s next production on stage is Mark Twain classic “The Prince and the Pauper”, with a theatrical twist. As the New Britain Youth Theater describes the Play, In the play, when a group of neighborhood girls and boys visit Twain at home, he narrates and passes out parts, and the children […]
Gerratana Announces Arts Funding For New Britain
Press Pool Article “Our local arts organizations are vital to the health and growth of our communities,” said Senator Terry Gerratana (D-New Britain), announcing grants that will be awarded to local arts organizations. Three New Britain organizations, the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, the New Britain Museum of American Art and the New Britain Youth Theater are to […]
Summer Programming at New Britain Youth Theater
Press Pool Article The warmer weather will soon bring summer vacation for New Britain’s kids. Looking forward to this, the New Britain Youth Theater has announced programs and performances for spring and summer, with classes including acting skills, improv, puppetry, and musical theater. There will be performances from the works of Beatrix Potter, author of the “Peter Rabbit” children’s […]
New Britain Youth Theater to Hold Romeo and Juliet Auditions
News Brief Flower power, doves and hawks, draft card burning, miniskirts, high society and counter-culture, and the Summer of Love will be the background for an upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet by the Teen Company of New Britain Youth Theater. The company will hold auditions for Romeo and Juliet on Monday, February […]
Youth Theater Brings Enrichment To New Britain
By Olivia Jablonski, Managing Editor Theater can encourage the young minds of children and adolescents by giving them the ability to think creatively of bright ideas and to collaborate with one another on teamwork. It can also foster self-confidence and their self-esteem, and also develop social and academic skills through their involvement in a program […]