Oddfellows Playhouse is a long-standing youth performing art

Oddfellows Playhouse

Oddfellows Playhouse is a long-standing youth performing arts organization located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown, Connecticut. Established in 1975, this registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit is dedicated to fostering creativity and personal growth in young people through high-quality theater and circus arts. The playhouse serves as a vibrant community hub, offering a wide range of educational programs for children and teens. The organization provides diverse opportunities including after-school classes, workshops, and specialized repertory companies for various age groups. Specialties include circus arts, movement, musical theater, and acting, highlighted by the annual Children's Circus of Middletown. Through partnerships like the Oddbridge program with Middletown Public Schools, they offer accessible extracurricular support, including transportation and supervised activities for local students. As a Guidestar-verified nonprofit, Oddfellows Playhouse is committed to inclusivity and provides financial aid to ensure all youth can participate in their programs. Families can expect a supportive, creative environment where young performers build confidence and skills through professional instruction and collaborative stage productions.

Middlesex County

Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Middletown

Connecticut

Oddfellows Playhouse is a long-standing youth performing arts organization located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown, Connecticut. Established...

DURHAM, CT — Region 13 officials are considering <a href="http://www.myrecordjournal.com/news/towntimes/durhammiddlefieldnews/10091979-154/sports-drawing-attention-in-district-13-budget.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">combining the Coginchaug Regional High School football team with another school</a> to boost the number of players and save some money, reports the Meriden Record-Journal.Such a move would likely not occur during the 2017-18 school year, but officials say that the team could possibly see benefits from merging with Nathan Hale-Ray High School in nearby Moodus.The Coginchaug team will likely have fewer than 25 returning players next season, according to the publication.<a href="http://www.myrecordjournal.com/news/towntimes/durhammiddlefieldnews/10091979-154/sports-drawing-attention-in-district-13-budget.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to read the full story on the Meriden Record-Journal website.

DURHAM, CT — Region 13 officials are considering <a href="http://www.myrecordjournal.com/news/towntimes/durhammiddlefieldnews/10091979-154/sports-drawing-attention-in-district-13-budget.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">combining the Coginchaug Regional High School football team with another school</a> to boost the number of players and save some money, reports the Meriden Record-Journal.

Such a move would likely not occur during the 2017-18 school year, but officials say that the team could possibly see benefits from merging with Nathan Hale-Ray High School in nearby Moodus.The Coginchaug team will likely have fewer than 25 returning players next season, according to the publication.

<a href="http://www.myrecordjournal.com/news/towntimes/durhammiddlefieldnews/10091979-154/sports-drawing-attention-in-district-13-budget.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to read the full story on the Meriden Record-Journal website.

Rich Kirby

Durham-Middlefield

Coginchaug Regional HS Considers Merging Football

The Coginchaug team reportedly will likely have fewer than 25 returning players next season.