Preview of 'Brigadoon' at Torrington High School

Press release

Torrington High School Student Theatre will be presenting Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon on the Little Theatre stage at Torrington High School on May 2, 3 and 4. This classic musical tells the tale of the magical Scottish village of Brigadoon which only appears to outsiders once every hundred years. Brigadoon was the first musical presented on the Little Theatre stage in 1970 and will be the last musical presented on that stage as Torrington Public Schools looks forward to the opening of its new 7-12 school building with an all new theater facility.

The lead roles of Tommy Albright and Fiona MacLaren are played by sophomore Nathan Pepler and senior Abigail Foulds. The two sing such famous duets as “Almost Like Being in Love” and “The Heather on the Hill”. Abbey Young (Meg), Tristan Thompson (Jeff Douglas), Angel West (Charlie Dalrymple)) and Freyja Harrell (Jean MacLaren) round out the supporting cast with Ace VonRichtofen (MacLaren), Xavier Vega (Archie Beaton), Luke Le (Harry Beaton), and Gio Quinones (Stuart Dalrymple).

The show is directed by Torrington Drama Teacher Veronica Gelormino with Musical Direction by Choral Teacher Connor Sullivan. Sybil Chamberlin, THS Drama Teacher choreographed with student choreographers: Leah Fosbrook, Ace VonRichthofen, and Freyja Harrell. Stephen Zwart, THS Math Teacher, headed the student- led set and technical crew. Set design was envisioned and implemented by senior Natalie Cox and Stage Management is by senior Ella Campas-Hathaway and junior Gyilenn Arce. Lighting design is by senior Leah Fosbrook. Assistant to Ella and the director are Stage Manager junior Sophia Sedlak. Anesa Asipi is the assistant to the choreographer.

The show is produced by THS Student Theater production team which includes senior Elise Petro and Leah Fosbrook and junior Natalie Knox, led by THS Online Learning director Cindy Zwart, who worked extensively with the Torrington High School Alumni Cathy Dobos and Susan Pelchat (THS Class of 1972).

Brigadoon show dates are Thursday May 2, Friday May 3, and Saturday May 4 with show times at 7 p.m. and an additional matinee on May 4th at 2 p.m. The Saturday, May 4th evening show is designated Alumni Night and all THS alumni are encouraged to attend. Tickets may be purchased in advance at thsstudenttheater.ludus.com or by contacting czwart@torrington.org. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students/seniors. Tickets will also be on sale at the door the night of the performances.