New England Youth Theatre

What if the band was the band? 🤔&nbsp;
Meet HEARTSONG a musical where young performers become the instruments themselves! 🤯&nbsp;
Yes, they become instruments!&nbsp;

A one-of-a-kind musical about teamwork, big choices, and finding your voice. Each participant will have an important, fun role in the story, and the creators of the musical will cast and direct the ensemble.&nbsp; We will read and discuss the script, block and rehearse scenes, learn music, improvise, learn simple choreography and create costumes and set pieces.&nbsp; With focus, generosity and support of each other, performers will learn skills to confidently and collaboratively portray their characters.&nbsp; A final "sharing" for friends and family, a script-in-hand presentation, will take place in the main theater with simple theatrical elements.

HEARTSONG, an hour-long children's musical by Barbara Blatner and Lin Snider, tells of a band of musical instrument middle schoolers who make music by listening to each other’s hearts. When the opportunity arises for one of the band members to gain fame and fortune at the expense of the others, the instruments have to choose between "me" and "we."&nbsp; HEARTSONG asks: What are the lures and realities of being a "star," the consequences of disrespecting and bullying each other, and affirms the joys of collaborating with those of different backgrounds.

Local Event: Heartsong

Windham County

Brattleboro

Vermont

Heartsong

What if the band was the band? 🤔 
Meet HEARTSONG a musical where young performers become the instruments themselves! 🤯 
Yes,...

Ready to Be the Lead in Your Own Summer? Big vocals. Bold movement. A full musical brought to life by you.
This summer, step into a rigorous, high-energy musical theatre experience with Head Over Heels, directed by Gavy Kessler. Designed for ages 13–19, this Senior Company program is your chance to train, rehearse, and perform a complete production—with the support to grow your skills in acting, singing, and dance every step of the way.
Set to the iconic music of The Go-Go's, Head Over Heels is a joyful, rebellious mash-up of Elizabethan romance and punk-era attitude. Expect mistaken identities, self-discovery, love in all its forms—and a royal quest to save a kingdom that’s lost its beat.
No matter your experience level, everyone who enrolls is cast. This is about showing up, stretching your skills, and making something unforgettable—together.
Program Details: Ages 13–19 Rehearsals: July 20 – August 7 Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Performances (6 total): Friday, August 7 at 7 PM Saturday, August 8 at 2 PM &amp; 7 PM Friday, August 14 at 7 PM Saturday, August 15 at 2 PM &amp; 7 PM
Casting Workshops (required for all enrolled students): May 2 &amp; 3 | 10 AM – 12 PM
⚠️ You must be registered for the program to attend casting workshops.&nbsp;

Local Event: Head Over Heels Casting Workshops

Head Over Heels Casting Workshops

Ready to Be the Lead in Your Own Summer? Big vocals. Bold movement. A full musical brought to life by you.
This summer, step...

This&nbsp; beginning sewing class will be taught by Putney Sewing Bee Maven,&nbsp; Melanie Fletcher and Costume Designer/Actor, Azalea Hudson - two of the friendliest and most seasoned seamstress we know! We will be focusing on making wonderful sampler books. This is great for students just starting out and you'll come away with a wonderful memento of your first stitches!&nbsp;
Ages 10 - 19 | June 1-16 Mondays &amp; Tuesdays | 4 PM - 6 PM

Local Event: Beginner Sewing Workshops

Beginner Sewing Workshops

This  beginning sewing class will be taught by Putney Sewing Bee Maven,  Melanie Fletcher and Costume Designer/Actor, Azalea...

Windham

NEYT fosters the growth of young people through the practice of theatre arts in a welcoming, youth-centered community. We aspire for young people to discover the confidence and skills they need to be active participants in creating healthy communities.


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Heartsong

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10:00 AM

New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat St, Brattleboro, VT

Head Over Heels Casting Workshops

MAY

2

10:00 AM

New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat St, Brattleboro, VT

Beginner Sewing Workshops

JUN

1

4:00 PM

New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat St, Brattleboro, VT