Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Seussical the Musical Jr. at NEYT - Enroll now!


There is still time to enroll in Seussical The Musical Jr. at NEYT! This is an open enrollment production, meaning anyone that registers will receive a role that highlights their unique talents! Secure your spot in this fun, whacky, colorful production today by visiting https://www.neyt.org/2024-season#seussical


Rehearsals begin January 23rd and run Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3:45pm-5:45pm

Directed by Shelley Park, Assistant Directed and Choreographed by Daniel McNamara, Music Directed by Debbie Grossman.

Thursday, March 16, 2023

NEYT: Cabaret! March 17-25 - Brattleboro, VT


New England Youth Theater (NEYT) is thrilled to present CABARET!

Book by Joe Masteroff
Based on the play by John Van Druten and
Stories by Christopher Isherwood
Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb

Opening March 17th and playing for two weekends!

Directed by Rebecca Waxman, with choreography by Shoshana Bass and Music Direction from Bob Thies, this show will be a feast for the eyes and ears.*

With a trailblazing book and score, this musical brilliantly confronts morality, prejudice and political upheaval with deliciously snappy songs and cheeky wit.  Find out for yourself why this show is universally adored…. and discover the immediacy a young cast can bring to an iconic story.

*There are mature themes in this play, though largely implied or ‘offstage’. There are no carnal actions, and most innuendos will be un-noticed by younger viewers. Like the Cabaret film, the show content merits a PG rating as it contains risqué implications, alcohol, aggression and antisemitism.

8 PERFORMANCES
Friday, March 17th at 7pm
Saturday, March 18th at 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, March 19th at 2pm
Thursday, March 23rd at 7pm
Friday, March 24th at 7pm
Saturday, March 25th at 2pm & 7pm

NEYT -- 100 Flat Street, Brattleboro, VT

Tickets available at NEYT.org

Sunday, December 11, 2022

December 16-17-18, 2022 Revels North: A New England Midwinter Revels



Revels North presents A New England Midwinter Revels, a festive celebration of stories, songs, and dances highlighting New England, Revels, and Abenaki traditions. 

Four performances at the Lebanon Opera House on December 16th, 17th & 18th with our incredible cast and guest artists The Vox Hunters, Jeff Warner, and two amazing Abenaki artists, James Bruchac and Jesse Bowman Bruchac.

You are all invited to join us around the campfire for a special celebration of New England, Revels and Abenaki traditions. As one year ends, and another begins, you will be taken on a magical journey of stories, songs and dance that celebrate one of the most important things - community - as our fictional town celebrates their annual midwinter celebrations for the first time in two years.

Through the eyes of a new family in town you will be introduced to mysterious stories, exciting dances, loveable characters and glorious songs that regularly frequent this annual gathering. From the mystical Abbots Bromley Horn Dancers and delightful Lord of the Dance to the spellbinding Mummers Play and poignant poem, The Shortest Day, you will come away with that warm fuzzy festive feeling that only Midwinter Revels can bring. So join us for this very special celebration of new beginnings, old traditions and community which has been a family favorite of the Upper Valley since 1975.

SHOWTIMES

Friday 16th December: 7pm

Saturday 17th December: 2pm & 7pm

Sunday 18th December: 2pm


GUEST ARTISTS

Hailing from the great state of Rhode Island, The Vox Hunters, Armand Aromin and Benedict Gagliardim are seekers and singers of old songs, cultivators of local music, and chronic multi-instrumentalists. They are touted as strong tradition-bearers in their generation, and their genuine affinity for the music is evident in the emotion they draw from it. With a pair of oft-harmonizing voices tastefully garnished with fiddle, free-reeds, and tenor guitar, The Vox Hunters offer an all-natural connection to the living tradition of folk music.

The incredible musician, singer, storyteller and Country Dance & Song Society Lifetime Achievement Award winner Jeff Warner is among the nation’s foremost performer/interpreters of traditional music. His songs from the lumber camps, fishing villages and mountain tops of America connect 21st century audiences with the everyday lives–and artistry–of 19th century Americans. “Providing more than just rich entertainment, Jeff will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the land you live in” (Caffé Lena, Saratoga, NY). His songs, rich in local history and a sense of place, bring us the latest news from the distant past.

James Bruchac is an award winning author, storyteller, cultural educator, and Director of The Ndakinna Education Center in Greenfield Center NY. A citizen of the Nulhegan Abenaki Nation, for the last three decades, Mr. Bruchac, like other members of his well-known family, have been offering cultural and wilderness-based programs for people of all ages. Along with presenting at hundreds of schools, he has also performed at the Smithsonian Discover Theater, John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, as well as dozens of Folk and Storytelling festivals across the United States. Academically, Mr. Bruchac holds a bachelor's degree in American Studies from Skidmore College.

Jesse Bowman Bruchac is a Nulhegan Abenaki Citizen, language keeper, storyteller & musician. He has written several bilingual books in the language and teaches the Abenaki language at the Ndakinna Education Center, the University of Southern Maine, and is the director of the School of Abenaki at Middlebury College. As a musician he has worked in film & recorded several collections of traditional songs using drum, rattle and flute. He has opened for such notable acts as The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, and at Woodstock ’94.

Saturday, June 25, 2022

7/16/22 - Brattleboro House Concert with Alex Cumming

























Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 4:00pm in Brattleboro, Vermont

Alex Cumming has made his mark on the folk scene with his rhythmic dance-able accordion style, strong voice and his fun and engaging stage presence. Alex will regale us with music from across the UK, New England and Appalachia.

Sliding scale suggested donation $5 - $20 at the door.

Please EMAIL DCGrossmanArts@gmail.com if you would like to attend. Guests will be sent the exact address and further details.

NOTE: This concert will be held outdoors, weather-permitting.


Sunday, June 19, 2022

6/22/22 - Brattleboro House Concert with Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante


Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022 at 7:30pm 
chez Grossman/Peel, Brattleboro, Vermont

Rough as a riot, soft as sea spray, international duo Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante (see below) bring a breath of salt air to any stage. Their collaborative effort, marked by evocative instrumentals, strong vocals and original arrangements support an array of mostly maritime, mostly new material.

Whether they sing about the past or the present, the Bay or Beyond, Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante are delighted to share a few hours of music, merriment and (sometimes) mayhem.

Be ready to sing along!

NOTE: Due to limited space, reservations are required. Please EMAIL DCGrossmanArts@gmail.com if you would like to attend. Guests will be sent the exact address and further details.

Donations for the performers encouraged, accepted at the door.

EVENT LINK


ABOUT THE PERFORMERS

Singer/songwriter Janie Meneely brings her nautical perspective to the world of folk music and storytelling, celebrating the maritime history, characters, and traditions of the Chesapeake Bay region where she was born and raised. From the somber Oyster Wife about the infamous Chesapeake Bay oyster wars to the turn-about tale of ladies on the loose in Twiddles, her songs inform as much as they entertain, chronicling the stories of Bay watermen or poking fun at sailors’ traditions.

In 2015, she partnered with Dutch-born guitarist Rob van Sante who lends his knack for melodies and flair for vocal harmony to Meneely’s compositions. Commonly seen performing with the likes of Alan Reid (of The Battlefield Band) or John Conolly (who penned the maritime favorite Fiddler’s Green), Rob draws deep from the well of traditional music, often supplanting his virtuoso guitar with spellbinding a cappella renditions of gems he’s collected during a lifetime of performing around the world.

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Volunteer for the 2021 Christmas Revels (Glen Echo, MD)

DC-area folks - want to see this year's Christmas Revels for FREE? They are looking for volunteers to help with ushering and selling merchandise. Details here: https://revelsdc.org/get-involved/volunteer/