12 May, 2024
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“School for Manners” at the Hole in the Wall Theater Through Dec 9th

The Hole in the Wall Theater is performing the original screenplay by Bill Arnold, “School for Manners” until December 9th, 2017. The play, presented under Director Christina Giannelli and Assistant Director Eric Jolicoeur, is introduced by the Theater as, It’s 1910, and hard times are approaching for the estate of Lady Manors: Addison Park. As […]

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“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 […]

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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, […]

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Art Fights Hate – ‘The Laramie Project’ Opens at the Hole in the Wall Theater Sept 22nd

The Hole in the Wall Theater and Director Dennis Hull are presenting ‘The Laramie Project’, by Moises Kaufman and members of Tectonic Theater Company, opening September 22nd. The Laramie Project is set in Laramie, Wyoming after the fatal beating of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard. The Tectonic Theater Company’s website describes the history of the play. […]

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“Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland” Playing at the Hole in the Wall Theater

The Hole in the Wall Theater is presenting “Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland”. The play is an adaptation, by Rachel Teagle, of the famous story by Lewis Carroll. This production is directed by Mary Roane and produced by Elizabeth Hill. The Hole in the Wall invites people to, “Journey down the rabbit hole with Alice in this […]

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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 […]

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Two More Showings of “Travesties” at the Hole in the Wall Theater

News Brief There will be two more chances to see the play, “Travesties” at the Hole in the Wall Theater.  The two showings will be Friday February 17th and Saturday February 18th, both at 8:00pm. The play, by Tom Stoppard, is described by the Theater, “What do you get when you combine Oscar Wilde, Monty Python, […]

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The Hole in the Wall Theater is Vital to New Britain’s Art Scene

By Geoff Elterich Staff Writer Downtown New Britain generally isn’t the first place one thinks of when discussing theater, but The Hole in the Wall Theater aims to challenge that notion. The small downtown theater has provided an outlet for theater aficionados in New Britain since 1972. What began as The Hole in the Wall […]

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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 […]