NewArts, a nonprofit organization based in Newtown, CT, is producing its first winter production – Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol – in partnership with Walnut Hill Community Church. The production features more than 120 local performers and stage technicians of all ages as a continuation of NewArts’ mission to provide programs that focus on personal character development thorough exploration in the arts. NewArts was founded by Newtown parent, Michael Baroody, M.D., in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary school tragedy. NewArts, the theatrical division of the 12.14 Foundation, collaborates with a team of nearly 20 theatre professionals, including Broadway-level directors, choreographers, music directors, designers, producers, and technicians, to guide the children in this endeavor of commitment, creativity and community. NewArts was recently featured in the documentary film, Midsummer in Newtown, which was selected for the prestigious Spotlight Section of the Tribeca Film Festival.
A Christmas Carol stars Broadway's James Ludwig (Spamalot, Little Shop of Horrors, john and jen) as Ebenezer Scrooge. It is directed and produced by Michael Unger, who also directed this production at The McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ for 16 years before introducing it to the Newtown area. Dr. Baroody is the Executive Producer and Rev. Timothy Huber is the Pastor of Worship & the Arts for Walnut Hill Community Church, the venue for the production (156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel, CT 06801).
Performances are scheduled for December 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 21st and 22nd at 7PM and December 11th and 18th at 3PM.) Ticket prices range from $12 (for children 12 and under) to $26. For more information please visit http://www.newarts.org.
Performances are scheduled for December 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 21st and 22nd at 7PM and December 11th and 18th at 3PM.) Ticket prices range from $12 (for children 12 and under) to $26. For more information please visit http://www.newarts.org.
NEWARTS, the theatrical production entity of the 12.14 Foundation, is a non-profit organization formed by a local parent following the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012 to encourage personal development through high-level performing arts programs. The Foundation provides experiences that produce a long-lasting, positive affect on the way children see themselves and the world around them. NewArts also provides character development through its ARC Program – “Aspire, Reach, Confidence” - an effective model for teaching children life skills developed in collaboration with members of the Yale School of Management and Inspire Corps. The program provides opportunities for participating children to cognitively understand their experiences during the rehearsal and performance process and then translate those skills to everyday life. NewArts has produced seven critically-acclaimed, large-scale musicals over the past three years, involving hundreds of local participants.
