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Documentary Screening Nov 8th
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Save the Date 〰️ Documentary Screening Nov 8th 〰️
20th Anniversary Celebration and Documentary Screening
Theatre Adventure: A Ballad of Belonging
Friday, November 8, 2024, 6:30 pm
Latchis Theatre, 50 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Admission is Free ~ Ticket registration is required
20th Anniversary Reflection
More than twenty years ago a child named Elijah Jenson planted the seeds of Theatre Adventure for both his mother, Darlene Jenson, and for me, his teacher, Laura Lawson Tucker. Elijah has disabilities and a larger-than-life spark. He was one of the children in my early childhood program. My burning question was how to help the other children in my group---all of whom were fast-moving, rambunctious, and curious---open themselves to bringing Elijah into their play. I wondered, how does inclusion happen? Darlene had similar questions. She had brought Elijah to many creative programs, and yet, thought that Elijah had yet to experience fully being part of a group.
Elijah showed both of us the way. It all happened quite naturally during our Circle Times together. Acting out stories, either made-up or fairy tales, was a time when everyone was needed. Everyone had a part. Everyone was in the same story.
Voila! Theatre Adventure was born! Thank you, Elijah.
And now, twenty years later and after seventy theater productions, the wheel of creativity continues. Theatre Adventure is a community of story-makers, passionate performers, talented artists, and caring Troupe Members. The theater arts have shown us over and over that expressing oneself through story and imagination in a caring and supportive environment makes possible the phrase, “The sky is the limit!”
Here we go for another twenty years of theater adventures! Thank you for being on the journey with us.
Announcing the 2025 Winter/Spring Semester!
Our Winter/Spring Semester will begin on Jan 7 and 8. We welcome aspiring actors to join us! We have a Wednesday Troupe for school-age participants as well as some participating adults. We also have a Thursday Troupe for individuals who have graduated from high school. Our Thursday Troupe ranges in age from 19- 65 years old. In both troupes, we welcome a diversity of ages, challenges, and skills! We have discovered that theater offers tremendous opportunities for fun, building friendships, learning skills, and developing one's creativity. Join us!
The Wednesday Troupe is producing an old tale of friendship, magic, and courage, "The Princess and the Goblin" that will be performed May 7, 8, and 9. The Thursday Troupe will be working on performance skills in preparation for their Microphone-Time Coffee House, Friday, April 4. The Coffee House is designed to feature each performer as they "claim the stage" with passion and skill.
Please reach out to the Directors for more information: info@theatreadventure.org. (802-387-0765)
We look forward to meeting you!
We have two school-year troupes along with two annual productions. We also have a Traveling Troupe, a Mentoring Program, and a Summer Expressive Arts Program. Students may participate online or in-person.
In honor of our 20th Anniversary we raised $20,000 for a matching funds pool!
There is still time to donate to our Spring Appeal. Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar!
Theater arts invite powerful self-expression.
It is our mission to provide a caring and creative community for artists with disabilities to claim the stage with distinction.
“We are grateful for having Theatre Adventure, it is a wonderful ‘meeting point,’ where talent, art, respect and affection are combined in a wonderful way. Thanks to all the members of Theater Adventure.”
~ Gigi, Support Professional
Theatre Adventure Recipient of Athena Giving Circle's 2024 Award
Brattleboro VT -Theatre Adventure has been named the 2024 recipient of a $5000 grant from the Athena Giving Circle, a group of area women who pool resources to support one local nonprofit organization each year. This is their fifth annual award.
Speaking for the group, Gail Nunziata said, "We are delighted to recognize Theatre Adventure for their dedicated work creating opportunities for people with disabilities to live meaningful and social lives, and find joy and growth through theater."
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to the following funders for their support and belief in our work as an inclusive theater arts organization.
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