Norwich   Arts   Council

60-64 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2789
administration@norwicharts.org

 

Welcome to the  2 0 0 7 -  2 0 0 8 Season !! 

Welcome to The Norwich Art Council's 2006 - 2007 Season. The Norwich Arts Council is proud to continue its' theatre programming in the the Donald L. Oat Theater, our outstandingly renovated Victorian gem in the heart of downtown Norwich.

 

 

In recent years The NAC Theatre group has firmly established itself in the southeastern Connecticut theater community. Past performances have garnered sellouts, standing ovations and 21 Eugene O'Neil Award nominations, 16 of which we won. Though these awards are no longer given out, NAC Theatre continues to promise outstanding community theatre at affordable prices. Aside from our own performances, we host other troupes and companies from both this region and elsewhere.

 

We look forward to meeting you at our events, and always welcome your comments and suggestions - if you're not already on our mailing list, please fill out the form below so you'll get advance notice of ticket sales for our upcoming season, notices about special performance, classes and all the great activities that happen at the Norwich Arts Council - Your Place to be for the Arts!

 

 

FIRST FRIDAY CONCERTS

One of the Norwich Arts Council's most popular programs, NAC's swinging coffeehouse is back with monthly shows, bringing you the best in jazz and acoustic music in a comfortable cabaret setting. You are invited to bring your own edibles and libations! The ticket price is generally $20, with exceptions noted on the schedule.

First Fridays events are coordinated with Art openings at The NAC Co-Op Gallery (at 60 Broadway)
along with the NAC Gallery Two next door (at 64 Broadway)

 

 

com-trag.GIF (1114 bytes)    2007-2008 Theater Schedule

 

Beginning Monday, January 7, 2008 KZ Theatre Arts Youth Conservatory
The Kabuki Theatre Workshop

Kabuki, a traditional form of Japanese theatre, loosely translates to “the art of singing and dancing” … and that’s just what you’ll do in this four week workshop! Study acting, voice, diction, and kabuki itself while you prepare for your performance at the end of the workshop.

Training and tuition includes professional kabuki musical theatre training and production, all costumes, sets, class materials, rehearsal CDs, show promotion and production.

Begins Monday, January 7, 2008 - for ages 12 and up! This workshop will also include a production showcase on Saturday, February 2nd to show off all their hard work. Save the date!

Kabuki Workshop Flyer (PDF)
 

 

Saturday, January 12, 2008
3 pm
 

Mr. Magic Children's Show

 

Mr. Magic will DAZZLE you with his spectacular show of MIND-BOGGLING illusions and MYSTIFYING marvels.

All tickets $5.00 - get yours today by calling the NAC Office at 860-887-2789!

 

Friday, January 18 and Saturday, January 19
7:30 pm each night

 

The Odd Couple
KZ Theatre Arts and the Norwich Arts Council

"The Odd Couple" is a well-known and loved theatrical production and has been produced as a movie and a television show - but you've never seen this version!

Join us for an all-female version of this terrific production - you don't want to miss this!

No trains, buses, or planes to New York City. No taxis or subways … No crowded New York City streets. Just the New York cast of this hilarious Broadway Show.

$25.00 per adult … A great Christmas gift!

Tickets may be purchased at The Norwich Arts Council, 62 Broadway, Norwich or ordered online at www.kztheatre.com.

Call (860) 877-2789 to purchase tickets over the phone.

 

 
Thursday, February 14, 2008 (Dinner theatre)
Tickets are $44.00 - 7 pm dinner, 8 pm show

Friday, February 15, 2008 - 8 pm show
Tickets are $22.00 - 8 pm show

Saturday, February 16, 2008 (Dinner theatre)
Tickets are $44.00 - 7 pm dinner, 8 pm show

The Vagina Monologues

The Wild Thyme Women present their latest adaptation of this extremely popular hit play. It's a funny, touching, thought-provoking and uproarious celebration of women - plus, you'll get to see talented local performers!

There are two (2) dinner theatre nights this engagement, and Valentine's Day is opening night! Bring your mother, your sister, your friends, or just bring yourself!

The last performance of this hilarious and thought-provoking play was a sellout - get your tickets today by calling the NAC Box Office at 860-887-2789.
 

May 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008 Opening Night Gala
including dinner, beginning at 6 pm
Tickets are $40 per person and on sale now!

Friday, May 9, 2008 - 8 pm
Saturday, May 10, 2008 8 pm
Sunday, May 11, 2008 2 pm matinee

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 8 pm
Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 8 pm
Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 2 pm matinee

Tickets for show only are $16 adults, $14 seniors and students

Smokey Joe's Cafe
The songs of Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller

Directed by Christine Shogren
Music Direction by Nathaniel Baker
Choreography by Erin Sousa-Stanley

Downloadable flyer - click here

 

 

 

 

Ticketing Information

 

 

Fill out the form below, and you'll be added to the Norwich Arts Council's email list.
You'll receive periodic emails from us on upcoming shows, exhibits and programs in the theatre.
We respect your privacy and will not sell your information to any other company.

 

 

Name (required)

Email (required)

Company

Home phone

Work phone

Fax

Address1

Address2

City

State

           Zip Code



 

 

 

THIS WEBSITE COURTESY OF A GRANT FROM CONNECTICUT COMMISSION ON THE ARTS.

 

 

 

NAC Home | NAC News  | Artists' Co-Op  | Art Exhibitions | First Fridays Events |General Information