Original Works Festival! 8/20-21

The NEYT Alumni present Original Works, August 20 & 21. Three plays will be presented at the New England Youth Theatre, written and directed by students who graduated recently from NEYT’s programs. The plays are "Figments," written and directed by GennaRose Nethercott; "China Denial," written by Harry Poster and directed by Louisa Sullivan; and "Paul and Ted and the Mysterious Case of Dead Fat Guy," written and directed by James Gelter. Raw, funny, dramatic, cathartic, and originating from great insights about the heart, these three short plays will have you laughing, crying and re-living the awkwardness of adolescence. As a warm-up, free pre-show music and performances will be held on the theatre’s lawn and in the lobby beginning one hour before the show.

The young adult characters in the featured plays face mysteries and challenges that we all may deal with at some point. In GennaRose Nethercott’s play, friendships are strained by new relationships. In James Gelter’s play, partying leads to questions about what REALLY happened last night? And, in Harry Poster’s play, the impending death of a young man changes many realities for his close circle of friends.

Pre-show performances begin at 6 PM, and will be held under the tent on the front lawn of NEYT. Bring a picnic! Friday night, alumni Lynn and Will Rowan will play original music with folk and Georgian influences. Saturday night a bluegrass/folk band featuring Riley Goodemote and friends, will play some original tunes. In the theatre as a warm-up performance Rosie Schulick presents her original short play Turtle, and Sean Fitzharris and Riley Goodemote present their latest short film. These performances are by donation – performers will be passing a hat after their acts.

GennaRose Nethercott, Jess Callahan, and Colin Hinckley perform James Gelter's play Paul and Ted and the Mysterious Case of the Fat Dead Guy.

 Intermission entertainment will be provided by various NEYT alumni and some current students, as audience members relax between the one act plays and enjoy refreshments in the lobby.
Tickets are $8, general admission, and will be sold only at the door beginning at 6 pm. Pre-show performances are by donation. Shows will be at 7 pm on Friday August 20 and Saturday August 21, with pre-shows beginning at 6 pm on the lawn.

Thanks to our Sponsor Amy's Bakery Arts Cafe!