Fame, the Musical Comes to Clinton

Cast from Oliver!

Backstage Players will be presenting a production of Fame, the Musical this week. Dates for the production are Friday, May 31 (7:00), Saturday, June 1 (2:00 & 7:00) and Sunday, June 2 (2:00) at Andrews Memorial Theater at Clinton Town Hall.
Fame is the musical story of the trials and tribulations of the students and teachers at New York’s High School for the Performing Arts. It features memorable music and incredible choreography. The stage play is loosely based on the 1980 popular feature film and the TV show that followed.

Backstage Players Company (BPC), originally called Backstage Theater, is a non-profit theater company that was started in 2004 by a small group of parents and volunteers. BPC’s mission is to develop and produce social, recreational and educational theater arts experiences for the shoreline community.

Previous productions, all directed by actress/director Ania Miller, have included Hansel and Gretel, The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree, Rock around the Block, Wagon Wheels West, The Coney Island of Dr. Moreau, Bye Bye Birdie, Oliver! and Oklahoma!.

The cast of Fame, The Musical includes: Cameron Thomson as Nick Piazza; Clementine Wurzbach as Serena Katz; Nick Gifford as Joe Vegas; Matt Minienberg as Jack Zachowsky; Elya Bottiger / Ashleigh Pavlovic as Carmen Diaz;Ella Harmon as Iris Kelly; Juliette Geller / Cara Delucia as Mabel Washington; Noah Firth as Schlomo Metzenbaum; Lily Carmichael / Cadence Richmond as Grace Lamb (“Lambchops”); Nick Cianfaglione as Goodman (“Goody”) King; Lenore Grunko as Miss Esther Sherman; Ashlie Seneco / Liane Philpotts as Ms. Greta Bell; Tom Torpey / Craig Bottiger as Mr. Myers; Robert Franchini as Mr. Scheinkopf.  The Performing Arts ensemble includes: Anika Deshpande, Cassie Braren, Ashley Malafronte, Charlotte Hunsaker, Lexi Minutillo, Olivia DePino, Jeannie Nulson, Jayne Reel, Jessica Leigh Baker, Marketa Hlouskova, Monica Capobianco, Riley Carrilo-Waggoner, Matt Landry-McWilliams, Tyler Felson.

Head out to Andrews Memorial Auditorium at the Clinton Town Hall for a fabulous production and support the many talented students and adults in the cast and crew who are from the Shoreline community.  This is the 9th production by Backstage Players and promises to be an entertaining afternoon/evening!  For tickets click here. Blog.

Two Great Summer Programs – One Great Location

A Close to Home Opportunity for High School Musical Theatre Students

The Musical Institute at Goodspeed Musicals will be holding a special program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to help them in preparation for entrance into college Musical Theatre programs.  Goodspeed’s Audition Intensive is a unique and comprehensive program offering invaluable training and insider tips for the aspiring Broadway star.  This highly selective three-day program will prepare high school students for entrance auditions through  individualized monologue and song coaching, musical theatre dance audition training, and participate in mock auditions, exposing them to esteemed teaching artists and industry professionals.
A previous participant says, “I came out of this program feeling that all of my questions about the auditioning process were answered. I feel as though I received top notch training and preparation that I will certainly use next year when auditioning!”  And another quotes, “The workshop was a huge confirmation that I am headed in the right direction. It helped me learn how to choose appropriate material and I'm far less scared of auditioning. I thought I was way behind but I genuinely found so much confidence at the workshop and am so excited for college. I look forward to working with more passionate people like the workshop staff.”
This summer’s workshop professionals  include Brent Wagner, Chair of the Musical Theatre Department at the University of Michigan; Goodspeed’s Resident Music Director, Michael O’Flaherty; and acclaimed Choreographer, Kelli Barclay to name a few.  The intensive will be offered August 2 – 4.  Early consideration deadline is June 3; application deadline is June 24 and notification of acceptance will be June 28.  For more information or application click here.

Musical Theatre Dance Intensive

Goodspeed's Dance Intensive is designed as a musical theatre dance boot camp for college age performers and young professionals. The distinguished faculty will cover numerous disciplines of dance with a musical theatre focus. Each day will include sessions focused on preparing dancers for musical theatre auditions and the week will culminate with several mock auditions in front of industry professionals.Goodspeed’s Musical Theatre Dance Intensive will provide dancers with the full set of skills necessary to land a spot in an ensemble. Our campus will be filled with young artists learning to build their Broadway-style repertoire with instruction in tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and audition techniques for the musical stage.If you can’t help but move to the rhythms of Broadway and you want to be cast in musicals, this is the workshop for you!  The dates for the Musical Theatre Dance Intensive are August 4 -11.  Important dates to remember are: Early Consideration Deadline – June 5; Application deadline July 10.  For more information and application click here.

Also, while you are spending a few days at this historic site take a moment or two to browse through the Scherer Library of Musical Theatre.  This facility is one of the most extensive musical theatre research facilities in the United States. The collection boasts more than 70,000 items, providing an invaluable resource to academics and professionals around the world.  Dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of the art form, the library carefully maintains a comprehensive collection of scores, sheet music, scripts, original cast recordings, programs, photographs, and theatre memorabilia in a facility located in East Haddam, Connecticut.  Currently, these reference tools are utilized by Goodspeed staff and the musical theatre community at large in the re-creation and revitalization of period musicals and in the creation and development of new works.
Established in the 1970s to provide historical research for Goodspeed productions, the library has evolved into a valuable resource for theatres across the country, as well as students, scholars and the public.  The Scherer Library of Musical Theatre is the only specialized library in the country directly connected to a fully professional producing musical theatre.

Celebrate Connecticut!

If you are looking for things to do closer to home in the next couple of weeks, here is a chance to explore close to home. This special day encourages residents of Connecticut to learn more about the arts, culture and tourism in their state. Connecticut’s attractions, cultural organizations, shops, lodging properties and performing artists are inviting state residents to discover the state’s fascinating sites and activities during the 9th annual Connecticut Open House Day sponsored by the Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of Tourism. On Saturday, June 8 this one-day statewide event is designed to showcase Connecticut’s diverse world of history, art, and tourism. It is a great way for residents to discover or rediscover all that is happening in our state. Once Connecticut residents learn about the wealth of treasures in their own backyard, they will hopefully share this newly gained appreciation and enthusiasm with visiting family and friends and become Connecticut ambassadors.

Throughout the day on June 8, more than 200 arts, history and tourism properties will roll out the welcome mat as they offer exhibits, dance classes, music, artist demonstrations, and performance events along with other special incentives.  Many of these are free or a nominal charge.  For a list of participating venues click here.

So spend some quality time with family, explore close to home or venture to a part of the state that you are less familiar with and enjoy all that Connecticut has to offer.  Learn why Connecticut is Still Revolutionary!

Keys to the City: An Opportunity for All

 Photo from 2011 Sing for Hope Pop Up Pianos

From June 1 – 16, residents, commuters and visitors to any of NYCs’s five boroughs may be surprised by some unusual ‘street sounds’ and sights.  During these two plus weeks you can be a part of one of New York City’s most vibrant public art installations.  Eighty-eight uniquely designed rehabbed uprights and grand pianos will be placed in parks and public spaces in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island by the Sing for Hope organization.  Why 88 pianos you might ask?  It is symbolic for the 88-keys found on a piano.  From a roster of over 1,000 volunteer artists and local community members, the artists for 2013 were selected to donate their time and talent to create these unique gifts to the broad New York community.

Once placed in their designated locations throughout the City, neighborhood associations and community groups will serve as “piano buddies” overseeing the opening and closing of the instruments each day and being sure that they are protected from inclement weather.  The pianos invite anyone and everyone to sit down and ‘tickle the ivories’ whether or not you know how to play.  The message is simple, “Everyone belongs. Everyone’s invited. Everyone can play.”

Sing for Hope was founded in 2006 by best friends Camille Zamora and Monica Yunus, internationally acclaimed sopranos who met as students at Juilliard.  Camille and Monica share a belief in the power of arts volunteerism to transform communities in need. Recognizing their shared passions, they established Sing for Hope as a resource for artists to engage local communities. Today, Sing for Hope is the country’s leading “artists’ peace corps,” a nation-wide movement that activates artists as agents of transformation in under-served areas and promotes the ideal of art for all.  This is the third year of presenting the Sing for Hope piano festival.  This year's event is made possible through the support of Chobani Greek Yogurt. The Sing for Hope Pianos unite the city, as artists from all walks of life create daily spontaneous concerts and neighborhoods come together around the shared gift of music and art.

After their public residency, the pianos are donated to under-served local schools, healthcare facilities, and community organizations, where Sing for Hope artists continue to bring the pianos to life year-round through classes, performances, and workshops.  Camile Zamora, co-founder of Sing for Hope, told the Huffington Post, "We have a huge waiting list of organizations. There's such a desire for this kind of programming."

Camille and Monica consider Sing for Hope as a ‘sort of an artists' Peace Corp.’  “The idea is that some people don't get a chance necessarily to have access to great art, like in hospitals and the elderly. There are children in our city who do not have regular arts education… The piano is kind of the hardware for the software of our programming that goes on year round," they say.

The pianos were refurbished and stored in a warehouse in Tribeca where all of the selected artists or arts groups came together to create their specific themed piano.  This also brought a community of artists together to share their styles, vision, and talents with each other.  Some designs are whimsical, others philosophical, others environmental but all bring new meaning to the phrase ‘the keys to the city.’  Follow this link for a sampling of these artistic masterpieces and locations.  For a short video on the Sing for Hope organization click here.  Sing for Hope is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes professional artists in volunteer service programs that benefit schools, hospitals and communities.  

Piano designed by Stefanos Milkidis

Making Beautiful Music

The New Horizons Band of Community Music School performs a concert on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Chester Village West, 317 West Main Street, Chester.  Under the direction of Patricia Hurley, the band will perform a program of marches, jazz and classical pieces, and film music.  The concert will also include performances by the New Horizons Brass Ensemble.

The New Horizons Band is a beginning adult group of 17 members, many of whom have had never played an instrument before joining.  Participants meet twice a week for rehearsals and perform throughout the year at community events, including Founders’ Day at the Essex Yacht Club and the Ivoryton July 4 Parade.

The May 15 concert is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Community Music School at (860) 767-0026.

A Brand New Comedy ~ All About Us

A brand new play from one of the writers of The Simpsons, I’m Connecticut – opening at the Ivoryton Playhouse on June 5th - is a wacky, fast-paced, sweet, romantic comedy about Marc, a Connecticut native who struggles with relationships and feelings of inadequacy – why?  Because he comes from Connecticut – land of steady habits, sanity and politeness. A must-see comedy for anybody from the Nutmeg State!
First produced at the Connecticut Repertory Theatre, part of the School of Fine Arts at the University of Connecticut, in 2011,  I’m Connecticut became the biggest selling non-musical ever produced in CRT’s Main Stage Series. The Hartford Courant called the romantic comedy “hysterically funny” and named it one of the top ten productions of the year.  It was also named Best Play of 2012 by Broadway World Connecticut and it won a Special Recognition award from the Connecticut Critics Circle.
Emmy Award winning writer Mike Reiss will be joining us for the performances on June 6th, 7th and 8th and will be participating in a talk back with the audience. Mike was born in Bristol, CT but his career now spans both coasts. Mike has been a writer and producer of The Simpsons from its beginning and is currently working on season 24.  He received a Peabody Award in 2006 and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Animation Writers Caucus.  He also co-wrote The Simpsons Movie, The Lorax, Horton Hears A Who! and Ice Age, Dawn of the Dinosaurs.  He has published 17 children’s books, including seven Christmas tales. 
  The cast will include two actors from the original production – Harris Doran and Jerry Adler.  Harris is a talented young actor who, just last year, won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Long Island International Film Expo for his work in the feature film, Junction.
Jerry Adler, a Connecticut resident, is a veteran of over 50 Broadway productions as Producer, Director and Production Stage Manager, including the original My Fair Lady (the revival of which he directed), Coco, The Homecoming, Annie and many more, as well as the Tony Award-winning Good Evening which he directed with Dudley Moore and Peter Cook – before he began his new career as an actor. He then appeared in Woody Allen’s Manhattan Murder Mystery and The Public Eye with Joe Pesci.  He has since been seen on many television productions, including The West Wing, Law and Order, Northern Exposure, CSI: Miami and was a regular on Mad About You.  He is an original cast member of The Sopranos and was “Hesh”, Tony’s mentor/advisor throughout that award-winning HBO Production’s run. 
His recent films include In Her Shoes opposite Shirley MacLaine and Cameron Diaz, Prime with Meryl Streep and Uma Thurman, Find Me Guilty, directed by Sidney Lumet,  Synecdoche playing Philip Seymour Hoffman’s father, and the soon-to-be-released Last Angry Man in Brooklyn with Robin Williams.  On TV, he was the Fire Chief on Rescue Me with Denis Leary and is presently Howard Lyman on The Good Wife.
Directed by Jacqueline Hubbard, the cast includes Gwen Hollander*, Bill Mootus*, Rebecca Hoodwin*, Gino Costabile*, and Elizabeth Talbot. The set design is by Daniel Nischan, lighting design by Marcus Abbott, and costumes by Kari Crowley.

Contributed by: Press Release from Ivoryton Playhouse

In Memoriam ~ David Buttolph

David Lyman Buttolph, 89, of Branford, CT, died Monday, April 22, 2013, after a period of failing health. His beloved wife, Ewa, and daughter, Katherine, were at his side. He was born in White Plains, NY, on August 21, 1923, to James Elliott and Edna Gibson Buttolph. A graduate of The Gunnery School, David received a B.A. in Music from Yale University in 1944, where he counted himself lucky to have worked with Paul Hindemith. David served in the US Navy in World War II as an officer in the USNR, with destroyers in Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Pacific operations, and was in combat. Upon returning, he completed a B.A. in piano and MS in conducting from the Juillard School of Music. He also studied in Paris with Nadia Boulanger and Felix Passerone, at Tanglewood with Hugh Ross and Eleazar de Carvalho, with Pierre Monteux, and in NewYork City under Saul Goodman. David wrote and arranged music throughout a career that included positions as timpanist with the New Orleans Philharmonic Symphony; Chairman of the Music Department at Dillard University; member of the conducting staff at Manhattan School of Music; and director of musical theater productions in the New York metropolitan region and east coast venues from Florida to Canada. He spent from 1966-88 at SUNY Binghamton, conducting major choral works with orchestra, and led national and international concert tours. He also taught theory, percussion, elements of Kodály training, and was founder/director of the Elizabethan Madrigal Dinner evenings, an ongoing annual event. As an educator, David took particular pride in the formation and development of choirs: as founder/director of the Louisiana Choral Society in New Orleans 1954-63, conductor/director of the Saint Cecilia Chorus of New York, The Harpur Chorale, The University Chorus, Binghamton University. From the 1970s, David was an avid proponent of the Kodály Method of Music Education. He studied at the Kodály Musical Training Institute in Hungary. In the US, he developed a Kodály Training Chorus, presented invited lectures on the Kodály method, and did extensive teaching of the method in a variety of settings. He served in 1978 as president of the America Kodály Music Institute. During his professional life, he directed and conducted the Utica Symphony Orchestra, the Cornell Glee Club and Cornell Chorus, the Buffalo Symphony, the Oneonta Community Chorale, the Catskill Choral Society, SUC-Oneonta Choir, and Tri-City Chamber Singers. His numerous invited guest appearances as conductor included the All-State Chorus under the Georgia Music Educators Association; the All-County Rockland Music Festival; New York State School Music Association in Whitesboro; and the National Conference of the Organization of Kodaly Educators. Also a noted composer, arranger and lyricist, David counted among his creative highlights He Is Born The Beloved Child, The Beatitudes, He's Gone Away, Psalm 118, and numerous folksong arrangements; Touch of the Child, a musical by Max Showalter, choral arrangements; and the music and lyrics for The Best of Intentions, an original musical. In accordance with his firm belief that music transcends international boundaries, he sought funding, sponsored, and served on host committees for the Brno Academic Choir in Czechoslovakia; the Hart House Chorus from the University of Toronto, Canada; the Szczecin Technical Institute Choir, from Szczecin, Poland; and the Treklangen Choir, from Sweden. During retirement, David was fortunate to be able to indulge in his second career, the theatre, performing in South Pacific and Inherit the Wind in Endicott, NY; Ten Little Indians at Ivoryton Playhouse; The Sunshine Boys at Stony Creek Puppet House. He also sang the role of Simeon in Touch of the Child, and twice conducted that musical at Ivoryton, Clinton, and the Garde Theater in New London, Connecticut. During a conducting tour to Poland in 1988, David, who had been widowed, met Ewa Borowiec, who became his second wife and loving companion for the last 25 years of his life. After his retirement, he returned to Indian Neck, Branford, CT, a place he had spent childhood summers with his grandparents, parents, and two late beloved brothers, John and Bob. He was loved and respected by many students, colleagues and by family, friends, and neighbors in the Indian Neck community. He was an active volunteer with the Shoreline Arts Alliance. David Buttolph is survived by his wife, Ewa Buttolph; children Katherine, Peter, and James Buttolph and Diana Norcross (Alastair), and step-daughter Agnieszka Rybkiewicz (Mark); eight grandchildren, and two great-grandsons, and Ewa's two grandchildren; nieces Carol Williams (Alan), Janet Brown and Barbara Sargent (Ron); nephews Stephen (Judy) and Brian (Ellen) Buttolph: first cousin, Philip Buttolph, and sisters-in-law Frances Buttolph and Anne Howe. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Howe Buttolph. All who knew David especially appreciated his sense of humor, kindness, warmth and outgoing and gracious personality. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 10, at Green Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY, at 11 AM, and on Saturday, May 11 in the Dwight Chapel of the Yale University Old Campus, at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions or donations be made in his memory to The Shoreline Arts Alliance Scholarship Funds in Guilford, 725 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437, or to The Gunnery School, 99 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot, CT 06793. Arrangements are with the Hawley Lincoln Memorial, New Haven.  (Obituary, New Haven Register)

Another Family Event: Will Benefit Simply Smiles

Madhatters Theatre Company will be presenting performance of The Little Mermaid Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 10, 11, & 12 at the Ivoryton Playhouse.  Proceeds from ticket sales and concession offerings at this weekend’s performances will benefit Simply Smiles, an organization founded in 2003 to bring smiles to the faces of impoverished children.  Tickets cost only $15.00 for adult/senior and $10.00 for children 12 and under. To order tickets and for more information, contact (860)395-1861 or email madhattersctc@aol.com.

The Madhatters Theatre Company was founded in 1991.  Classes in Creative Drama are offered to students in shoreline schools from Madison to Old Lyme.  Based on the works of Dorothy Heathcote and Brian Way, the workshop stimulates the imagination and helps to develop self-confidence and social skills.  Students create their plays and characters through improvisation, which is then scripted and performed in a professional theatre environment at the end of the session.  The program encourages children to work co-operatively and enjoy sharing the limelight! Madhatters produces full length musical productions in the Spring and Winter and also offers a 2 week summer musical theatre camp.  We also offer by invitation only participation in the Ivoryton Playhouse children’s summer series. Through our affiliation with the Ivoryton Playhouse, students are also offered the opportunity to perform in summer and Christmas productions in this wonderful historic theatre.  All productions and classes are under the direction of Francesca Webster, director and founder of Madhatters Theatre Company. Bring the family and enjoy this classic.

A Special Mother's Day Event

Do something special with Mom this Mother’s Day!  Experience a family-friendly opera production of Cinderella performed by Salt Marsh Opera Company on Sunday, May 12 at 2pm at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook.  For tickets click here:

La Cenerentola (Cinderella) was composed by Gioachino Rossini in 1817 in just three-weeks.  Though not well-received in its premier performance it went on to become quite popular and now in the opera repertoire is one of the most performed worldwide.  This opera is noted for some of Rossini’s finest writing for solo and ensemble with the role of Cinderella being originally written for a colaturo contralto.

Salt Marsh Opera will bring an hour-long abridged version (sung in English) as a special treat for moms, grandmas, and families. Featuring soloists and singers in full costume this beloved fairy-folk tale is guaranteed to delight!  This abbreviated performance is designed to entertain and educate as the music tells the story.  Because of its familiarity and English lyrics, it is easy to follow the plot and characters, from the wicked stepmother, to the ugly stepsisters to Prince Charming, to ‘happily ever after.’  Come and spend a special afternoon at this Shoreline production of Cinderella. 

Founded in 2000, the Salt Marsh Opera Company is dedicated to producing high-quality, professional opera in Connecticut and Rhode Island and to making its productions available to the entire community. Committed to raising the awareness of opera through educational initiatives and live productions in intimate settings, Salt Marsh Opera enriches the cultural lives of our shoreline communities. Salt Marsh Opera productions feature professional singers selected by audition in New York City, a chorus comprised of regional singers, and a professional orchestra. When required, a children's chorus is chosen in conjunction with local schools and music schools. 

An Enchanting Tale To Have World Premier

We are all familiar with the story of the ugly duckling that becomes a beautiful swan, and ballerinas who portray the graceful bird in Swan Lake but what about a swan that becomes a ballerina?  Allegra Kent, former principal dancer with New York City Ballet, wrote Ballerina Swan, an award –winning children's book, which was published in 2012 by Holiday House.  Book illustrations are by Caldecott medal winner Emily Arnold McCully.  This enchanting tale about Sophie, a Central Park swan, who happens upon a children’s ballet class, shows how determination and practice can lead to dreams becoming reality.  Though initially turned away by the teacher, Sophie repeatedly returns to the class in hopes of being allowed in and learning to dance.  Eventually, she is permitted to join the class.  Her graceful, long neck gives her beautiful lines but her webbed feet pose a bit of a problem.  But with proper instruction, support from her classmates and hard work, Sophie earns a spot in the recital's grand finale performance of Swan Lake.

On Sunday, May 19 this delightful story will come to life on stage danced by Eastern Connecticut Ballet in its World Premier Performance at the Garde Art Center in New London.  This world premier will be preceeded by Carnival of the Animals and a short piece choreographed for members of the ECB company.  Don’t miss this chance to see this one-time dance performance.  Showtime is 2pm.  Tickets are $35 and may be purchased by clicking here.

Eastern Connecticut Ballet’s Founder and Executive Director, Lise Reardon, obtained the rights to create this ballet adaptation of Ballerina Swan.  ECB’s Artistic Director, Gloria Govrin, a product of the School of American Ballet, New York City Ballet and a colleague of Allegra Kent, was challenged with the task of selecting the music and then choreographing this ballet.  Working with Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake score and some numbers from Sleeping Beauty, Gloria has created a beautiful interpretation of Ms. Kent’s heart-warming tale. One might wonder, if in some ways, Gloria can empathize with Sophie's plight.

Standing at 5 feet, 10 inches, Gloria related to me that early in her career she was told to give up her dreams of becoming a prima ballerina and to look at opportunities as a showgirl in Las Vegas.  Her height and athleticism would undoubtedly make her a star in that arena. Fortunately, she did not follow that advice, continued to hone her craft, and was discovered by George Balanchine.  Gloria says that Balachine ‘molded my career because of my height.’ Over the years he choreographed roles specifically for her because of her stage presence and unique dance abilities.  Some of these included: Hippolyta (AMidsummer Night’s Dream), Coffee (The Nutcracker), a dance and role that was entirely new in that variation, the Princess (Firebird), and La Bonne Fee (Harlequinade).  It is said that these roles were ‘so stamped with Gloria’s identity that the entrances and exits were marked with her name rather than that of the role.’  She became a Soloist with New York City Ballet in 1963 and her performance career spanned 15 years (1959 – 1974).  During that time she discovered that she also had a passion and love of teaching and so she has for more than 50 years.  Fortunately, in 2010 she brought this passion to the northeast and joined the team at Eastern Connecticut Ballet, relocating here from San Francisco.

Don’t miss this opportunity to revel in this beautiful story of dreams coming true, see some of Connecticut’s prima ballerinas bring this story to life and meet the author, Allegra Kent and choreographer, Gloria Govrin, in this once-in-a-lifetime, world premier performance of Ballerina Swan.  There will be an ice cream social and book signing following the performance.  Books will be available for purchase at the performance.  For information: 860-444-7373.  For tickets click here.  For information on classes and summer dance programs at ECB click here.