MythMasters!

Attention Educators, myth lovers, kids young and old and theater enthusiasts

Coming to the New England Youth Theater a new educational show about myths - Greek myths, in fact, Greek myths with a twist (repeat 10 times fast)! No, a myth is not a female moth! From the brain child of David Zucker, creator of Poetry in Motion, and professional actor Richard McElvain, comes MythMasters, an imaginative new program of Olympic proportions. This story is brought to life by Actors Matthew Tibbs and Doran Hamm, who take MythMasters to a whole new level. These Myths, both ancient and modern, are rich, dramatic tales that have helped humans make sense of and face the unknown for thousands of years. Tibbs and Hamm, armed with international experience in children's theater and degrees in fine and performing arts, bring their own playful style to help blow off the dust of centuries from the myths of ancient Greece, bringing the power, majesty, and magic of Mt. Olympus wonderfully to life.

Through a skillful and entertaining combination of theatrical techniques (masks, mime, comedy, drama, puppets, costumes, music, reverence, irreverence, and lots of audience participation) these modern Marx Brothers allow the gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, monsters and maidens of ancient Greece to walk the earth again. This engaging program is certain to bring wonder and delight to both adults and young audiences, and to fire their interest in further exploration of one of the world's most ancient and fascinating civilizations.

Shows are Friday February 12^th at 7pm, Saturday February 13 and Sunday February 14^th at 2pm.  Tickets are just $3 dollars for adults, $2 dollars for children and seniors and all educators get in for free! This show is suitable for families of all ages and runs about an hour without an intermission. Tickets available at the door one hour before show time. It’s the next best thing to being on Mt. Olympus!

You can bring these Myth Masters to your school, classroom, library, church or festival for a delightfully educational exploration of ancient Greek Mythology. Discover why schools in MA, CT, and NY bring this show back year after year!


For booking information and availability please contact Mattew Tibbs at funwithmatt@gmail.com or Doran Hamm at funwithdory@gmail.com.

Alumni Panel

On December 27 an Alumni Panel came to Brattleboro's New England Youth Theatre and spoke to the Professional Track students about their college and professional experiences.

Active NEYT alumni range in age from 18-25 and are involved in theatre in many different gradients of intensity – some are pursuing careers in New York City and Boston, others work in the theatre world in smaller communities, and many are still in college either earning a degree in theatre or a complimentary degree in liberal arts.  They also come from different disciplines in theatre - stage management, marketing, acting, composing, singing and dancing!

NEYT Students were able to ask questions about making the college choice, auditioning, and what happens after college.  Alumni were able to discuss the variety of programs that they had attended and many were loyal to the training they had gone through - whether it was a conservatory program or a liberal arts program.  Alums emphasized that finding the right school is a very personal decision - it is not only ranking and programs, but also the community and culture of the institution that should influence a student's decision.

Also, Pro-trackers were curious what it is like to make the transition from rural Vermont to a big city such as Boston, New York, or any others that the alumni have traveled to.  Alumni confirmed that the cities are the best places to begin, but reasserted the old boyscout adage: "'Be prepared!'  Cities are really different." Noah Smith, who now lives in Manhattan, added "Its best when you can find a place in a city where you can be outdoors, like a park.  Its good to get fresh air."