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Exciting Changes at New Bedford Festival Theatre
READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE New Bedford Festival Theatre was featured in the Standard Times and on southcoasttoday.com, Thursday, February 21, 2019. The article, titled “Mamma Mia! A Season of Change and Excitement.”, features interviews with Founder/Executive Producer Armand Marchand, Producer Wendy Hall, and Director/Choreographer Jennifer Swiderski. All three discuss our upcoming production of MAMMA…
Read MoreMAMMA MIA Audition Information
Audition Dates: Sunday Feb. 24, 2019 – Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, New Bedford, MA – 10:30 am – 4 pm Sat & Sun, March 10 & 11 – New England Theatre Conference (contact N.E.T.C. for information) Saturday, March 23, 2019 – Ripley-Grier Studios, New York, New York BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Rehearsal days: Rehearsals Start: Monday…
Read MoreHaving The Time of Your Life Gala Fundraiser!
“Having the Time of Your Life!” — On Saturday November 10th, more than 100 guests attended this “Summer in Santorini” style gala in support of New Bedford Festival Theatre and its summer 2019 production of Mamma Mia! Nationally awarded and renowned in the theatre world, the organization is proud to now celebrate 30 years of…
Read MoreFestival Theatre celebrates it’s 30th season!
New Bedford Festival Theatre is celebrating its 30th season and its 2019 production of MAMMA MIA! with a special fundraiser: “Having the Time of Your Life!” on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Rachel’s Lakeside, Dartmouth, MA. The fundraiser will help support Festival Theatre’s varied programs including its highly praised Summer Academy for high school and…
Read MoreMeet the cast of West Side Story (Part 2) – JOHN PAUL BATISTA as Bernardo
1. My Background I was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. I am the middle child in a home full of men. (my brothers Ruben and Eric) Brought into this world by my awesome parents Ruben and Irene. I graduated with a BFA from AMDA.(American Musical and Dramatic Academy) I currently live in Los…
Read MoreMeet the cast of West Side Story (Part 2) – TAYLOR WRIGHT as Riff
TAYLOR WRIGHT as Riff 1. Tell us a bit about your background – family, education, upbringing, etc I grew up in a small town south of Dallas, TX, and was raised there until I graduated high school. I grew up playing a variety of different instruments and got involved with the theatre department my sophomore…
Read More2018 Summer Academy
For the 28th consecutive year, the New Bedford Festival Theatre is planning its 2018 Summer Academy for local high school apprentices and college aged interns who will work side-by-side with theatre professionals in all areas of theatrical production for this summer’s production of WEST SIDE STORY. Students from New Bedford, Fall River, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Westport,…
Read MoreMeet the cast of West Side Story (Part 1)
In preparing for the Festival Theatre production of WEST SIDE STORY the search for the actors who fit the characters of Tony and Maria tops the list and presents the greatest challenge for the creative Team. The correct blend of innocence and vulnerability coupled with excellent voices that can meet the vocal demands of such…
Read MoreNew Bedford Festival Theatre offers a master class in dance
New Bedford Festival Theatre is pleased to offer a Master Class in dance with the original Broadway choreography of WEST SIDE STORY taught by nationally-known award-winning director/choreographer Wendy Hall. The master Class will be held Sunday, February 11 from 12 noon to 1:30pm at the New Bedford YMCA Aerobics Room. Registration is online at HERE.…
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