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Updated 10/4/2019

VERY MERRY THEATRE, INCORPORATED

  • V

    VT

Institution/Business Type: Arts Center

Very Merry Theatre began as an exciting idea many years ago as summer camps in Charlotte and Burlington and soon after grew into annual productions at most Burlington School District elementary and middle schools where Executive Director, Donald Wright, experienced the exciting creative possiblities of a whole school community working together to support their children's theaterical efforts. These early original productions served as stepping stones for VMT to become what we are today: a theater company for children, pre-schoolers to teens, that performs one-of-a-kind original plays as well as professional, licensed plays at our own performing arts studio in Burlington’s Old North End, at schools all over Northwest Vermont, and through our Burlington, Charlotte, Vergennes, and travelling wagon theater Summer Camps.

Our organization has grown over the years to include a small staff of artists, administrative support, and a board of directors, all who strive to promote the growth of a vibrant community by providing children of all ages and backgrounds with the opportunity to practice theater arts. Youth and their families, of all levels of experience, are encouraged to participate in any way possible, which can include set creation, costumes, makeup, and preformance assistance (stage crew). 

At Very Merry Theatre, we are fostering literary and theater skills, self-confidence, and pride through the work and play that goes into creating theater. We cast every child who wishes to participate without concern for race, ethnicity, or gender. Many of our shows are chosen from the classics and we adapt a great many ourselves, which include orriginal music. This allows us to create many meaningful roles rather than just a few starring roles and allows for exploration of the story through themes, ideas, relationships, genres, etc. We also provide productions of licensed Broadway musicals, with opportunites for dance and singing-even a solo if desired.

Very Merry Theatre has come a long way since 1997 and continues to evolve and grow in our improved 20 Allen Street performing arts space, schools, and summer camp locations. As we continue to encourage all children to "take center stage", we look forward to working with new populations and welcoming you into our wonderful community.

 

Find Me

Donald Wright
Job Title: Executive Director
Phone: 802-355-1461
Address:
20 Allen Street
Burlington, VT 05401

About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Arts Center

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

2002

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Arts Center

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

2002

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Theater - Children's

Additional Disciplines:

  • Visual/Crafts - Mixed Media

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Community Arts
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Residency - Community
  • Residency - In School
  • Theater Technical Production
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 100

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • LGBTQ Populations
  • Nonprofits
  • People with Disabilities
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Youth-At-Risk

Geographic Reach:

  • State

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Theater

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Theater