Brundibár: A Musical Tale

Brundibár: A Musical Tale Theatre Kavanah /In Tandem Arts present a large-scale community-driven performance of Brundibár: A Musical Tale, Burlington City Hall, March 2016.

Brundibár: A Musical Tale is a contemporary staging of a children's opera written by Hans Krása just prior to the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia. Brundibár's heroes--the children Aninku and Pepicek--overcome their oppressor, the brash and unmusical organ grinder Brundibár, by rallying the children of the town to sing loudly and beautifully. This simple narrative reminds us that we cannot remain

neutral in the face of oppression; we can achieve the seemingly impossible by working together toward common goals. Today, as our community grows and changes, we are hoping the piece will give us tools to discover our commonalities and find our collective voice. The history of Brundibár is poignant and powerful; while interned at the Terezin concentration camp, Brundibár's creators staged the piece 55 times, delivering a continued message of hope to both the children and adults imprisoned there. With a translated libretto by Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Tony Kushner, our original, contemporary conception of the piece pays homage to Brundibár's past and serves as a rallying point for an end to oppression in the future. We are calling this new imagining Brundibár: A Musical Tale. Theatre Kavanah and In Tandem Arts will bring Brundibár: A Musical Tale to Burlington's City Hall in March, 2016. Our collaborators include Burlington City Arts, Very Merry Theatre, No Strings Marionette Theatre, Burlington Public Schools, and the Miller Center for Holocaust Studies at UVM. Email [email protected] to get involved, or visit www.theatrekavanah.org to donate!

Robert Romeo De Cormier Jr. (January 7, 1922 – November 7, 2017) was an American musical conductor, arranger, and direct...
11/10/2017

Robert Romeo De Cormier Jr. (January 7, 1922 – November 7, 2017) was an American musical conductor, arranger, and director. He arranged music for many singers and groups, and conducted music for the operas Der Kaiser von Atlantis and Brundibár. May his memory -- and his music -- be a blessing.

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Brundibar, Act II: Overture-Serenade · Robert De Cormier · Hans Krása · Members of the Vermont Symphony Orches...

Miss seeing some of your favorite Brundibar performers? Check out this family-friendly event at Shelburne Farms on Labor...
08/16/2017

Miss seeing some of your favorite Brundibar performers? Check out this family-friendly event at Shelburne Farms on Labor Day weekend!

Please join us in an engaged exploration of Conservationist, Illustrator, and Writer, Beatrix Potter as we stroll the grounds, hills and gardens of Shelburne Farms enjoying live storytelling combined with food, drink, and history. Directed by Trish Denton of In Tandem Arts, this original processiona...

Auditions for Theatre Kavanah's next play production are next week!
01/11/2017

Auditions for Theatre Kavanah's next play production are next week!

Auditions OF THE BETTER KIND by Joy Cohen a new play in development Sunday, January 15, 2017Fletcher Free Library, Community Room, 235 College Street, Burlington, VT Noon – 3:45 PM Monday, January 16, 2017Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, 294 N Winooski Ave , Burlington, VT 6:00-9:00 PM For an…

Hello, friends! Theatre Kavanah is alive and kicking (and planning a great new season), but it can't keep kicking withou...
11/29/2016

Hello, friends! Theatre Kavanah is alive and kicking (and planning a great new season), but it can't keep kicking without your support. This is one place where EVERY GIFT really does make a difference. Please consider making a donation today, and it will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $350). THANK YOU.

Donate to Theatre Kavanah Thank you for considering a donation to Theatre Kavanah! Your generosity will help bring more first rate Jewish theater to northern Vermont. Plays, music, maybe some food… What could be bad? Plus, it’s tax-deductible.* And now you can even give online! (Just click on the ye...

Throwback Thursday! On the Regional Education Television Network, Director, Trish Denton, speaking at City Hall back in ...
04/01/2016

Throwback Thursday! On the Regional Education Television Network, Director, Trish Denton, speaking at City Hall back in September. A point when Burlington's Brundibar was transitioning from a bright idea into a powerful reality!

http://www.retn.org/show/pkn-btv-vol-17-trisha-denton

Trisha Denton is an interdisciplinary artist and teacher who has worked in many production capacities including roles with Spielpalast Cabaret, Very Merry Theatre, All Together Now!, Shelburne Museum, In Tandem Arts and more. This presentation explores her body of work and the forthcoming stage prod…

One of the finest things about producing a show is hearing about its impact on people. A lovely blog post by Tenor Dad. ...
03/26/2016

One of the finest things about producing a show is hearing about its impact on people. A lovely blog post by Tenor Dad. We're so glad that Ruby had a great first experience!

For those of you just joining us here at Tenor Dad, I should inform you before we begin that I am not talking about my daughter seeing her first opera. No, avid readers will recall that her first opera that she ever saw was Gianni Schicchi at the age of 4. Therefore, I cannot be writing …

03/25/2016
Our Sparrow isn't just a protector of justice on stage. Taegen Yardley as local hero in the news!
03/24/2016

Our Sparrow isn't just a protector of justice on stage. Taegen Yardley as local hero in the news!

This week's Local Hero is trying to save something that weighs somewhere between 6,000 and 13,000 pounds more than her.

03/23/2016
We finished our 8-show run this afternoon to a packed house. What a high note to end on! We can't begin to express our g...
03/20/2016

We finished our 8-show run this afternoon to a packed house. What a high note to end on! We can't begin to express our gratitude to everyone is this community, from audience members and donors to actors, musicians, and everyone else who contributed their considerable talents. Pulling together, we produced a highly polished show full of heart. Thank you, one and all!

Last show this afternoon at 1 pm. Despite the rumors, tickets are still available at the door. Going to miss the amazing...
03/20/2016

Last show this afternoon at 1 pm. Despite the rumors, tickets are still available at the door. Going to miss the amazing backstage storytelling that occurs. The cast agrees -- we don't want this to end!

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