It is being held at the Riverfront Community Center from 1-4:00pm on May 19th. Artists will be asked to bring their works the morning of the event to the RCC and gather them up at 4:15 p.m.  If interested, please contact Chris Gullotta at (860) 652-7675 or Chris.Gullotta@glastonbury-ct.gov

A message from your Director:

For the past two months, the BackBeatCity Musical Theater team has been successfully collaborating to rehearse and practice all aspects of the Spring 2012 Production: “13: The Musical”. For those of you who don’t know the show, “13” tells the current day story of 13 year old, Evan Goldman as he moves from his perfect life from New York City to a more simple life in Appleton, Indiana. Evan’s goal is to have the most successful Bar Mitzvah that Indiana has ever seen. However, Evan is faced with several problems, one of which involves his struggle to have all of the cool kids at his party or only a few true friends that aren’t necessarily the “coolest” bunch. As the story continues, Evan faces more and more issues while his reputation continues to be at risk. This cast continues to impress me with their drive, focus, and theatrical talent. Throughout this experience, all of the students have been immersed in every aspect of the theatrical world by perfecting their voices, acting skills, and dance techniques. As the Director and Choreographer, I walk into every rehearsal with an open mind and a schedule of tasks we need to complete to make this production successful. I can truly say that I have never walked out of our rehearsals feeling disappointed. These students continue to shock me with their talents. The nine year olds in our cast are proudly keeping up with the fourteen year olds in the cast which should not go unnoticed. As the rehearsal process continues, my cast and I get more and more excited as we discover the possibilities to make this production the incredible success we all know it is going to be. This production will be for all audiences. Our production includes impressive cheerleading stunts, a rock-n-roll style, and a love story that will cause the grumpiest audience member to the person next to them and say “Awwww”. As we continue the rehearsal process, my students and your children tirelessly strive to create believable characters, convey the perfect dance styles and sing beautiful harmonies- while keeping in mind this will be the four hundredth time they’ve run the opening number. Literally.
Only 42 days until Opening Night!

Kyle
Director and Choreographer
BackBeatCity Performing Arts Center

Save the date for the performance: May 16-19! And please remember that our Musical Theater board, sitting out in the hallway near the entrance, will be updated weekly. As we receive props, some items will be taken down and replaced with new things that we need for this performance. Every little bit helps, and our BackBeat City Family is helping a lot!

Please remember that our Musical Theater board, sitting out in the hallway near the entrance, will be updated weekly. As we receive props, some items will be taken down and replaced with new things that we need for this performance. Every little bit helps, and our BackBeat City Family is helping a lot!

Thank you! We’ll see you at rehearsal!

Join us in congratulating our very own Vocals, Piano, and BeBop Show Choir Instructor Amanda!

On February 4th Amanda will be singing the National Anthem for the 2010-2011 Mens College Basketball Champions, University of Connecticut. The game is UConn VS Seton Hall and will be held at 12:00pm at the XL Center in Hartford. This game will be televised.

Congratulations Amanda!

Do you have a BackBeat City related event coming up? Know of something we should get involved in? Contact us! We would love to hear from you!

WANTED

Experienced musicians: Kids, Teens, College Students, and Adults

No previous band experience necessary, you need only to know how to play an instrument: guitar, percussion, bass, vocals, keys and other instruments welcome!

BackBeat City’s Rock Band is a program that provides space and an instructor to give guidance as musicians get together to jam, improve, and become a cohesive band.

Interested?  Want more information?

Check out the program section on our website

Call (860) 633- 1317

Or stop by BackBeat City

80 Eastern Blvd.

Glastonbury, CT 06033

Auditions are on January 10 and 12 from 4:00-6:00pm for middle and high school age students.  Rehearsals begin on January 17, and run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-6:00pm.

13 is a fun musical and coming of age story about a boy who moves from New York City to Appleton, Indiana.  We’re looking forward to a great semester and end of the year show with this musical!  Appropriate for ages 12 and up (younger kids can participate with a signed permission slip).

Don’t think it’s over just yet!  The Learn Love Holiday Show is only the halfway point to our year-end production in the spring.  Our programs are all based on a year-long schedule to be performance ready for spring.  Learn Love V will be performed in May or June (date pending) and will include a similar cast of students.  Additionally, BackBeat is proud to offer its first year-end dance recital, which will also happen in May or June and will include students of all ages and dance styles.

Keep an eye out for other intermittent performances, like the Studio Showcase (performance opportunity for private lesson students), a Valentine’s Show and much more!

Learn Love Holiday Show – Christmas Time is Here