Needham Community Theatre
PROFESSIONAL QUALITY THEATER
IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD
“…On a level that normally can't be seen outside of the big city…How lucky Needham is to have this quality of performance right in town!" - Needham Hometown Weekly
Little Women
Calling all actors 18+! Come participate in a weekend of theater filled with merriment, camaraderie, and community.
Needham Community Theatre is hosting their first ever 24 Hour Musical! Within 24 hours, actors will learn an entire musical and put it on in front of a live audience! With auditions in mid-May and rehearsals June 7th and 8th, the 24 Hour Musical makes it easy for all to participate and join in the fun.
Stay tuned for audition details in the weeks to come and get ready to experience theater in a brand new way!
Thanks for coming!
Article from the Needham Observer about the play reading
Photos by TR Productions and www.songsformary.com
NCT was thrilled to partner with Needham Diversity Initiative to produce the first public reading of a new play celebrating Mary Caldwell Dawson, the trailblazing founder of the National Negro Opera Company. This story unfolds at the intriguing Mystery Manor, where history and artistry intertwine.
To truly immerse yourself in this captivating narrative, be sure to check out the accompanying video below; it’s a perfect primer to deepen your connection to this important story.
Thank you for joining us!
Needham Community Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof
NCT Scholarship Winners
Needham Community Theatre awards scholarships to Needham High School seniors who have been involved in theater and the arts during their high school years.
Congratulations to our 2024 recipients!
Hazel Barzilay, Julia Goldman, Lucas Herrera, and Boyoung Paik
Hazel Barzilay
has been participating in theater since childhood, often along with her father and siblings! Hazel has been in multiple productions with Needham High School as well as community productions. Hazel most recently helped to produce the senior directed show The Lightning Thief. Congratulations Hazel!
Julia Goldman
has been in multiple NCT shows starting as The Little Dutch Girl in Miracle on 34th Street. She then went on to have roles in The Little Princess, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins and Shrek. She recently was the Assistant Stage Manager for The Crucible. Julia has also appeared in all of the shows during her time at Needham High School as well as multiple community productions. Julia will be studying psychology at American University in the fall. Congratulations, Julia!
Lucas Herrera
has been involved with theater since childhood, participating in several shows with the Fringe Theater. He has been in most Needham High School productions, most recently starring as Bobby Strong in Urinetown and Jean Valjean in Les Misérables. Lucas plans to study psychology at the University of Michigan in the fall. Congratulations Lucas!
Boyoung Paik
was in NCT’s Mary Poppins and has also been in multiple Needham High School shows. She played Morticia in The Addams Family and Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown. Boyoung will be studying psychology at Ithaca College in the fall. Congratulations Boyoung!
Thanks for joining us
for a witchy time!
Nancy Anderson
is the 2024 Inductee in the
Needham Theatre Hall of Fame
Nancy Anderson was honored prior to the performance of The Crucible on May 18th as the third inductee into the Needham Theatre Hall of Fame.
We hope you enjoyed
the Big Parade!
Thank you for your support
NCT continues to have overhead expenses, including those for storage and building space, our website and answering service, and our annual scholarships. NCT could use your help. 100% of your donation will go directly to NCT to continue producing high quality shows.
Please consider making a donation to help keep theatre alive in the Needham area.
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If you prefer to contribute via check, please make it payable to "Needham Community Theatre", and on the memo line write "Donation." You can mail the check to us at:
Needham Community Theatre
P.O. Box 920242
Needham, MA 02492
Thank you for your generosity!
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Images from our 2019-2020 season
Mary Poppins
