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

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Fall theater classes

for age 6 to adult
Theater Fun to Teen Actors Studio to Acting Workshop

Registration is now open!

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Coming in November!

Needham Community Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof

November 22, 23, 24, 30, and December 1
at Newman Elementary Auditorium
1155 Central Ave, Needham

Directed by Alyssa Bene and Tristan Burke
Music Directed by Benjamin Doucette and Jakob Michaels
Produced by Naomi Goldman, Jeremy White, and Gail Lustig

Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof has touched audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, its universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

With iconic and beloved songs such as "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," Fiddler on the Roof is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart.

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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.

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We hope you enjoyed
the Big Parade!

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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.

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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

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