True Center For The Arts Develops

MIDDLEBORO — The community, artistic and otherwise, is coming together in a way that was never fully envisioned, even in the fertile imaginations of the businessman and the performing arts maven who are creating the new Burt Wood School of Performing Arts. Click here for the article on SouthCoastToday.com

"Heaven Sent" With Mediums Anastassia Grace & Candace Dalton

Friday, October 1st, 2010,
7PM-9:30PM, at THE ALLEY THEATRE
133 Centre Street, Middleboro, Massachusetts

Middleboro: On Friday, October 1st, 2010, from 7PM-9:30PM, at THE ALLEY THEATRE in Middleboro, The Committee To Elect State Representative Tom Calter will be hosting the fund raising event "Heaven Sent, Messages from Above" with Spirit Messengers Anastassia Grace & Candace Dalton. Anastassia and Candace have been developing their skill since a young age and are trained by their aunt, nationally renowned medium, Maureen Hancock. Maureen Hancock has recently signed with Disney/ABC for her own television show, which will feature the inherited gifts of Anastassia and Candace.

Excited to share their special ability with the world, these talented mediums make powerful audience to spirit connections through validations such as names, personalities, dates, and much more. Anastassia Grace is an intuitive spirit messenger, medium, and healer. She started reading people at a very young age. This gift has run throughout generations of her family. At the age of sixteen her aunt (renowned medium Maureen Hancock) sat her down to see if she had the same gift. Anastassia delivered messages with strong accuracy and has been honing her skills ever since. With the help of her aunt, Anastassia continued to offer spirit readings through college, at private readings and house parties. In her final year of college, Anastassia's younger brother, and best friend, Sean received his angel wings. It was in this precise moment that Anastassia fully understood the magnitude of her gift. Recognizing that love and life are truly eternal, Anastassia strives to pass along messages of hope.

Even as a young child, Candace Dalton believed in spirits and life after life. For as long as she can remember, Miss Dalton has had an awareness of things before they happened, including details and messages from the other side. After the loss of her aunt Pamela, Candace received loving messages and felt her presence. When she was fourteen years old, her cousin Sean Ewas passed. After his death, her ability to communicate with the other side grew stronger. Candace's aunt, well known medium Maureen Hancock, helped her discover, develop, and channel her talent. When in school, teachers would give Candace "get out of class" passes to perform readings. Miss Dalton's light, funny, and amazingly accurate validations deliver hope to those suffering loss.

After attending a Heaven Sent, Messages from Above event, audiences walk away certain their loved ones are with them in spirit.

State Representative Thomas J. Calter represents residents of the 12th Plymouth District, including Kingston and Plympton, and parts of Middleborough, Duxbury, Halifax, and Plymouth.Tickets are $50.00 per person (payable to The Committe To Elect Tom Calter), and are general admission. There will be a cash bar at the theatre. The Alley Theatre is located at 133 Centre Street in Middleboro. For more information, or to order tickets, call 508-946-1071 and ask for Lorna Brunelle or Maureen Whalen or email burtwoodschool@aol.com.

Read the article "Medium fundraiser to benefit Calter" on SouthCoastToday.com. Click here to read...

Casey Cornell of Middleboro reviews a script on camera.

MIDDLEBORO — Boston Casting Inc., the region's largest casting company, is holding registration for Sept/Oct classes at the satellite location in Middleboro at The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts. The next session of On Camera with Lorna Brunelle will meet at the new Middleboro location 133 Centre Street ,beginning September 15 & 16, through October 20 & 21, 2010. The teen class (ages 12-18) will meet on Wednesday nights from 5-8pm. The kids class (ages 5-11) will meet on Thursday evenings from 5-7 p.m. Participants in classes will have the same resume credit and they'll be working with the same teachers as in Boston. In addition, interested participants can become registered in Boston Casting's talent files to be considered for professional auditions. Established in 1991, Boston Casting has since become the premiere casting company in New England. Boston Casting specializes in casting feature films, commercials and reality television shows, for principal roles as well as extras.

The classes will utilize group improvisation, creative movement exercises and script work to help actors develop the skills, self confidence and discipline needed for both stage and on-camera auditions. The class will also help performers enhance their self-expression, observation and memorization skills, and teach them about character development, ensemble work, and how to approach readings for commercials and films. The teen classes will focus on auditioning for theatre schools, colleges, theatre performances, and on camera endeavors. The sessions will be taught by Brunelle, whose students have had major success in commercials, films, corporate videos, radio, and live theater.

For further information Boston Casting visit www.bostoncasting.com. To register for our classes, please go to mediaperformanceinstitute.com and click on the REGISTRATION link on the left side of the page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Andrew Fitch at 617-254-1001 X4 or at mpi@bostoncasting.com.

The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts Welcomes Justin Hardy
of Hardy Studios to Staff

Justin Hardy is a Middleboro native and has been playing the guitar for over seventeen years. Justin has been teaching, composing, recording, and performing professionally more than ten years. He has been involved in many successful rock bands, most recently as the guitarist in Hello Mahalo, which was featured on over three hundred radio stations nationwide, performed at major venues throughout New England, including Lupos and The Providence Performing Arts Center, and performed the WBRU summer concert series. Justin will be joining the Burt Wood School of Performing Arts team this fall when he brings his recording studio, Hardy Studios, to the school’s new location at 133 Centre Street in Middleboro. Justin records bands and vocalists, and is looking forward to combining his love for recording with his experience working with students. For more information on Hardy Studios and more new offerings at the Burt Wood School, visit www.burtwoodschool.com

The Burt Wood School Welcomes Make Up Artist Christopher Therrien to Their Staff

Make up artist Christopher Therrien will join The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts staff this fall

Middleboro resident Christopher Therrien will join The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts staff this fall. A thirteen year veteran of the Makeup industry, Christopher was trained with the prestigious David Nicholas International Makeup Academy where he received his completion of the Advanced Makeup program. Christopher is not only a make up artist but also an eye lash designer where he received training from the renowned Xtreme Lashes. His is currently offering eye lash extensions at Headquarters and Body Zonez in Middleboro. He is also well versed with such prestigious makeup companies such as Bobbi Brown, M.A.C., Versace, Dior, Yves St. Laurant, Chantacaille, Laura Mercier, as well as Lancome, where he is a featured artist.

Over the years Christopher has cultivated his skills in all aspects of makeup artistry as well as being a driving force in the Bridal community where his talent and dimeanor can make the most nervous bride feel at ease when designing her personal look for that special day. Christopher is excited to join the team at The Burt Wood School where he will consult girls on pageant, prom, and every day make up, interview looks, and how to shop for cosmetic products. He will also be offering special make up application workshops for adults.
For more information call 508-946-1071.

The Burt Wood School Add YOGA , ADULT ACTING and Other New Classes to Fall Line Up.

The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts in Middleboro is excited to add YOGA, COMEDY & IMPROV, ACTING FOR ADULTS, and THE BURT WOOD PLAYERS PRODUCTION CLASS to their fall line up. Faculty member Julie Parcels will be teaching all of these new classes. Miss Parcels grew up in Brockton and now resides in Raynham. She began studying musical theatre, acting and voice at the age of nine. She attended Cardinal Spellman High School where she was president of the Drama Society and Vice President of the Choir. During her time there, she performed in several shows including Fiddler on the Roof, The Sound of Music, The Miracle Workers, and Carousel. She was accepted into the BFA Musical Theatre program at Emerson College in Boston. She graduated with a BA in Theatre Education. During her time there, she studied extensive classes in scene study, directing, musical theatre, comedy and dance. She was the assistant director for the Cardinal Spellman High School production of Les Miserables. She also directed an abbreviated version of Brigadoon at Emerson. During college she began teaching voice. She has been teaching at The Burt Wood School for one year.

YOGA FOR KIDS, YOGA FOR TEENS, COMEDY & IMPROV, and THE BURT WOOD PLAYERS will meet on Thursdays. The ADULT ACTING CLASS will meet on Wednesdays. Walk in registration is August 2nd, from 4-7PM at The Burt Wood School’s current location 63 Anderson Avenue, Suite B, in Middleboro. (As of September 1st, the school will be at their new location 133 Centre Street in downtown Middleboro.) For more information call 508-946-1071.

The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts offers
ADULT/HIGH SCHOOL SHAKESPEARE 101 and ACTING 101
Walk-In Registration on August 2nd 4-7 PM

Matthew Bruffee to teach new classes at The Burt Wood School. Walk in registration August 2nd, 4PM-7PM

The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts is thrilled to announce two new acting courses to be offered in thefall. The courses will be taught by Mr. Matthew Bruffee, a Middleboro native who has been involved with the theatrical profession for his entire life, either as an actor, singer, choreographer, designer, director or producer. Mr. Bruffee has two degrees in professional theater: a BA from Hofstra University, where he studied and performed Shakespeare, and an MFA from Brooklyn College. He lived and worked professionally in New York, on Broadway and off Broadway, and in Regional Theatre for many years. Mr. Bruffee will be teaching Shakespeare 101 - The Bard and the Boards appropriate for ages high school -adult. Students will explore the wonderful world of Shakespeare through reading the plays and sonnets. The course will include acting and scene study, working with diction and rhythms of the language, partnering and character work, and movement and costuming. This class will meet on Saturdays from 1-3PM.

The Burt Wood School will also offer Acting 101: Basic Principles of learning how to become an Actor taught by Mr. Bruffee. Acting 101will be a how-to class on working with directors and other actors in musicals or plays. Students will learn to create characters, develop monologues and study scenes through the processes and mechanics of breaking down a script, and putting it up on it's feet. Techniques learned will include research, auditioning, character study, movement, speech - dialects/accents, scene study, reacting and more. The class meets on Mondays from 7:00-:8:30PM for ages 8th grade and up. Both Shakespeare 101 and Acting 101 will be taught at the Burt Wood School’s new location at 133 Centre Street in Middleboro. For more information or to sign up for either class, please call 508-846-1071, visit www.burtwoodschool.com/Curriculum.html, or come to walk-in registration on August 2nd from 4-7PM at 63 Anderson Avenue, Suite B, in Middleboro.

The Burt Wood School adds FILM PRODUCTION classes to their fall line up!
Registration August 2nd, 4-7PM
THURSDAY EVENINGS 4:30PM-5:30PM ages 8-11 $65.00 per month
5:30PM-7:00PM ages 12-18 $75.00 per month (the class meets longer)

Director, screen writer, producer and owner of Maran Films, Shane Kinsman works on set.

The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts in Middleboro, welcomes Shane Kinsman (director, screen writer, producer and owner of Maran Films) to their staff this fall. Shane will be teaching FILM PRODUCTION on Thursday evenings. Students will learn the foundation of digital filmmaking on cutting edge, state of the art, high definition cameras and audio equipment and create their own production from start to finish! Developed with the optimum mix of instruction and hands-on practice, students will be shooting in this program and have numerous hands-on opportunities to develop skills and gain experience. Students will participate in groups to develop a short film project. Groups will write, produce, direct, shoot and edit their own short thesis film. This course will make a filmmaker out of the novice! Classes will meet at the schools new location, 133 Centre Street, on Thursday evenings. Ages 8-11 will meet from 4:30pm-5:30pm, and ages 12-18 will meet from 5:30-7:00PM. Classes begin the week of September 13th, 2010.

For more information on Shane Kinsman visit maranfilms.net.

The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts - The Honor For Art Project Click here our Moving Letter and more information. Thank you!       Help Build Our Theatre Buy A Chair! Please click here for more information and order form. Thank you!!!	Olivia, Sadie and Harry help on site! Dear Friends, We are very excited to announce that The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts will be moving to 133 Centre Street in downtown Middleboro! This September, classes will begin in our new location. This fully equipped performing arts center will allow us to expand our curriculum, host many events throughout the year, and serve as a rental opportunity for patrons in need of space. Our commitment to community service is what sets us apart from all other performing arts venues in the area. In the spirit of giving, we invite you to participate in The Honor for ART Project. To bring The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts to the next level, we are launching a vast fundraising campaign called The Honor for ART Project. Patrons are invited to help advance our school by naming parts of the facility after those whose lives have been influenced by art. Donations to our project will be recognized on matted and framed wall hangings which will be displayed throughout the school. Honor someone you love (or a film star or celebrity) by dedicating a new classroom, studio, chair, or piece of equipment in their name. Together, we can build a haven for generations of artists to come. Attached please find additional information on this project. Yours in the spirit of building a more cultured community, Lorna J. Brunelle Artistic Director/Owner The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEW SCHOOL: Olivia Fuller, left, and her sister Sadie are students at the Burt Wood School of Performing Arts. With their brother Harry in tow, the sisters recently visited their school's new site on Center Street, which their father Bill owns and is renovating.     Burt Wood School is back in town "Instead of having all of my recitals off site, which gets expensive because we have to rent the Town Hall or the Nichols Middle School, we can host them in house. We can also open it up to local theater troupes, art shows, bands, etc.," said Burt Wood School Artistic Director Lorna Brunelle.   Andrew Osborne to direct 48Hour Film Project at Burt Wood.       Osborne returns for 48-Hour Film Project MIDDLEBORO — For the fifth year in a row, The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts, in conjunction with director Andrew Osborne and Ol' Bait Shop Productions, will be participating in the national competition, The 48-Hour Film Project. Click here to read the article on SouthCoastToday.com.
Click on each title below to download the information...   Miss Cranberry County 2010 Fact Sheet MCC Awards, Rules and Regulations MCC Prep Pageant Registration Form MCC Check List MCC Essay Form MCC Information Sheet MCC Optional Photogenic Form MCC T-Shirt Order Form	Who will be crowned? Miss Cranberry County 2010 Pageant invites girls ages 5-18 to compete. Courtney Adelman The Miss Cranberry County 2010 Pageant PRESS: Miss Cranberry County 2010 Pageant invites local girls (ages 5-18) to compete. The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts in Middleboro, Massachusetts will be hosting their first annual Miss Cranberry County Pageant. Girls from all over the southeastern region of Massachusetts are invited to participate. Contestants will be divided into four age categories: Little Miss Cranberry County 2010 (kindergarten through Grade 2); Miss Cranberry County Princess 2010 (Grades 3-5); Miss Cranberry County Debutant 2010 (Grades 6-8) and Miss Cranberry County 2010 (Grades 9-12). Age categories for the contestants are based on the grade of the applicant this fall. Each contestant will receive a pageant souvenir and other prizes. Miss Cranberry County 2010 will receive $250.00 dollars and a crown and sash. The three younger winners will receive $50.00 dollars and a crown and sash. All winners will be invited to appear in local Holiday parades and at local events throughout their year of service. The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts is no stranger to pageantry. Owner and Artistic Director, Lorna Brunelle, has been coaching pageant contestants since 1994. Her students have won over 100 titles, awards, and honors. Two of her students (Valerie Amaral and Amanda Kelly) represented Massachusetts in the 2008 and 2010 Miss America Pageant. The event will be broken down into several stages of competition: Interview 40%, Formal wear 25%, Community Service Essay 20%, and On Stage Question 15%. Contestants can also enter the MOST PHOTOGENIC optional by submitting a photo and $15.00 fee. “I wanted to host a pageant to encourage young girls to give back to their communities by volunteering their time. Pageantry is a fantastic way to prepare women to be strong positive role models.” An optional prep pageant workshop will be offered for contestants on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at 2PM at The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts. The pageant will be held on Sunday, October 24th, 2010, in Middleboro, Massachusetts at 3:00PM. The entrance fee for each contestant is $40.00. Tickets are $15.00. Contestant slots are limited and will be given on a first come first serve basis. To register for this event or for more information on the Miss Cranberry County 2010 pageant, call Lorna Brunelle or Maureen Whalen at 508-946-1071 or visit burtwoodschool.com.

Walk-in Registration August 2nd 4-6 PM for GLEE CHOIR, Tap and Jazz at The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts with Jen Thomas of Middleboro Click here for Class Times.

Jen Thomas, a lifelong Middleboro resident is excited to be joining the Burt Wood School of Performing Arts staff this fall as one of their new dance teachers. A 1991 graduate of Middleboro High School, Jen began studying dance at the early age of 3 years old. After high school she went on to Dean College where she majored in Dance and to Emerson College where she studied Musical Theater and Communications.

She has been teaching dance at Susan Winter School of Dance for 18 years and throughout that time has also done a lot of independent choreography for various theatre groups and schools. Her choreography credits include: Annie Get Your Gun, South Pacific, Bye Bye Birdie, Annie, Cinderella, That’s Entertainment 24 Let Freedom Ring, That’s Entertainment 25 Silver Anniversary, That’s Entertainment 26 Lets Go To The Movies, as well as other independent pieces she has done for the Middleboro High School Student Council. In her spare time, Jen enjoys spending time with her husband Greg and their 3 children.

Jen will be teaching Tap, Jazz, and the GLEE CHOIR (modeled after the hit TV show) on Mondays and Tuesday this fall the school's new location in downtown Middleboro. To register for these classes, you can attend the Burt Wood School's walk-in registration on August 2nd from 4-6 PM or you can call 508-946-1071.

 

Middleboro Teen Makes Directorial Debut

Middleboro: Casey Cornell of Middleboro will make her directorial debut this month with the murder mystery "Cross Your Heart and Hope to Die" at the Middleborough Public Library. Miss Cornell has been a student at The Burt Wood of Performing Arts for the past six years where she works as a teacher assistant. Casey is also an intern for the Boston Casting satellite location at The Burt Wood School. She has performed in many plays, recitals, concerts, and musicals.

On Friday, June 18, from 5-8PM, at the Middleboro Public Library, "Cross Your Heart and Hope to Die" will be performed in the Library Meeting Room for an audience of teens in grades 7 and up. The murder mystery takes place at a high school prom in the 1950's. The characters include the cheerleaders, football players, geeks, and even the class rebels. During the play, a major football star is murdered, but no one knows how. Throughout the play, everyone tries to determine how the football player died and why someone would have the desire to kill him. The audience is able to participate by asking the characters questions in between scenes. The production is free and dinner for the student audience is included.

The cast features several actors from The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts. Abbey Wheeler of Marion is playing Angie Smallwood, Victoria Stephenson of Middleboro is playing Connie Jefferson, Cassie Jordan of Middleboro is playing Judy Blake, Victoria Barton of Bridgewater is playing Karen Carter, Jake Bernardo of Lakeville is playing Ken Armstrong, Courtney Adelman of Middleboro is playing Penny Withers, and Michael Zahar of Middleboro is playing Roy Peterson.

The Middleborough Public Library is located at 102 North Main Street in Middleborough. For more information call 508-946-2470.

 

 

Photo: The cast of "Cross Your Heart and Hope to Die" rehearse for
upcoming murder mystery at the Middleborough Public Library.

Front Row: Left to Right Courtney Adelman and Cassie Jordan
Second Row: Left to Right Michael Zahar, Jake Bernardo, Victoria Barton, Abbey Wheeler, and Victoria Stephenson
Back Row: Director Casey Cornell

 

 

 

Scott Philie to musically direct GODSPELL. Auditions June 15, 2010.

Auditions for GODSPELL June 15th/Local Man Music Director

Middleboro:
The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts in Middleboro, Massachusetts, recently announced that Middleboro resident Scott Philie will return as music director for their upcoming production of GODSPELL. Auditions for GODSPELL are Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 4PM & 6PM at The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts located at 63 Anderson Avenue, Suite B, in Middleboro. Students ages 5-18 are invited to participate and fundraising packets are available to help defray the cost of the Summer Arts Festival tuition. Rehearsals are weekly from 8:30am-12:30pm, Tuesday, July, 6 through Friday, July 30. The show opens Saturday, July 31st at 7pm with a final performance on Sunday, August 1st at 1:00PM.

Scott Philie joined The Burt Wood of Performing Arts staff in 2005. He teaches private voice, piano, and music theory. Scott has been the Music Director for the annual Burt Wood Summer Arts Festival for “Anything Goes” – 2002, “Footloose” – 2004, “Fame” – 2005, “Those Summer Nights” – 2006, “High School Musical” – 2007, “Thoroughly Modern Millie” – 2008, and “The Wiz” – 2009. He is also the music director for Bridgewater – Raynham Regional High School’s Raynwater Players, where he has directed “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”, “All Shook Up”, and most recently “A Chorus Line”. Scott is also a music director for Bridgewater State College where he has directed numerous shows, and was nominated for an ACTF Award in 2007 for his original score for “DRAKULA The Rock Opera”.

Scott has been playing the piano since the age of five, and became a professional performer at the age of 14. He has been the lead singer and keyboardist for many local bands including the 1980’s band Square Pegs, and the rock band Jack’s Garage. He is currently involved with SCARAB – A Tribute to Journey which travels across New England.

Having received his formal training from Berklee College of Music, Scott has performed with many industry greats including Smokey Robinson, Charlie Daniels, Toto, Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon, and The Marshall Tucker Band, to name a few. He has also performed at many Doo Wop Legends shows with such groups as Danny and the Juniors, The Tuneweavers, The Tokens, and The Teenagers.

The music director at North Congregational Church in Middleboro since 2002, Scott lives in town with his wife Gina and their children Tyler, Bryttany, and Margret. For more information on how to audition for GODSPELL, contact Lorna Brunelle or Maureen Whalen at 508-946-1071 or visit burtwoodschool.com

 

Casey Cornell of Middleboro reviews a script on camera.

MIDDLEBORO Boston Casting Offers Spring Session BEGINS MAY 5

MIDDLEBORO — Boston Casting Inc., the region's largest casting company, is holding registration for spring classes at the satellite location in Middleboro at The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts. The next session of On Camera with Lorna Brunelle will meet at the Middleboro location beginning May 5 and 6 through June 9 and 10, 2010. The teen class (ages 12-18) will meet on Wednesday nights from 5-8pm. (If less than six students enroll, the teen class will meet from 5-7pm.) The kids class (ages 5-11) will meet on Thursday evenings from 5-7 p.m. Participants in classes will have the same resume credit and they'll be working with the same teachers as in Boston. In addition, interested participants can become registered in Boston Casting's talent files to be considered for professional auditions.

Established in 1991, Boston Casting has since become the premiere casting company in New England. Boston Casting specializes in casting feature films, commercials and reality television shows, for principal roles as well as extras.

The classes will utilize group improvisation, creative movement exercises and script work to help actors develop the skills, self confidence and discipline needed for both stage and on-camera auditions. The class will also help performers enhance their self-expression, observation and memorization skills, and teach them about character development, ensemble work, and how to approach readings for commercials and films. The teen classes will focus on auditioning for theatre schools, colleges, theatre performances, and on camera endeavors. The sessions will be taught by Brunelle, whose students have had major success in commercials, films, corporate videos, radio, and live theater.

For further information Boston Casting visit www.bostoncasting.com. To register for our classes, please go to mediaperformanceinstitute.com and click on the REGISTRATION link on the left side of the page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Andrew Fitch at 617-254-1001 X4 or at mpi@bostoncasting.com.

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Lorna Brunelle to receive 2010 GBOS Award for Best Acting Coach/Artistic Director.

Lorna Brunelle to receive 2010 GBOS Award for Best Acting Coach/Artistic Director

Middleboro native, Lorna Brunelle will be honored as the 2010 BEST ACTING COACH and ARTISTIC DIRECTOR at the 41st annual GBOS Image Awards in Boston. The gala will be held on Friday, October 22, 2010, at 7:00PM, at Converse Hall (88 Tremont Street) in Boston. Tickets in the family and friends section of the audience are on sale now through May 7, 2010.

In 1995, Lorna opened The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts in Middleboro. In 2000, she joined the staff at Boston Casting Inc., the region’s largest casting company. Over the past fifteen years, Lorna has worked with artists of all ages. Her students have had major success in TV shows, commercials, films, corporate videos, radio, pageants, and live theater.

Under the direction of Roxbury native, George Edward Murray, The GBOS Image Awards began over four decades ago in Boston as the Gospel Music Awards. Since then, Mr. Murray has been scouting talent and fostering the dreams of artists. A former gospel singer, radio talk show host, and fashion designer, George “GBOS” Murray became familiar with Lorna Brunelle a year ago in Boston through her affiliation with Boston Casting. Murray, who is now a show producer and publisher of NEW ARTIST and GIRLFRIENDZ magazine, offered the following quote about Lorna Brunelle, “I have seen a lot of coach’s work with artists, and was extremely impressed by Lorna’s way with people. She is fantastic! I am thrilled to present her with our 2010 award.” To order tickets for the 41st annual GBOS IMAGE AWARDS, email burtwoodschool@aol.com or call 508-946-1071.

L.A. Choreographer Lucy Record returns to MASS for GODSPELL

Los Angeles, California resident Lucy Record will be returning to The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts this summer to choreograph GODSPELL for their 2010 Summer Arts Festival . There are many high stepping exuberant numbers in the show! This summer marks Lucy Record's 11th season choreographing for the annual festival. She has just completed her 4th year as a resident choreographer in LA for Chaminade College Preparatory's largest annual fundraiser. Ms. Record is a renowned West Coast Choreographer who has won numerous awards for her professional work. She has been named Best Choreographer by the Santa Monica Theatre Guild several years in a row, and also won first place in the celebrated Drama Teachers Association of Southern California Competition for middle schools for her work with "MUSIC MAN." Ms. Record created, designed and is teaching a new Musical Theatre class at the prestigious Colburn School in downtown L.A.

At the Burt Wood School, Ms. Record has worked on "Oliver" (2000), "Bye Bye Birdie" (2001), "Anything Goes" (2002), "Grease" (2003), "Footloose" (2004), "Fame" (2005), "Those Summer Nigths" (2006), "High School Musical" (2007), Thoroughly Modern Millie" (2008) and "The Wiz" (2009).

From the album: "Dance Faculty" by Trudl Zipper Dance Institute at The Colburn School

In addition to choreographing GODSPELL this summer, Lucy Record will be offering a three week Dance Intensive Class for all levels on Mondays running for three weeks. The program will offered for beginner and advanced dancers. In lieu of the holiday being observed on Monday, July 5, the first class will be held on Tuesday, July 6th and will run on Mondays consecutively with an open house stage performance on Wednesday, July, 21, 2010.

Auditions for GODSPELL are Tuesday, June 15th, from 4-8pm, at The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts in Middleboro. For more information call 508-946-1071.

Lucy Record, Ballet. B.A. in Dance from the University of Texas. Awarded summer scholarships to American Ballet Theatre for 2 years. Performed with Houston Allegro Ballet Company and Austin Ballet Theatre. Performed with New York's modern company, Facets. Musical theater choreographer for more than 50 musicals. Stage credits include Evita, Pippin, West Side Story, A Chorus Line, Grease, Footloose, Sweet Charity, Anything Goes, and On Stage with Shirley Jones (which Lucy choreographed as well as directed). Resident choreographer for Burt Wood School of Performing Arts, summer program, in Greater Boston. Recipient of Santa Monica Theatre Guild's Geoffrey Award for Best Choreography for the past 6 years. Awarded Best Choreography in Southern California 2003 DTASC competition (Drama Teacher's Association of Southern California) for her work on "The Music Man".

CALLING ALL ACTORS- The 48 Hour Film Project

Cape Cod director, screen writer, producer and owner of Maran Films, Shane Kinsman on the set of My Intuition.

The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts in Middleboro, in conjunction with Shane Kinsman (director, screen writer, producer and owner of Maran Films) will be participating in the national competition, the 48-Hour Film Project.

Past entries by the local performing arts school can be accessed on You-Tube, with the titles of the past projects being "Shoe", “Farm Force”, “de Zomer Kamp” and the successful “SOX POCK” which was chosen for the 2009 BEST OF BOSTON. On June 9th, 2009, the short film (directed by Andrew Osborne) won BEST USE OF PROP, BEST SONG, BEST SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE, and 2nd Runner Up for BEST FILM.

As part of a national competition, The 48 Hour Film Project is destined to be an exciting adventure. The talented director — along with his cast — will create, produce and edit a short film or video in just 48 hours. The project is a thrilling challenge for all level actors, (of all ages) as they must be ready for anything during the two-day production process.

The 48 Hour Film Project will take place over the weekend of May 1st and 2nd, with each team being given a "theme" via an object that must appear in all scenes of the movie. Over the following 48 hours, the teams must not only come up with a plot and script, but must film all of the scenes, produce and edit the film, with the final product being submitted by Sunday, May 2nd, 2010.

Filmmakers from all over New England will participate in the Boston-based division of the competition, with winners from the project then going on to compete against entries from all around the world for the title "Best 48 Hour Film Project of 2010." Screenings for all films will be premiered at the Kendall Square Cinema in Cambridge, located on 370 Binney Street, later in May.

For Burt Wood students, cost to participate in the weekend event is $50 each; for non-Burt Wood students, cost will be $75 each. Filming for the event will be held in Middleboro only. More information about the project itself can be found on www.48hourfilm.com. To participate, call the office at 508-946-1071 or download a registration form at burtwoodschool.com under UPCOMING EVENTS or FILM PROJECTS. Deadline for all paperwork is April 26, 2010. For more information on Maran Films visit maranfilms.net.
Check out the recent article on SouthCoastToday.com.

Dear Singers, Actors, Dancers and Acrobats!

We have selected our SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL PRODUCTION! We are SO EXCITED to announce that we are doing GODSPELL! We are going to set this show in the present time...2010 in a city somewhere in America! Costumes will resemble the musical RENT...very hip, modern, and urban. This show lends LOTS OF solo time on stage for performers of all ages, lots of beautiful group numbers, tear jerking moments and ROCKING songs! To hear samples of the music visit http://www.mtishows.com/

A description of the show is listed below. We are PUMPED for this show and cannot wait to spend our summer on stage with all of you! Fundraising is available for tuition! Rehearsals begin July 6th, and run Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm for the 1st three weeks. The 4th week is tech week, and rehearsals run to 2pm. Show dates are July 31st at 7pm and August 1st at 1pm. Brochures and reg forms will be up on our web site by the end of the week. For more information contact Miss Lorna or Miss Maureen at 508-946-1071. Check out our Summer Arts Page!

 

Middleboro Woman to Direct “GODSPELL”

Melissa (Ferguson) Donnelly to direct GODSPELL

Having grown up with a passion for the arts, Middleboro native Melissa (Ferguson) Donnelly is the perfect choice to once again direct the Burt Wood School Summer Arts Festival annual production. Celebrating her tenth year as director for the summer production, Melissa has filled those shoes in 2000 with the show “Oliver”, 2001: “Bye Bye, Birdie”, 2002: “Anything Goes”, 2004: “Footloose”, 2006: “Those Summer Nights”, 2007: “High School Musical”, 2008: "Thoroughly Modern Millie, 2009: "The Wiz," 2010: "Thank You For the Music". She has also directed fall musicals at the bustling cultural arts center, including “Music Man Jr.”, “Godspell Jr.” and “Into the Woods Jr.”.

A voice, acting and pageant preparation teacher at The Burt Wood School, Donnelly recently earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Cambridge College. She is on staff at the Hanson Middle School, where she is a Special Education teacher. Melissa has an extensive background in music, both academically and professionally. After receiving her degree in vocal performance from Hofstra University where she made numerous stage appearances as a soloist, Melissa then went on to perform locally, regionally and nationally. She has continued to perform locally as a soloist and as part of a local trio that performs an original version of The National Anthem, having appeared in several New England venues including Gillette Stadium, Fenway Park and Mohegan Sun.

“I can’t wait for another Burt Wood summer,” the talented performer/teacher/director exclaims. “We are all working towards the same goal and no matter what age you are, you bond because you rely on each other to make the show a success. That’s what makes our summers so special.” Auditions will be held on Tuesday, June 15th at The Burt Wood School. For more information about the festival please or how to fundraise tuition for GODSPELL, call (508) 946-1071 or to download a registration form from our website.