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EVENTS at THE ALLEY THEATRE
THE ALLEY THEATRE offers a fabulously sophisticated space for intimate events. From plays, concerts, musicals, seminars, fairs, benefits, birthday or retirement celebrations, to bridal showers and engagement parties, The Alley Theatre will leave your guests raving!Owner and Artistic Director Lorna Brunelle, has been in the arts and entertainment business since 1989. Lorna feels confident your event at THE ALLEY THEATRE will be a success!
THE ALLEY THEATRE features a metropolitan entry way down a beautifully lit alley leading guests to a funky foyer greeting them with an ENTERING THE ALLEY sign and Beacon Hill style street lamp. From there, visitors enter the strikingly bold handicap accessible, air conditioned 25ftX19ft Lobby/Box Office/Reception Room bursting with purple, orange and yellow hues. Immediately, eyes are drawn to the exploding floral chandelier in the center of the 14 foot high ceiling. Dripping in the designs of vintage artist Leonetto Cappiello, and Ziegfeld Follies and French Posters, the vivid exhibit of color in the Box Office/Reception Room is sure to arouse. An inviting classic sitting area is available for guests. Immediately off of the Box Office/Reception Room, are two double occupancy handicap accessible bathrooms.
The Bartending Service of New England LLC, will meet all beverage needs in the Box Office/Reception Room. One of our two in house caterers Kim Savage of A Season To Taste and Theresa Pietnik of At Home With Food, will provide food for your event. From passed Hors d'œuvres to sit down dinners, their culinary skills are sure to impress any pallet. (Patrons are welcome to bring in their own caterers.)
From the Lobby/Box Office/Reception Room, guests make their way through red velvet draped double doors leading into THE ALLEY THEATRE . Enveloped in inviting shades of cranberry, guests will be seated in the 1215 square foot handicap accessible, air conditioned theatre. The proscenium style stage is 24 inches off of the ground, 10 feet deep and 31 feet long. For added depth and elegance for parties (or performance classes) an optional wall of mirrors stretches along the back of the theatre. For all other events, the mirrors can be disguised behind curtains. THE ALLEY THEATRE features hardwood floors, 14 foot high ceilings, 100 crimson and gray high quality folding chairs with 2” thickly padded seats. A dramatic art series of black and white alley photos line the house right wall of the theatre. Occupancy regulations allow up to 100 guests seated in the theatre, or 150 guests standing in the space.
Sound and Lighting: THE ALLEY THEATRE has two 12" monitors (speakers), 1 Shure wireless Microphone unit, 6 wireless Shure hand held microphones, and a Behringer EUROPOWER PMP4000 Powered Mixer. Guests are invited to bring in their own sound or tap into the existing sound on site. The Alley Theatre has a good basic lighting system installed. There are mounting points (Battens) throughout the theatre. The system is a DMX 512 compatible system with a SCENE SETTER 48 board and 4 4x.6Kw packs. There are 16 .3KW Med Par 56 cans available for use. Each can has a gel frame and a basic gel kit is available. The Theatre also has a Medium Throw - Follow Spot Light. There are individual circuit outlets (Edison with Ground) throughout the theatre both on and off stage. As a common DMX capable system, both Dimmer packs and additional lighting can be added to this system should the need arise.In addition, there are 8 Par 38 stage lights available, they provide interesting spots of light or a nice fill, to cut shadows. Sound and lighting engineers are available for hire through THE ALLEY THEATRE and may be able to upgrade sound and lighting needs at an additional fee. (See RENTAL CONTRACT below for more information.) Security Deposits will be forfeited if lights aren’t reset after use. For more information on lighting, please click here.
For those interested in video presentations, we have an Espon EX5200 projector that hooks into a lap top computer to show videos.
Backstage: The 25ft X 10ft backstage area features a warm up piano, a mounted over sized dry board for director’s notes and order of scenes, a clothing rack for quick costume changes, mirrors for last minute cosmetic touch ups, and tri-fold privacy changing screens. Three additional 13 ft X26 ft dressing/changing areas are available at an additional fee. (See RENTAL CONTRACT below for more information.)
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Parking: Parking for THE ALLEY THEATRE is available in the expansive Middleboro Town Hall parking lot (roughly 125 feet away from the stage door), behind Benny’s Department Store, in the Post Office parking lot after 5pm weekly, after 1pm and Saturdays and all day on Sunday, and on the street.
Set Up/Clean Up: Patrons are welcome to use the folding chairs and folding banquet tables on site. Set up and break down of these items is the responsibility of the party renting the theatre. Patrons who would prefer not to set up or clean up for their event, can hire bonded and insured Country Home Cleaning service at $20.00 per hour. (For more information see the CONTACT page)
Costume and Prop Stylist Richard Bois:
THE ALLEY THEATRE costume and prop closet offers hundreds of theatrical pieces for shows and parties. Costume Stylist Richard Bois is available to meet all of your production needs at $25.00 per hour. *Rental packages for costumes and props will be billed separately and are available in group or single item billing. (For more information see the CONTACT page)
Set Construction/Design: Since 1995, Roger Brunelle Jr. and Bob Whalen have been building and designing sets for The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts and local theatre groups. Named the MEN IN BLACK, the team also serves as the running stage crew for shows. If you would like to hire the M.I.B.’s to construct, design, or operate your sets see the CONTACT page.
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Burt Wood School celebration observes two milestones
Middleboro Gazette
Chairman of Selectman Marsha Brunelle was a bit more emotional, understandably since it's no coincidence that she and Lorna Brunelle have the same last name ... click here for article
 Senator Marc Pacheco with Lorna Brunelle (owner of The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts and The Alley Theatre) with her husband Roger Brunelle Jr. |
Congressman Barney Frank and Senator Marc Pacheco Attend The Alley Theatre Ribbon Cutting
Over one hundred art enthusiasts, friends, and family celebrated the opening of The Alley Theatre and fifteen years of success for The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts on Friday, October 15, 2010, in Middleboro. Congressman Barney Frank spoke about the importance of community development and art. State Representative Steve Canessa presented Lorna Brunelle (owner of The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts and The Alley Theatre) with a citation from the House of Representatives. Fifteen doves were released in honor of every artist who has studied at the performing arts haven over the past fifteen years. The Alley Theatre is the only independently owned theatre with central air, theatrical lighting and sound in Middleboro. The facility is available for rent for shows, plays, events, and parties.
Over one hundred art enthusiasts, friends, and family celebrated the opening of The Alley Theatre and fifteen years of success for The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts on Friday, October 15, 2010, in Middleboro. Congressman Barney Frank spoke about the importance of community development and art. State Representative Steve Canessa presented Lorna Brunelle (owner of The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts and The Alley Theatre) with a citation from the House of Representatives. Fifteen doves were released in honor of every artist who has studied at the performing arts haven over the past fifteen years. The Alley Theatre is the only independently owned theatre with central air, theatrical lighting and sound in Middleboro.
 Lorna Brunelle (Owner of The Alley Theatre and The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts) with family and friends at the ribbon cutting ceremony for THE ALLEY THEATRE. ALL PHOTO CREDITS FOR EVENT: KAREN FOYE |
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True Center For The Arts Develops
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 South Shore Tango's Tracy Miller and Steven Spura will be offering an eight week Beginner's Argentine Tango class at the Alley Theater in Middleboro |
South Shore Tango's Tracy Miller and Steven Spura will be offering an eight week Beginner's Argentine Tango class at the Alley Theater in Middleboro
South Shore Tango's Tracy Miller and Steven Spura will be offering an eight week Beginner's Argentine Tango class at the Alley Theater in Middleboro starting September 15th. The class will teach students the fundamentals of dancing the original version of Argentine tango as it is danced in the halls of Buenos Aires.
Classes take place on Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in The Alley Theatre, which is part of the Burt Wood School of Performing Arts located at 133 Center Street in Middleboro. Students may sign up as a couple or solo (no partner required). No prior dancing experience is necessary. Students are asked to bring shoes with non-rubber soles (no sneakers please). Cost is $110 per person for the eight week session. The registration deadline is Monday, September 12, 2011.
For more information, please contact Tracy Miller at 508-923-9754 or visit South Shore Tango on the web at www.southshoretango.com.
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New Belly Blast Cardio Class
brings
Middle East to
Middleboro and Berkley
Professional belly dancer Aurel D’Agostino (director of Ancient Art Studios) is bringing the Middle East to Middleboro at The Alley Theatre this fall with a new Belly Blast Cardio Class. Featuring music from the Middle East, this cardio dance-jam lowers stress, renews femininity and lifts spirits. Culture will inspire confidence from the inside out. This 10 week session runs from September 20-November 29. Classes will not be held the week of Thanksgiving. Today’s modern women are seeking workouts with more than just mindless repetition and meaningless gestures. Belly Blast is the ticket to far off lands, ancient movements, and celebrating the female body in all its sizes and shapes. The hour-long belly blast classes taught by professional belly dancer Aurel D’Agostino are full of easy-to-follow belly dance steps and fun combinations. Hip-adorning scarves, finger cymbals, and veils will be a part of every class and are available for purchase. Participants should bring water, a hand towel, and an exercise mat for the cool-down. Belly Blast will meet at The Alley Theatre located at 133 Center Street in Middleboro (behind the Burt Wood School of Performing Arts) on Tuesdays nights beginning 9/20 - 11/29 from 5:45-6:45pm. There is also a Friday class (beginning 9/23 and ending on 12/2) at the Ancient Art Studios located at 590 Berkley Street in Berkley. For more information call 508-822-6449 Ancient Art Studios, 590 Berkley St. Berkley, MA 02779 or visit www.ancientartstudios.com
 PHOTO BY KAREN FOYE/The Gazette PAMELA LAMBERT,: center, director of Nemasket River Productions' fall offering, in the lobby of the new Alley Theater with Lorna Brunelle, left, artistic director of the Burt Wood School of Performing Arts - the theater's "landlord," if you will - and Merrie Mizaras, NRP's artistic director. NRP's production of "Doubt" will be the first theatrical offering in the new space. |
Alley Theatre opens with 'Doubt'
MIDDLEBORO — Nemasket River Productions will have the honor of presenting the first theatrical performance in the new Alley Theatre in downtown Middleboro next month. It's a milestone that has both the community theater troupe and the theater's artistic director filled with anticipation.
The theater is located within the new home of the Burt Wood School of Performing Arts on Center Street. The building is receiving the finishing touches and classes began in the school's new performance and training space last week. Founder and artistic director Lorna Brunelle is seeing her vision for the future unfold already with NRP preparing for its Oct. 8 opening of the acclaimed drama "Doubt: A Parable."
"My goal for The Alley Theatre is to provide audiences of all ages with quality theatre and entertainment," Ms. Brunelle said. "We have worked very hard to create a functional and beautiful space, and are honored to have NRP launch our artistic commitment of excellence in the community."
Merrie Mizaras, artistic director of NRP, is equally enthusiastic about the new partnership and the new creative space.
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 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. |
Revitalizing the
Pasztor & Klar Building
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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.
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