Brookfield Theatre for the Arts
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| Address | 184 Whisconier Rd. Brookfield, Connecticut United States |
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| Type | Indoor theatre |
| Capacity | 135 |
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| Opened | 1957 |
| Rebuilt | 1957, 2005 |
| Years active | 1957-present |
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| http://www.brookfieldtheatre.org/ | |
The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts is a theater located in Brookfield, Connecticut, United States, with a capacity of 135. It hosts a variety of entertainment events such as the showing of films, plays or musical performances.[1] Every year, five community productions are chosen and each run for months at a time. Additional workshops and special events are added throughout the year, such as the Brookfield Film Festival which is held by the Brookfield Arts Commission.[2] The festival lasts three days, and screens short and foreign films.[3]
History
In 1883, the Curtis School for Boys opened in Brookfield, Connecticut. The present stone building was built in 1907. The Curtis School closed its doors in 1943. The gymnasium remained empty until it was purchased by the Brookfield Country Players in 1957 and remodeled as a community theater.[4][5] A dressing room was added in the 1960s and, in the 1980s, a backstage space was constructed.[6]
The organization eventually grew to include a wide range of cultural offerings and, in 2003, changed its name to "The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts" (TBTA) to reflect this commitment to be a center for creativity for the greater Brookfield region. The new lobby, dedicated in 2005, has been used for informal gatherings, workshops, cultural events, and art shows. As part of the 60th anniversary celebration, the lobby was remodeled and rededicated as an art gallery with a Board member acting as curator for fine art shows throughout the year.[7]
References
- ^ "Brookfield Theatre for the Arts". Brookfieldtheatre.org. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ "Brookfield Theatre for the Arts in Connecticut Show Listings". Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ "FILM FESTIVAL (BFF) Archives -". Brookfieldartscommission.org. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ "HISTORY OF BROOKFIELD, CONNECTICUT". Nynjctbotany.org. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ Marilyn S. Whittlesey (1999). Brookfield. Arcadia Publishing. p. 84. ISBN 9780738501161.
- ^ "Brookfield Theatre for the Arts marks 50th anniversary in style". Danbury News Times. November 29, 2007. Retrieved 2018-04-20.
- ^ "Spotlight: The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts". Onstageblog.com. Retrieved 19 April 2018.