Theatre
Auditions for the Children’s Theater Program
Children are invited to audition for our upcoming shows; Alice in Wonderland JR. (younger students), School House Rock (middle students) and Little Shop of Horrors (teens). Younger and middle auditions will be held on December 5th, from 4-7pm. Teen auditions will be held December 10th, from 4-6pm. Everyone who auditions will receive a part.
For more information, please contact us at 989-7100 or email us at nextgenerationtheatre@gmail.com
‘The Skyliners’ and October events!
Next Generation Theatre is ending off the month of September’s events with ‘The Skyliners’, performing this Saturday, September 29th, at 7:30pm. Come out for a fun night of music and dancing with this 13-piece band playing Swing, Jazz, Pop and more! General admission is $8.
The month of October is full, with a variety of performances taking place in the Theatre.
Come for a Friday evening filled with humor and excitement as Ryan T. makes his debut comedy performance with “Why Stereotypes Make Me Awesome” on October 5th, at 7:00pm. General admission is $8.00 (MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY).
The following night at 7:30pm, ‘Sentimental Journey’ welcomes you to take a nostalgic visit to the past, as this 18-20 piece Jazz orchestra performs all-time classic hits perfect for the dancer or the observer. Admission is $8.00.
Be a member of the audience for a live-taping of Bangor’s favorite late-night style show, “The Nite Show” with Dan Cashman, October 10th at 6:00pm. Three segments will be taped and edited by students of NESCOM, and are broadcast on WABI 5 Saturday nights. Admission is by donation, $5 suggested.
The Cancer Care Center of Maine is hosting a musical fund-raiser, “Got Gas?”, on October 13th, at 6:00pm. This event is to help raise money to provide gas for Maine cancer patients traveling to receive cancer treatment. Admission is by a donation of $20 per person.
And finally, the last two weekends of October are filled with a total of EIGHT performances of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR”, put on by Next Generation Theatre’s very own children’s theater groups. Come and enjoy the all-time favorite tunes of this beloved Hans Christian Anderson tale with the Disney twist, and support our local upcoming talent! Showtimes are: October 19th at 7:00pm, October 20th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm, October 21st at 2:00pm, October 26th at 7:00pm, October 27th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm, and October 28th at 2:00pm. Admission is $7.00 for adults, and $4.00 for students aged 2-18 years old.
For any questions regarding our schedule, or to inquire about performing at NGT please feel free to contact us.
Theatre Rental
Welcome and thank you for considering Next Generation Theatre as the location to hold your event. We are Brewer’s newest venue for local musicians and live acts to perform. We are also happy to make the space available for the public to rent for a party, fundraiser, meeting or other gathering. We want to make sure that your event is pleasant and successful, so we ask that you read over our policies listed below to ensure a complete understanding of our guidelines and expectations.
The theatre space is available to rent for $75 per hour. Each rental includes a free 30 minutes before the event to set up and an additional 30 minutes after the event to clean up, also at no cost. There are no minimum or maximum amount of hours required to rent. While we want to ensure that your event is set up to your liking, please bear in mind that the theatre space is used on a daily basis for dance classes, children’s theatre rehearsals, and a variety of other things. Set up or clean up for your event cannot take more than the allotted time, otherwise additional time must be included in your rental fee. Maximum occupancy by law is 127 people. For your convenience we have tables and chairs and a variety of decorative accents to enhance any occasion, or feel free to bring in your own. Tables and chairs may be rearranged with prior permission, however the other furniture in the theatre must remain in place as it is a space that is constantly in use. We will do our best to accommodate whatever type of event you have in mind (within reason) so please just let us know what you need.
For an additional cost you may have access to our sound system ($15) and kitchen ($15-$25, depending on the use). This can include the use of the oven, the refrigerator, coffee maker and sink. Please make sure to discuss your specific needs with the owner.
We have a variety of themed backdrops from our theatre shows that you may request to hang on the stage for your event. There is a $20 fee for use of the backdrops. Please let us know what you are looking for and we will hang them prior to your event taking place.
According to our insurance policy, we must ask that no children be allowed on the stage at any time and that they stay inside the theatre during the event under close adult supervision. If they leave for any reason at all they must be accompanied by an adult.
Due to the cost of trash removal by the city of Brewer, we ask that you please remove any trash created by your party when you leave (this applies to private parties only).
According to our state liquor license, you may not bring any alcohol into the building. We have a cash bar available where you may purchase wine or beer. Please let us know in advance if you will need an attendant available during your event to sell alcohol or concessions or if you have any particular brand you would like made available.
As a renter, please remember that this building is open for business while the theatre space is being used. As stated before, we have daily dance, theatre, and art classes, as well as customers shopping in our gift shop. Please know that as the renter you are responsible for guests of your function and that it is the expectation that all guests conduct themselves in a respectable manner, all children are attended to, and that the facility is treated with care so that others may also enjoy it. Any damages that may incur to the property, equipment, inventory, or the building in general as a result of the renter or the guests of the event will be the sole financial responsibility of the renter.
We expect a $50 deposit at the time your event is booked for us to secure the date of your event, and the $50 will go towards your final rental fee. The theatre is in high demand, and so to ensure that dates do not get held frivolously, we ask that you make the deposit without exception. That being said, we understand that unexpected circumstances do occur, so if your event needs to rescheduled we ask that you do so as soon as possible and the $50 will serve as deposit for the new date. The deposit will not be refunded, however, if the event is cancelled within two weeks before the booked date.
If you are renting the space for a performance, we will take care of the publicity in our ‘Upcoming Events’ fliers in the store and on our website, as well as the local newspapers including the Bangor Daily News, The Weekly, The Maine Edge, and Events in Maine. We ask that you email us at nextgentheatre@gmail.com with all of your press release information, as well as a photo image (if desired) no later than 2 weeks prior to your event.
When the event is completed, Next Generation Theatre will issue you a bill containing the remainder of your balance. It is expected that the payment be made in full before leaving your event unless other arrangements are previously made with the owner.
Again, thank you in advance for considering Next Generation Theatre as the location to hold your next event!
PHONE: (207) 989-7100 EMAIL: nextgentheatre@gmail.com
“Seussical” JR.
JULY 20TH & 21ST, 2012 AT 7:00 PM
JULY 21ST & 22ND, 2012 AT 2:00 PM
ADMISSION: $7 Adults / $4 Students
“In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination–Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child who gets in trouble for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge–not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant! “
Next Generation Theatre’s production of ‘FAME’ featured on WLBZ!
“BREWER, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — A younger generation is taking stage at the Next Generation Theatre in Brewer. Middle and High school aged kids are getting ready to perform the musical Fame.
There are no professional actors and there are no adults in the show. The musical is being performed by 42 kids ranging from age 10 to 18. The show is being directed by two high school students.
Fame explores the struggles of youth as they search for success in performing arts. The actors say the show tests their talents.
The first showing of Fame is Friday July 13th at 7pm. Tickets are four dollars for kids and seven dollars for adults. There will be more shows at the Next Generation Theatre but Fame will be performed one weekend only.”
“Fame” JR.
JULY 13TH & 14TH, 2012 AT 7:00 PM
JULY 14TH & 15TH, 2012 AT 2:00 PM
ADMISSION: $7 Adults / $4 Students
“Set during the last years of New York City’s celebrated High School for the Performing Arts on 46th Street (1980-1984) “Fame” JR is the bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today. “
“The Nite Show” with Danny Cashman
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2012 AT 6:00PM
ADMISSION BY DONATION (Suggested $5)“The Nite Show” with Dan Cashman is a live taping of the increasingly popular “late night” style television program shown on WABI (Channel 5) on Saturday nights at 11:30pm. Since 1997, Maine residents have enjoyed witty humor, entertaining guests and live music!
“The Nite Show” features announcer Joe Kennedy (also the voice of the UMaine Blackbear Hockey Team), the Jump City Jazz Band and, of course, the host Dan Cashman. Come see the rising sensation that is “The Nite Show” being filmed tomorrow night by joining as a studio audience member! People of all ages can enjoy Danny Cashman, his studio crew and his guests!
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