Wednesday, August 24, 2011

High school students - Apply for the NHSO Jr. Board!


THE NHSO JR. BOARD — A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
William Boughton gives hands on conducting technique to Jr. Board members during the 2009-2010 season.
William Boughton gives hands on conducting technique to Jr. Board members during the 2009-2010 season.
Do you know a high school student interested in classical music? Tell them about the NHSO Jr. Board! During the 2011-2012 season they'll receive experiences that will last a lifetime! Jr. Board members not only attend NHSO concerts (while earning hours toward their scholastic community service requirements) but also have unique opportunities they could get nowhere else. This year’s activities include a conducting Master Class with Music Director William Boughton; a chance to meet renowned composer Christopher Theofanidis and discuss his work at an NHSO rehearsal; and delve into a famous classical performance DVD at Movie Night with the Maestro.

CLICK HERE for more information and to download the application. Apply Now — Jr. Board Orientation is September 13.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Help West Haven Summer Youth Theatre by school shopping!


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iGive.com just surpassed 21,000 "Likes" on Facebook, so they are celebrating. All you have to do is join and do your online shopping through iGive.com. iGive.com then donates a portion of each purchase to the West Haven Summer Youth Theatre. It's easy and doesn't cost you a cent! Check out the iGive message below and begin shopping online to benefit the WHSYT.


From iGive.com:


We're inviting 21,000 new people to start using iGive by Aug. 31. They'll earn $10 or more free for West Haven Summer Youth Theatre.


Go to: http://www.iGive.com/welcome/warmwelcome6.cfm?c=57871&m=773205 to help WHSYT.


Some Quick Celebration Details:


·  $5 is donated just for using iGive through 10/31/11. No purchase necessary.
·  Another $5 (or more) is donated if the new member also makes a purchase by 10/31/11.
·  Shopping more means helping more. Over 900 great stores participate.
·  No pop ups, ads, toolbars, special search engine, or unwanted emails.
·  Our Facebook Page has great testimonials:http://www.facebook.com/igive
·  New, never before having joined iGive people only qualify for this celebration.

It's a bit of a race so get those invites out soon. Once 21,000 new members are using the iGive Button (for West Haven Summer Youth Theatre or other causes) or August 31, 2011 happens, the celebration ends.
Yours,

Robert N. Grosshandler 
Founder

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

TONIGHT! Theatre West presents "Grease" on the West Haven Green

TONIGHT & TOMORROW NIGHT:

GREASE

Presented by - Theatre West
                         August 10, 11

Admission is FREE to all

There are NO Rain Dates scheduled for this production

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We hope you will come support the fine performers in this production as well as West Haven Council on the Arts as we strive to bring more High-Quality artistic endeavors to West Haven through the creation of The West Haven Center for the Arts. 

AND THERE'S MORE...

Congratulations to our young thespians!

The West Haven Summer Youth Theatre’s production of “Once On This Island” was a big success last week. The rain brought the show inside one night, and the second night was held under the stars on the West Haven Green to a nice-size crowd. Congratulations to the cast and crew for a wonderful production!