History A Brief History of The Little Theatre of Stoughton In 1957, local residents Joseph J. Celi and Dorothy Woodward joined forces to launch The Young People's Theatre in Stoughton. Originally intended as a vehicle for teenagers, the response from adults was so great that the charter group was actually composed of 35 people of all ages with differing backgrounds. However, they all had one thing in common: interest in all aspects of theatre. With a lot of enthusiasm, and not much else, the group chose its first play, "Time Out For Ginger." Starring a high school girl and a local minister, the group built its first set, borrowed makeup and props, and plunged in. With an education in theatre, Celi set high standards right from the start. He encouraged everyone on-stage and backstage to strive for professionalism and pride. Woodward's quiet influence and spirited energy held the group together in both morale and business, and she encouraged quality and teamwork. In May of 1993, the group returned to its roots by offering an outlet for the area's youth. The results were a well received production of "Cinderella," acted by children for children. It's a reborn yearly tradition for the benefit of our younger audience members and the whole family. The Little Theatre of Stoughton has offered something for everyone - comedies, dramas, musicals and mysteries. A succession of talented group veterans and newcomers have appeared on our stage. Area audiences have come to expect technical excellence and expertise at every show, and our members contribute many long hours to keep this strong tradition going. (Our production credits are a good example of how we all wear many hats.) In our 44th year The Little Theatre of Stoughton is proud to continue to provide quality entertainment to the local community. The group's motto is also one of our main reasons for our longevity: "If you can swing a hammer, play a role, dip a paintbrush, or enjoy business and publicity, we've got a part for you!" The Little Theatre of Stoughton has been declared a tax exempt non-profit organization, under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. |
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History A Brief History of The Little Theatre of Stoughton In 1957, local residents Joseph J. Celi and Dorothy Woodward joined forces to launch The Young People's Theatre in Stoughton. Originally intended as a vehicle for teenagers, the response from adults was so great that the charter group was actually composed of 35 people of all ages with differing backgrounds. However, they all had one thing in common: interest in all aspects of theatre. With a lot of enthusiasm, and not much else, the group chose its first play, "Time Out For Ginger." Starring a high school girl and a local minister, the group built its first set, borrowed makeup and props, and plunged in. With an education in theatre, Celi set high standards right from the start. He encouraged everyone on-stage and backstage to strive for professionalism and pride. Woodward's quiet influence and spirited energy held the group together in both morale and business, and she encouraged quality and teamwork. In May of 1993, the group returned to its roots by offering an outlet for the area's youth. The results were a well received production of "Cinderella," acted by children for children. It's a reborn yearly tradition for the benefit of our younger audience members and the whole family. The Little Theatre of Stoughton has offered something for everyone - comedies, dramas, musicals and mysteries. A succession of talented group veterans and newcomers have appeared on our stage. Area audiences have come to expect technical excellence and expertise at every show, and our members contribute many long hours to keep this strong tradition going. (Our production credits are a good example of how we all wear many hats.) In our 44th year The Little Theatre of Stoughton is proud to continue to provide quality entertainment to the local community. The group's motto is also one of our main reasons for our longevity: "If you can swing a hammer, play a role, dip a paintbrush, or enjoy business and publicity, we've got a part for you!" The Little Theatre of Stoughton has been declared a tax exempt non-profit organization, under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. |
