Dear Edwina, JR

Dear Edwina is an uplifting and heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up.  A lovable heroine and advice-giver extraordinaire (think a spunky, singing Dear Abby) Edwina assembles a charmingly goofy troupe to stage a backyard advice-giving extravaganza. Along the way, the youngsters learn about proper dining etiquette, polite manners, coping with an embarrassing sibling, meeting new friends, managing money and savings… even confronting issues involving unrequited love!

“The cast is made up of kids from 3 different states, 6 different schools, and a host of diverse experiences to become a true ensemble of players”, notes Waxman, “it's such a pleasure to be working on such a joyful piece that is all about working together and caring for one another”

While the characters are kids and the subject matter is kid-friendly, the show is filled with songs and laughs and enough musical comedy for general audiences to enjoy. With Musical Direction by James Pecsok and choreography by Katherine Partington the show also boasts fantastic performances by singers and dancers of all levels.

Silly, buoyant and compassionate this uplifting musical will delight audiences of all ages!

The play performs May 3 at 7 pm, May 4 at 2 pm and 7 pm, May 10 at 7 pm, and May 11 at 2 pm and 7 pm. Tickets for these performances are $13 for Adults, $12 for Seniors, and $10 for Students.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.neyt.org, in person at the NEYT Box Office, or by phone (802) 246-6398 from 12-5pm on Wednesdays. The show plays at New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat Street in Brattleboro, Vermont.

New England Youth Theatre is an accessible theater, with accommodations for wheelchairs, and Assistive Listening Devices for patrons who are hard of hearing.

This show was made possible through generous support from The Putney School, The Richards Group, and Brattleboro Orthodontic Specialists.  

New England Youth Theatre is also supported by the Vermont Children’s Trust Fund, Vermont Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.