New Britain Youth Theater
About
Connecticut Magazine's Best Children's Theater (2017)
New Britain Youth Theater (NBYT) is a professionally-run community and educational theater for children and teens, named Connecticut's Best Children's Theater by Connecticut Magazine in 2017, with classes and productions at its Chestnut Street venue in New Britain.
Programs for Kids and Teens
Curriculum includes class series, productions, and outreach. Offerings include:
- Kids on Stage (ages 7-14)
- Teen Company (ages 12-18)
- Summer musical (ages 7-16, plus younger 5-6)
- Performance Skills classes
- Saturday morning acting, dance, and improv
- Workshops scheduled by student interest
- In-school arts-integrated programming
- Individual coaching and lessons
What's Included
- Indoor venue at 19 Chestnut St, New Britain
- Award-winning programming (CT Magazine 2017)
- Multi-tier age tracks (Kids on Stage / Teen Company)
- Saturday class schedule
- Mainstage productions throughout year
Experience
Award-recognized youth theater - kids work in age-banded ensembles with consistent year-round production schedule, served as a primary children's theater destination for west-of-Hartford families.