Built in 1884, the Thomaston Opera House serves as a cultural and educational center for the Town of Thomaston and its surrounding communities. Once inside one cannot help but admire the beautiful craftsmanship found throughout the auditorium. These are not the only attributes of the Thomaston Opera House though. Many of its recent accolades are for the community and regional-based theatre presented throughout the year. 

Our Main Stage, Arts Center and Children’s Series shows are often performed to sold out audiences and provide a level of entertainment in community theatre that is unsurpassed in the area.

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR.

Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 7:30pm
Friday, May 9, 2008 at 7:30pm

Presented by the Thomaston Center School 6th Grade Drama Club

Join Alice's madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game!  This fast-paced stage adaptation of Alice In Wonderland features updated dialogue and new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as "I'm Late," "The Un-Birthday Song" and "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah."

Based on the 1951 Disney film “Alice in Wonderland”  and the novels “The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass” by  Lewis Carroll.

This production is made possible with generous support from the Thomaston Opera House, Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation and Education Enrichment Fund of Thomaston.

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PLAYWRIGHT PROJECT 2 STAGED READINGS

The Thomaston Opera House is reviewing submissions for its second Playwright Project to be presented in the Arts Center in October 2008. Over 15 new plays by CT authors were submitted for this year’s contest. 

Friday, May 16, 2008 at 8:00pm
August 9th, 1971
by Alex Giacin of Plymouth, CT

John Long of Torrington will direct the staged reading.

Two Vietnam vets find they still need to work out what happened on that day in 1971 in Vietnam to find some closure. They look back with humor, rage and sadness to analyze the different paths they took to Vietnam and how they are forever connected to one another.

A discussion with the author, director and actors will follow each staged reading. Admission is $5.00 for each reading.  Season subscribers get in free. Seating is limited and cannot be guaranteed without a reservation.

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A LEROY ANDERSON CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

A Musical Tribute by Jelani Eddington

Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 2:00pm

The music of Leroy Anderson is firmly entrenched in American popular culture and is enjoyed by millions of people throughout the world.  His music continues to be extensively recorded and performed by a wide range of musicians.  Among them are symphony orchestras, concert and marching bands, classical and jazz ensembles, vocalists of many styles as well as music students of all ages.

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