Newton Theatre Company stands with Black Lives Matter. 

As a troupe we are committed to challenging ourselves. We know we can do more. ​We have begun internal discussions to think harder, reach further, and commit more strongly to working on social and racial justice. Our 2020-2021 season will reflect these changes.
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Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.
-James Baldwin
​​On Wednesday, June 10th, our Artistic Director Melissa Bernstein, along with company actor Eliott Purcell, were featured on WGBH's Lunch Hour Live. They talked about Newton Theatre Company pre-pandemic, post-pandemic, and how we are currently moving our productions and youth offerings online.
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​Watch it on YouTube or Facebook

For your viewing pleasure, we are proud to present our Zoom Radio Hour series!


"The NTC plays have honestly been the highlight of this pandemic for me and such a breadth of much needed fresh air."


In times like these, it's important to maintain connections to the people and activities that bring us joy. We remain committed-- now, more than ever-- to providing high-quality, accessible theater to the people of our community. To that end, we're proud to introduce our Zoom Radio Hour series, which will feature a variety of one-act plays performed live over Zoom. We'll also teach you how to make a themed cocktail before each production that you can enjoy during the show-- what better way to spend an evening inside?


Join us for our next Zoom Radio Hour!

Under Milk Wood
A Play for Voices
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Written in 1954 by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas

Thursday, July 23rd at 8 PM

Log on at 7:45 to enjoy live, authentic Welsh music
​performed by Mair and Rich Lustig

Register to view the production here!
$10 ticket 

In lyrical and earthy prose, verse, and song, Dylan Thomas stages a midnight pub crawl through a Welsh fishing village, exposing the dreams and innermost thoughts of its unforgettable inhabitants.


​Our Under Milk Wood Ensemble
Linda Goetz
Maggie Kearnan
Noni Lewis
Eliott Purcell
Karin Trachtenberg
READY YOUR BAR CART FOR OUR THEMED COCKTAIL: A ROSEMARY PALOMA

INGREDIENTS:
2 OZ TEQUILA
1 OZ TRIPLE SEC
1 OZ SIMPLE SYRUP
1 SPRIG OF ROSEMARY
5 OZ GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
2 OZ CLUB SODA
A PINCH OF SALT

Made With a Welsh twist, this popular drink encapsulates the whimsy of a dreamscape
​and is perfect for a warm summer evening.

The reviews are in! Check out what audiences are saying and be sure to tune in for our next production.


Our Zoom Radio Hour Series is partially sponsored by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council and would not be possible without their generous support.

Consider supporting local theater relief during this difficult time

Theatre Community Benevolent Fund (TCBF) provides financial relief in a confidential, respectful manner to individual theater practitioners and non-profit theater organizations of Greater Boston and the surrounding areas, facing occurrences of a catastrophic nature including but not limited to extreme illness, devastating acts of nature, housing emergencies, vandalism, and theft, and who have limited or no resources with which to handle such events.  TCBF recognizes the essential value of artists and arts organizations to society, and treats all applicants with dignity, discretion, and compassion. TCBF is focusing right now on dispersing emergency funds for artists and arts groups adversely affected by the Covid-19 Disaster.

Click here to donate.

From all your local theater makers, thank you for your generosity!
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​Melissa Bernstein, Artistic Director
Founded in 2013
 Newton, Massachusetts


Snail Mail Address:
Newton Theatre Company
P.O. Box #610045
Newton Highlands, MA 02461

Introducing Theatre Kids!​

Newton Theatre Kids is an exciting new program for children in grades K-5 who want to explore and cultivate a love of theater!

Sign-up now to participate in the spring show and summer workshops!

​Click HERE to learn more.
Thank you so much to everyone who came to see Pinocchio: A Commedia Adventure! We loved getting to partner with Pazzi Lazzi Troupe to bring commedia dell'arte to a whole new generation of audiences.
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Photos by Terry Curtin
Founded in 2013 by Melissa Bernstein, the mission of Newton Theatre Company is to create excellent works of art in new ways by using talent from around the Greater Boston area.  Our productions include original stagings of contemporary and classical literature, new plays and devised pieces. Our goal is to promote community through artistic expression.  Eager to partner with other local non-profit organizations, we choose meaningful material that fosters civically-engaged audiences. We strive to promote accessibility; at least one production every year is free of charge.

If you're an actor and would like to join us in a future production, please contact us.

COVID-19 Update

It is with a heavy heart that we must announce our decision to officially cancel our encore performance of Pinocchio: A Commedia Adventure, and our annual outdoor Greek tragic production, Iphigenia at Taurus. We are disappointed that we will not be able to share these pieces with you this season, but we feel that this decision most directly aligns with our commitment to keeping our community safe. We hope to see you at one of our Zoom Radio Hour productions!

A Huge Thank You to This Season's Corporate Sponsors!