Performance Opportunities for Youth

SEE & PURCHASE PHOTOS OF THE 2010 MUSICAL ANNIE TAKEN BY BOB EDDY & TIM CALABRO.

Each year Chandler offers performance opportunities for youth, ages 7 to 18, in creative productions that celebrate a diverse array of local talent. These productions have provided some of the most memorable moments in Chandler’s history. Some are even credited with inspiring local Blue Men Isaac Eddy and Patrick Branstetter!

• Mini Mud now held in November, celebrates young talent from across the region.
• More than 100 youth participate in Chandler's annual July 4th Weekend Youth Musical presenting fully-staged performances of a Broadway musical directed by Charlie McMeekin. Intensive rehearsals for the 2010 musical, Annie, begin Sat, June 19. Performance dates are July 1 & 2 at 7 pm, with two performances on July 3 at 1 & 7 pm.
• The Next Generation, held annually in May, showcases outstanding VT/NH teenagers performing classical, folk or traditional vocal and instrumental music. Performance date is
  May 21, 2010 at 7:30 PM.

For more information about these productions, please contact Chandler's community outreach manager, Betsy Cantlin, at
802-431-0204 or by e-mail

New! Lyra Summer Music Workshop for Piano & String Students of All Ages- July 25-Aug 7, 2010

Directed by New York pianists Mary Prescott & Akiko Sasaki & sponsored by Chandler & VT Technical College, the Lyra Summer Music Workshop offers private instruction, master classes, group classes, ensemble work & supervised practice time at VTC, with student concerts & guest artist performances at Chandler. See details. Enrollment information at Lyra Summer Music.

Daytime Performance Series
Chandler is pleased to offer a Daytime Performance Series (formerly Arts in the Schools series) for homeschool students and their families, as well as the general public. Sponsored by The Vermont Arts Council and the National Endowment of the Arts, this week-day series provides low-cost opportunities to experience a variety of age-appropriate cultural offerings and introduces students to the joys of live performance.

Tickets for the Daytime Performance Series are not available online. To purchase tickets please fill out this online form, download and mail this form, or contact Betsy Cantlin at 802-431-0204 or by e-mail.

Student Technical Theater Program
Under the direction of Chandler’s Technical Director, Mimi Burstein, Chandler's student technical theater program, supports Music Hall events, offering participants professional-level experience that has placed many in technical theatre careers.

2010-2011 Daytime Performance Series

Check back August 1 for new schedule of performances