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Northern Stage
Formation 1997
Type Non-profit theater
Location
  • Barrette Center for the Arts
    74 Gates Street
    White River Junction, VT 05001
Artistic Director
Carol Dunne

Northern Stage is a special kind of theater company located in White River Junction, Vermont. It's a professional, non-profit group that puts on amazing plays and shows. Being "non-profit" means that any money the theater earns goes right back into creating more shows and helping the community, instead of making a profit for owners. As a "professional" company, the actors, directors, and everyone working there are paid for their talents and hard work.

What is Northern Stage?

Northern Stage is a well-known theater company that is part of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). This means it's recognized as a major professional theater in the United States. They bring high-quality performances to audiences in Vermont and beyond.

How Northern Stage Began

Northern Stage was started in 1997 by a talented person named Brooke Ciardelli. Since then, it has grown into an important part of the arts scene in Vermont. It provides a place for actors, writers, and theater lovers to come together.

Exciting New Programs

In 2014, Northern Stage launched a cool program called "New Works Now." This program helps new plays and musicals get developed and performed for the first time. It's a way for the theater to support new stories and voices in the world of theater.

Leading Women in Theater

Northern Stage is also part of something called the BOLD Theater Women’s Leadership Circle. This is a special group of women who are leaders in the theater world. Carol Dunne, who is the Artistic Director at Northern Stage, helped start this group. They work together to support and inspire other women in theater leadership roles.

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