The Hobbit
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Linda Flores
Marketing director
marketing@neyt.org | (802) 246-6398
www.neyt.org
New England Youth Theatre’s Junior Company Embarks on a Grand Adventure with The Hobbit
BRATTLEBORO, VT – May 2025 — This spring, New England Youth Theatre’s Junior Company invites audiences of all ages on an epic journey through Middle-earth with its magical production of The Hobbit, adapted for the stage by Patricia Gray from the beloved novel by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Directed by Shannon Ward with assistant direction by Rebecca Waxman, this thrilling tale follows the unlikeliest of heroes—Bilbo Baggins—as he leaves the comfort of his hobbit hole to join the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves on a perilous quest to reclaim their treasure from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Along the way, they’ll meet trolls, goblins, elves, and a host of fantastical characters brought vividly to life on stage.
This unique production blends traditional storytelling with dynamic visual artistry, including original music composed by Riley Goodmote; handcrafted crankies, illustrated scrolls that move across the stage, created by Jana Zeller; and imaginative puppetry designed by David Regan in collaboration with NEYT’s talented technical theater students — which includes a stage-sized puppet of Smaug, an intricately constructed creature that brings Tolkien’s fearsome fire-breather to life.
Performance Schedule:
Friday, May 30 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 31 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 1 at 2:00 PM
Friday, June 6 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 7 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 8 at 2:00 PM
All performances take place at New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat Street, Brattleboro, VT.
Tickets are available now at www.neyt.org. Don’t miss this imaginative, heart-filled journey perfect for families, Tolkien fans, and theater lovers alike.
Special thanks to our show sponsors: Twice Upon A Time, Experienced Goods, Thrifting New England, Whippersnappers, Millie’s Antiques, and Verdigris.
We also gratefully acknowledge our season sponsors: The Bear Bookshop, Southern Vermont Solar, The Royal Diner, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Farnum Insulators, and Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters.
About New England Youth Theatre
New England Youth Theatre (NEYT) is dedicated to empowering young people through the performing arts. By fostering creativity, collaboration, and confidence, NEYT offers educational programs and productions that help youth grow into thoughtful, expressive, and community-minded individuals.