It's a Phil-a-bration!

Let the Laughing (& the Giving) Begin

We are hosting a very special benefit this Monday, July 18th at 7:30 in celebration & support of our dear friend, Phil Kilbourne, who was recently diagnosed with stage IV malignant melanoma. Moneys raised will go toward treatment costs not covered by the actor's medical insurance. 


For those of you unfamiliar with Kilbourne, you can learn more about him, his work in Valley theatre & the important role he plays in our theatre community from this Daily Hampshire Gazette write-up.


Tickets to Phil-a-bration are $20; additional donations are appreciated. Reservations can be made online at: http://www.newcenturytheatre.org/specialevents or by calling the NCT box office at (413) 585-3220. Checks should be made out to Phil Kilbourne and can be brought to the event or mailed to P.O. Box 186, Northampton, MA 01060. 


Phil-a-bration
Monday, July 18, 2011 :: 7:30 pm
Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, Smith College, Northampton, MA

Muscles (Still) Wanted

NCT is casting a "big" body-building actor for upcoming summer production of SUPERIOR DONUTS. Late 20s to early 30s & ideally over 6 feet tall. If you or someone you know has a Herculean build & an interest in the part please email info@newcenturytheatre.org. Thanks!

You could be like A. Scwarz! Minus the bronzer & recent scandal. 
What a deal!

I'ma Give You the World

This deeply moving music video to Eminem's Mockingbird is exactly the style of DISTRACTED beloved character, Jesse.


NCT hopes to see you tonight at 8 for the final performance of this unforgettable show!

One Last Time: Get DISTRACTED

Tonight is the closing performance of DISTRACTED. Come enjoy the superb acting, tenderness & comedy that this In the Spotlight, Inc. review highlights!

Ever wonder what Ritalin looks like under a microscope?

Get DISTRACTED one last time. Tonight, 8 pm.

Sound-Check Soundtrack: Hogwarts Edition

No, we don't fully understand this video either. And, yes, we're excited about the new movie too, but Harry P. & Co. aren't really our focus here. (Besides, The Deathly Hollows has nothing on the live-theatre magic of NCT's DISTRACTED).

New Century Theatre cast and crew have been singing along to this catchy Wise Guys song before every night's performance. It's the sound-check soundtrack. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Get DISTRACTED tonight at 7:30 & stay after for the post-show talkback!

GO SQUIRREL GO!

That rodent is a road-racer.

Another video for your distraction & entertainment. Alas, it's one of the last in our series. We don't want to ever stop sidetracking you, but our run of DISTRACTED enters its final week tonight. Be sure to catch this fast-paced performance while you can!

Get DISTRACTED July 5 - 9th.

NCT Daily Special

Rehearsals for DINNER WITH FRIENDS begin, and our mouths are watering. We can't wait to enjoy the finished production! Also, all this talk of food makes us crave our own favorite dishes. Here's a sampling of NCT staff's recommendations for: recipes to try, food blogs to ogle, and restaurants to visit.

Northampton's Sweetest: Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee from Side Street Cafe.
Why: Much respect to Herrell's, but, when you're not out for ice cream, this is the most delicious dessert in town.

Most Appetizing: OMG Sexy Food (Dot) Com
Why: It's the best presentation and, yes, the sexiest of food blogs. For foodies and non-foodies alike, this is a must-visit. Plus, it includes links to recipes!

The Food Network's Finest: Red Velvet Cupcakes recipe from Paula Deen.
Why: If you want to bake the best red velvet, you need to bake the Paula way. The result is smoother than butter and tastier than anything.

Speaking of Paula Deen: Paula Deen Riding Things (Dot) Com
Why: It's a hilarious meme feast.

Distracted. By Celebrity Look-Alikes.

Is it just me or is the resemblance uncanny?

Cate Damon (left) plays Mama in DISTRACTED, a role that Cynthia Nixon (below) introduced to Broadway.

It's Not a Waste of TIme if it Warms Your Heart

Whether you're at work or... not, nothing slows productivity down like surfing through seriously cute animal videos. Honestly, you know you'd rather view a lemur being tickled than finish a press release or fetch coffee for the office's higher-ups, and that's totally fine.

We just ask that you be a responsible sort of shiftless. Waste your time wisely. Watch this omg-it's-so-cute-i-die-omg!-i-must-replay-it video. All the way through. It's the best animal video known to this connoisseur of cute. Then, as always...

Get DISTRACTED July 1 - 9th at New Century Theatre.