Very Merry Theatre - Traveling Theater Company for Young Actors based in Vermont

Started in 2002, Very Merry Theatre is a unique touring theater company for children and teenagers, ages 6-18, as well as talented adult actors. Each year, our talented thespians collaborate on the performance of classical drama and literature including works by Shakespeare, Dickens, and Twain and great Broadway musicals. The centerpiece of Very Merry Theatre is a unique, 19th century style traveling theater wagon, complete with a fold-out stage, which is transported to community settings, transforming local parks into live theater venues for our performances. We strive to bring the excitement and the pageantry of live theater to audiences throughout the state. VMT also produces school and community shows year round as well as hosting Burlington's WigWag Festival, a one-of-a-kind performing arts festival for Burlington area children. What's next? VMT's Old North End Performing Arts Academy is starting up in just a matter of weeks. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting new venture for Burington's children.

Each Very Merry Theatre show features sets designed and created by our crew members, period costumes, and original or traditional music performed live for our audiences. Directed by Don Wright, we are fortunate to have many local and visiting artists, musicians and choreographers who work with our company throughout the year.

There are many ways to become a part of the VMT experience. To become a contributing member, artist, host, sponsor or camper, contact us at 863-6607 or write to Very Merry Theatre, 119 Spruce St., Burlington, VT 05401.

Very Merry's Mission Statement:

The mission of Very Merry Theatre is to provide young people ages 6-18 the opportunity to collaborate on the performance of classical works of drama and literature in a traveling theater company format or through after-school and residency programs. Dedicated to the concept that performing classics provides an entry point to advancing children’s literacy, Very Merry Theatre is committed to making the classical theater experience available to all interested children through a year-round outreach program that raises awareness about the program and the opportunity to participate, and through a scholarship program that enables children to participate regardless of financial means.

MEET THE VERY MERRY BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Bill Harvey, President

Mike Conroy, Treasurer
Tim Johnson, Development Director

Susan Leff, Costume Designer

Wendy Copp, Artist

Rosalind Saunders, Secretary, Volunteer & Event Coordinator