NRACT to Present I NEVER SAW ANTHER BUTTERFULY: THE MUSICAL, 4/25-5/11

By: Mar. 27, 2014
Get Access To Every Broadway Story

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click.




Existing user? Just click login.

North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre (NRACT) will present "I Never Saw Another Butterfly: The Musical" based on the play by Celeste Raspanti, for nine performances, April 25-May 11, 2014.

"I Never Saw Another Butterfly," with book and lyrics by Joseph Robinette and music by E.A. Alexander, tells the story of the children of Terezin, a ghetto under Nazi rule during World War II, and the tireless efforts of their teacher to give their lives meaning and hope.

Director Sheila Outhwaite was inspired by the story's emphasis on the strength of mind that enables a person to bear pain or adversity with courage and determination, and that refuses to succumb to despair in the direst of circumstances.

"I hope the audience will recognize the appalling consequences that can arise when a populace is manipulated into condemning others for their beliefs, and will vow to ensure that we will never allow such atrocities to occur again," said Outhwaite.

NRACT's production of "I Never Saw Another Butterfly: The Musical" will run April 25-May 11. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Evening tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors; matinee tickets are $10.

NRACT is located in the Greystone Village Shopping Center at 7713-51 Lead Mine Rd. in Raleigh, NC.

The cast of "I Never Saw Another Butterfly" includes Lisa Binion (Mother), Todd Carper (Father/Officer/Soldier), Robbie Jackson (5th Child), Betsy Jones (1st Child), Chris Kalevas (Honza), Josh Kellum (Officer/Soldier), Payne Knight (6th Child), Tanner Lagasca (Rabbi), Lily Manfreda (8th Child), Aren Marsh (4th Child), Sophie McKnight (3rd Child), Lorelei Mellon (Irena), Claire Olinger (2nd Child), Natalie Olinger (Raja), Reghan Paynter (7th Child), Nicholas Polonio (Pavel) and Hailey Tuck (Renka/Irca).

The crew includes Outhwaite (Director), Beth Brody (Producer), Craig Johnson (Music Director), Sandra Shelton (Assistant Director), Todd Carper (Artistic Designer), Kelly Taylor (Costumer), Todd Houseknecht (Master Carpenter), Patrick Raulet (Stage Manager) and Payne Knight (Assistant Stage Manager).

North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre is a volunteer-based, nonprofit community theater that seeks to engage all members of the community by offering affordable, high-quality entertainment and education in a fun and friendly setting. As a teaching theater, it educates in a safe, nurturing environment, and encourages the development of life skills while providing a gateway to a lifelong passion for theater.

For additional information, visit www.nract.org or call (919) 866-0228.

 

Join Team BroadwayWorld

Are you an avid theatergoer? We're looking for people like you to share your thoughts and insights with our readers. Team BroadwayWorld members get access to shows to review, conduct interviews with artists, and the opportunity to meet and network with fellow theatre lovers and arts workers.

Interested? Learn more here.



Videos