BAY RIDGE — The Narrows Community Theater (NCT) is gearing up for its latest production, “Brigadoon.” The musical will be running at the theater on Fort Hamilton army base from Friday, April 24, to Sunday, May 3.
According to NCT, the show offers audiences a transportive journey into the heart of Scottish folklore and romance.
“A timeless romantic fantasy, ‘Brigadoon’ follows two New Yorkers who stumble upon a mysterious Scottish village that appears for just one day every hundred years,” explained NCT in a press release.
Actors rehearse for Narrows Community Theater’s latest production “Brigadoon,” at the theater on Fort Hamilton. Photo: Narrows Community TheaterIconic songs in the production include “Almost Like Being in Love” and “The Heather on the Hill.” The production promises to combine sweeping music, dance and storytelling into an “unforgettable theatrical experience.”
The musical is directed and choreographed by first-time NCT contributor Patrick Blanner. Music direction is by returning NCT talent Joey Jubayr.
“The production brings together a dynamic and diverse company of performers and creatives,” said NCT. “The cast, crew and production team reflect a vibrant mix of returning NCT members and new artists from across New York City.”
Actors rehearse for Narrows Community Theater’s latest production “Brigadoon,” at the theater on Fort Hamilton. Photo: Narrows Community Theater
NCT is entering its 55th season. Last year, the company produced adaptations for shows such as “James and the Giant Peach” and “Anastasia.” The show’s producer, Raj Kalra, said he pitched Brigadoon because this story of two New Yorkers feels relevant.
“We live in a world of endless choices, and sometimes that can feel overwhelming. ‘Brigadoon’ reminds us that we can choose love,” he said.
“We don’t have to choose stagnation or despair; We can choose happiness. And, of course, the music is just iconic. NCT has been choosing to show up through a global pandemic, through every challenge this community has faced, and we are still here.
Actors rehearse for Narrows Community Theater’s latest production “Brigadoon,” at the theater on Fort Hamilton. Photo: Narrows Community Theater
“We are grateful beyond words to the local businesses who have stood with us as partners and to a community that has shown, again and again, that live theater matters to them,” Kalra said. “That willingness to rally around us is what keeps us going into our 55th season and beyond.”
NCT has produced a minimum of two shows per year since 1971. The nonprofit’s activities and shows are open to the general public. In recent years, it has added summer youth productions and a fully staged Christmas show to its regular season.
To see the new show, guests are required to complete a standard base access clearance, as Fort Hamilton is an active military installation. To ensure clearance in time for opening night on April 24,forms should be submitted no later than April 17.
Actors rehearse for Narrows Community Theater’s latest production “Brigadoon,” at the theater on Fort Hamilton. Photo: Narrows Community Theater
“This is the same security process that NCT’s cast, crew and production team have always completed in order to rehearse and perform at the venue — a routine that every organization using the base participates in,” said NCT in a statement. “In light of the current global conflict, the base has extended this standard of scrutiny to all civilian audiences. NCT embraces this fully.”
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