About Us

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1467360650255{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;}”][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”5″][nd_options_text nd_options_text_tag=”h1″ nd_options_text_weight=”bold” nd_options_text_family=”nd_options_first_font” nd_options_text_align=”right” nd_options_text=”Small town values meet big city productions!” nd_options_text_font_size=”40″ nd_options_text_color=”#727475″ nd_options_text_line_height=”50″ nd_options_class=”nd_options_text_align_center_responsive_important”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”5″][vc_column_text]The Beacon Falls Youth Theater Group began as a town library pilot program in 2016 thanks to a couple of theater-loving residents — Erin Moffat and Ann Cook. Both had grown up in Beacon Falls and both had developed a passion for the performing arts at an early age. Unfortunately there were no programs available to them within their small community. They were forced to travel to surrounding towns in order to pursue their passion.[/vc_column_text][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After years of education, performances, and travel, the two veteran thespians wondered why their growing town was still void of any performing arts programs. They decided to take their concerns to the town library director and thus the Beacon Falls Youth Theater Group was born.

The program proved a success and managed to grow exponentially over the next three years. No longer a modest little pilot program, the BFYTG was ready to spread its wings, and thus filed its articles of incorporation and quickly attained 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

Our program relies on the support of its community, grants, donations, and good ol’ fashion elbow grease. We look forward to continuing our mission of providing our community and its youth the opportunity to experience the magic of theater.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1484665532676{margin-top: -110px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1564545241200{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][nd_options_team nd_options_layout=”layout-4″ nd_options_title=”Vincent Messina” nd_options_role=”President” nd_options_description=”Vincent Messina (aka Mr. Vinny) has been a Beacon Falls resident for 15 years and a member of the Beacon Falls Youth Theater since its inception. With multiple children enrolled throughout the years, the BFYTC has become his second home and his second family. Mr. Vinny is extremely proud of how much the program has grown and he looks forward to doing his best to continue its mission.” nd_options_image=”1375″ nd_options_link=”url:mailto%3Avincentmessina%40bfytc.org|title:CONTACT%20ME||” nd_options_class=”nd_options_team_volounteer”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][nd_options_team nd_options_layout=”layout-4″ nd_options_title=”Debra Fernandez” nd_options_role=”VICE PRESIDENT” nd_options_image=”6683″ nd_options_link=”url:mailto%3Adebrafernandez%40bfytc.org|title:CONTACT%20ME||” nd_options_class=”nd_options_team_volounteer”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][nd_options_team nd_options_layout=”layout-4″ nd_options_title=”Sabrina D’Amico” nd_options_role=”SECRETARY” nd_options_link=”url:mailto%3Asabrinadamico%40bfytc.org|title:CONTACT%20ME||” nd_options_class=”nd_options_team_volounteer” nd_options_description=”Coming Soon!”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][nd_options_team nd_options_layout=”layout-4″ nd_options_title=”Brian Humpal” nd_options_role=”Board Member” nd_options_link=”url:mailto%3Acontact%40bfytc.org|title:CONTACT%20ME||” nd_options_class=”nd_options_team_volounteer” nd_options_description=”Brian and his wife Amy have been Beacon Falls residents since 2004 and their son Jackson is currently a student at Woodland Regional High School. Brian has been a high school coach, administrator and teacher during his 20+ years at Masuk High School. Brian has been involved with the BFYTC for over 8 years and has filled various roles including Vice President, Set Designer, and more. His contributions to the organization have truly been invaluable.” nd_options_image=”1378″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1485860712352{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][nd_options_text nd_options_text_tag=”h1″ nd_options_text_weight=”bold” nd_options_text_family=”nd_options_first_font” nd_options_text=”Our Mission”][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”30″][vc_column_text]At BFYTC, our mission is simple: Offer out youth the opportunity to experience the performing arts in a safe, inclusive environment, while fostering self-expression, confidence, and goodwill.

What does that mean?[/vc_column_text][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”30″][vc_column_text]Well, for us, that means offering children in grades 3-8 an opportunity to learn about all aspects of theater. They will learn everything from auditioning for a part, to designing a set. They will participate in fun team building activities, guest workshops, and community outreach programs.

Safety for both parents and children are also a priority. This is why we offer our program in a familiar school setting and have CPR certified staff available in case of an emergency.

Encouragement, acceptance, and patience play an instrumental role in the development of your young thespian. With education, practice, and the support of family, staff, and the community, we can accomplish our mission and ensure that our children grow to be strong, self-confident, caring individuals.

Now let’s go break a leg!

– Vincent Messina

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