Connecticut, also known as the "Nutmeg State," is a pretty peculiar place, my young friends. It's a tiny gem tucked between New York and Massachusetts, just like a secret diary hidden between two giant encyclopedias. And you won't believe this, but it's teeming with music-loving kids just like you! Meet our cool imaginary character, Sir Rhythm-a-Lot, a whimsical unicorn with a vibrating guitar for a tail! He uses his magical melodies to travel across this enchanting land from the sandy shores of Mystic to the rolling green hills of Litchfield. Now, these Connecticut kids have a unique trait. When they're born, instead of crying like regular babies, they come into the world humming a tune, crooning a ballad, or even belting out a rock anthem (I heard rumors about a baby belting out a Bon Jovi number, but that's still under investigation). From the Ivy-League town of New Haven, where the musical toddlers tune pianos before they can even speak, to the charming city of Hartford, where schoolkids form bands in their treehouses, Connecticut is a musical marvel. Sir Rhythm-a-Lot loves visiting the junior jazz festivals in Stamford and the kiddie rock concerts in Bridgeport. One day, he had a funny encounter in Greenwich! A pint-sized violin virtuoso challenged him to a music duel. The little virtuoso played Mozart so well that Sir Rhythm-a-Lot's guitar-tail started doing the cha-cha-cha! So, my young friends, remember, from the symphonies of the seashore to the ballads of the backwoods, Connecticut is one magical musical masterpiece!
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At East Lyme Regional Theater, families can come together to be enriched and inspired by the arts. Through the hard work and dedication of the theater’s team, a summer camp and classes in theater arts have been added, reviving a tradition of family theater that was established many years ago. Now, families can experience positive entertainment and involvement while watching their children grow in terms of self-confidence, artistic expression and teamwork. East Lyme Regional Theater is dedicated to building community and enriching lives through the arts. With the addition of a summer camp and classes in theater arts, the theater is now able to resume the former East Lyme Arts Council and East Lyme Children’s Theater’s tradition of family theater. This program will provide an amazing opportunity to families, allowing them to watch their children develop and flourish with the help of self-confidence, artistic expression and teamwork, all while providing positive family entertainment and involvement. At East Lyme Regional Theater, the vision is to create an environment where families can come together to be enriched and inspired by the arts. With the expansion project now underway, families can now be a part of this wonderful program, giving their children the opportunity to explore and develop their talents and skills in the arts. From the theater’s team’s hard work and dedication, this program will provide a positive experience for all families involved.
are also available. At Broadway Kids & Company School of Performing Arts, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to explore and develop their artistic talents. Our dedicated staff provides a safe, creative atmosphere where children can discover a love for the performing arts. Our curriculum is designed to foster creativity, cultivate self-confidence, and teach the importance of hard work. Whether your child is interested in jazz, tap, ballet, or musical theater, our classes provide them with the opportunity to grow and express themselves.