Vermont, oh Vermont! Nestled snugly in the Northeast nook of the United States, a tiny titan of a state, carpeted in luscious greenery and sprinkled with the most delicious maple syrup. Majestic mountains stand tall, whispering tales of yore, while the twinkling Lake Champlain winks at the sun from the west. A land where a cow's moo echoes in the valleys and where the apples are juicier than the juiciest gossip. Now, let’s talk about the kids of Vermont. Oh, they're not just any kids. They're thespians, the drama kings and queens, the wizards of the make-believe world! They can turn a drab school auditorium into a bustling cityscape, a mythical land, or even outer space! One of these kids is Benny the Beanie Wearer, known for his ever-present, ever-colorful beanie collection. Benny is a wizard, not the kind that turns toads into teacups or levitates, but the kind that breathes life into words on a page. He's a thespian extraordinaire! At the break of dawn, you'll find him rehearsing lines, making the trees his audience. And yes, the trees love it. They rustle in applause after every performance. Benny and his band of merry mimes have a knack for creating ripples of laughter that echo across the valleys. They can make a princess out of a pumpkin, a hero out of a hamster, or a villain out of a vacuum cleaner. They turn the ordinary into extraordinary, and they sprinkle a bit of Vermont magic wherever they go. In Vermont, the sun might set, but the spotlight on the drama kids, especially Benny, never fades. So, buckle up and keep your eyes wide, because in this little state, big dreams take flight, especially on the stage!
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The Very Merry Theatre began as a small summer camp in Charlotte and Burlington and has since grown to become a theater company for children that performs one-of-a-kind plays at schools and community centers across Northwest Vermont. Executive Director Don Wright, who had three boys attending Edmunds Elementary School at the time, was instrumental in getting these early productions off the ground. These productions set the foundation for the organization's creative potential and served as a stepping stone for the theater's growth. At Very Merry Theatre, we are passionate about promoting the growth of a vibrant community by providing children of all ages and backgrounds with the opportunity to practice theater. We believe that through the work and play that goes into creating theater, we are fostering literary and theater skills, self-confidence, and pride. Our commitment to this mission is evident in our annual productions at schools and community centers, our Travelling Theater Summer Camps, and our studio in Burlington’s Old North End Community Center.