- Shows -
A fast-paced romp through the ‘Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.’ For Potterphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puffs exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!
- The New York Times
Performances Novermber 10-11 at Holland Christian Middle School
One of the world’s most iconic and longest-running musicals, Les Misérables tells the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict who spends a lifetime seeking redemption. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France and the aftermath of the French Revolution, this timeless story of intertwined destinies reveals the power of compassion and the quiet evil of indifference to human suffering. As Valjean’s quest for a new life carries him into Paris and to the barricades of the Student Revolution, he is hunted by Inspector Javert and the ghosts of his past. Amidst a battle for the soul of Paris, he discovers the true meaning of love and salvation. Performed in over 40 countries and 22 languages, and with a lush, swelling score that features such famed songs as “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” and “Bring Him Home,” Les Mis brings Victor Hugo’s revolutionary novel blazingly to life.
- Stage Agent
Performances March 8-9 at Saugatuck Center for the Arts
Peter and the Starcatcher is a prequel to Peter Pan based on the children’s book by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson and freely adapted for the stage by Rick Elice, with co-directors Alex Timbers and Roger Rees. For two-and-a-half hours, twelve actors make theatrical magic by playing dozens of characters: sailors, pirates, British naval officers, Mollusk natives and orphans in addition to eighteen major roles. The original Broadway production was a deliberately low-budget spectacle: an extravaganza of staging that relied on suggestion and storytelling rather than expensive set pieces like the chandelier in Phantom of the Opera or the helicopter in Miss Saigon. Elice’s script, jam-packed with poetry, fart jokes, gentle lyricism, and numerous nods to pop culture, is a coming-of-age adventure story about how a nameless orphan -- inspired by a remarkable and ambitious girl -- became the strange and celebrated hero that is the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up.
- Stage Agent
Performances May 17-18 at Holland Christian Middle School
Our annual trunk or treat helps to raise money for our growing theatre company while creating a fun environment for everyone helping and attending. This event often entails a spooky haunted house, a costume contest, and of course the trunk or treat. Make sure to dress up and have a ball with our schools annual halloween spectacular!
Event held October 27th at Black River Public School
- BRTC Board -
Catelyn Danckaert
Responsible for running the theatre company, working closely with each member of the board to make sure every event runs smoothly. The Board President manages each board member to make sure they have what they need and know what to do, and often takes charge in planning things from crew days to fundraisers to our social media campaign.
Ruby Muehlenz
Responsible for keeping the life and spirit of our shows alive for as long as BRTC exists. The Head of Archives and their team takes headshots of the cast, pictures and video of shows, and manages the website.
Lucy Carpenter
Responsible for breathing color and life into our shows, letting both the audience and the actors become immersed in the world on the stage. The Head of Art and their team carefully paints almost everything you see on stage.
Rilla Carpenter
Responsible for immersing both audience and actors in the world on stage through clothes! The Head of Costumes and their team hunts for every piece you see actors wearing, making what they can't find, from hats, to shirts, to wedding dresses, to mermaid tails.
Isabella Davis
Responsible for making sure every audience member can see every detail of an actor's expression, bringing them life. The Head of Hair and Makeup and their team makes sure every cast member has makeup, knows how to use it, and styles their hair appropriately for each show.
Josie Mutchler
Responsible for making sure every little detail on stage is perfect, from books to flowers to weapons to cash! The Head of Props and their team makes sure every piece of the theatre puzzle is on stage and readily available, hunting thrift shops for some and building others themselves.
Nemo Salazar
Responsible for sharing the wonders of the Black River Theatre Company with the world. The Head of Public Relations and their team manages the BRTC social media accounts and advertises for every show.
Max Meloche
Responsible for building up the world of every show nearly from scratch, and keeping it safe for everyone involved. The Head of Set and their team builds everything you see on stage.
Christina Tronrud
Responsible for bringing each new generation of theatre kids, keeping BRTC alive. The Middle School Representative visits middle school classes often to encourage them to join theatre.