Welcome to New Players Theatre Guild's
51st Year of Theater!
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Stay tuned for new spring dates!...
Set in Liverpool from the 1960s through early 1980s, Blood Brothers tells the story of twin boys, Mickey and Edward. Their mother, Mrs. Johnstone, is already struggling to raise children when she discovers she is expecting twins. Unable to afford to keep them both, she makes a desperate pact with her wealthy employer, Mrs. Lyons, agreeing to give one baby away.
Edward is raised in comfort and privilege, while Mickey grows up in poverty shaped by the struggles of working class life. Separated at birth and unaware of their true connection, the boys lead very different childhoods in the same city.
At the age of 7, Mickey and Edward meet by chance. Discovering that they share a birthday, they immediately become close friends, swearing to be blood brothers. Yet neither knows that they are, in fact, real brothers. Their bond stays strong into adolescence even as both develop feelings for Mickey's neighbor and childhood friend, Linda, as the years pass.
However, the class divide between them becomes harder to ignore. Edward follows an easier path through education and opportunity, while Mickey faces, unemployment, crime and personal struggles. Eventually, the truth of their shared parentage is revealed, leading to a shocking climax in which both brothers die, fulfilling the tragic destiny hinted throughout the play.
Edward is raised in comfort and privilege, while Mickey grows up in poverty shaped by the struggles of working class life. Separated at birth and unaware of their true connection, the boys lead very different childhoods in the same city.
At the age of 7, Mickey and Edward meet by chance. Discovering that they share a birthday, they immediately become close friends, swearing to be blood brothers. Yet neither knows that they are, in fact, real brothers. Their bond stays strong into adolescence even as both develop feelings for Mickey's neighbor and childhood friend, Linda, as the years pass.
However, the class divide between them becomes harder to ignore. Edward follows an easier path through education and opportunity, while Mickey faces, unemployment, crime and personal struggles. Eventually, the truth of their shared parentage is revealed, leading to a shocking climax in which both brothers die, fulfilling the tragic destiny hinted throughout the play.
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The NPTG Festival singers joined the Ashby Band on December 14th to bring a free concert to the community.
A great time was had by all!
A great time was had by all!
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The Cast of JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR. - 2024
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Our Slideshow below shows some of our previous productions!
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New Players Theatre Guild's goal is to foster and promote an active interest in community theater. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging people of all ages to participate in the joy of creating quality performing arts for the Montachusett area audiences. NPTG presents small to medium-scale musical productions and musical reviews for the public as well as straight plays and other types of performing arts. New Players Theatre Guild was founded in 1975 and varies in membership size. The group is managed by a Board of Directors, elected yearly by the membership, as well as several committees that carry out the various activities of the organization.
New Players Theatre Guild's goal is to foster and promote an active interest in community theater. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging people of all ages to participate in the joy of creating quality performing arts for the Montachusett area audiences. NPTG presents small to medium-scale musical productions and musical reviews for the public as well as straight plays and other types of performing arts. New Players Theatre Guild was founded in 1975 and varies in membership size. The group is managed by a Board of Directors, elected yearly by the membership, as well as several committees that carry out the various activities of the organization.
Our Address is: 15 Rollstone Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Our phone is: 978 345-6570
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Our phone is: 978 345-6570