About Bristol Theatre Arts

Bristol Theatre Arts, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 theatrical and performing arts group in Connecticut. Our goal is to stimulate, promote, teach, and develop interest in the dramatic arts; to educate the general public in the dramatic arts; to advance the general level of culture in the field of dramatic arts by the production of plays, musicals, readings, dramas, comedies, shows, and dramatic arts in all forms and of the highest standards.

Bristol Theatre Arts, Inc, began as Bristol Civic Theater in 1982. The group evolved and reorganized into Bristol Theatre Arts, Inc. in 1998. BTA encourages participation from Bristol and surrounding communities. Our past productions have included cast and crew members from both sides of the Connecticut River including Bristol, Terryville, Burlington, West Hartford, Manchester, South Windsor, East Hartford, Farmington, and Waterbury to name a few. BTA has produced at least one large-scale musical per year since 1999. (see past productions page). BTA is committed to developing an interest in the dramatic arts. Over the years, BTA has sponsored play readings of both local and well-known playwrights. BTA members play an active role in developing the arts in Bristol by working in conjunction with the Bristol Council of the Arts, Bristol Recreation Department, and the Bristol Downtown Revitalization Project. BTA works closely with the Bristol Council of the Arts to organize and perform in the annual “Arts in the Park” in Rockwell Park each June. BTA members teach various theater arts workshops sponsored by area schools and recreation departments. BTA members are participating in a workshop at Timothy Edwards Middle School in South Windsor. The school is hosting the "Minds in Motion" program on November 5, 2005 in collaboration with the Connecticut Association for the Gifted and Manchester Community College. For more information, contact us.

Currently, members of BTA are involved in the “Downtown Project” of Bristol, which is dedicated to revitalizing Bristol with the development of a Performing Arts Theatre and other facilities in Downtown Bristol. For more information about this project, visit www.ci.bristol.ct.us.

Community Involvement
Bristol Theatre Arts is committed to serving the community in a variety of ways. The production "One Voice" (see photo on right) was a fundraiser to help defray medical costs for a local family with medical bills. Each year and every season Bristol Theatre Arts offers events that reach out to enhance the artistic endeavors of Bristol and beyond.	"One Voice" production
Current cast of All Night Strut in the Annual 2005 Mum Parade	Annie cast at the 2004 Mum Parade

As with all non-profit arts organizations, Bristol Theatre Arts, Inc. must rely on the support of the public and private sectors. With the support of local businesses, corporations, and public foundations, BTA continues to grow and become a major cultural center for the region.