February 2010 Volunteer of the Month

Taylor Starr

Taylor first began studying drama as a two-year-old with Missy Slaymaker-Hanlon in Westchester at Dance Drama & Song.  She became one of our own 'Theater Barn Kids' in Autumn of 2005, appearing in I'm Sorry The Bridge is Out, You'll Have to Spend the Night and has been an integral part of every TBK program since then.  Taylor was the inspiration behind our tuition-free program for Student Crews, giving students an opportunitiy to learn and participate in back stage activities.  For her hard work and dedication, she was awarded a "Scholorship for Life' with the Theater Barn Kids in 2007.

Taylor has been seen both on stage and behind the seens at many of our productions in the Theater for Young Audiences series.  She was Blue in our first production of Blues Clues, the Most Spectacular Place.

Taylor made the leap to Main Stage, joining the crew of Secret Garden and was later cast in the ensemble for Camelot.  She has helped out in one way or another on many of our major productions...sets, back-stage, running spot lights.  You name it...when volunteers are needed, Taylor answers the call!

We are pleased to recognize this very talented and dedicated young woman as our February Volunteer of the Month....thank you, Taylor, for being our shining 'star'!

Stephen Schwartz visits 'The Barn'

The audience, cast and crew of our current production of Godspell had the pleasure of meeting Ridgefield's own Stephen Schwartz  following a recent performance. Mr. Schwartz, who wrote the music and new lyrics to Godspell has 3 Oscars, 4 Grammys, 4 Drama Desk Awards and a Golden Globe to his credit.

The boyishly handsome and charming Mr. Schwartz was joined on stage by Robin Lamont who sang Day by Day in the original production of Godspell and by Carol de Giere, who wrote Mr. Schwartz's biography, "Defying Gravity". Taking
questions from the audience and cast, Mr. Schwartz related stories about the early days of his career and his experiences as a young songwriter working on Godspell.

The Ridgefield Theater Barn is extremely grateful to Stephen Schwartz for making the evening one to remember for all in attendance.

Stephen Schwartz, center with Robin Lamont
on his right with the cast of Godspell.

Ridgefield Theater Barn Receives Best of Ridgefield Award

We are pleased to share the news that the  Ridgefield Theater Barn was selected for the 2009 Best of Ridgefield Award in the Theater Building Ownership & Operation category by the US Commerce Association.

In recognition of our achievement, a 2009 Best of Ridgefield Award was designed for display at the Barn.

Each year, the US Commerce Association (USCA) identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. We are thrilled to be recognized this year!