The community is invited to the Lake Sunapee Region Center for the Arts “First Fridays” program on Friday, June 7, from 5 to 7 PM for Theatre Night at the New London Barn Playhouse. All Center for the Arts events are free and open to the public.

The community is invited to an Open Rehearsal at the New London Barn Playhouse! Join the new 2013 company and enjoy a behind the scenes look at this outstanding summer theatre. Producing Artistic Director Carol Dunne will give insight into this year’s productions, and introduce new company members already in rehearsal for this summer’s presentations. There will be an opportunity for a question and answer period. A reception will follow.

The New London Barn Playhouse is organized as a non-profit organization and is governed by a Board of Directors. Theater education is the primary focus. Thus the nine week summer Junior Intern Program and the five weeks of Summer Camps for young people from 6 to 18 years old.

The New London Barn Playhouse began in 1933 and is the oldest continuously operating summer stock theater in New Hampshire. This distinction was gained by its inclusion in the state’s Register of Historic Places. The original barn was built in 1820, and when it became a playhouse, the hayloft was transformed into a balcony!

All First Friday programs are free and open to the public. On the First Friday of each month, the Lake Sunapee Region Center for the Arts hosts a series of free arts programs for the community, including gallery openings and receptions, Classical & Folk Music Nights, Literary & Poetry Nights, as well as Theater Night. Working with their business partners in the community, CFA continues to showcase local and regional talent in the Lake Sunapee area for the benefit of the artists, performers, residents and visitors to our beautiful region.

The Center for the Arts is a volunteer organization which welcomes your participation. If you enjoy our cost free programs and would like to become a member or make a donation, please find our membership applications and donation jar near the entrance. If you would like to volunteer, perform, or sponsor a program, please contact us at 526-4444. For more information please visit: CenterForTheArtsNH.org.