WHCT was incorporated in the fall of 2007 with an eye toward providing the highest quality live musical theater experience for West Hartford residents and the greater Hartford community. The brain child of Conard High School graduates, Bruce LaRoche and Maria Librio Judge, WHCT will draw upon the unique and richly diverse pool of talent that exists right here in West Hartford and the surrounding area. Other vital assistance came from Haig Shahverdian, the head of the Fine & Performing Arts Department for the Town, as well as several other Town officials.

OUR MISSION:
WHCT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the development of live musical theater in West Hartford, as well as conducting related educational programs for adults and children.

1. Produce high quality, live musical theater in Hartford County;
2. Provide a safe and open environment for all members;
3. Create a diverse membership of all ages, specifically encouraging and promoting the participation of:

   a. Seniors,
   b. Minority youth and children, as well as
   c. The economically disadvantaged,

   in live musical theater including, production, stage direction, lighting, choreography and acting.

Our goal at WHCT is to create the highest quality live musical theater. In order to accomplish this goal, WHCT depends solely upon the ability, performance and contribution from our board and our members without regard to education, age, gender, race, ethnic origins, physical abilities, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or other perceived differences. WHCT values diversity and provides an environment where shared goals, performance standards and a common vision of the future guide the efforts of everyone.

There are up to five (5) internship positions available each year. The internships are as follows: (1) assistant stage director, (2) assistant lighting technician, (3) assistant sound technician, (4) assistant set designer (construction), and (5) assistant producer (marketing). WHCT developed this program, with support from the community, to help seniors and minority students become involved in the community and to develop life long technical skills in the performing arts.

This program enhances WHCT’s ability to present the highest quality production, while creating an environment that fosters cross generational interaction, cooperation and collaboration. In addition, this program acts as a safe haven for youth and seniors interested in participating in the arts. It also provides students with an opportunity to get vital experience in theater, and allows seniors to take their skills and provide guidance to the theater community, at large.

For more information, contact Bruce LaRoche by using our contact us form, or call 860-561-3992 (option 2).

West Hartford Community Theater, Inc. (“WHCT”) is always
looking for help from the community. If you think you can help us out, give us a call at 860-561-3992 (option 2), use our contact us form or make a donation on our secure donations page.

In order to produce the highest quality live musical theater, we need your help!

Thanks.