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Dominick Lucenti, Jon Carpentier, Paul Lucenti. Courtesy photo.
PUTNAM — The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse is very excited to partner with E.O. Entertainment to present the world premiere of a new rock musical “Life As I Knew It.” It will be performed at Killingly High School while the Bradley Playhouse is under renovation. Life As I Knew It will be presented Nov. 8 through 17 at Killingly High School
Brothers Dominick (26) and Paul (25) Lucenti and their friend Jon Carpentier (27) have grown up around music. Paul and Jon are also accomplished actors who have appeared many times on the Bradley stage and at other theaters in this area. Together they formed E.O. Entertainment, LLC to facilitate their dream of producing original film, theatre and music. In a tribute to their spirit, E.O. stands for Eternal Optimist.
Approximately two years ago Dominick came up with the concept for a new musical. The three young men bounced ideas, music and lyrics off each other and eventually refined the work to something they were all proud of. Paul wrote the book and Dominick and Jon collaborated on the music and lyrics. Life As I Knew It was born.
The musical, which they describe as contemporary rock with a Broadway kick, follows the life of a 17 year old high school senior. Basically kind of shy, his best friend convinces him to go to a party where he finally talks to the girl of his dreams. The play is the story of his relationship with her – as he sees it.
Earlier this year, when Paul appeared in You Can’t Take It With You at the Bradley, he told a fellow actor about the musical. Veteran actor and director Jim Weigel caught the enthusiasm and agreed to direct the production with Dominick as the assistant director. Jon is playing the part of Kyle, the shy boy, and Paul is Braedon, his madcap friend. The other roles were cast through auditions.
Menus pg 5 10-24-13
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Woodstock Elementary/Middle
Monday: Chicken patties on buns, fruit. Tuesday: Penne, meatballs, zucchini, fruit. Wednesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, fruit. Thursday: Taco boats, refried beans, fruit. Friday: Pizza, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday - Wolf Meal: Beef burgers, sherbet. Tuesday: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, beets. Wednesday: Beef and bean burritos, Spanish rice. Thursday: Asian chopped chicken salad. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza.
Putnam High
Monday: Clipper Burgers, sherbet. Tuesday: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, beets. Wednesday: Roasted turkey panini. Thursday: Classic Cobb salad. Friday: Pizza.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Homemade chili, fruit/veggie tray. Tuesday: Baked potato with broccoli/cheese sauce or chili, veggie cups, applesauce. Wednesday: Deli turkey, ww rolls, veggie sticks with dip, raisins. Thursday: Pizza, fruit tray, Rice Krispy Treats. Friday: American Chop Suey, green beans, pears.
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Clockwise from top left: Olivia Manbeck, 5, of Brooklyn, a chalk artist; sculptor Clara Costabile at work in the Empty Spaces project gallery. Derek Nicoletto's work will be on display there Nov. 1 through 30; Maddy Peach gets her face painted at the Putnam Regional Interact Club table. Taya Greene, 2, of Putnam discovers pumpkins; truckload of pumpkins from Fort Hill Farms.
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$5,000+ raised
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Students from Tourtelotte Memorial High School, Marianapolis High School and Woodstock Academy recently raised awareness on the issue of homelessness and helping to raise
funds for TEEG’s homelessness relief account.
Coordinated among all three schools, the awareness events asks students to spend the night on the Thompson Green in a camp of their own making.
This year more than 75 students participated.
After setting up camp students rely on members of the community to provide them with other necessities, like food and water, to get through the night.
For many students this was their first exposure to the issue of homelessness in their immediate community, and many commented that they hoped this event would remind people that the issue is real.
A student from Marianapolis remarked that he was unaware just how many families in the northeast corner face issues of homelessness, “I was completely unaware and hope this event bring awareness to others”.
TEEG is very proud of the students themselves, not simply for the funds raised but for allowing themselves a brief glimpse of what sleeping-out with limited resources might be like. We hope that the event will grow again next year for our participating schools and perhaps expand to other schools in our region.
This year’s event raised over $5,000 and goes directly families and individuals facing homelessness.
TEEG’s executive director Donna Grant speaks to the importance of these funds, “we see many families who are facing eviction, are living with relatives or friends, are staying in their cars, or living in area campgrounds. These funds are essential in providing relief to these families, many who may have gone un-served as they do not fit the eligibility criteria for other programming. We cannot thank the students enough for continuing to make this event a priority and raising awareness in the community”.