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11 young Newtonians take the stage in Weston summer productions

Weston Drama Workshop, a nonprofit youth theater organization in its 63rd anniversary season, will stage six productions this month at Regis College, featuring participants entering Grade 5 through age 23, 11 of whom are from Newton.

These young performers have been rehearsing since early June and will perform at the Regis College Fine Arts Center between July 17 and July 26.

WDW’s younger ensemble—participants entering 5th grade through 9th—will perform two productions: Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” the magical musical based on the classic animated film, directed by Skylar Grossman; and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical,” a heartfelt one-act musical based on the popular book series by Jeff Kinney, directed by Callie Llewellyn.

The program’s older ensemble, made up of actors ages 14–23 with a few younger performers playing children’s roles, will perform three musicals and one play. Audiences will explore the dark world of a bloodthirsty barber in “Sweeney Todd,” directed by Julia Deter; experience the classic tale of love and revolution in “Les Misérables: School Edition,” directed by Chris Brindley; dive into the unique childhood of graphic novelist Alison Bechdel in “Fun Home,” directed by Stephanie Manning; and enjoy a classic Noel Coward comedy in “Present Laughter,” directed by Tristan Burke.

Tickets are available at westondramaworkshop.org, and questions can be directed to the box office at 781-768-7070. All performances are held at Regis College’s air-conditioned Fine Arts Center.

Benjamin Dollar named to Northeast Arc board

Northeast Arc, a not-for-profit organization that helps children and adults with disabilities and autism become full participants in the community, has elected Benjamin Dollar of Newton to its board of directors.

“Ben’s insight and understanding about the complexities inherent in navigating care for children with disabilities bring an important and valuable perspective to the Northeast Arc,” Board Chair Heidi Ellard said. “The combination of his personal and professional experience makes him an ideal addition to our board. I look forward to working with him.”

Dollar is a principal in the Industrial Products and Construction practice at Deloitte Consulting, focusing on digital transformation in supply chain and manufacturing. He’s also chief strategy officer for the Energy, Resources and Industrials practice.

Before joining Deloitte more than 20 years ago, Dollar began his career working in high tech startups in Austin, Texas.

“Northeast Arc is very important to me,” Dollar said. “I have one child on the autism spectrum and one that is profoundly disabled. We have used Northeast Arc services, and I firmly believe in its mission. I’m honored to represent the company on the board of directors.”