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SUMMARY:Drop Dead! Auditions - Dec 28 & 29
DESCRIPTION:Auditions for Drop Dead! will be held in-person as follows: \nDate: December 28 & December 29 \nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, N.J. (the former Holy Cross School) \nProduction dates: February 24\, 25 and  March 3\, 4 \n  \nActors ages 18 to 75 are invited to read from the provided sides. \nA note on COVID-19: all actors will be required to provide proof of vaccination when auditioning. Masks will be mandatory during the rehearsal process leading up to tech week. \n  \nSides (click title to download\, printed copies will be available) \n\nSide 1: Drools\nSide 2: Penelope\, Alexander\, Inspector\, Bette\, Drools\nSide 3: Victor\, Phillip\, Candy\, Mona\, Brent\, Chaz\nSide 4: Piggy\, Victor\, Brent\, Mona\, Dick\, Chaz\nSide 5: Phillip\, Mona\, Victor\, Bette\, Drools\, Constance\, Alexander\, Lady Barrington\, Constance\, Inspector\nSide 6: Alexander\, Penelope\, Chaz\, Constance\, Victor\, Alabama\n\n\n    Download Audition Form\n  \nQUESTIONS? Contact dropdead@whatconj.org \n  \nABOUT THE PRODUCTION \nDrop Dead! Is a murder mystery play in which a rag-tag cast of actors are desperately trying to revive their careers.  But when the murders and mysteries exceed those in the script\, these thespians must save the show AND their careers as well as their lives! \nIf you are unable to attend either of the audition dates listed above but are still interested in wanting to come out for Drop Dead\, contact Matt Masiello at mmasiell2@gmail.com. \n  \nCHARACTERS \n\nVICTOR LE PEWE – the director\nSOL WEISENHEIMER – the producer\nPHILLIP – the stage manager\nALABAMA MILLER – the playwright\nMONA MONET – the TV star\nBRENT REYNOLDS – the method actor\nCHAZ LOONEY – the apprentice\nCANDY APPLES – the ex-actress\nCONSTANCE CRAWFORD – old stage star\nDICK SHALIT – Gene Shalit’s brother\n\n  \n* Stage and technical crew\, set building\, and other volunteers are also needed for this production! To volunteer\, contact admin@whatconj.org. \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/drop-dead-auditions-dec-28-29/2022-12-28/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Productions
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night Murder Auditions - January 24 & 26
DESCRIPTION:Auditions for Trivia Night Murder will be held in-person as follows: \nDate: January 24th and 26th \nTime: 7 – 9 pm \nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: March 24 & 25 \nActors over the age of 18 are invited to come to auditions where they can read from character sides and show off their improv skills.  \nA note on COVID-19: Actors will be asked to wear masks during rehearsals until tech week.  \nDue to the nature of a dinner theater\, the audience will not be able to wear masks while eating their meals.  \nQuestions? Contact whatmm@whatconj.org \nAbout the Production: \nTrivia Night Murder is an interactive comedy murder mystery that will also feature a trivia game for the audience. The story centers on a bar trivia game competition that turns deadly when one team leader dies during the game.  \nThere are scripted roles available for the investigators and suspects\, as well as some trivia team leader roles that are improv-only and are not involved in the investigation.  \nIf you are unable to attend either of the audition dates listed above but are still interested in wanting to come out for Trivia Night Murder\, contact Allyssa Hynes at whatmm@whatconj.org. \n  \nCharacters:  \nInvestigators \n\nSammy: the personable host of Trivia\, Trivia\, Trivia\nMalloy: a retired detective and trivia player\n\nVictim \n\nGraham/Gina: the off-putting head of “Graham’s Team” or “Gina’s Team”\n\nSuspects \n\nJeanette: Jeremy’s annoyed ex on “Agatha Quiztie”\nJeremy: Jeanette’s annoyed ex on “The Real Agatha Quiztie”\nEthel: a sweet older woman that is part of “Guessing Grannies”\nTara: a young buzzed woman and leader of impromptu team “Happy Birthday\, Tara”\nWinston/Victoria: a pompous historian on “Your History”\nChip/Bambi: a competitive gym rat on “The Champions”\nShelby/Stuart: a sweet school teacher on “Schooled”\nDan/Dawn: a barfly on “We’re Here Every Night”\n\nAUDITION SIDES \n\nSide 1  – Sammy\, Ethel\, Jeremy\, Jeanette\nSide 2 – Sammy\, Tara\nSide 3 – Malloy\, Sammy\nSide 4 – Malloy\, Chip/Bambi\nSide 5 – Malloy\, Winston/Victoria\n\n* Stage and technical crew and other volunteers are also needed for this production! To volunteer\, contact admin@whatconj.org.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/trivia-night-murder-auditions-january-24-26/2023-01-24/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Main Stage,Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:Clean Up Days
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LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drop Dead!
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company is excited to announce that the first Main Stage production of the 2023 Season will be Drop Dead!\, by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore\, and will be directed by Matt Masiello. \nSummary: A cast of has-been actors plan to revive their careers in “Drop Dead!\,” a potboiler murder mystery directed by “Wonder Child of the Broadway Stage” Victor Le Pewe (a psychotic eye twitching megalomaniac). But when the murders and mysteries exceed those in the script – these thespians must save the show and their careers as well as their lives! \nProduction dates: February 24 & 25\, March 3 & 4 at 7:30 pm \nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ 07029 (the former Holy Cross School) \nTickets: $20 Adults or $15 Seniors/Students \n\n    Buy Tickets\nTickets may be available at the door. \n  \nCAST \nChaz Looney/ Drools (The Apprentice Actor)…….………. Dylan Myers \nCandy Apples (The Producer’s Girlfriend)………………….. Nicole Gallin \nBrent Reynolds (the Method Actor)……..……………….…. Arthur Carlson \nDick Scorsese (Martin Scorese’s Cousin)…………..…..…. John Fraissinet \nConstance Crawford (The Legendary Stage Star).…. Donna Fraissinet \nMona Monet (The TV Star)……………………………….……….. Jessica Jones \nVictor Le Pewe  (The Director)………………………………….. John Branwell \nP.G. “Piggy” Banks (The Producer)…………………….…….. Richard Dwyer \nPhillip (The Stage Manager)……..………………………….. Jonathan Rueda \nAlabama Miller (The Playwright)………………………..…………. Kay Dixon \n  \nDrop Dead!\, is presented with generous support from Production Sponsor\, the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home.\n \n  \nDrop Dead!” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/dropdead/2023-02-24/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:You're a Good Man\, Charlie Brown Auditions - February 26\, 27\, & 28
DESCRIPTION:Auditions for You’re a Good Man\, Charlie Brown will be held in-person as follows: \nDate & Times: \n\nFebruary 26th from 2pm – 6pm\nFebruary 27th and 28th  from 7pm to 9pm\nCall backs will be March 2nd from 7pm to 9pm\n\nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rogers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: April 22\, 23 and 29\, 30 (potential matinee shows on Sundays TBA) \n  \nActors ages 21 to 75 are invited to audition. Gender for the actors playing the roles are flexible\, please be ready to audition for all roles. Three nights of auditions will be focused on singing and dancing. Please prepare 32 bars from a song from the show\, or from the song of your choice for audition night. Our choreographer will be teaching a 16 count to all auditioners\, come dressed comfortably and prepared to dance. The director is looking for our principal players and also a strong dance ensemble. Prepared sides and monologues will be handed out at callbacks. \nA note on COVID-19: all actors will be required to provide proof of vaccination when auditioning.  \nMasks will be mandatory during the rehearsal process leading up to tech week. \nVirtual Auditions: If you are unable to attend the audition dates listed above but are still interested in coming out for You’re a Good Man\, Charlie Brown\, video auditions will be accepted until February 25th at 9pm. Please submit your audition video to Director\, Amanda Castro-Conroy\, and Choreographer\, Bong Dizon\, at CharlieBrown@whatconj.org  \n  \nCharacters: Although the genders and ages for the characters are already assigned by the creator\, they are not fixed for our concept for the actors in our show. Therefore all characters genders and ages are flexible depending on individuals auditions. Charlie Brown’s director would like to keep all possibilities open and is looking to see what you bring to the characters. \n\nDance ensemble: Looking for a strong dancers to fill in background vocals and to perform the large dance numbers.\nSnoopy:  A loyal\, imaginative\, and good-natured beagle who is prone to imagining fantasy lives\, including being an author\, a college student known as “Joe Cool”\, an attorney\, and a World War I flying ace. Looking for strong vocalist and a great showman to portray this classic character.\nCharlie Brown: Good ol’ Charlie Brown is loyal\, determined\, and just a bit wishy-washy. He’s a true friend\, a dedicated baseball manager\, and very responsible when it comes to taking care of his dog\, . Charlie Brown never gives up\, even when he probably should.\nLucy Van Pelt: Though she’s often dismissed as simply bossy or crabby\, there’s more to Lucy than strong opinions. She dispenses sound advice for just five cents and looks out for her brothers\,  and Rerun. She’s confident\, strong\, and positive she’ll make a great president or queen one day.\nLinus Van Pelt: Thoughtful and respectful\, Linus is often the voice of reason among his peers. He is a deep thinker and a student of philosophy. Despite his run-ins with cantankerous Lucy\, and the fact no one understands why he carries a security blanket\, Linus remains delightfully hopeful.\nLinus’s Blanket: Looking for a strong dancer to perform alongside Linus during the duration of the show. Looking to find someone who is experienced in movement and dance and to work alongside our choreographer to make this beloved object a character of its own. Will potentially have to fill in background vocals.\nSchroeder: A moody musical genius\, Schroeder has been playing the piano since before he could walk. He also enjoys baseball and being with friends\, but he’s never happier than when playing a Beethoven piece—even if the black keys of his piano are just painted on.\nSally Brown: A highly articulate\, charismatic\, lovable\, sometimes eccentric and argumentative younger sister to Charlie Brown. Despite being portrayed as innocent and adorable\, she is noticeably intelligent for her age. She is absurdly intense\, balancing angst with innocence\, sweet but a skeptic.\n\nQuestions: Contact charliebrown@whatconj.org \n  \n* Stage and technical crew\, set building\, and other volunteers are also needed for this production! To volunteer\, contact admin@whatconj.org
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/charliebrownauditions/2023-02-26/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Main Stage
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night Murder: a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Ars & Theater invites you to our annual dinner theater fundraiser! \n  \nTrivia Night Murder – a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater \nWritten & Directed by: Allyssa Hynes \nDate: March 24 & 25\, 2023 \nWhere: American Legion Post 99\, 314 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ 07032 \nTime: 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) \nAbout the Production: \nTrivia Night Murder is an interactive comedy murder mystery that will also feature a trivia game for the audience. The story centers on a bar trivia game competition that turns deadly when one team leader dies during the game.  \nTickets: $50 per person (includes three-course meal\, interactive production\, trivia games. Cash Bar) \nCatering by Carmine’s Italian Deli \nDinner:\nFish with tomatoes and olives\nChicken with lemon sauce\nVeal parmigiana\nPenne Vodka\nRoasted Vegetables\nFocaccia bread\nDessert\n\n\n    Buy Tickets\nCast: \nSammy: Nelson DePasquale\nMalloy: Alexis Saarela\nJeanette: Lauren Proda\nJeremy: Matt Masiello\nEthel: Paula Baratta\nTara: Jessie Thiele\nWinston: John Fraissinet\nChip: Roman Koster\nShelby: Denise Organisciak\nDan: Ed Shea\nGina Graham / Ms. Tully: Deborah Vartan \n  \nIf you prefer to make your reservation by phone contact:  \nadmin@whatconj.org or call/text (201) 540-WHAT (9428) \nAll calls will be returned within 24 hours
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/trivia-night-murder-a-murder-mystery-dinner-theater/2023-03-24/
LOCATION:American Legion\, 314 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play Auditions - April 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:Auditions for The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play\, directed by Beatriz Esteban Messina\, will be held in-person as follows: \nDate & Times: \n\nApril 1st from 3pm to 5pm\nApril 2nd from 3pm to 5 pm\nCall backs or a read through will be April 3rd from 7pm to 9pm\n\nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rogers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: May 19\, 20\, 26\, 27 at 7:30 pm and May 21 at 2:00 pm \nAdapted for the Stage by JOE LANDRY\nFrom the Novel by F. SCOTT FITZGERALD featuring Original Music by KEVIN CONNORS \nF. Scott Fitzgerald’s beloved classic comes to life as a 1940s radio broadcast in this spirited adaptation of The Great Gatsby. An ensemble brings more than two dozen characters from the novel to the stage of the WHAT radio station for a live broadcast\, punctuated by 40s-era commercials. A story of triumph and tragedy that reflects the decadence of the Jazz Age and the perils of the American Dream. Still\, ain’t we got fun? \nAuditioners should be ready to read from the script. Copies will be provided. \n* Stage and technical crew\, set building\, and other volunteers are also needed for this production! To volunteer\, contact admin@whatconj.org
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/gatsby-auditions/2023-04-01/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:You're a Good Man\, Charlie Brown
DESCRIPTION:Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz \nBook\, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner \nAdditional Dialogue by Michael Mayer \nAdditional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa \nDirected by Amanda Castro-Conroy \nChoreography by Bong Dizon \n  \nProduction Dates: April 21\, 22\, 28\, 29 at 7:30 pm / April 23 & 30 at 2:00 pm \nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ 07029 (the former Holy Cross School) \nTickets: $20 Adults or $15 Seniors/Students \n\n    Buy Tickets\n  \nSUMMARY: Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life’s great questions as they play baseball\, struggle with homework\, sing songs\, swoon over their crushes\, and celebrate the joy of friendship. \n  \nCast List \nSnoopy – John Branwell \nCharlie Brown – Robert Strauch \nLucy Van Pelt – Romana Schaeffer \nLinus Van Pelt – Christopher Reyes \nSchroeder – Frankie Perez \nSally Brown – Maria Ruppert \nFrieda – Michelle Almeida \nPeppermint Patty – Samantha Egge \nMarcie – Nichole Vaiknoras \nPigpen – Jon Rueda \nViolet – Holly Stefanik \nBlanket – Angelina Aragona \n  \nYOU’RE A GOOD MAN\, CHARLIE BROWN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com \n\nThis program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a division of the Department of State\, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs\, Thomas A. DeGise\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/charliebrown/2023-04-21/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare Auditions - May 1
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company and Teaneck New Theater\, in association with The Hackensack Performing Arts Center are proud to announce open auditions for their Shakespeare productions scheduled for this summer! \nA Midsummer Night’s Dream and Othello auditions will be held in person as follows: \nDate: May 1st  \nTime: 7:00-9:00 PM \nLocation: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company\, 15 Frank E Rodgers Blvd S Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross School) \nFree parking is available in the lot at Jersey Street. \nProduction Dates: \nJuly 12\, 19\, 26 (AMND) \nAugust 9\, 23 (Othello) \n** NOTE: Performances will be held outdoors at The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\, with encore performances on September 23\, 24\, 29\, 30 at West Hudson Arts and Theater (15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. S.\, Harrison\, NJ) \n Please contact shakes@whatconj.org with questions or for additional information. \n Actors ages 16-80+ are invited to read from the provided sides.\nSummaries \nIn one of the most famous of literary love quadrangles\, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (directed by Matt Masiello) tells the tale of Hermia\, Demetrius\, Lysander\, and Helena; four misguided lovers whose journey into the woods lands them in even more trouble\, as members of the fairy kingdom decide to use them as veritable pawns in their own love games. Against the backdrop of the wedding of Duke Theseus and Hippolyta\, and the fiery battle of wills between the Fairy King and Queen\, Oberon and Titania\, the four lovers are challenged by magic and trickery to finally work out what love is all about. And lest we forget\, a group of would-be actors try to perform a play at the wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta.   \nCast of Characters: \n\nTitania: Female (mid 20s-40s); Queen of the Fairies. She is a force of nature. Intense\, intelligent\, and proud. Vibrant and enjoys life.\nOberon: Male (mids  20s-40s); King of the Fairies. Powerful and proud\, but often his own pride gets in his way.\nRobin “Puck” Goodfellow: Any gender (20s-30s); A mischievous\, magical creature who loves a good prank. Loyal to Oberon.\nTheseus: Male (40s-50s); The Duke\, excited about his upcoming marriage to Hippolyta. He wants the wedding to be perfect in every way.\nHippolyta: Female (mid 30s-50s); Queen of the Amazons. Powerful and driven. Engaged to Theseus.\nEgeus: Any gender (40s-50s); A father who just wants his daughter Hermia to do what he wants\, which is marry Demetrius.\nHermia: Female (20s); Romantic and resourceful. She and Lysander want to marry\, despite her father’s disapproval. Best friends with Helena.\nHelena: Female (20s); Believes in love. Honest and driven\, she loves Demetrius\, even though he hasn’t realized what a catch she is. Best friends with Hermia.\nLysander: Male (20s); Whip-smart and creative\, he loves Hermia\, despite her father’s disapproval. Driven to find a way to ensure they can marry.\nDemetrius: Male (20s); Intelligent and going places. The young man who Egeus wants his daughter Hermia to marry.\nBottom: Male (30s-50s); A weaver by trade who thinks he is the best at everything\, including acting. Becomes an ass (literally) at one point in the play who Titania is tricked to love. One of the six mechanicals who prepares a play for Theseus’ wedding day.\nQuince: Any gender (30s-50s); A carpenter who directs and stars in the play within a play. Usually at loggerheads with Bottom.\nFlute: Male (20s); A bellows-mender who gets cast as Thisbe in the play within a play. A young\, excited actor who isn’t thrilled with his part.\nSnout: Any gender (20s-50s); A tinker who plays The Wall in the play within a play. Tries to be the best wall ever.\nStarveling: Any gender (20s-50s); A tailor who plays Moonshine in the play within a play. A bit of a scaredy-cat.\nSnug: Any gender (20s-50s); The joiner who plays the Lion in the play within a play. Worried about forgetting their lines\, even though they just roar.\nPeaseblossom\, Mustardseed\, Cobweb & Moth: Any gender (20s-50s); Fairies who work for and are loyal to Titania.\n\nAMSND Audition Materials \nSide 1: Theseus\, Hippolyta\, Egeus\, Hermia\, Lysander\, Demetrius\, Helena \nSide 2: Quince\, Bottom\, Flute\, Snout\, Snug \nSide 3: Robin\, Fairy. Oberon\, Titania\, Demetrius\, Helena \nSide 4: Oberon\, Robin\, Demetrius\, Hermia\, Lysander\, Helena \nSide 5: Puck \n_____________________________ \nOthello (directed by Beatriz Esteban-Messina)\, tells the story of how jealousy can destroy the foundations of love and friendship. Provoked by Iago\, a jealous Roderigo tells Brabantio of Othello’s secret affair and marriage to his daughter Desdemona. Othello is brought before the Duke\, where he explains how he wooed Desdemona\, and she is brought to the chamber to confirm her willingness to marry him. Othello is then sent to defend Cyprus against the Turks. He prepares to leave\, entrusting Desdemona to his ensign\, Iago. Iago tells Roderigo that he will obtain Desdemona for him\, and persuades him to come to Cyprus\, along with his money. Iago reflects on his hatred for Othello\, and plots a way of destroying him. \n  \nCast of Characters: \n\nOthello: The greatest army general in Venice. He is intelligent\, courageous\, and honorable. His marriage to beautiful Desdemona\, the daughter of a prominent Venetian\, provokes racial slurs against him. But he carries on with nobility and dignity as he leads an army against Turks on Cyprus. His dedication to duty is eclipsed only by his dedication to Desdemona\, who follows him to Cyprus. So passionately does he love her that he cannot endure the thought of another man even looking at her. And therein lies his Achilles’ heel\, jealousy.\nIago: Military officer who schemes against Othello because the Moor did not promote him. He is evil through and through\, taking great pleasure in bringing down the great Othello.\nDesdemona: Daughter of Brabantio\, wife of Othello\, and victim of Iago’s machinations and Othello’s jealousy. She is the noblest and most unselfish character in the play.\nMichael Cassio: Othello’s lieutenant\, who is manipulated by Iago. Cassio is a hinge on which the play turns. On the one hand\, it is his promotion that arouses Iago’s jealously. On the other\, it is his alleged (but nonexistent) love affair with Desdemona that arouses Othello’s jealousy.\nDuke of Venice: Ruler who finds in favor of Othello when Desdemona’s father attacks Othello’s character.\nBrabantio: Senator and father of Desdemona. A bigot whose racism is inflamed by Iago\, he despises Othello.  First Senator\, Second Senator\nGratiano: Brabantio’s brother.  Lodovico: Brabantio’s kinsman\, who bears a message from the duke recalling Othello to Venice.\nRoderigo: Venetian gentleman and former suitor of Desdemona. He is manipulated by Iago.\nMontano: Othello’s predecessor in the government of Cyprus.\nClown: Servant to Othello.\nEmilia: Wife of Iago. She is blind to his evil until she discovers that it was he who plotted against Othello and Desdemona.\nBianca: Cassio’s mistress.\nMinor Characters: Sailor\, messenger\, herald\, officers\, gentlemen\, musicians\, attendants.\n\nAudition Materials – Othello \nAuditions will be a mix of the one monologue (see link below for character monologues) and a scene with 2 or 3 characters which will be cold read. \nhttps://www.backstage.com/monologues/?min_age=0&max_age=100&page=1&order_by=asc&play_name=Othello&fbclid=IwAR3hUHTLcH5qW4T8cPFymAi9bBxK36QxWZaQWA-rolNC0lfCHqEh-hVUml4
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/shakesauditions/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage
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SUMMARY:The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play
DESCRIPTION:The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play \nAdapted for the Stage by JOE LANDRY \nFrom the Novel by F. SCOTT FITZGERALD featuring Original Music by KEVIN CONNORS \n  \nDirector: Beatriz Esteban-Messina \nMusical Director: Scott Burzynski \n  \nProduction Dates: May 19\, 20\, 26\, 27 at 7:30 pm and May 21 at 2:00 pm \nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rogers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nTickets: $20 Adults\, $15 Students/Seniors \n\n    BUY TICKETS\n  \nSUMMARY \nF. Scott Fitzgerald’s beloved classic comes to life as a 1940s radio broadcast in this spirited adaptation of The Great Gatsby. An ensemble brings more than two dozen characters from the novel to the stage of the WHAT radio station for a live broadcast\, punctuated by 40s-era commercials. A story of triumph and tragedy that reflects the decadence of the Jazz Age and the perils of the American Dream. Still\, ain’t we got fun? \nCAST \nChristopher Tully as Nick Carraway \nJason Simmons as Jay Gatsby (5/19-21) \nByron Hagan as Jay Gatsby (5/26-27) \nJanna Epstein as Daisy Buchanan \nTara Spinelli as Jordan Baker \nNelson DePasquale as Tom Buchanan \nwith \nRichard Dwyer as the Announcer and Owl Eyes \nGeorge Rex as Meyer Wolfsheim \nJoseph Jones as George Wilson \nMatt Masiello as Michaelis and Klipspringer \nCarlos Caban DeJesus as Policeman\, Gatsby’s butler\, Train conductor \nJack Pignatello as Nick’s father\, Partygoer 2\, Henry C. Gatz \nMiranda Madrazo as Lana Sherwood and Buchanan’s maid \nJessica Jones as Myrtle\, Partygoer #1\, Well-dressed lady\, Gatsby’s gardener \nCynthia Ross as Catherine and Sally Applewhite \nRoman Koster as the Foley artist \n  \nProduced by special arrangement with Playscripts\, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) \n\nThis program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a division of the Department of State\, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs\, Thomas A. DeGise\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/gatsby/2023-05-19/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:End-of Season Celebration & Reveal Party
DESCRIPTION:RSVP Now
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/end-of-season-celebration-reveal-party/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Productions
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/shakespeare-in-the-park/2023-07-12/
LOCATION:Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC)\, 102 State Street\, Hackensack\, NJ\, 07601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Productions,Special Productions,Summer Stage
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Puffs\, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
DESCRIPTION:Puffs is a tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This\, however\, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs … who just happened to be there too.  \nThis fast-paced\, clever play looks at a familiar adventure from a new perspective – of three potential heroes just trying to survive a rather dangerous school alongside a group of well-meaning\, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers. This hilariously heartfelt tale asks what it means to be a “side character” in an epic adventure.  \nAuditions for Puffs\, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic\, directed by Allyssa Hynes\, will be held as follows: \nDate & Times: \n\nThursday July 13th from 7pm – 9 pm\nTuesday July 18th  from 7pm to 9pm\nCall backs (if needed) will be Thursday July 27th from 7pm to 9pm\nIf unable to attend in person\, you can submit a video audition via YouTube and completed audition form to puffs@whatconj.org by July 18th\n\nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: October 21st – Oct 29th \nAll actors 18+ of any background are invited to audition. \nThere is some adult language and magical battlefield violence within the show.  \nQuestions? Contact puffs@whatconj.org \nRehearsals \nRead Thru – Monday\, July 31st or August 10th @ 7 pm (TBD) \nRehearsals will be light in August and pick up after Labor Day. \nRehearsals will mostly take place on weekday evenings.  \nActors should have good availability the two weeks prior to the show (excluding Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day)\, Oct 10th through Oct 20th. \nPlease list all conflicts between July 31 and the shows.  \n  \nThe original production of PUFFS cast 11 actors who doubled 60+ different characters. The character descriptions below reflect the original casting\, but the director intends to be somewhat flexible with the cast breakdown. Please be honest on your audition form about the roles you would accept.  \nEach Puff must be energetic and sincere. All actors should have strong comedic timing.  \n\nCharacters: \n\nWayne Hopkins (male) – The hero. Totally uncool\, but full of charm and heart. Loyal to a tee. Likes comic books and video games\, knows nothing about magic or this weird magic world he is now a part of. Best friends with Oliver and Megan. \nOliver Rivers (male) – One of the main trio. Incredibly smart and cerebral\, he is a math wiz\, and proud of it; lovingly a nerd from New Jersey. After ending up at wizarding school\, he finds out he isn’t the top of his class\, and instead begins a fantastical journey of friendship and even some love\, better than any algebra class could ever promise. \nMegan Jones (female) – One of the main trio; begins the show goth by only desiring to live up to her mother’s reputation: a dark wizard currently in Wiz Priz for being such a bad-ass Death Buddy in her youth. Over time\, her tough veneer begins to soften\, as a budding romance with Oliver becomes apparent. Defiant and headstrong on the surface\, the audience begins to see that her adamancy of being completely unique and independent really stems from her desire to be loved and accepted.\nNarrator – The narrator of the story. They guide us through our entire show of Puffy-ness. Hopefully a British accent. Must have comedic skills and be a great storyteller.\nErnie Mac – loud and proud. Pretty sure he’s the best. (A Very Tall Man\, Seamus\, A Certain Potions Teacher\, Professor Turban\, Ghost History Teacher\, Professor Locky\, Mr. Nick\, Sal\, Second Headmaster\, Real Mr. Moody) \nHannah – Very\, very shy. (First Headmaster\, Professor McG\, Professor Sproutty\, Xavia Jones\, Professor Lanny\, Runes Teach\, Ms. Babble) \nJ. Finch Fletchley – Boyish and fun. (Uncle Dave\, Goyle\, A Far Friar\, Clumsy Longbottom\, Hermeoone # 3\, Viktor\, Mr. Bagman\, Zach Smith) \nLeanne – Is either a genius or really dumb… She has the biggest heart. (Ginny\, Helga\, Frenchy) \nSally Perks – Nice and later enjoys attracting attention.  (Hermeoone\, Blondo Malfoy\, Rowena\, Rita Scooter\, Bippy) \nSusie Bones – Gloomy. (Harry\, Colin\, Hermeoone # 2\, Ric Gryff\, Myrtle) \nCedric and Mr. Voldy – basically the best guy ever and the most evil \n\nActors will be asked to read from sides during the auditions. \nPlease be prepared to show off your best (or merely okay) British accents! Wayne\, Oliver\, and Megan have American accents. Everyone else should have some version of an English one.  \n  \nScenes  (click title to download) \n\nMeeting the Puffs\nTrio\nClasses\nCedric & Wayne\nThe Dark Lord\n\n  \nMonologues \nMegan Jones – I never wanted to be a Puff. Every member of my family? Puffs. We’re like THE Puff family. But I’ve always known that I was different. There’s nothing even special about Puffs. Loyalty? Being really nice? A bunch of lame\, awful failures doomed to be stupid walking personality-less nobodies that no one will ever care about ever? Ugh. My mom was a Puff. But she was different. She became something bigger. She made the name Jones finally mean something other than a bunch of … Puffs. I thought … I knew … I would be different too. But … after all my hard work to make myself not a Puff\, what do you know? The hat puts me with the Puffs. I did everything. I mean\, I even changed my accent just so I wouldn’t sound like my Puff family.  \nLeanne – No! I don’t want to leave. Why is everyone always so down on us? I won’t stand for it anymore! And I won’t sit for it either. And I also won’t stand on one leg because I can’t. Watch. Anyways. Look at your hand! You have a wand! Unless you looked at your other hand. Look at yourselves! Hannah. You used to be so awkward. And you still are\, but we don’t mind anymore! Who’s that? It’s Ernie Mac. And he is basically the best. And Sally. Remember the time you did that thing?! It was amazing! Susie! We all thought you’d be dead by now. But look at you\, standing there\, alive. Wayne. You give the best hugs. Megan! You give better hugs than you think you do. And J. Finch. He’s imaginary\, AND HE CAN DO MAGIC! We all can. We’re wizards. So\, sure. It would be easy to leave. But wouldn’t it be wrong? We should do what’s right. Like Cedric. I’m a Puff and I’m staying\, because if we don’t fight now we may never find out how that hat talks!  \nWayne Hopkins – Question. Hypothetical. What if I don’t have enough of a personality for the magic talking hat to sort me? Like…how much authority does this hat really have? Never mind. This place is crazy huh? I never thought I’d go to school in a castle. Pretty cool. I’ve never really liked school. People were mean. To me. I’m talking too much. You probably have all your own nervous thoughts going on … can I tell you something? I think I might be … special? I watch a lot of movies and read lots of books\, and it’s like; a normal boy finds out he actually has amazing abilities and is swept away to a new\, magical world? Does that sound familiar? Because that is now my ACTUAL life. And THAT kid\, through some incredible circumstances always becomes like the most important person. Like in the whole world. A sort of … Chosen One. AHH! Magic is real\, and this orphaned boy wizard is ready for seven years of amazing adventures!  \nMister Voldy – So. Since we’re on the verge of our victory to be remembered for all dark ages to come\, pats on the back by the way\, I’ve been working on some fun one liners to say when we vanquish out great teenage enemy\, Potter. Maybe I can try some out\, so you can see how fun thy are – eh hem. “Boy who lived? How about the boy who’s dead now? HA!” “Nice second scar – the one that’s on your whole body – since I killed you.” “Mother’s love your way out of that!” Or my favorite – “Loser says Avada what -” he says\, “What” – “KEDABRA!” – then he dies. What? The megaphone is still on? Really? Oh my. I am just having a day\, aren’t I? YAH! Harry! 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/puffs-2/2023-07-13/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Featured,Main Stage,Main Stage
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SUMMARY:Othello\, presented by Teaneck New Theater
DESCRIPTION:In a special partnership\, Teaneck New Theater is excited to announce the cast of William Shakespeare’s\, Othello. Directed by Beatriz Esteban-Messina.\n\n\nSummary: Othello tells the story of how jealousy can destroy the foundations of love and friendship. Provoked by Iago\, a jealous Roderigo tells Brabantio of Othello’s secret affair and marriage to his daughter Desdemona. Othello is brought before the Duke\, where he explains how he wooed Desdemona\, and she is brought to the chamber to confirm her willingness to marry him. Othello is then sent to defend Cyprus against the Turks. He prepares to leave\, entrusting Desdemona to his ensign\, Iago. Iago tells Roderigo that he will obtain Desdemona for him\, and persuades him to come to Cyprus\, along with his money. Iago reflects on his hatred for Othello\, and plots a way of destroying him.  \nJoin us for an “Education Spotlight” about this classic work in a classroom setting 30-minutes before curtain. The Education Spotlight is presented with the generous support of the PSE&G Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: September 22 and 23 @7:30 pm \n\n    RESERVE MY TICKET\nTickets may be available at the door. \n\n\nDirector: Beatriz Esteban-Messina\n\n\nProduction Assistant: Jonathan Brantley\nCostuming: Julia Stark\n\n\n\nCast\n\nOthello – Gabriel Drouet\nIago – Joseph Jones\nDesdemona – Janna Epstein\nEmilia – Francesca Stokes\nCassio – Nelson DePasquale\nRoderigo-James Phillips\nBrabantio- John Fraissinet\nBianca/ Duke – Miranda Madrazo\nLudivico/Montano – Anne Hennessy
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/othello-presented-by-teaneck-new-theater/2023-09-22/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions,Special Productions
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SUMMARY:Auditions: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
DESCRIPTION:Mary Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever\, based on her novel of the same name\, is a widely beloved Christmas tale\, warm and incredibly funny\, full of characters both relatable and utterly unique. \nThe large cast and age range make this show a community favorite\, in which a varied\, multi-generational group of performers can come together. \n  \nAuditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever\, directed by Francesca Stokes and stage managed by Bernadette Oberndorf will be held as follows: \nAudition Date & Times: \n\nTuesday Sept 26th  from 7pm to 9pm\nWednesday Sept 27 from 7 pm to 9 pm\nCallbacks (if needed) will be Thursday Sept 28th from 7pm to 9 pm (by invitation only)\nIf unable to attend in person\, you can submit a video audition via YouTube and completed audition form and conflicts calendar to ChristmasPageant@whatconj.org by Sep 25th\n\nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: Dec 1st – Dec 10th \n\n    Audition Form (fillable pdf)\n\n    Audition Packet (Sides and Monologues)\n\n    Conflicts Calendar\nAll actors of any background in Grade 2 and older are invited to audition\nActors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times during auditions\n  \nRehearsals: \n* Read Thru – Saturday\, October 14th at 2:00 pm \nRehearsals will take place on weekday evenings and possibly an afternoon on the weekends.  \nActors should have good availability the two weeks prior to the show (excluding Thanksgiving Day\, Nov 23rd). \nPlease list all conflicts between October 14th and the shows on the Conflicts Calendar Form.  \n  \nThe original production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever cast 19 actors\, with ages ranging from 7 to 60+. Please be honest on your audition form about the roles you would accept.  \n  \nAll actors should have strong comedic timing.  \n  \nSummary: \nBeth Bradley’s church’s Christmas pageant is predictable every year — the angel choir sings off key\, the shepherds are all in their father’s bathrobes\, the minister’s son is permanently cast in the role of Joseph. It is hardly “four-star entertainment.” But when seasoned and authoritative pageant director Mrs. Armstrong breaks her leg\, it is up to Beth’s inexperienced mother Grace to step in. The timing couldn’t be worse\, as the rambunctious Herdman children\, a rough and tough group of siblings\, descend upon the pageant\, lured by the promise of free dessert at Sunday school\, and determined to win all the lead roles for themselves. The Ladies’ Aid Society members are beside themselves with disapproval\, all the shepherds quit because Gladys Herdman “hits too hard”\, the show is briefly re-titled “Revenge at Bethlehem\,” and the church catches on fire. But Beth and her community watch in surprise as the same old Christmas story is rejuvenated by the creativity\, energy\, and unexpected sincerity of a misunderstood young family. \n  \nCharacters: \nCast size of 20 people\, 2nd grade and older. \n  \nMother (Grace Bradley)  (female) – age 35-45 attractive\, involved mom  \nFather (Bob Bradley) (male) – age 35-45 solid\, family man  \nBeth Bradley (female) – Age 10-11 the narrator\, strong voice and presence \nCharlie Bradley (male) – Age 8-9 traditional kid brother \nRalph Herdman (male) – Age 12-13 ragged\, scroungy\, slouching manner; touch of adolescent cool \nImogene Herdman (female) – Age 11-12 loud\, bossy\, crafty \nLeroy Herdman (male) – Age 10-11 tough\, sure of himself \nClaude Herdman (male) – Age 9-10 tough\, combative \nOllie Herdman (male) – Age 8-9 looking for trouble\, Claude’s usual partner in crime \nGladys Herdman (female) – Age 7-8 small\, wiry\, feisty  \nAlice Wendleken (female) – Age 10-11 prim\, proper\, pain in the neck  \nMrs. Armstrong (female) – Age 45-60 managerial in voice and manner  \nMrs. Slocum (female) – Age 35-60 pleasant\, motherly woman \nMrs. Clark (female) – Age 35-60 \nMrs. Clausing (female) – Age 35-60 \nMrs. McCarthy (female) – Age 40-55 a younger\, less imperial version of Mrs. Armstrong \nMaxine (female) – Age 10-11 \nElmer Hopkins (male) – Age 12-13 \nHobie (male) – Age 9-10 \nDavid (male) – Age 8-9 \nBeverly (female) – Age 7-8 \nShirley (female) – Age 5-6 \nJuanita (female) – Age 5-6 \nDoris (female) – Age 9-10 \nReverend Hopkins (male) – Age mid-40’s \n  \nActors will be asked to read from the scenes in the Audition Packet during the auditions. \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/christmaspageant/2023-09-26/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Featured,Main Stage
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SUMMARY:A Midsummer Night's Dream
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater is excited to bring our first Shakespeare production to the stage with A Midsummer Night’s Dream\, directed by Matt Masiello. \nSummary: Kings\, queens\, fairies\, lovers\, and sprites all collide in an enchanted forest one midsummer night proving that “the course of true love never did run smooth.” One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies takes us on a beguiling odyssey full of mistaken identities\, misguided passions\, love potions\, and magic spells. Fall in love all over again — but watch your step! \nJoin us for an “Education Spotlight” about this classic work in a classroom setting 30-minutes before curtain. The Education Spotlight is presented with the generous support of the PSE&G Foundation. \n  \nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: September 29 and 30 @8:00 pm \n\n    RESERVE MY TICKET\nTickets may be available at the door. \n  \nDirector: Matt Masiello\nStage Manager: Athena Nakrosis\nAssistant Stage Manager: John Westling\nChoreographer: Bong Dizon\nCostuming: Francesca Stokes\, Samantha Egge\, Julia Stark\, Bernadette Oberndorf\nMake-up Design: Maria Ruppert\nMake-up Artists: Maria Ruppert\, Roman Koester\, Michelle Almeida\nProducer: Brandi-Leigh Miller\n\n\nCAST\nThe Fairies\n\nOberon: Romana Schaeffer\nTitania: Jessica Jones\nPuck: Bong Dizon\nPeaseblossom: Jasmine Viera\nCobweb: Lainey McKenna\nMoth: Riley Bennett\nMustardseed: Genevieve Lambo\n\n\nThe Lovers \n\nHermia: Samatha Egge\nHelena: Holly Stefanick\nLysander: Frankie Perez\nDemetrius: Carlos Alberto Caban\n\n\nThe King’s Court\n\nTheseus: David Baker\nHippolyta: Tara Spinelli\nEgeus: Richard Dwyer\nPhilostrate: Allyssa Hynes\n\n\nThe Rude Mechanicals \n\nNick Bottom: Anthony Cornatzer\nPeter Quince: Ed Shea\nFrancis Flute: Dylan Meyers\nRobin Starveling: Amanda Castro-Conroy\nTom Snout: Nelson DePasquale\nSnug: Brian Sullivan
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/a-midsummer-nights-dream/2023-09-29/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions,Special Productions
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T170000
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SUMMARY:WhatCo Volunteers: Holy Cross Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with WhatCo at the annual Holy Cross Yard Sale! \nLocation: 16 Church Square\, Harrison\, NJ 07029 \nTime:  9 am- 5pm EST \n  \n \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/whatco-volunteers-holy-cross-yard-sale/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer and Community Days
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SUMMARY:Puffs\, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company is thrilled to announce that the first Main Stage production of the 2023-24 Season will be Puffs\, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic\, by Matt Cox. This exciting production will be directed by Allyssa Hynes. Stage Manager is Ed Shea. \n  \nSummary: Puffs is a tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This\, however\, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs…who just happened to be there too. \nThis fast-paced\, clever play looks at a familiar adventure from a new perspective – of three potential heroes just trying to survive a rather dangerous school alongside a group of well-meaning\, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers. This hilariously heartfelt tale asks what it means to be a “side character” in an epic adventure.  \nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: October 20\, 21\, 26\, 27\, 28 @ 7:30 pm/ October 22 at 2:00 pm \nRating: PG-13 (There is some adult language and magical battlefield violence within the show) \nTickets: $20 Adults or $15 Seniors/Students \n\n    BUY TICKETS\nTickets may be available at the door \n  \nCast List (in alphabetical order)  \nNelson DePasquale – Uncle Dave/Goyle /A Certain Potions Teacher/Mr. Nick/Hermeoone #3/Ric Gryff/Viktor/Mr. Bagman/ Zach Smith \nRichard Dwyer –  A Very Tall Man/Sorting Hat/Real Mr. Moody/Ghost History Teach / Professor Turban/SS Security/Death Buddy/Voiceover \nSamantha Egge – Ginny/Frenchy/Rowena/Professor Sprouty/Anthony Goldstein/Professor Lanny/Hermeoone #2/Scorpy/Death Buddy \nTim Firth – Mr. Voldy/First Headmaster/Sal \nBrooke Gorsica – Harry/Helga \nLillian Hope – Leanne/Runes Teach \nJohn Jesse Jeffords – Narrator \nJessica Jones – Susie Bones/Colin/Myrtle/Hermeoone #1 \nJoseph Jones – Oliver Rivers \nChloe Kiefer – Megan Jones \nMaggie Madere – Hannah/Professor McG/SS Security \nNick Maes – J. Finch Fletchley/Clumsy Longbottom/ Fat Friar/2nd Headmaster/Seamus Finnegan \nDylan Myers – Wayne Hopkins \nMaria Ruppert – Sally Perks/Bippy/ Rita Scooter \nPrat Shekhar – Ernie Mac/SS Security \nDeke Stoklosa – Cedric/Blondo Malfoy/Professor Locky/ DJ/Death Buddy \nRoberta Stone – Xavia Jones/Ms. Babble/SS Security \n \nOriginal poster art created for WHATCo by Ashton Nanke \n“Puffs (Two Act Edition)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nPuffs is not authorized\, sanctioned\, licensed or endorsed by J.K Rowling\, Warner Bros. or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books\, films or play. \n\nThis program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a division of the Department of State\, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs\, Thomas A. DeGise\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/puffs/2023-10-20/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:WhatCo Volunteers: Kearny PAWrade
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with WhatCo at the Annual Kearny Dog PAWrade! \nKearny Halloween Dog PAWrade \n \n \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/whatco-volunteers-kearny-pawrade/
LOCATION:Arlington Depot Park\, Between Elm and Forest Streets\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer and Community Days
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231030
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T170825Z
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SUMMARY:WhatCo Volunteers: Trunk or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with WhatCo at Holy Cross’s Annual Trunk or Treat! \nLocation: Holy Cross Parking Lot  – 16 Church Square Harrison\, NJ 07029
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/whatco-volunteers-trunk-or-treat/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer and Community Days
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T163000
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SUMMARY:WhatCo Volunteers: Kearny Halloween Parade
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with WhatCo at the Annual Kearny Halloween Parade! \n🎃 TOWN OF KEARNY HALLOWEEN PARADE 🎃 \nSave the Date! Sunday\, October 29\, 2023 \nJoin us as the Mayor\, Town Council\, Kearny Recreation Commission\, and Recreation Department host the annual Halloween parade. \n👻 Parade Details: \n\nStart time: 2:00pm\nStarting point: Kearny Avenue and Woodland Avenue\nRoute: Proceeding north along Kearny Avenue to Quincy Avenue.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/whatco-volunteers-kearny-halloween-parade/
LOCATION:Arlington Depot Park\, Between Elm and Forest Streets\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer and Community Days
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTSTAMP:20260430T100312
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SUMMARY:WhatCo Volunteers: Kearny Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with WhatCo at the annual Kearny Tree Lighting! \nAnnual Kearny Tree Lighting Festival \n \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/whatco-volunteers-kearny-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer and Community Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T193000
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CREATED:20230616T092716Z
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SUMMARY:The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
DESCRIPTION:Based on the classic Christmas book\, this nostalgic and funny tale tells of how a Christmas pageant that could be the WORST becomes the best when the Herdman kids\, possibly the worst kids in the world\, join the cast. Directed by Francesca Stokes. \n  \nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: December 1\, 2\, 8\, 9 @ 7:30 pm/ December 3 & 10 at 2:00 pm \nTickets: $20 Adults or $15 Seniors/Students \n\n    BUY TICKETS\nTickets may be available at the door. \n  \n“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com\n\nThis program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a division of the Department of State\, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs\, Thomas A. DeGise\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/the-best-christmas-pageant-ever/2023-12-01/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240102T210000
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SUMMARY:Auditions: And Then There Were None
DESCRIPTION:In this classic Agatha Christie mystery\, 10 strangers are summoned to a remote island and accused of misdeeds. When the weather cuts them off from the mainland and one by one\, the guests are killed in accordance with a sinister nursery rhyme. They must find the killer if they hope to survive. \nOpen auditions for And Then There Were None\, directed by Cynthia Ross and stage managed by Kelley Blessing will be held as follows: \nAudition Date & Times: \n\nTuesday January 2  from 7pm to 9pm\nWednesday January 3 from 7 pm to 9 pm\nCallbacks (if needed) will be Thursday January 4 from 7pm to 9 pm (by invitation only)\n\nActors will be asked to read from sides during the auditions. (see audition sides linked below) \nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: February 16\, 17\, 23\, 24 @ 7:30 pm/ February 18 & 25 at 2:00 pm \n  \nAll actors 18+ of any background are invited to audition. \nWe will not be using British accents for this production. We DO want to hear clear\, strong diction!  \nQuestions? Contact attwn@whatconj.org \nRehearsals \nRead Thru – Sunday\, January 7\, 1:00 pm \nClick here for the rehearsal schedule  \n\nRehearsals are 7:00 – 9:30 pm during weekdays and Sundays 1PM – 3:30PM.\nYou will not necessarily be called for every rehearsal.\nSchedule is also subject to change.\n\nPlease list all conflicts between auditions and the production dates on your audition form. \n  \nCharacter Descriptions: \nWargrave – 50-70 – A recently retired Judge who quickly re-assumes this role on the island\, holding impromptu “court cases” after nearly every murder. He is obsessed with justice\, and also with death. \nMiss Brent – 40-60 – A religious woman certain of her own righteousness\, she is convinced also of everyone else’s sinfulness. Long before coming to the island\, Emily Brent fired and kicked out of her house a woman named Beatrice Taylor because Beatrice had gotten pregnant out of wedlock. \nVera – 25-35 – A schoolteacher who is invited to Soldier Island as a secretary. She is very practical and careful\, but she is also a romantic. \nLombard – 30-40 – Lombard was hired by Owens to come to Soldier Island and watch out for any trouble. He is a very resourceful and creative man who used to be a soldier in Africa. \nArmstrong – 40-50 – A successful doctor who comes to Soldier Island because he is told that Ms. Owen is sick. He is very preoccupied with maintaining his reputation\, and hence his success. At the same time\, he is a very gullible man. \nBlore – 40-60 – An ex-police inspector who is tricked into coming to the island when he is told that he is supposed to protect Mrs. Owen’s jewels from a thief. Blore is practical and careful\, but he has very little imagination. \nMacKenzie -55-70 – A general in World War I\, he is the oldest guest on the island and is suspected of intentionally sending a lieutenant\, Arthur Richmond\, to his death. Macarthur’s guilty conscience has always left him with an empty feeling. His wife also died soon after the war and he has been lonely and weary since then. \nMrs. Rogers  – 40’s – Mr. Rogers’s wife\, Ethel cooks all the meals on the island and does the housekeeping. Ethel looks constantly frightened\, and this seems to relate to her sense of guilt. \nMarston – 20-30 – This wealthy\, daredevil of a young man is first heard about zipping down the road in his fancy car. He feels no remorse and is a man with basically no morals. \nNarracot – 30’s – A man from the mainland who ferries the boat to Soldier Island. \nRogers – 40’s – The butler on Soldier Island\, Mr. Rogers is a dedicated and professional servant. He always brings the drinks and food on time and is always polite and deferential. \n  \nAudition Sides (click title to download) \nVera   Side 1\, Side2\nLombard   Side 1\, Side 3\nWargrave   Side 1\, Side 3\nArmstr0ng   Side 1\, Side 5\nMacKenzie   Side 1\, Side 3\nNarracot   Side 4\, Side 1\nMr. Rogers   Side 4\, Side 1\nMrs. Rogers   Side 4\, Side 1\nBlore   Side 1\, Side 5\nBrent   Side 1\, Side 2\nMarston   Side 1\, Side 3 \n“And Then There Were None” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nWest Hudson Arts & Theater Company values diversity and inclusion in casting\, and in all other areas of the organization.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/attwn/2024-01-02/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Featured,Main Stage
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T210000
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Deadly Dessert Championship
DESCRIPTION:Deadly Dessert Championship is an original murder mystery\, written by local award-winning playwright and author\, Allyssa Hynes. This production is West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s annual dinner theatre fundraising event. \n  \nSummary \nIn Deadly Dessert Championship\, a new reality TV baking show is underway and the competition is killer. When a judge is murdered\, what’s said off-camera is just as important as what is said on screen. Who would be willing to kill to win? \nThis lighthearted murder mystery dinner show combines scripted scenes with moments of improv where actors will talk with guests in character. \nAt auditions\, actors will read from sides and participate in improv exercises. \n  \nAudition Date & Times \n\nTuesday\, January 16\, 2024  from 7pm – 9pm\nWednesday\, January 17\, 2024 from 7pm – 9pm\n\nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: March 22 & 23\, 2024 \nRehearsals Begin: January 2024\, exact schedule TBD \nFor questions\, contact whatmm@whatconj.org \n  \nActors over the age of 18 are invited to come to auditions where they can read from character sides and show off their improv skills.  \nThere is great flexibility for gender and age in casting for most of the suspects. \nAudition Sides (click title to download) \n\nSide 1\nSide 2\n\n  \nCharacters \nCora / Nigel – a kindly judge who has a secret about why she’s such a good investigator (M/F) \nRiley – the hip host of the reality baking show willing to film the investigation for ratings (M/F) \nJeffrey – the meanspirited judge who delights in ridiculing others (M) \nSonny / Sofie – excitable nephew/niece of the sponsor of the show\, desperate for airtime and to promote the show (M/F) \nTom / Tammy – an insecure chef who keeps trying out catchphrases (M/F) \nMegan / Mikey – an animal lover who would prefer to bake for puppies (M/F) \nGwen / Damien – a competitive and angry baker who likes making scary treats (M/F) \nIvy / Ivan – a model who cares more about how things look than how they taste (M/F) \nCandy / Kale – loud\, passionate baker (M/F) \n  \nWest Hudson Arts & Theater Company values diversity and inclusion in casting\, and in all other areas of the organization.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/mm2024/2024-01-16/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Featured,Special Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T170000
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Disaster! The Musical
DESCRIPTION:WHATCo’s Mainstage season musical is Disaster!\,  a new musical homage to the 1970’s disaster film genre featuring some of the most unforgettable songs of the decade. “Knock on Wood\,” “Hooked on a Feeling\,” “Sky High\,” “I Am Woman\,” and “Hot Stuff” are just a few of the scintillating hits in this hilarious musical comedy with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and SiriusXM Broadway host\, Seth Rudetsky\, and Jack Plotnick. \nIt’s 1979\, and New York’s hottest A-listers are lining up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. Also attending is a faded disco star\, a sexy nightclub singer with her eleven-year-old twins\, a disaster expert\, a feminist reporter\, an older couple with a secret\, a pair of young guys who are looking for ladies\, an untrustworthy businessman and a nun with a gambling addiction. What begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as the ship succumbs to multiple disasters\, such as earthquakes\, tidal waves and infernos. As the night turns into day\, everyone struggles to survive and\, quite possibly\, repair the love that they’ve lost… or at least escape the killer rats. \nOpen auditions for Disaster!\, directed by Jessa Blackthorne\, with musical direction by Scott Burzynski\, choreography by Bong Dizon\, and stage management by Athena Nakrosis will be held as follows: \n  \nAudition Date & Times: \n\nSaturday\, January 27\, 2024  from 2pm – 5pm\nSunday\, January 28\, 2024 from 7pm – 10 pm\nCallbacks will be Monday\, January 29\, 2024 from 7pm to 10 pm\n\nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: April 26\, 27 and May 2\, 3\, 4 @ 7:30 pm/ April 28 @ 2:00 pm \nRehearsals Begin: February 2024\, exact schedule TBD \n*Please prepare 32 bars of a 70s Pop song. Please bring music in the correct key\, an accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to dance* \nActors will be asked to read from the provided sides. \nAll types welcome! See character descriptions below. \nQuestions? Contact disaster@whatconj.org \nPlease list all conflicts between auditions and the production dates on your audition form. \n  \nCharacter Descriptions: \nChad\nA handsome and winning man. Pretends to be a player\, but is really still heartbroken over the loss of his first love. Tenor with a great rock and pop voice.\nAge: 25 to 40\nVocal range top: B4 \nScott\nGoofy guy. A nerd who wants to be cool. Tenor with a sweet voice.\nAge: 25 to 40\nVocal range top: B4 \nTed\nA disaster expert. Non-emotional. Dry. A serious\, professorial type. Baritone.\nAge: 35 to 50\nVocal range top: Pop voice to a G4. Mix to a B4. \nMarianne  \nAn attractive and focused journalist. Insecure underneath it all. Great\, high pop belt.\nAge: 25 to 40\nVocal range top: F#5  (sustained) \nTony\nA very unscrupulous but attractive and (sometimes) charming middle-aged schemer.\nAge: 35 to 50\nVocal range top: Ab4 \nJackie\nAn aging but still sexy showgirl and now lounge singer. Dumb but honest. Goldie Hawn-esque. Pop belt.\nAge: 32 to 42\nVocal range top: D5 \nBen / Lisa\nSmart boy and girl twins played by the same actor. Honest and direct. Jackie’s son and daughter. Amazing pop voice. Belt to a high D.\nAge: 10 to 13 (but open to adult actors to play 10-13 as well)\nVocal range top: D5 \nSister Mary Downy\nAwkward\, judgmental nun with a gambling addiction. Great pop/gospel high belt. Has to sustain a high Ab! Soprano. Guitar ability a plus but not required.\nAge: 30 to 50\nVocal range top: B5 \nShirley\nMaury’s wife. Lovable and jolly Jewish woman. Tap Dancing a plus. Great comedic actress.\nAge: 50 to 65\nVocal range top: B4 \nMaury\nLovable and jolly. Shirley’s dedicated husband.  Pop voice.\nAge: 50 to 65\nVocal range top: G4 \nLevora Verona\nA flamboyant and glamorous faded disco diva. Pushy and sassy but in love with her sweet dog. Great gospel/pop voice. High belt to an E\, soprano/gospel notes above that.\nAge: 30 to 50\nVocal range top: E5 \nEnsemble\nAble to play various glamorous party guests/character roles. Great comedic chops\, good dance ability and great voices needed.\nAges: 25+ \n  \nSIDE LIST: \nSide 1 (Chad\, Scott\, Young Woman 1\, Young Woman 2) \nSide 2 (Chad\, Marianne) \nSide 3 (Scott\, Shirley) \nSide 4 (Ted\, Tony) \nSide 5 (Ted\, Jackie) \nSide 6 (Marianne\, Tony) \nSide 7 (Marianne\, Shirley\, Maury) \nSide 8 (Ben/Lisa\, Jackie\, Tony) \nSide 9 (Sister\, Shirley) \nSide 10 (Shirley\, Maury\, Sister) \nSide 11 (Sister\, Levora) \nSide 12 (Group Scene) \n  \nDISASTER! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com \nWest Hudson Arts & Theater Company values diversity and inclusion in casting\, and in all other areas of the organization.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/disasterauditions/2024-01-27/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Featured,Main Stage
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T213000
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SUMMARY:And Then There Were None
DESCRIPTION:The second half of the Main Stage season begins with And Then There Were None. This classic thriller tells the story of 10 strangers who are summoned to a remote island and accused of misdeeds. When the weather cuts them off from the mainland one by one\, the guests are killed in accordance with a sinister nursery rhyme. They must find the killer if they hope to survive.  Directed by Cynthia Ross\, Stage Management by Jasmine Viera. \n  \nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: February 16\, 17\, 23\, 24 @ 7:30 pm/ February 18 & 25 at 2:00 pm \nTickets: $20 Adults or $15 Seniors/Students \n\n    BUY TICKETS\nTickets may be available at the door. \nAdvisory Information: \nContent Warning: this production contains themes of death\, grief\, and guilt. It also contains references to and depictions of murder\, manslaughter\, and suicide by hanging. \nSensory Warning: this production utilizes recorded gunshots and flashing lights. \nCAST  \n\nChristopher Tully…………………… Sir Lawrence Wargrave \nFrancesca Stokes……………………. Emily Brent \nErica Vieira……………………………… Vera Claythorne \nMatt Masiello…………………………… Philip Lombard \nDon Filicetti……………………………..  Dr. Armstrong \nJohn Jesse Jeffords………………………. William Blore \nRobert Strauch…………………..……. General Mackenzie \nDaniella Heywood…………………… Mrs. Rogers \nAndre’ Vieira……………………………. Rogers \nJonathan Rueda..…………………….. Anthony Marston & Fred Narracot \n\n  \n“And Then There Were None” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com\n\n\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/and-then-there-were-none/2024-02-16/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T150000
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SUMMARY:WhatCo Volunteer Days: West Hudson St. Patricks Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with WhatCo! Celebrate West Hudson’s Deputy Grand Marshal and WhatCo Board member Gloria Spence. Float decorating from 10:00-12:00 in front of the theater at 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South. Parade steps off at 1:00 pm in Harrison\, ends at Kearny Town Hall.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/whatco-volunteer-days-west-hudson-st-patricks-day-parade/
LOCATION:15 Frank E Rodgers Blvd S\, 15 Frank E Rodgers Blvd S\, Harrison\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer and Community Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T213000
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SUMMARY:Deadly Dessert Championship - Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Ars & Theater invites you save-the-date for another Murderous March and our annual murder mystery dinner theater fundraiser – “Deadly Dessert Championship”\, an original murder mystery written by Allyssa Hynes.\nWritten & Directed by: Allyssa Hynes \nStage Manager: Ash Nichols \nDate: March 22 & 23\, 2024 \nWhere: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nTime: 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) \nAbout the Production: \nDeadly Dessert Championship is an interactive comedy murder mystery that will also feature audience interaction. The story centers on the final contest of a baking reality show called “Dessert Decision” that turns deadly when one of the judges dies during filming.  \nTickets: $50 per person (includes three-course meal\, desserts\, coffee\, tea soda\, interactive production) \nCatering menu to be announced. Please note dietary restrictions on your reservation. \n  \n\n    BUY TICKETS\n  \nCAST: \n“Dessert Decision” Cast & Crew\nRiley – Iman Abdul\nBecky – Jae Lynn Garcia\nSonny – Dylan Myers \nThe Judges\nJeffrey – Nelson DePasquale\nCora – Maggie Madere\nGeorge – Ed Shea \nThe Bakers\nTom – Arthur Carlson\nMegan – Emily Amadeo\nDamien – Roman Koster\nIvy – Lillian Mayo\nCandy – Lauren Proda\nJennifer – Denise Organisciak\nFrank – John Fraissinet\nKale – Joseph Jones \nIf you prefer to make your reservation by phone contact:  \nadmin@whatconj.org or call/text (201) 540-WHAT (9428) \nAll calls will be returned within 24 hours \nFor questions\, contact whatcomm@whatconj.org
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/dinnertheater2024/2024-03-22/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions,Special Productions
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SUMMARY:Auditions: One Act Play Festival
DESCRIPTION:Open auditions for West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s 2024 One Acts Festival will be held as follows: \nAudition Date & Time: Sunday\, April 14 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm \n    Schedule an audition time slot\nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, NJ (Free parking available in the fenced lot at Jersey Street) \nPerformance Dates: May 17 and May 18 at 7:30 pm \nRehearsals: Rehearsals will tentatively be held from 6:00-10:00 pm on April 29 and 30\,  May 6\, 7\, 8\, and 9. You will not be called for every rehearsal\, final rehearsal schedule will be determined by each director. \nTech Week: May 13 – 16 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm\, final schedule to be determined. \nVirtual auditions accepted. Please send a 1 minute monologue\, your resume and your audition form to HStefanik1022@gmail.com by April 13th. \nActors will be asked to read from the provided sides. \nAll types welcome! See character descriptions below. \nQuestions? Contact Festival Director\, Holly Stefanik at oneacts@whatconj.org \n\n    Audition Sides\n\n    Audition Form\n  \nCHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS \nChoices by Constance G.J. Wagner Directed by Beatriz Esteban-Messina \n\nSUZANNA: (often called “Suze” – one syllable) – an attractive woman in her late 20s;\nvery urban chic/artsy in her style of dress\, hair\, and make-up.\nDEIRDRE: Suze’s mother; an equally attractive woman in her late 50s who still has\nsomething of “suburban mom” about her look but is working to change that.\n\n20 Magical Minutes of Darkness and Silence and Peace by Tara Meddaugh Directed by Frankie Perez \n\nGRACE Female (but casting can be gender flexible). A raccoon\, around 20s-50s in human years. Energetic\, social\, a mother.\nJOFFREY Male (but casting can be gender flexible). A raccoon\, around 20s-50s in human years. Wears the air of defeat\, pained\, loss\, grief; has never been great at socializing\, but especially at a loss now.\n\nWhat Happens in Pre-K\, Stays in Pre-K:  Unadulterated Classroom Conversations by Holly Stefanik Directed by Christopher Reyes \n\nMISS HAZEL: A first year teacher. Losing her mind\, but trying to be positive. Unphased by the children. Early to mid 20’s.\nLUCY: Doesn’t really understand what school is. Any age.\nGRAHAM: Lucas’ twin brother. Bullies Lucas. Any age.\nLUCAS: Graham’s twin brother. Bullied by Graham. Any age.\nRYAN: Basically an 80 year old in a 4 year old’s body. Any age.\nHAILEY: Basically a teenager in a 4 year old’s body. Always yelling. Any age.\nCHARLIE: Quiet and a rule follower. Any age.\n\nThe Experience by Clinton Festa Directed by Bong Dizon \n\nWIFE: A woman celebrating her anniversary.\nHUSABND: A man celebrating his anniversary.\nWAITRESS: A waitress (or waiter) who has worked at The Experience for some time.\nCUSTOMER: A longtime customer who comes to the restaurant to pick up his/her order.\n\nThe Meadow by Ryan Kaminski Directed by Steven Jon Kaplan \n\nMRS. PAGE Nervous and troubled. Heiress to her father’s fortune. Mid 40s.\nMISS HARRIS Blunt and unflustered. Private Investigator. Late 20s.\n\nGown by Robert Weibezahl Directed by Karina Munoz \n\nLYNN\, 50s\, female\nANNIE\, late 20s – early 30s\, female\nCOURTNEY\, late 20s – early 30s\, female\n\nLike Mom Used To Say by F.J Hartland Directed by Holly Stefanik \n\nDOUG\, the older brother\, tries to hide how he is truly feeling. Early 20’s to mid 40’s.\nROSS\, the younger brother\, sarcastic. Early 20’s to mid 40’s.\n\nBag of Bees by John Mabey Directed by Joseph Jones \n\nSAM\, Married to Alex. Any age\, any gender.\nALEX\, Married to Sam. Any age\, any gender.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/2024oneacts/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Main Stage
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